Travel Tips for Hurricane Season - #4

Hurricanes don’t happen every day, but when they do, they can cause significant damage and create chaos. Some seasons are heavily active, while others may only see one or two major storms that never make landfall. The weather is unpredictable, so opting not to travel at all during hurricane season isn’t necessary. Being prepared for the possibility, however, will ensure that you will still enjoy your vacation, while staying safe and protecting yourself as well as your investment.

Tip #4 - Set up a special hurricane preparedness plan. The key to dealing with a hurricane is to be prepared; this applies to both locals and visitors. Take heed to all hurricane evacuations. This is especially important to visitors; particularly those who don’t live in hurricane zones and aren’t familiar with the dangers of a hurricane. Research options for places to continue your trip should you have to evacuate your original destination. If you live in hurricane zone, and will be away at some point during hurricane season, arrange for hurricane preparedness for your home to minimize damage that may occur by a storm while you’re away. Provide friends and loved ones with your contact information should they need to reach you in the event of a hurricane.

Travel Tips for Hurricane Season - #3

Hurricanes don’t happen every day, but when they do, they can cause significant damage and create chaos. Some seasons are heavily active, while others may only see one or two major storms that never make landfall. The weather is unpredictable, so opting not to travel at all during hurricane season isn’t necessary. Being prepared for the possibility, however, will ensure that you will still enjoy your vacation, while staying safe and protecting yourself as well as your investment.

Tip # 3 - Inquire with lodging/transportation option about hurricane policies. Some hotels, resorts, transportation options, and other tourist venues have policies on hurricane impact. Check with your travel service provider to find out if this is available, and what’s covered. While it’s not advisable to rely on this in lieu of travel insurance, this can give you added coverage and options should unforeseen circumstances occur related to a hurricane.

Travel Tips for Hurricane Season - #2

Hurricanes don’t happen every day, but when they do, they can cause significant damage and create chaos. Some seasons are heavily active, while others may only see one or two major storms that never make landfall. The weather is unpredictable, so opting not to travel at all during hurricane season isn’t necessary. Being prepared for the possibility, however, will ensure that you will still enjoy your vacation, while staying safe and protecting yourself as well as your investment.

Tip # 2 -

Set up an additional travel destination option. While a visit to Jamaica, South Beach, or the Carolina coast are excellent and extremely popular choices for a summer vacation, these cities also see frequent hurricane activity, even in close-call brushes. Even indirect hits have been known to seriously alter travel depending on weather conditions. Flights in or out of these cities can be grounded without warning. Gloomy weather can ruin a trip to the beach or even make it dangerous to get in the water. Theme parks can suddenly close; cruises are often forced to change the itinerary, or depart hours earlier than scheduled. Having a backup plan (preferably somewhere inland) will ensure that you can still have an enjoyable trip should your plans for your first choice fall through.

 

 

Travel Tips For Hurricane Season - #1

From now until November 30, people across the US have to be prepared for the potential of a hurricane either where they live or where they plan to visit. Hurricane season coincides with one of the most active and popular times of the year to travel, leaving many feeling apprehensive about traveling to a location that can be hit by a hurricane, or traveling away from home if they live in an area affected by hurricane season.

The good news is there are some tips that can alleviate the pressure of traveling during hurricane season, and greatly lessen or eliminate the chances of a ruined vacation. Join us this week as we post four key tips to success for staying informed and being prepared.

 

#1 - Buy travel insurance. Travel insurance is a significant factor in salvaging money invested in a trip that’s been interrupted or cancelled. If your flight is cancelled, or the hotel you were planning to stay at is damaged by a storm, or you’re stuck at home bearing down and miss your cruise, you have some recourse. Travel insurance can oftentimes make the difference between having the option to plan a new trip at a later time, and losing thousands of dollars for good.