tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-25096145.post-1144461782933782912006-04-07T19:02:00.001-07:002006-04-07T19:03:02.936-07:00Hurricane Season Travel: Beating The Odds By Jennifer Smith<br />Recent months have brought a large number of damaginghurricanes across the Caribbean Sea, and have drawn attentionto the tropics from around the world. Still, many travelerschoose to visit the Caribbean and surrounding areas duringthese months. While some travelers may find it surprising,there are many reasons why vacationers choose to travel duringthe Hurricane Season.<br />Know the Facts<br />Much of the year – June through November – makes up what isconsidered to be Hurricane Season in the Atlantic. Tropicalstorms can change into fast-moving storm systems that canseverely damage property if they reach land during this time ofyear.<br />However, it's important to remember that that not every stormmakes landfall, and not every strong storm turns into ahurricane. Tropical storms and even tropical depressions canmake landfall and cause tornadoes and flooding problems aswell, but are far less severe than hurricanes.<br />The later months of hurricane season typically bring thestrongest storms. September and October, for example, see arise in the number and intensity of such storms, while damagingstrikes are rare in the early months of the season.<br />Why Travel Off-Season?<br />Although hurricanes can certainly deter some from tropicaltravel, many vacationers choose to take their chances.Travelers have little to worry about most years, and taking agamble can be worth the relaxation of a tropical vacation.<br />Most often mentioned of all of the off-season vacation benefitsis cost. Travel during the hurricane season often includes thebenefit of extremely low-cost vacationing. Hotels can sometimeseven cut rates in half, and tour operators, airlines, and rentalcompanies often follow suit.<br />With children on break from school in June, July, and August,the beginning of hurricane season can be the perfect time for afamily vacation. And, of course, travel in the early portion ofthe hurricane season reduces the chances of being affected bystorms.<br />Travelers looking to avoid crowds during their island travelswill find off-season vacationing a breath of fresh air. Whilethere may be reduced hours at some island attractions,travelers who prefer a little more space on the beach may notmind abbreviated hours.<br />Place Particulars<br />If you'd like to travel during the hurricane season, there areseveral ways to eliminate some of the danger. Prepare for theworst by checking out the hurricane policy of the hotel youchoose to book. Many hotels, especially those in often-effectedareas, have hurricane policies offering complimentary stays forthe same number of nights the following year, or they may offerother similar plans to help ease the sting of a disruptedvacation.<br />Another way to minimize the danger is to choose yourdestination wisely. The southern Caribbean usually avoids thebrunt of hurricane season. In fact, there is a "hurricane zone"through which most of these tropical storms pass. Islandsoutside this zone are hit much less frequently.<br />The best-known of these hurricane-avoiding islands are the"ABC" Islands. Dutch territories Aruba, Bonaire, and Curaçaoare located just north of the coast of Venezuela, and eachoffer Caribbean flair without the tropical danger.<br />So, even with so many hurricanes causing trouble in theCaribbean, it is a sure thing that vacationers will be backduring hurricane season next year. With so many benefits, whynot?<br />About the Author: Jennifer Smith writes for<a href="http://virginislands-guide.info/">http://VirginIslands-Guide.info</a>, <a href="http://grenada-guide.info/">http://Grenada-Guide.info</a>, andother Segisys travel Web sites. © 2005, Interactive InternetWebsites, Inc.<div class="blogger-post-footer"><img width='1' height='1' src='https://blogger.googleusercontent.com/tracker/25096145-114446178293378291?l=adventure-travel-blog.blogspot.com' alt='' /></div>MJhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/15839578271027675460noreply@blogger.com0