My Barbados Blog

Hurricane season officially runs from June to November.

In past most of the storms occurred in August, September and October. This season was predicted to have lots of storms, but currently the radar is clear of any tropical storm system.

We've received numerous inquiries from travelers about the 2007 hurricane season, and the question most asked is "where do I go to avoid hurricanes".

Every year hundreds of our clients enjoy their Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, so I do not advise avoiding the Caribbean during this timeframe. Unlike the winter season, the summer months offer great hotel values, along with many airfare sales.

There are islands normally outside the hurricane zone. The ABC islands are rarely hit by tropical storms or hurricanes and they are Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao.

Barbados, Trinidad and Tobago are also good choices during hurricane season as they have rarely been hit by hurricanes.  

Unlike tornados, there are advance warnings of hurricanes, and travelers who do not heed warnings prior to leaving find themselves on an island during a storm.  

For those travelers that are especially jittery planning their Caribbean vacation during hurricane season, we suggest booking a "last minute trip."

These trips can be booked within 7-14 days, and as mentioned above advance warnings usually occur during this timeframe. Last minute doesn't mean planning at the final hour. Most travelers who take advantage of these vacation packages choose their dates in advance. Within two weeks of travel they visit our last minute booking engine and choose their vacation.

The downside is you have to choose the packages that are offered, but the upside is you can save up to 60% and more, along with avoiding islands in the path of approaching storms. 

Of course Mother Nature always wins out, and sometimes for those who have planned in advance, vacation plans have to be altered because of an approaching storm system.

We always advise travelers to purchase trip insurance, and in the case your vacation plans have to be changed because of a hurricane or tropical storm, you will not lose the money invested. In some cases we have been able to change plans without penalty and direct travelers to another destination.

So do not automatically assume your Caribbean vacation will be ruined during hurricane season.

As long as the forecast is clear, head on out to the Caribbean islands and have a great vacation.

Linda