Many tourist regions of the world have a wet season and are prone to storms as they are located in the tropics. And the Caribbean is no exception.
However, with the onset of climate change there is an increased possibility of more frequent bad weather everywhere in the world. There is just as much chance of getting violent weather at home as there is in the Caribbean.
The Caribbean has a hurricane season from July to October. August and September are the peak of the storm season. However, with the onset of climate change there is an increased possibility of more frequent bad weather at any time of the year.
However, for tourists the chances of encountering a hurricane are negligible. If you don’t want to take the chance with a hurricane book you vacation outside of the hurricane season.
As the Caribbean is a tropical region the weather is warm all year round. In fact, most North American and European tourists want to travel to the Caribbean during the northern winter which is outside the hurricane season.
If you do want to travel to the Caribbean during hurricane season then at least book your flights and hotels so that you can easily make changes to your itinerary without penalty.
Most hotels can be booked with a credit card and without a paying a deposit. Please ensure you book a hotel room with a free cancellation policy where you can cancel at the last moment.
Many travel agents want you to pay for your accommodation before you leave home. Don’t fall into that trap! Book your accommodation online where you secure the booking with a credit card and don’t pay until you arrive at the hotel.
Booking your flights online with an airline carrier that provides a no penalty cancellation policy is the best way to go. If you do cancel, you can request a refund or at least use the travel funds for another flight in the future.