Yep, it's hurricane season - read why it's still a good time to travel

So, you may or may not know that the Atlantic and Pacific hurricane season is officially June 1 to December 1 each year, with the most "stormy" months being August and September.  That equates to FIVE months out of the calendar year.  But the travel industry does not shut down at these times, in fact summer is still a popular time for travel in the Caribbean, Mexico  and to Hawaii. 

Hurricane Isaac has been in the news these past few days because of impending landfall on the US, just slightly more than 1 year from the last major storm to his the US, Hurricane Irene which caused damage from the Caribbean to Florida and up in to the East coast. 

But, I still say that hurricane season can be a great time to travel, and this is why.  Once students start to return to school mid-August and into September, the rates on cruises and land based resorts drop to some of the lowest in the year.  Also, if you choose a cruise during this time, and a storm is projected to cross your ship's path, the cruise lines will simply re-route to a different destination.  One word of caution however, ALWAYS take travel insurance.  This week, several ships are delayed getting back to port, and that means the next cruise departure is affected.  Travel insurance will cover any costs to change airline tickets, add extra hotel and car rental stays and even pay you for days that were missed while on vacation.  We recommend Travelex Insurance to each and ever one of our clients.  Not only to help with pre-trip cancellations and interruptions, but during coverage as well.

What does that all mean?  It means I am taking TWO cruises to the Caribbean, during hurricane season - those storms aren't going to keep me from sailing!