Traveling to the Caribbean, Mexico, Bahamas, or other tropical destinations during hurricane season (June through November) can be an incredible experience! Especially in the fall, you can experience fewer crowds, great pricing, and beautiful weather most of the time. However, it’s also important to plan ahead and know how to protect your vacation investment should the unexpected happen.

Research: Just before you go, check the weather forecast for your destination and keep an eye on updates as your trip approaches. While storms don’t occur every week, being informed helps you feel more in control and ready to adapt if needed.

Pack Smart: Bring a lightweight raincoat, waterproof shoes, and a small umbrella just in case. A portable phone charger and copies of important travel documents can also come in handy if flights are delayed. If you’re cruising, traveling with your passports is strongly encouraged in case your disembarkation port must be changed.

Stay Flexible: Airlines and resorts are experienced in handling weather disruptions. It helps to book with a travel advisor who can guide you through any changes and rework your plans if necessary. This could happen before you travel or while you’re on vacation. Trying to rework flights or accommodations while on a cruise ship or out of the country may be especially challenging without a travel advisor.

Why Travel Protection is Essential: This is the most important step you can take. Travel protection covers more than just medical needs—it can help reimburse you for trip cancellations, delays, or interruptions caused by hurricanes. Without it, you could be left paying out of pocket for missed flights or extra nights, or worse, lose your vacation investment.

No matter what the forecast holds, we highly recommend purchasing travel protection for any trip.

Ready to book? Reach out to your favorite Upon a Star Travel Advisor or contact us.