Tips for Traveling During Hurricane Season

by Janeen Christoff
Last updated:: 1:45 PM ET, Wed June 27, 2018

PHOTO: Satellite image of Hurricane Irma. (photo via Flickr/Antti Lipponen)

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Seamless Travel During Hurricane Season

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It's hurricane season, but that doesn't mean it's not the ideal time to travel to the Caribbean. Follow this simple advice from Oasis Travel Network travel agents, and you can take advantage of summer travel to the region no matter the season.

Use a Travel Agent

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"Consider working with a travel consultant rather than booking on your own. Along with having direct contact with cruises, hotels, resorts and airlines, consultants are constantly staying on top of alerts to ensure the safety of travelers." -Rene L. Emerson Huxtable, Luminescent Skies Travel

Purchase a Good Policy

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"Insurance, insurance and insurance!!" -Shayne Merritt Messina, Sunmasters Elite Travel

Be Flexible

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Trip Insurance, patience and flexibility. Know that you might need to make last-minute changes to your plans and your vacation might not go exactly as planned. -Nikki Miller, Travel with Nikki Miller

Choose Your Destination Carefully

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Los Cabos, Costa Rica, Panama and South America are good travel destinations during hurricane season if you're looking to steer clear from hurricanes and enjoy the warm weather. -Angela Tolman Shah, Kirkwood Voyages

Purchase the Right Policy

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Cancel for ANY reason waivers/insurance-don't go without them! -Donna Smith, Oasis Travel Network

Some Destinations Are Better Than Others

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The Southern Caribbean is a good vacation destination during hurricane season because it is less likely to be hit. -Denise Farmer-Smith, KIA Travels, LLC

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Janeen Christoff

Executive Editor - AGENTatHOME | TravelPulse Content Strategy

Editor Executive Editor - AGENTatHOME | TravelPulse Content Strategy true [email protected] 9088 14744 Janeen Christoff caught the travel bug while living in London, England. After two years on the road, she settled in Los Angeles and focused her writing on