Are You Ready for a Post Hurricane Trip to the Caribbean?

The Caribbean - a shadow of heaven with pearls of endless islands. That is what this bewitching Indian Ocean beauty is all about. Visiting this surreal destination needs careful consideration and planning. With December to April as the peak months and September to October the most hurricane breeding months, one should figure out what this means for a Caribbean vacation.

So, got any plans for a post hurricane holiday to the Caribbean? Tragically, September and October witnessed Hurricane Irma creating havoc and swiftly pacing through early September 2017, leaving resorts closed and flights to Caribbean delayed or even cancelled. On the other hand, Hurricane Maria was expected to hit the islands in October. You might be concerned about your Caribbean getaway by the end of this year.

Several areas encountered a close contact with these hurricanes. Some resorts suffered minor damage and some totally wrecked. During such times, planning a Caribbean tour gets jeopardized. A few things to consider are:

Post Hurricane Visit

Planning a post hurricane excursion to the Caribbean must be analysed. Well, it also depends where you wish to go. Visiting islands like Barbuda, Antigua, British Virgin Islands, Dominica, Turks and Caicos, St. Bart's or other smaller atolls must be evaluated.

Flights operating and resorts that are open are the main things you need to figure out before booking Caribbean flights.

If you had booked months prior to your departure in September and October, you might get a refund for your flight and hotel reservations or get intimated for a reschedule. These hurricanes also teach you to get your insurance.

Important Tips to Regard About Your Post Hurricane Trip to the Caribbean

The Caribbean never loses hope if their resorts get rammed by the strong winds. They rebuild. So, you need to find out if there are any updates regarding the destination that you're planning to visit. No updates don't that mean all is well.

You can google or call up your travel agent, or even call up the resort. It's very important to grab a first-hand view of the situation before hitting the holiday spot.

Be in Touch with your Resort or Airline

Once you have booked your flight, it's important to keep a track of your resort booking as well as your airline. Suppose, you find out that your resort is closed and won't open at all, then you better call up your airline to find out about the air tickets you've already paid for.

You might get a refund or even given the option to change your tickets for a visit next year. Well, you need to do this right now. Don't delay!

Don't get Restless or Reckless

Yes, it's depressing to get changes in a travel plan. Mind and money, both are lost. After you finally figure out how to lessen the heaviness of all the financial aspect and have let things move on smoothly; after you've made all the necessary calls to your airline and to the resort, be focused and keep your re-plan in perspective.

Keep your cool and have patience, the people you are calling or dealing with are already handling customer pressure trying to make a pleasing alternative. Shun jerkiness!

Be Aware of Airlines News and Information

With all in-hand information, it's equally important to know the airlines serving the Caribbean region and other informative news that will help you calm your racing heart. There are airlines that fly into or out of some areas affected by the hurricane. Make sure you call your individual airline for more information.

From London there are non-stop flights to Barbados, St Lucia, Antigua, Tobago, Jamaica (Montego Bay), Mexico (Cancun) and Cuba (Havana), which are operated by Virgin Atlantic and British Airways. You can also schedule your flights from London to the Dominican Republic (Punta Cana), St. Kitts and Puerto Rico (San Juan) and disembark your flight in Antigua.

Air tickets to the Caribbean are quite stable and reasonable. Caribbean is quite affordable with cheap flights to Caribbean from the UK. The estimated time from the UK to the Caribbean is 9-10 hours and can be longer. Talk to your reputable special agent and take the first step to your Caribbean getaway.

The bottomline is - you may have to consider changing your post hurricane holiday plans if you are planning to travel in these few months. After all, a small inconvenience can be adapted in comparison to the destruction on the islands.

I'm Daniel Cooper, a travel blogger who loves to pen down my globetrotting thoughts and tips on how to avail cheap holiday packages. You might catch me at a coffee shop, under a coconut tree or in my closet.