Hurricane Season - Washout Holidays

Choosing where to go on holiday for the time of year you wish can be a tough task. Pick the wrong season and your entire beach vacation could turn into a complete washout.

Forbes dot com has recently reported on Hurricane Season Travel Tips - that is, what steps you can take to ensure a holiday to the Caribbean or wherever else you may choose, is not a wasted one.

Forbes reports an estimated 30,000 people's holidays to Mexico were a washout in 2005 as a direct result of hurricanes.

Stanley Goldenberg who is a meteorologist for the Hurricane Research Division of the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration blames La Niña , a cooling whether pattern that is "conductive to hurricanes".

The tips Goldenbourg suggests:

• Keep an eye on the weather forecasts


• Mountainous or hilly destinations are a big no no no - rainfall will encourage landslides and may flood valley floors


• The smaller the region, the better. Bermuda - Yes. Florida - No!


• His last tip - head north. Storms weaken the further north you are

However, there are some advantages to travelling during this period. Prices are going to be cheaper and destinations are more likely to be less crowded.

It is a risk to travel during these times. Is it worth risking your one luxury holiday in the year to save money? If it pays off, absolutely, but if your entire holiday is a complete wash out, it may be your biggest regret that year!

Our advice. Play it safe! A luxury holiday is a time to unwind, relax and take time out. Plan your holiday carefully, viewing climate guides to ensure the time you are travelling coincides with good weather trends. It may make all the difference!

Whatever you decide, ensure you obtain adequate travel insurance cover that will pay out should the worst happen!