PREPARING FOR 2010 HURRICANE TRAVEL SEASON

Hurricane season is upon us, and anyone who has scheduled a summer or fall vacation over the past few years know how a hurricane can wreck havoc with your vacation plans.

Hurricane season for 2010 starts on  June 1 to November 30, with the peak activity from mid-August to mid-October. Anyone scheduling vacations during this time should be aware that hurricanes could potentially affect your travel plans.

Our 2010 Hurricane-Safe Travel Destination Guide will help to ease the burden of deciding where to go, when to go, and how to protect your travel investment.  Our Hurricane-Safe Travel Destination Guide also features a list of destinations which we call "Hurricane Safe Destinations." Click here to learn more about these destinations.

Where to Go From Here:

• Top Recommendations for the Hurricane Season
• Hurricane Guide Travel Tips
• Hurricane-Safe Destinations
• Check the Weather
• Call the Airlines When a Hurricane Strikes

Other Important Links

Health Crisis - Worldwide Check

• Center for Disease Control
  www.cdc.gov/travel

Travel Warnings

• U.S. State Department Travel Warnings
  www.travel.state.gov/travel/warnings.html

Online Passport & VISA Applications

• 24 Hour Passport Processing
  www.travisa.com

Passports, VISAs, and Travel Advisories

• Bureau of Consumer Affairs Home Page
  www.travel.state.gov

Airport Status

• Real Time Airport Status
  www.fly.faa.gov/ois

Currency Conversion

• The Universal Currency Converter
  www.xe.com/ucc

OANDA, The Currency Site

• Provides currency and foreign exchange
  rates to investors, travelers, and online
  businesses.
  http://www.oanda.com/