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Lonely PlanetSep 10, 2026

How to Travel to the Caribbean in Hurricane Season

Hurricane season means great deals and smaller crowds across the Caribbean. Here’s how to pick the right island, time your trip and protect your booking.

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Puerto RicoSightSan Juan, Puerto Ricohigh hurricane risk, peak risk mid-August through October
AntiguaSightSt. John's, Antigua and BarbudaIt is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and…
BarbadosSightBridgetown, Barbadoslow hurricane risk, rare direct hits
BahamasSightNassau, BahamasThe country comprises 700 islands, and more than 2,500 cays in the Atlantic Ocean, located north of Cuba and north-west…
ABC islandsNeighborhoodOranjestad, Arubamostly hurricane-free
US National Oceanic and Atmospheric AdministrationPlaceWashington DC, United Statestracks hurricane activity in the Gulf of Mexico and Caribbean Sea
Caribbean Hurricane Network BlogPlaceSan Juan, Puerto Ricopowered by NASA radar, has hurricane correspondents
JamaicaSightKingston, Jamaicamedium hurricane risk, generally spared direct hits
Dominican RepublicSightSanto Domingo, Dominican Republicmedium hurricane risk, mountainous interior breaks high winds
US Virgin IslandsSightCharlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin Islandshigh to medium hurricane risk, peak risk mid-August through October
British Virgin IslandsSightRoad Town, British Virgin Islandsmedium to low hurricane risk, peak risk mid-August through October
CuraçaoSightWillemstad, Curacaovery low hurricane risk, last hit in 1877
St LuciaSightCastries, Saint Lucia
St VincentSightKingstown, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
Turks & CaicosMuseumCockburn Town, Turks and Caicos Islands

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 29

27 Adult Spring Break Destinations That Might Surprise You

Off-peak destinations with mild weather and fewer crowds, from Antigua to Holland.

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Vancouver IslandSightVancouver, CanadaThe island is 456 kilometres (283 mi) in length, 100 kilometres (62 mi) in width at its widest point, and 32,100 square…
Puerto RicoSightSan Juan, Puerto RicoLocated about 1,000 miles (1,600 km) southeast of Miami, Florida, between the Dominican…
Grand Canyon National ParkSightGrand Canyon Village, United StatesThe park's central feature is the Grand Canyon, a gorge of the Colorado River, which is often considered one of the…
BoliviaSightSucre, BoliviaIts geography primarily consists of an Andean region to the west and tropical lowlands to the east and north.
Costa RicaSightSan José, Costa RicaIt borders Nicaragua to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the northeast, Panama to the southeast, and the Pacific Ocean…
BelizeSightBelmopan, BelizeIt is bordered by Mexico to the north, the Caribbean Sea to the east, and Guatemala to the west and south.
St. ThomasSightCharlotte Amalie, U.S. Virgin IslandsAfter a remodel and reopening in 2019, the Ritz-Carlton’s St.
Samaná BaySightSamaná, Dominican RepublicThe Yuna River flows into Samaná Bay, and it is located south of the town of Samaná and the Samaná Peninsula.
AnguillaSightThe Valley, AnguillaIt is one of the most northerly of the Leeward Islands in the Lesser Antilles, lying east of Puerto Rico and the Virgin…
Alentejo RegionSightÉvora, Portugalsampling the finest wines
HollandSightAmsterdam, The NetherlandsFrom the 10th to the 16th century, Holland proper was a unified political region within the Holy Roman Empire as a…
AntiguaSightSt. John's, Antigua and BarbudaIt is one of the Leeward Islands in the Caribbean region and the most populous island of the country of Antigua and…
Texas Hill CountrySightAustin, United States
Alabama's Gulf CoastSightGulf Shores, United States
PugliaSightBari, Italy

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Condé Nast TravelerJan 13

12 Spring Break Villas to Book for Sea, Sun, and Solitude

Whether you’re chasing ocean views, volcano sunsets, or quiet mornings with coffee in hand, there’s a vacation rental that makes relaxation effortless.

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Casa VekiHotelAlgarve, PortugalVilla on the Algarve coast with ocean views and a private chef.
Arenal VolcanoSightLa Fortuna, Costa RicaLush Costa Rican villa offers volcano peaks visible from the garden.
Sun Gardens DubrovnikHotelDubrovnik, CroatiaResort with infinity pool, sun deck, and direct sea access.
Puntacana Resort and ClubHotelPunta Cana, Dominican RepublicGated community with a picture-perfect pool and full staff.
El Yunque rainforestSightPuerto RicoVilla near rainforest, mountains, beaches, and bioluminescent bay.
Chalk SoundSightTurks and Caicos, Turks and Caicos IslandsVilla along turquoise lagoon with oceanfront terraces and game room.
Turtle Bay ResortHotelKahuku, United StatesVilla on Oahu's North Shore with ocean views and resort access.

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Atlas ObscuraOct 29, 2025

A Dominican Stew That Feeds a Crowd, and Needs One

“One of my greatest moments in my life as a cook,” recalls the chef and food writer Arturo Féliz-Camilo, was a moment when his mother-in-law, his wife’s aunt, and other family were standing around a huge pot. They were preparing sancocho, a complex stew that is one of the Dominican Republic’s unofficial national dishes. “They ask me, ‘Something’s missing. We don’t know what it is,’” he remember…

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Perico RipiaoRestaurantmakes a sancocho that hews close to tradition
sancochoRestaurantcomplex stew, one of the Dominican Republic's unofficial national dishes
Arturo Féliz-CamiloPlace
Brenda EspinalPlace

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