The list of suppliers offering hurricane
coverage is a long one, and by no means complete.
The latest
additions include:
" Casa de
Campo, La Romana, Dominican Republic, offers a full refund
plus a 5% credit toward a future stay if a hurricane watch or
warning is issued within 48 hours of a clients stay or if their
travel to the resort is interrupted by the same incidents. For more
details, visit www.casadecampo.com.do/en/cdc_105-hurricane-guarantee.asp.
" The
Belize Tourist Board will activate an emergency Web site
for information, status of properties and service providers in the
event of an unplanned event that affects the country. The site
address is www.belizeemergency.net.
"
Continental Airlines Vacations new hurricane policy covers
vacation packages to Mexico, the Caribbean and Florida during the
six-month storm period from June 1 through Nov. 30 and enables
customers to reschedule their trips to their original destinations
without penalty.
" Discovery
Cruise Line, which operates cruises and vacation packages
from Fort Lauderdale to Grand Bahama Island, enacted a policy
providing passengers the option to cancel or rebook their trip
without penalty if a hurricane watch or warning is posted; in
addition, if passengers wish to return from a vacation on Grand
Bahama early, they can do so, providing space is available. Visit
www.discoverycruise.com.
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