hotlanta

I am trying to plan a trip to Puerto Rico in August, but now I am worried about hurricane season. Does anyone have any advice? I heard this year is supposed to have a lot of hurricanes.

Hotlanta

Also, are there other islands we should consider that are not in the hurricane belt? I've already been to Aruba and would like to try something new. Thanks!

Statia

To be honest, you can have problems with hurricanes everywhere here in the hurricane belt. There is no way to predict anything at all, and you can't ALWAYS go by what the forecasters predict, either.<BR><BR>I can tell you that hurricanes are most prevelant this way in September, but can strike at any time during the season.<BR><BR>My suggestion would be to go, enjoy yourself, but stay aware of the news and weather. If a storm approaches, you would have ample time to leave the island, as long as you keep up to date with the news.<BR><BR>If you REALLY are unsure about staying in the more northern islands during hurricane season, you WOULD have less chance of a storm hitting while in the more southern islands such as Aruba.<BR><BR>Good luck and have fun.<BR>

q

I would be more concerned about the oppresive heat and the high humidity than a hurricane. But, if on the Atlantic side there is always an off shore beach so when at the beach you will be relatively comfortable

Bruce

We have been to Puerto Rico in August for the last eight years. We have had fantastic weather (lots of sun and breezes)...and torrential tropical rain. We have never had an actual hurricane. Summer is always a roll of the dice when you are going to the islands. As someone else mentioned, I would just keep abreast of the news and go with an attitude of enjoying a beautiful island of incredible variety.

j.lo

Ive been to puerto rico and would never go again. Nothing there for vacationers.

a

Warm to hot with lots of sunshine<BR>Good beaches<BR>CAsino gambling<BR>Lots of good to excellent restaurants<BR>The Rain Forest<BR>El Moro<BR>The Caves<BR>Scenic mountain roads<BR>First class entertainment<BR>EXcellent golf courses<BR>Lots of history and culture<BR><BR>Nothing there for vacationers - just what were you looking for.

Hotlanta

The hot weather doesn't bother me and I've been to Costa Rica during the rainy season and the rain didn't bother me, so as long as I get a few days of sunshine, it still sounds like a good choice for Aug. Thanks for all the help!

Sharon

We vacationed in Puerto Rico last August and had such a great time. It was sunny, hot, beautiful, exciting, relaxing, exotic, interesting and provided wonderful memories. If the heat doesn't bother you, then go and have a grand time whilst sipping your frothy pina colada!