Although Cancun’s tourism infrastructure was mostly spared by Hurricane Dean when it roared over the Yucatan Peninsula last week, the storm washed away significant amounts of sand from its beaches, exposing rocks and shortening the distance between resorts and the sea in certain areas.
The Cayman Islands’ Worry Free Hurricane Guarantee covers cancellations made prior to arrival and compensation if vacation time is cut short because of inclement weather.
Policies vary from property to property, so guests are advised to check the websites of the participating property for details on the specific guarantees.
The prime minister of Belize, Said Musa, on Thursday accepted a check for $200,000 from the Taiwanese Ambassador to Belize, Ting Joseph Shih. The money is intended for hurricane relief efforts in the wake of hurricane destruction and recent floods.
A well-organized area of low pressure, associated with a tropical wave, is centered about 300 miles east-southeast of the Windward Islands and is moving westward at about 15 mph. Shower and thunderstorm activity has been increasing, and a tropical depression could form later Friday morning.
Virgin Atlantic flew thousands of food packs and blankets to Jamaica in the wake of Hurricane Dean. Virgin Atlantic was the first UK airline to fly to Montego Bay, in the north of the Caribbean island, since the hurricane affected the region and closed the country’s two main airports.
The Hilton Cancun Golf & Spa Resort did not suffer any structural damage during Hurricane Dean. The hotel, which was evacuated as a precautionary measure, will reopen for business August 23.