Hurricane Season Forecast, National Park Reservations, and More Travel Timing Tips

THE MOST TRUSTED NAME IN TRAVEL SINCE 1957 As with comedy and boeuf bourguignon, getting the timing right is crucial in travel. Knowing when to make reservations, when to steer clear of destinations to avoid bad weather or high prices, and when to approach the departure gate for your flight (it’s when your group number is called—repeat: IT’S ALWAYS WHEN YOUR GROUP NUMBER IS CALLED) vastly improve the quality of any travel experience. The stories in today’s travel newsletter all affect scheduling—for trips this summer, next year, and beyond. Have those calendars handy. [Hurricane Season 2024: Looks Like We’re in for a Rough One]( Early forecasts indicate that the Caribbean and U.S. Atlantic coastline will experience an “extremely active” hurricane season this year—significantly more turbulent than 2023, which had the fourth-highest number of named storms since 1950. We believe the proper meteorological term is “yikes". [Caribbean Islands That (Almost) Never Get Hit by Hurricanes]( “Hurricanes can and will hit most anywhere in the Caribbean,” a National Hurricane Center expert [once told us](. But there are islands that have historically been (mostly) missed by huge storms, making them safer bets for travelers headed to the Caribbean in the height of hurricane season (late summer to early fall). Sponsored [What are the best rewards cards for you? Find Your Best Credit Cards in minutes - guaranteed!]( [Learn More >>]( [National Parks You’ll Need Reservations to Visit This Summer]( At U.S. national parks, reservations season is upon us. Nine different parks are requiring advance bookings this summer and into the fall—some for park entry, others to access certain drives, hikes, and other popular areas. Start and end dates, booking windows, and reservation protocols differ by park. It’s confusing, but fortunately we’ve sorted everything out for you. [Brazil Is Relaunching a Visa Requirement for U.S. Citizens—Eventually]( The South American nation has postponed the launch date—again—for its revived visa requirement for travelers from the United States, Canada, and Australia. [Barcelona’s Sagrada Família Has Finally Set a Finish Date (Sort Of)]( And you thought your contractor was taking forever. Under construction since 1882, Barcelona’s iconic, Suessian basilica is nearing the finish line at last. [On the Frommer’s Podcast: Advice for Women Traveling Solo]( This week Pauline interviews Beth Santos, author of “Wander Woman: How to Reclaim Your Space, Find Your Voice, and Travel the World, Solo.” [Visit Our Store]( MORE TRAVEL TIMING TIPS ► [The Classic Disney World Attraction That’s Only Open 135 Minutes Per Day]( ► [When to Book Cruise Dining and Activity Reservations]( ► [U.S. Airlines with the Best—and Worst—On-Time Performance]( ► [How to Get Through Airports Faster, Even if You Don’t Have TSA PreCheck]( ► [Google Flights vs. Kayak: Putting Their When-to-Book Tools to the Test]( ► [Join Frommer’s Roamers, Our Facebook Travel Group]( ► [Follow Us on Flipboard for the Latest Travel News]( GUIDES FOR THE MOST SEARCHED DESTINATIONS [Paris]( [Hawaii]( [Spain]( [New York City]( [New Orleans]( [Washington DC]( [Portugal]( [New Zealand]( [London]( Wherever—and whenever—you’re traveling, we wish you a hearty bon voyage! To buy one of our individually researched books, just visit our [Store]( And listen to our weekly podcast whenever you want [Podcasts]( To ensure our newsletters are delivered, click to add us to your address book: [Add us to your address book]( Want to change how you receive these emails? You can [unsubscribe from this list](. Know someone else who loves to travel? You can [forward this email to a friend](. Frommer Media LLC 44 West 62nd St. NY, NY 10023 [Facebook]([Twitter]([Instagram]( [Preferences]( | [Unsubscribe](