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A popular Florida airport just made history! Breeze Airways just added a nonstop flight between Tampa International Airport and San Jose, Costa Rica. This is the first flight connecting from Tampa to Costa Rica in over 25 years.
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Breeze will soon be the only route offering direct flights from Tampa to San Jose. Service to San Jose begins on October 3rd with routes on Wednesdays and Saturdays.
We have some breaking news for travelers headed to Jamaica soon. Jamaica was placed under a Level 3 travel advisory by the U.S. Department of State last year. Travelers were advised to reconsider visiting the country due to heightened safety concerns.
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This week, the U.S. Department of State has reduced the travel warning to a Level 2, urging Americans to exercise increased caution if traveling to Jamaica. Here’s everything you need to know if you’re considering a Jamaica trip.
Tropical Storm Melissa is expected to turn into a major hurricane soon.
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The tropical storm is drifting east-southeastward in the Caribbean and is being closely monitored as it develops. The storm is expected to cause catastrophic flooding and major landslides, per the National Hurricane Center.
We have an update on Hurricane Erin, which has been upgraded to a Category 5 Hurricane.
Rainy Day in Magic Kingdom
The National Hurricane Center has issued another advisory for the growing hurricane. The hurricane season is ramping up and is beginning to impact Disney Cruises.
If you visit Disney World or plan on getting onboard a Disney Cruise Line ship, one thing you’ll need to be aware of ahead of your vacation is the weather, especially this time of year.
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That’s because it’s hurricane season and tropical storms and hurricanes could affect the weather in Florida (to the point that Disney World closes), as well as weather in the Atlantic Ocean, which would affect cruises with itineraries there. Well, right now, Hurricane Erin has been upgraded to a Category 5 storm in the Atlantic Ocean, which you’ll need to know about if you’re planning on visiting the Florida coast or taking a cruise to the Caribbean.
If you’re planning a trip to Disney World, you’ve already got a lot on your plate. You’ll need to figure out your budget, where you’re staying, how long you’re staying, what tickets you need, where to eat (SO important!), and more.
The parks closed due to Hurricane Milton
However, if you travel to Disney World in the summer, you have one more thing you need to think about: hurricane season. That’s because a tropical storm or hurricane could completely up-end your plans in Disney World. Not only will you need to plan for potentially rainy weather (that can close all outdoor rides), but you also have to deal with weather bad enough that Disney World could close its parks. Well, if you’re traveling to Disney World SOON, let’s just say hurricane season could be about to kick off in the Caribbean (which could mean a storm is headed to Florida).
Are you considering traveling to the Caribbean anytime soon? We suggest catching up on the U.S. State Department’s most recent travel warnings for the area.
Disney Cruise Line
The Caribbean island cluster is one of the most popular tourist destinations in the Western Hemisphere, with millions of Americans flocking to the region by plane and cruise each year. However, the U.S. State Department has issued a series of travel warnings for the area that may give some potential travelers pause.
If you are headed to the Caribbean soon, you will want to pay attention to travel advisories issued by the U.S. government.
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New travel advisories were issued by the U.S. Department of State that include two Caribbean destinations.
We’re in the middle of hurricane season in Central Florida, and that means we’re keeping a close eye on the weather.
Rain in EPCOT
For the past several days, we’ve been watching a few possible storm systems around the United States to see if anything develops into a major storm. Currently, Tropical Storm John is strengthening off of the Pacific coast of Mexico, but on top of that, there’s a developing system to keep an eye on in the Atlantic.
It’s official: hurricane season is here. That means we’ve been watching the weather EXTRA closely — especially what’s happening in the Atlantic Ocean.
Hurricane Ian in Disney World
Hurricane season usually runs from June 1st through November 30th, and experts have already predicted that 2024 could be the worse hurricane season than in previous years. Now, the first big tropical storm of the season is heading toward the Caribbean, and it’s expected to become a hurricane. That could mean Disney Cruises headed to the Caribbean could be impacted by this storm.
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