When is caribbean hurricane season and what to know

The conventional wisdom is that the Caribbean is a no-go zone during hurricane season, which spans from June through November. But that isn't necessarily always the case. When major hurricanes do occur, they usually affect only a small part of the islands at a time, which span approximately 1 million square miles of the Caribbean Sea.

"Even if a hurricane is impacting the southern Bahamas, most of the region would likely have ideal tropical weather," says Frank J. Comito, the now-retired CEO and director general of the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association.

But if you do plan to visit the region during hurricane season, it's important to be prepared for a chance of serious storms and severe weather. Here's what you need to know about traveling to the Caribbean during hurricane season.

Source: MSN