In response to the damage caused by Hurricane Ian, the SeaWorld Conservation Fund has made emergency grants to 10 Florida zoological and wildlife rescue organisations impacted by the storm. These emergency grants will help facilitate recovery efforts and directly benefit various animal species including big cats, iguanas, lemurs, seabirds, sea turtles, wolves and others. Since…
Hurricane Roslyn On Path To Puerto Vallarta And Popular Tourist Destinations Along Mexico’s Pacific Coast
Travelers heading to Puerto Vallarta or those already in the area are advised to make alternative plans. Hurricane Roslyn, which formed off of Mexico’s western coast, has strengthened into a Category 4 storm, meaning there are sustained wind speeds of 130 to 156 mph. Category 4 hurricanes can lead to devastating damage, and it is…
What You Should Know About Traveling To Florida Following Hurricane Ian
On September 28th, 2022, Hurricane Ian made Landfall on Florida’s Southwest coast. The devastating category 4 storm sustained winds over 115mph with gusts up to 132mph. Flooding was estimated to be up to 18 ft. on the coast and 6 ft. further inland. Buildings were flooded, property was swept away, hundreds of people died, and…
American Airlines Issues Travel Alerts For 20 Airports Due To Hurricane Ian
American Airlines has recently published a press release informing travelers about new travel alerts related to Hurricane Ian. The airline has announced that this tropical storm is expected to impact airports in the Caribbean and land in the United States, in Florida, on September 28th and 29th. The carrier issued travel alerts for 20 airports…
Hurricane Ian Is Wreaking Havoc on Travel In Florida
If you’ve seen the news lately, you know how much Hurricane Ian is stealing headlines, and for good reason. Hurricane Ian is wreaking havoc on travel in Florida, and its progression will not be pretty. Many counties along Florida’s western coast have even received evacuation orders, including part of Florida’s third most-populous city, Tampa. Current…
Sargassum Seaweed At Low Levels In Cancun After Hurricane Fiona
Hurricane Fiona has been creating havoc with its dangerous winds and heavy rains across the Caribbean. This hurricane has also affected the natural water currents in the region, changing the direction of the sargassum seaweed, benefitting Cancun. As reported by the Mexican news website Reportur, beaches in the Quintana Roo region—where tourist destinations like Cancun,…
Tropical Storm Warning Issued For Los Cabos Due To Hurricane Kay
Mexico has entered hurricane season this month and, as if on cue, Los Cabos is currently under a tropical storm warning due to Hurricane Kay. A tropical storm warning indicates that winds of at least 40mph are possible over the next 36 hours. Currently, Hurricane Kay is classified as a Category 1 hurricane, with winds…
