Expert Advice for Planning Fall Vacations and Travel Plans

October 1st, 2014  |  Insurance

In many areas around the world, fall is considered a transitional season. The weather has its ups and downs and it is commonly regarded as a time of the year where few people travel for leisure, however, many people travel on business. Regardless of where you are travelling, it is important to become educated about travelling during this time of the year.

4 Tips for Fall Travel

1. Know where to travel: One of the most important things to understand when planning a trip, regardless of the time of the year, is to know the best places to travel. Focus on locations that are less risky, while still allowing you to have an enjoyable vacation. 
2. Know where not to travel: Ignoring the travel advisories and choosing to travel to high risk locations, especially during hurricane season, is setting you up for a miserable vacation. Do your homework and know the travel destination to eliminate off your list of fall vacation spots – even if it’s a great deal. 
3. Pack for changing temperatures: We all know fall weather can be unpredictable. Therefore, you need to pack accordingly and account for sudden temperature changes. Keep your eye on the weather and pack a sweater or jacket, just in case. 
4. Expect delays: With the weather starting to transition, travel delays become more common, especially as we get toward the end of fall and into the winter season. Expect some travel delays and work around them. Check out How To Handle Flight Delays

Where to Travel During the Fall

A common question for Canadians who decide to travel during the fall is, “where should I go?”

One of the benefits of travelling during the fall, in addition to it being a quieter time of the year for vacationers, is there are lots of places you can travel domestically within Canada, and internationally. Domestically, it’s the perfect time of the year for a road trip. You could make the trip to Niagara for the Wine Festival, plan a road trip in the Northern United States to Chicago, New York, and Boston, or head up north for a peaceful cottage getaway in Northern Ontario.

While some are apprehensive about travelling to the Caribbean during the fall because of hurricane season, there are still many islands you can visit in the region that rarely experience hurricanes. Islands such as Curacao, Grand Cayman, Barbados, Bermuda, and Jamaica are least likely to get hit by hurricanes during hurricane season. The key to travelling during to places like the Caribbean is to know which islands pose the least risk. 

Are you planning a vacation this fall? Where are you travelling? What tips can you offer to others travelling this time of the year?