Vacationing during hurricane season

All eyes are on the series of storms as it heads toward the U.S. coastline. If you're planning on traveling during this hurricane season, here's what you need to know.

1) Be prepared
Before you leave, register with the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate through the State Department's travel registration Web site. This way, if there's an emergency, it will be easier to contact you. If you're in one of the areas where one of the storms could hit, check in with your tour operator or airline about their policies for travel back to the US.

2) Consider your options
Consider traveling to less hurricane-prone areas, such as Aruba, Bonaire or Curacao. Otherwise, book a cruise. Cruises can divert around the storm. They can go to a different port of call. Of course, you may not go to the destination you were planning on, but at least you'll have a safe vacation.

3) Investigate travel insurance
If you plan on spending thousands of dollars on your vacation, you may consider travel insurance that will reimburse you in case your plane is delayed or canceled. Some travel insurance policies can cost up to 8 percent of your trip

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