No longer 'Gone'...but 'Back with the wind!' ;-)

Sorry for the recent 'radio silence' but now we've been blown back online here at the 'Manana Syndrome'...to announce the 'official' beginning of the 'hurricane season' in the Dominican Republic.

Last year was a pretty busy 'season' with hurricanes 'Ivan' and 'Jeanne' probably getting most media coverage, but 'Charley' and 'Frances' also made themselves particularly 'felt' in the Caribbean region, although the DR suffered less than some areas. In fact 'Ivan' and 'Charley' were some of the most destructive storms ever on the US mainland.

Although we hope it will be a safe year for all visitors, some experts are already saying that the current atmospheric conditions are akin to one of the most turbulent periods in 'hurricane' history - the 1930's!

Sources note that the South Coast areas of the DR are considered most at risk if the storms should 'buzz' the Island.

Most years, although the so-called 'season' begins around this time it is towards the end of the 182 day period that the greatest risk of tropical cyclones usually occurs - during later September, October and November. Nonetheless, make sure you take a look at the weather forecast for the DR before you depart and ensure you acquaint yourself with any procedures, once there, if storms are expected whilst you are in resort.

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