January 2, 2007

In a fog about potential weather delays?

Holiday travel in England was seriously affected by fog this holiday season. Is there a way to minimize the effects of weather on your travel plans?

Travel delays due to weather can happen suddenly and be difficult to predict. Aside from monitoring weather forecasts and exercising a lot of patience, there is something else you can do to prevent the weather from ruining your vacation: be proactive and find out when the best times of year are to travel and plan accordingly.

Commercial travel websites and government advice are great sources of information about weather. This advice can warn you about where and when monsoons or hurricanes could occur, or what areas to avoid due to treacherous conditions in the winter. Some of the advice may surprise you – for instance, the Australian government’s advice for India warns of possible travel train and airline delays due to fog during the December and January months.

Though it is difficult to know ahead of time when a delay could occur, becoming better informed can help you create a back-up plan such as alternative accommodations.

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