2024 HURRICANE SEASON: DAMAGE AND RECOVERY UPDATES FOR THE CARIBBEAN ISLANDS

Another year, another batch of storms ripping through the Caribbean. 

Hurricane Beryl, in July 2024, ushered in what promises to be a hyperactive hurricane season. 

We’ll be updating this as circumstances warrant, but for now, here are the damage updates throughout the Caribbean with Beryl included. 

Remember to always check with your travel professional for advice on specific Caribbean destinations.

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HURRICANE DAMAGE AND RECOVERY TRAVEL UPDATES ISLAND-BY-ISLAND

Anguilla

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear 

Beryl missed Anguilla and the country is at level-1 travel status (“Exercise Normal Precautions”), according to the State Department. 

For the latest news on alerts and issues in Anguilla, visit the Ministry of Health & Social Development on Facebook.

Antigua/Barbuda

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear 

Antigua and (especially) Barbuda were among the hardest-hit islands in 2018, and while rebuilding and recovery took years, the infrastructure is back to welcoming tourists.

The State Department has given the islands a level-1 rating.

You can get updates on the situation in the islands at Visit Antigua & Barbuda.

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The Bahamas

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear 

The Bahamas have fully recovered from the hurricanes, are free of storm damage and are currently at level-2 (”Exercise Increased Caution”) status, mainly due to crime.

For information on the latest developments, visit the State Department.

British Virgin Islands

Year hurricane damage sustained: 2018

Status: All clear 

Properties and attractions on the islands are back to their pre-hurricane status, and the country is at level-1 status with the State Department.

Cayman Islands

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2024

Status: Check with your travel expert

Early reports indicate the Cayman Islands were spared the worst of Beryl’s wrath; still, there may be areas or properties that are not fully back to normal. 

If you have an upcoming vacation to the Cayman Islands, check with your travel professional or the Cayman Islands news site for updates.  

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Dominica

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear 

Dominica’s neighborhoods felt the brunt of the 2018 storms, and were just rounding back to something approaching normal when the pandemic hit.

The country is currently allowing travelers from the U.S. with no restrictions.

For more information, check out the updates provided by the Discover Dominica Authority.

Dominican Republic/Haiti

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear

Shortly after both countries recovered from the hurricanes, they were hit hard by the pandemic. Their paths have diverged since then, however.

The Dominican Republic is welcoming tourists with no restrictions. 

On the other hand, the State Department recommends that travelers not travel to Haiti because of crime and general lawlessness. 

For information on the Dominican Republic’s return to tourism, consult the country’s tourism website. Information on Haiti is available from the State Department’s country information page for Haiti.

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Grenada

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2024

Status: In recovery

While Beryl gave a glancing blow to Grenada it devastated the country’s other two islands, Carriacou and Petite Martinique. There are resorts and other tourist attractions on these islands. 

Services have been restored on Grenada, though visitors may encounter downed trees and property damage. Carriacou and Petite Martinique are essentially destroyed. 

The Grenada Tourism Authority has updates. 

Jamaica

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2024

Status: Assessing damage

While it appears that most resort areas in Jamaica escaped serious damage, the country’s infrastructure and agriculture sustained severe damage.  

This can mean difficulties traveling around the country and finding services outside of resort areas. 

The country’s Office of Disaster Preparedness and the U.S. Embassy in Jamaica have updates.  

Mexico/Yucatan

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2024

Status: Repairing minor damage

The tourist hotspots of Tulum and Cancun were hit by Beryl and it headed toward the U.S. mainland. No injuries were reported though there was property damage, including downed trees that led to power outages.  

Your best source of information on conditions in Cancun is actually the Cancun airport. 

Puerto Rico

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear

Hurricanes Irma and Maria and a subsequent earthquake devastated Puerto Rico, but the island is rebuilt and reopened.

For the most up-to-date information, visit Discover Puerto Rico.

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St. Maarten/St. Martin

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear 

The island has recovered from the 2018 hurricanes, and both sides of the island are at level-1 status.

The State Department has the most recent information on travel to the island.

St. Vincent and the Grenadines

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2024

Status: In recovery

St. Vincent took a direct hit from Beryl, forcing the closure of many parks and recreation areas and disrupting services.  

The country is currently recovering from the storm and assessing damage. Normal tourism activities will be difficult for the near future. 

For more information, check the St. Vincent news page. 

Turks and Caicos

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear

The Turks and Caicos have fully recovered from the 2018 hurricanes.

The Visit Turks and Caicos Islands website has the latest details.

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U.S. Virgin Islands

Year hurricane damage last sustained: 2018

Status: All clear

The U.S. Virgin Islands had a long road back from the hurricanes, and they had almost made it all the way back when the pandemic struck.

However, like Puerto Rico, it's all systems go for USVI.

FOR ALL OTHER ISLANDS

All other Caribbean islands can be considered to be recovered from hurricanes.

For up-to-date information, check with the State Department, or consult your travel professional.

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