Planning a Caribbean Escape During Hurricane Season?

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After some research, here’s my no-fluff cheat sheet for the ABC islands—Aruba, Curaçao, and Bonaire. These three gems sit far south in the Caribbean, just outside the main hurricane belt, making them some of the safest bets from August through October. While storms can happen, they’re much less common here than in other parts of the region.

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Aruba (AUA)

Budget

  • Holiday Inn Resort Aruba (Palm Beach) – Big-beachfront footprint, walkable to tons of dining, consistent value for families and pairs who want easy. Guests praise the location and friendly staff.

Mid

  • Amsterdam Manor Beach Resort (Eagle Beach) – Boutique, across from wide, calm Eagle Beach; studios with kitchenettes make it budget-savvy without feeling cheap. Loved for cleanliness, helpful staff, and on-beach dining at Passions.
  • Hyatt Regency Aruba – Resort feel (lagoon pool, waterslide, spa) plus walkable Palm Beach location; frequently noted as family-friendly with strong service.

Luxury

Why Aruba in hurricane season? Dry, trade-wind weather and that “outside the belt” location, plus plenty of modern infrastructure if a squall rolls through.

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Curaçao (CUR)

Budget

  • Bed & Bike Curaçao (Pietermaai) – Stylish, central base with bike access in hip Pietermaai; good for explorers who’ll spend days out and evenings in town. (Budget pick; look & location loved by independent travelers.)
  • Majestic City Suites & Beach Hotel (Punda) – Simple rooms right in UNESCO-listed Willemstad; steps to restaurants/shopping, handy for quick getaways.

Mid

Luxury

  • Baoase Luxury Resort – Curaçao’s splashiest: villas and suites with private pools/lagoon, white-glove service; regularly singled out among the island’s best.
  • Avila Beach Hotel (Pietermaai) – Historic-meets-modern icon with two private coves and an infinity pool; people love the sense of place and easy access to restaurants.

Why Curaçao in hurricane season? Same southern geography bonus; add colorful Willemstad and shore-protected beaches for breezy, swimmable days even when trade winds pick up.

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Bonaire (BON)

Budget

Mid

Luxury

  • Harbour Village Beach Club – Private, powdery beach (rare on Bonaire), low-key luxury, excellent snorkeling right off shore; consistently high guest scores.

Why Bonaire in hurricane season? South-Caribbean location with world-class shore diving that’s usable most days; if winds shift, you can usually pick a lee-side site.

Why travelers like these picks

  • Weather resilience: ABC islands sit south of the usual storm tracks, fewer disruptions, more beach time.
  • Walkability & access: Aruba’s Palm/Eagle Beach corridor and Curaçao’s Willemstad areas offer food + fun without cars; Bonaire’s diver resorts put reefs out your front door.
  • Service & consistency: Properties above are repeatedly praised by recent guests for staff, cleanliness, and kept-up facilities, key during the off-peak months.

Quick planning tips for hurricane season

  • Book free-cancel or flexible rates and add travel insurance (including interruption).
  • Favor Eagle Beach (quieter water) or resorts with protected coves/lagoon pools (LionsDive, Renaissance, Baoase) for breezier days. (LionsDive Beach Resort, Marriott)

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