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Greetings to all:
While it is borderline as to whether or not Tropical Storm Sandy will actually turn into a Hurricane, the path of the storm places Jamaica within the 5 day Cone of Influence. As such we have decided to enact our Hurricane Policy. Scroll down on this link to read our policy and be guided accordingly.
Payment & Cancellation Policies for Couples Resorts
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Thanks Randymon for posting this.
We are scheduled to arrive on Sunday and have every intention to be there as scheduled. So we would greatly appreciate if you would also post whether there has been any significant damage to any of the resorts after Sandy passes through on Wednesday. If necessary, we will be flexible to switch resorts so that we can safely enjoy the vacation we so badly need.
Art & Ellie
Wow....crossing our fingers that everyone will be safe and sound.
Can you please update the status of CSA throughout the rest of the week as I am scheduled to come down in 2 weeks. I will be praying everyone is safe.Quote:
Originally Posted by randymon
Thanks
Oy. Probably one of the last storms of the season and it has to put Jamaica dead in it's site.
Praying for the best outcome possible for the situation now faced by the people of Jamaica.
Hang on folks.
It seems the Montego bay airport will be closed tomorrow:-
Sangster Airport to close tomorrow morning - News - Latest News - Jamaica Gleaner
Hurricane policy is in place for arrivals today, Wednesday 24th and Thursday 25th.
All other arrival days are under cancellation penalty.
Any changes to the above will be communicated on this thread.
Please note that our reservation office in Montego Bay is closing at 2pm ET and will be closed tomorrow.
Our staff in Florida office will be taking your calls to help with your inquiries pertaining to the tropical Storm.
We will be also responding to emails sent to crres (at) couples.com
The wait on the phone may be a little longer than usual – thank you for your patience and understanding.
We invite you to consult and use our online booking engine for future stays.
Ivonna
Couples Resorts
Bulletin
tropical storm sandy advisory number 6
nws national hurricane center miami fl al182012
500 pm edt tue oct 23 2012
...hurricane warning issued for eastern cuba...
Summary of 500 pm edt...2100 utc...information
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location...14.3n 77.6w
about 260 mi...420 km ssw of kingston jamaica
maximum sustained winds...50 mph...85 km/h
present movement...nne or 20 degrees at 6 mph...9 km/h
minimum central pressure...993 mb...29.32 inches
watches and warnings
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changes with this advisory...
The government of cuba has changed the hurricane watch to a
hurricane warning for the cuban provinces of camaguey...las
tunas...granma...santiago de cuba...holguin...and guantanamo.
The government of the bahamas has issued a tropical storm watch for
the northwestern bahamas...including the abacos...andros island...
Berry islands...bimini...eleuthera...grand bahama island...and
new providence.
Summary of watches and warnings in effect...
A hurricane warning is in effect for...
* jamaica
* cuban provinces of camaguey...las tunas...granma...santiago de
cuba...holguin...and guantanamo
a tropical storm warning is in effect for...
* haiti
a tropical storm watch is in effect for...
* the bahamas
a hurricane warning means that hurricane conditions are expected
somewhere within the warning area. Preparations to protect life
and property should be rushed to completion.
A tropical storm warning means that tropical storm conditions are
expected somewhere within the warning area...in this case within 24
to 36 hours.
A tropical storm watch means that tropical storm conditions are
possible within the watch area...generally within 48 hours.
Interests in south florida should monitor the progress of sandy. A
tropical storm watch may be required for portions of southeast
florida and the florida keys tonight or early wednesday.
For storm information specific to your area...please monitor
products issued by your national meteorological service.
Discussion and 48-hour outlook
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at 500 pm edt...2100 utc...the center of tropical storm sandy was
located near latitude 14.3 north...longitude 77.6 west. Sandy is
moving toward the north-northeast near 6 mph...9 km/h...and a
north-northeastward to northward motion at a faster forward speed
is expected over the next 48 hours. On the forecast track...the
center of sandy will move near or over jamaica wednesday afternoon
and near or over eastern cuba wednesday night.
Maximum sustained winds are near 50 mph...85 km/h...with higher
gusts. Sandy is expected to strengthen into a hurricane by the time
it nears jamaica.
Tropical storm force winds extend outward up to 105 miles...165 km
from the center.
Estimated minimum central pressure is 993 mb...29.32 inches.
Hazards affecting land
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wind...tropical storm conditions are expected to reach jamaica
tonight or early wednesday...with hurricane conditions expected
on wednesday. Tropical storm conditions are expected in portions of
haiti on wednesday. Hurricane conditions are possible in eastern
cuba by wednesday evening or wednesday night. Tropical storm
conditions are possible in the central and southeastern bahamas on
thursday.
Rainfall...sandy is expected to produce total rainfall amounts of 6
to 12 inches across jamaica...haiti...the dominican republic and
eastern cuba...with isolated maximum amounts of 20 inches possible.
These rains may produce life-threatening flash floods and mud
slides...especially in areas of mountainous terrain. Rainfall
totals of 3 to 5 inches are expected over portions of the
bahamas...with isolated maximum amounts of 12 inches.
Storm surge...a storm surge will raise water levels by as much as 1
to 3 feet above normal tide levels along the southern and eastern
coast of jamaica. A storm surge will raise water levels by as much
as 3 to 5 feet above normal tide levels in southeastern cuba. Near
the coast...the surge will be accompanied by large and dangerous
waves.
Prayers being sent your way.
To all of our friends at both CSS and CN, our two favourite places on earth, stay safe, We will be thinking about you more than we normally do...which by the way is a lot.
We are going to try to get there Thursday, will be watching for updates!
My mom is at CSS right now, she has said that the beaches will be closed tomorrow and everyone has been advised to stay in their rooms in the afternoon. She said she is not worried, feels safe and will update me on Thursday. Praying for everyone's safety!!!
Thanks to Couples for the quick posting, seeing that early yesterday morning, I was able to quickly check with our airline and found out they had just posted their change policy for all flights to Montego Bay. I was able to change our flights to Friday, since US Airways canceled Wednesday & Thursday flights and Couples changed my arrival date with no hassle. I also notified the other couples traveling with us, and they were able to get everything changed as well. There were few seats left on any flights, so I feel fortunate that we were able to change, and it was all because of randymon posting early yesterday. A huge thanks goes to Ivonna as well for making my changes. To me, it is another reason to love Couples and their employees. Sad that we lose a few days, but thankful that we will get a credit to use in the future. Great Job. I pray there is minimal damage anywhere on the island and that all Jamaicans are safe and sheltered and that all tourists at all resorts understand resort employee's can't do anything about the weather and to be patient.
We are hoping to arrive Friday but am concerned about flight delays. Also waiting to hear more if Fri arrivals status has changed to include us under hurricane policy. This will be our first visit!
We just left a few days ago. To everyone at CTI, we are prating for you all, stay safe.
Ian & Corrine P
Toronto
