What to do when the weather doesn't cooperate

  Over the years the Mother Nature has made many changes to my travel plans.  Sometimes it is just a little unexpected cold or rain but other times it has been a big storm that has totally changed my itinerary.    You can do a little planning to avoid bad weather such as avoid the Caribbean during hurricane season but for the most part weather is just one of those things you have to be prepared for that could change to even the best laid plans.    Here are 5 of my tips for how to deal with weather - 

#1.  Be prepared.  You cannot always count on the weather to cooperate so when packing for your trip it is good to pack a few bad weather items like a umbrella, rain jacket, and gloves.   They won't take up too much room in your suitcase so better to have them just in case.   

#2. Brave the weather.  Sometimes the weather might start out bad but it will clear up so don't waste time waiting for it to clear.  Dress in layers and head out so that you can take things off as the weather gets better.

#3. Rearrange your plans.  If the weather is so bad that your outdoor plans have to be cancelled look at your schedule and see if you can do in indoor activity on the day the weather is really bad and move your outdoor plans to another day.  If you don't have any indoor plans already some good ideas could be catch a movie, go shopping, find a spa, go bowling.   If you are in an area where you are not sure what is around you can either google things to do near me or ask your hotel front desk for suggestions.

#4. Safety first.   Sometimes the weather could be so bad that you really just need to stay put to be safe.  It might be that you are stuck in the hotel or this could apply to your flight or cruise but please remember that any changes to your transportation modes are to keep you safe.  If this happens break out the board games or a good book and just ride it out.   

#5. Look on the bright side.  If the weather totally changes your plans and you have to miss out on something you really had your heart set on then you have a great reason to plan another trip to that location.   You could also end going somewhere or doing something you hadn't planned for because of the weather and it could turn out to be the best vacation ever.