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Why Now Is The Best Time to Travel to Places You’d Least Expect

Photo: Hong Kong, China

Suspicious deaths in the Dominican Republic. Protests in Hong Kong. A storm in the Bahamas — whether it’s personal safety, a political protest or natural disaster, travel can often take a hit. 

 
But smart travelers who do their homework can easily benefit when these things occur. 
 
The reported deaths in the Dominican Republic resulted in a huge drop in tourism. The same resulted for Hong Kong and of course, after Hurricane Dorian in the Bahamas too.
 
It’s all about doing your homework, proper context, and some basic math. Three million people visit the doctor each year versus nine deaths. What’s the best time to go to the Dominican Republic? It’s now. 
 
In Hong Kong, protests are limited to a few streets, the airport is open, but hotel bookings are more than 50% down. It’s the best time to go. 
 
And the reality is that much of the Bahamas survived the hurricane. Its economy depends on travel and tourism — and you.  Again, everything being relative, it’s a great time to travel there.