Reserve well in advance due to higher rates and lower vacancies at hotels and resorts, especially during the holidays. December winds can bring rain.
Off-Season: September to October
Hurricane season (June-November) is at its peak in mid-September. Winds die down toward the end of October. Most hotels and restaurants close for refurbishing in September and October.
Sweet Spot: May to August; November to mid-December
Lower rates and deals, with up to 50 percent savings. Wedding parties and honeymooners come in May and June, while August is Summer Festival time. Pleasant temperatures prevail thanks to ever-present trade winds. Frequent showers in May.