Jamaica is bracing for what could be the strongest storm to hit the island in decades: Hurricane Melissa. The cyclone is currently making its way towards Jamaica, having already torn through Haiti and the Dominican Republic.

The U.S. Department of State is warning travelers about vacationing in Jamaica after Hurricane Melissa unleashed its wrath on the island nation. On October 28, the government urged people to reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime,

Damage control is already underway and Jamaica is hoping to resume all tourism operations (including cruising) before the year ends.

Wondering if your upcoming cruise will still visit Jamaica? Here’s what the Jamaican government says about restarting tourism.

THE world’s most powerful storm this year is due to hit Jamaica today, with winds up to 175mph. Hurricane Melissa, which has been upgraded to category five (the highest strength level), is

Hyatt has suspended operations and halted new reservations for eight resorts in Jamaica until January 31, 2026, due to Hurricane Melissa, while assessing damage and prioritizing guest safety.

Carnival Corp., the Micky and Madeleine Arison Family Foundation and the Miami Heat pro basketball team have donated $1 million to Hurricane Melissa relief efforts. Micky Arison is Carnival Corp.'s chairman and owner of the Miami Heat.

CBS travel editor Peter Greenberg says damage to airports and cruise ports currently poses the biggest threat to travelers in Jamaica amid Hurricane Melissa.