Under the terms of the Extenuating Circumstances Policy, cancellations by guests and hosts are permissible solely when arising from circumstances that could not have been anticipated at the moment the booking was confirmed. This is at the sole discretion of the owner. Specifically excluded from coverage are the meteorological phenomena, natural conditions, and illnesses outlined in this document, in addition to any transportation hindrances they may precipitate. This document provides an overview of typical weather occurrences, environmental conditions, and illnesses that are not covered; it is not comprehensive.

It’s advisable for potential guests to conduct thorough research about their intended destination prior to finalizing a booking. They should also meticulously scrutinize the host’s stipulated cancellation protocol and contemplate procuring travel insurance to safeguard against unforeseen travel complications.

On the subject of tropical weather disturbances:

Such meteorological disturbances predominantly emerge over tropical aquatic regions and have a widespread impact on numerous coastal territories globally. Their nomenclature – hurricanes, typhoons, tropical storms, tropical depressions, or cyclones – varies based on their geographical location and intensity. This document further details regions that are customarily affected by these disturbances and the typical timelines of these storm seasons.

Region	Season
Gulf of Mexico and the Caribbean Sea Examples: Belize, Cayman Islands, Colombia, Cuba, Dominican Republic, Honduras, Jamaica, Mexico, Nicaragua, Puerto Rico, Venezuela, The Bahamas, the United States (Alabama, Florida, Louisiana, Mississippi, and Texas), U.S. Virgin Islands, and the British Virgin Islands.	June through November
North Atlantic Ocean Examples: Delaware, Florida, Georgia, North Carolina, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, South Carolina, and Virginia.	June through November
Eastern Pacific Ocean Examples: Mexico, Guatemala, and Hawaii.	May through November
Western Pacific Ocean Examples: Hong Kong, Macau, Taiwan, Japan, Philippines, and Vietnam.	May through September
Indian Ocean Examples: coastal regions in India, Bangladesh, Myanmar, Pakistan, Sri Lanka, and Thailand.	May through June, and October through November
South Pacific Ocean Examples: Fiji, Solomon Islands, Samoa, American Samoa, Vanuatu and Australia (Northern Territory, Queensland, and Western Australia).	November through April

Winter conditions and storms

Regarding Frigid Weather Phenomena:

Winter weather phenomena encompass conditions such as snowfall, icy conditions, sleet, freezing drizzles, and notably reduced temperatures during the colder months. The manifestation of these winter conditions and the onset of storms are greatly influenced by geographical positioning, elevation, and proximity to the equator. While tropical regions close to sea level seldom witness pronounced winter conditions or related storms, terrains with higher altitudes and those situated farther from the equator are prone to extended and intensified winter phases. These regions often encounter winter adversities both prematurely in the season and lingering into the later parts. The subsequent section elaborates on locales that are recurrently subjected to these winter challenges and outlines their respective winter timelines.

Region	Season
Northern Hemisphere Examples: North America: Much of the United States (including Alaska, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, the District of Columbia, Idaho, Indiana, Illinois, Kansas, Kentucky, Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, North Dakota, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Utah, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, West Virginia, Wisconsin, Wyoming), and all of Canada. Europe & Central Asia: Afghanistan, Austria, Belgium, Czech Republic, Denmark, Finland, France, Germany, Greenland, Hungary, Iceland, Ireland, Italy, Kazakhstan, Netherlands, Norway, Pakistan, Poland, Romania, Russia, Sweden, Switzerland, Turkey, United Kingdom, and Ukraine. Japan: Hokkaidō, Tōhoku, Kantō, Koshinetsu, Chūbu, Kansai, Chūgoku, Shikoku, and Kyūshū. Other Asia: India (northern states such as Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh and Uttarakhand), Mongolia, and Nepal.	December through February
Southern Hemisphere Examples: Argentina, Chile, and New Zealand (central area of North Island, South and East of South Island, and mountainous areas).	June through September

Endemic Diseases

Endemic diseases refer to those ailments that consistently exist within specific regions, as documented by health oversight bodies. While the presence of these diseases in these zones might not always be at peak levels, there are oscillations between high and low incidences. Nonetheless, the potential for infection by these diseases is perceived as a continuous concern in these locales. The following section provides illustrations of prevalent endemic diseases characteristically associated with distinct regions.

Region	Diseases
Africa and the Middle East	Cholera, hepatitis, yellow fever, malaria, meningitis, rabies, typhoid, zika, schistosomiasis, river blindness, sleeping sickness, tuberculosis, lymphatic filariasis, viral hemorrhagic fever, chikungunya, giardia, and HIV / AIDS.
Asia	Cholera, dengue, hepatitis, malaria, rabies, typhoid, zika, schistosomiasis, tuberculosis, yellow fever, Japanese encephalitis, giardia, and HIV / AIDS.
Australia	Hepatitis, measles, Japanese encephalitis, rabies, dengue, and HIV / AIDS.
Europe	Hepatitis, HIV / AIDS, tick borne illnesses (including Lyme’s disease), measles, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and tuberculosis.
Latin America and the Caribbean	Chagas disease, cholera, dengue, hepatitis, yellow fever, malaria, rabies, typhoid, zika, schistosomiasis, river blindness, sleeping sickness, tuberculosis, tick borne illnesses, giardia, chikungunya, cyclosporosis, leptospirosis, and HIV / AIDS.
South Pacific Ocean	Cholera, dengue, hepatitis, malaria, rabies, typhoid, zika, tuberculosis, leprosy, soil helminths, lymphatic filariasis, trachoma, and HIV / AIDS.
United States and Canada	Hepatitis, HIV / AIDS, tick borne illnesses (including Lyme’s disease), measles, West Nile virus, eastern equine encephalitis, gonorrhea, chlamydia, and tuberculosis.

The weather events and endemic diseases listed above are non-exhaustive examples and are informed by data from the US National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, the Guy Carpenter Asia-Pacific Climate Impact Centre, the Australian Bureau of Meteorology, the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, and the World Health Organization, among other sources.