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Inspire Travel Card 

The Inspire Travel Card is the ideal way to reward and treat your customers or staff to travel on an exclusive holiday. The Inspire Travel Card is a fantastic incentive, benefit or reward that will provide the cardholder with lasting memories and a positive association with your company.

How it Works 

The Inspire Travel Card is a physical card or e-voucher that can be loaded with a pre-determined amount, which can then be spent on travel or holidays through Inspire’s fully ABTA, IATA and ATOL licensed agency.

Travel can be booked online or through our UK based call centre.  Inspire offers a huge variety of holidays, weekend breaks and day trips whether it be close to home or further afield.  Cardholders can also book extras such as excursions, car hire, airport parking, airport lounges and more.

For your staff

The Inspire Travel Card can be used as part of a salary sacrifice scheme or added to your existing employee benefits portfolio, enhancing the benefits package you offer to your team.  This product is often used as an incentive, reward or to simply say ‘thank you’ for a job well done.

For your customers 

Our clients often use the Inspire Travel Card as part of their promotional activities or campaigns to drive sales and reward loyalty. The product is an irresistible promotional product for customers, as they are given the freedom to use the card however they like.

For your business 

We’ve made the Inspire Travel Card is easy to use, with added benefits for your business including branded booking platforms and special offers delivered to you and your cardholders throughout the year.

For someone special

The Inspire Travel Card can be purchased as a gift for anyone you choose. Anniversary gifts, birthday treats or perhaps as a congratulations present? What better way to show you care than to give the gift of travel to those closest to you? 

Each card is also supported by a secure online platform, allowing cardholders to top-up and check their balance.

To find out more, call our gift card expert, Amanda Et Tibary on 07595 272560 or email at [email protected]

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Working with over 250 well-known travel partners to bring you a world of different holidays and travel options

The Inspire TravelCard allows you to book many different types of travel with Inspire - an ABTA, ATOL and IATA licensed travel agency and tour operator. They work in partnership with over 300 travel partners including; Expedia, TUI, Kuoni, Jet2Holidays, Sandals, Hoseasons and many more! The Inspire TravelCard is the perfect travel Gift Card.

Covid-19: Your booking is protected if your travel plans are affected by Covid-19. You can amend your dates or destination. If your booking is cancelled by the travel supplier, you are entitled to a full refund. If you are unable to travel for personal reasons, we will work to limit the cancellation costs and will not charge you any admin fee. Depending on total cost of new travel arrangements, you may be required to pay additional costs or be due a refund of the difference between your breaks. 3rd party T&Cs will apply. Go to www.gov.uk/foreign-travel-advice for the latest travel information. 

Go to www.travelbyinspire.co.uk/travelcard-terms/ for full Travel Card terms and conditions

Where can I spend my Inspire TravelCard?

You can book anything from UK Breaks to European City Breaks, Package Holidays, Airport Parking, Airport Transfers and Car Hire, either online at  www.travelbyinspire.co.uk or by calling 0161 440 6600. Holiday providers are subject to change, details shown on this page are reviewed regularly but may not always be accurate.

For the card's full terms and conditions please click HERE .

Does the Inspire TravelCard have an expiry date?

Yes, the Inspire TravelCard has an 18 month expiry date.

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Great service sorting out my mistake

I made a mistake with a voucher and needed some help. I got straight through to a very helpful person (PWTBTMN1) who saw my issue through successfully to completion over a number of days. It is so refreshing to speak to an actual person who deals with the problem from beginning to end. Thank you for the excellent service

Date of experience : 04 July 2024

Inspire /family fund are amazing-ref- PWTBTMN1

Inspire /family fund are amazing , especially Paul. He went out of his way to help me book an amazing hotel deal , very fast with communication and kept me posted throughout my booking. Friendly and kind Reference - PWTBTMN1

Date of experience : 03 July 2024

Reply from Inspire

What lovely words about Inspire and our charity partners - Thank you, We LOVE working with family fund and making special memories for the families - Thank you for sharing your experience with Paul

Easy booking process

Keith made the booking process easy and straightforward. He was polite, friendly and very helpful in finding us a holiday to suit us. I would highly recommend Inspire to friends and family. Jo Fuller Ref KL1

Date of experience : 01 July 2024

Hi Jo, Thank for these lovely comments about Keith, He is always so polite , A real gent in fact. Thank you for taking your time out to leave this nice review

Trip to Maldives

Extremely helpful, friendly and professional service through out the whole process. I requested several quotes tailored to our requirements and Coral did not disappoint. I will definitely recommend Travel by Inspire to others and will use them again in the future.

Hi Simon, Coral is over the moon with your kind words - Thank you so very much and you will LOVE the maldives its absolute paradise

Do not recommend

Do not recommend, the initial lady i spoke to said she would ring me back to check flight costs but never did. I then spoke to someone and whilst there is a big Expedia logo on the card, you cannot use at Expedia, it is nothing to do with Expedia so prices are on average 20% higher. Definitely mis-sold as to what you can use it for.

Date of experience : 24 June 2024

Hi Laura , I am so sad to learn of your experience. We do in fact book through Expedia but we are a company called Inspire so the booking is made via ourselves. Please feel free to reach out to us at [email protected] we would be happy to take a look at the quote for you. Please note they are live prices which change all the time. Kindest wishes team Inspire

London Weekend Booking

First time ever dealing with Inspire and was greeted by a lovely friendly lady by the name of Danielle who went through my booking politely and efficiently. Excellent customer service. Thank you Danielle.

Date of experience : 25 June 2024

Hi Janet - This is wonderful to hear , Thank you Danielle will be thrilled , I agree she is super efficient but its lovely you felt that too - Thank you

PWTBTMN1 Paul made my booking easy and…

PWTBTMN1 Paul made my booking easy and straight forward. Had a laugh trying to pronounce Welsh words. Cheered me up during a tough time

Date of experience : 02 July 2024

Hey Jo - well you learn something new every day , I did not know Paul was fluent in Welsh ! Thanks for your kind words - and Im glad he cheered you up - Happy holiday from the Inspire team

I made a booking with Paul today

I made a booking with Paul today , I explained what I was looking for as a family and he got our little holiday spot on & more !!! Was very impressed with he’s customer service & how friendly he was through the booing !!! Credit to he’s team

Hey Georgia - Thank you, how lovely ! We are delighted to hear Paul got your holiday spot on - The countdown is on to holiday fun

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Looked at a hotel stay 50% more expensive than booking direct

Keith was absolutely fantastic

Keith was absolutely fantastic. Having never booked a holiday before I felt a little out of my depth but Keith was able to talk me through the whole thing from start to finish. Nothing ever seemed like too much trouble and now looking forward to going away. Thank you once again and would have no problem booking again through Keith and Inspire.

Date of experience : 20 June 2024

Hi Dominic - Well this review made me truly happy. In training we always say imagine the customer has never booked a holiday before ( even if they have ) we never like to assume. Nothing is ever too much trouble for Keith and this review will certainly make his day - Thank you so much

First time ive ever booked with inspire…

First time ive ever booked with inspire and will never do that again. I have had an on going issue since May 2nd 2024. I booked a holiday abroad for son's 8th bday who is autistic, globally delayed, non- verbal and has ADHD. I was really axinous about the whole thing as I am disabled and this would be impossible to do this on my own. His carer was able to book the 4 days of work and I was also got the holiday authorised ny his specia needs school as I was taking him during school time as I felt it would be too much for all of us especially him during school half term. The holiday was all inclusive with transfers to and from the airport to hotel. On our return I actually called inspire to confirm what time we were getting collected from the lobby which was confirmed and also follwed with an email stating the time. Just to be on the safe side we made sure we were at the lobby 20 mins prior, we waited around 15 mins past the time and went to reception for their help. They said to wait a little longer, when it got nearly an hour of waiting reception allowed me to use the phone to call the cab transfer to be told his been an hr before and they cant send anither car to us. Now my anxiety is through the roof and my son is so distressed. I had to organise a cab from the hotel amd luckily I had some English money on me and this is how we were able to vet to the airport and then everything was a rush at one point my son was historical and out of control. Which made our journey home the worst ever. I was so stressed out and angry I didnt call inspire the day of my return but the day after, ive called numerous of tines and spoke with Jenny, Ella, Ben, Paul and other's. I was told by Jenny to send an emailing explaing this attached with proof of receipt that I had to pay and I would be re-enburted. I done this and still waiting month later to then recieve this email from inspire(That I wont be recieveing a redund). I am disgusted and would never recommend them to nobody. Im already on medication for axnixty and this sutuation just made it worse and makes me not want to travel again with my son. I want my money back.

Date of experience : 26 April 2024

HI There , I am so sorry to read this , In fact it made me really sad that you had difficulty in resort, Can you please e mail the info to [email protected] and I will personally take a look , Thank you Sam

Fantastic..

Fantastic... I called up with a holiday I had seen but unfortunately it was all booked up for the date I wanted... so I had to book a different date but the date was really suited to me so I rang back and Paul was nothing but nice and went above expectations to find me the right date at the same place I wanted and got it all changed for me... he called me back when he said he would and he was lovely friendly and really nice to talk to... I think Paul has grate customers Care skills

Date of experience : 17 June 2024

Hi Kiara - WOW what a review for Paul THANK YOU. I am so happy we exceeded expectations this put the biggest smile on my face - Thanks for taking the time to comment x

Danielle was lovely and helpful

Danielle was lovely and helpful. Booking was straight forward and she made sure our needs are met, especially for our children with disabilities..thank you.

Hi Linda , Thank you for these lovely comments about Danielle. She wont mind me saying as she is a Mummy too so she is empathetic always - I hope you and the family have the best time creating special memories . Don't forget to send us some holidays snaps - With love from your Inspire team

This is my fourth family holiday…

This is my fourth family holiday booking via Inspire and the experience has been only positive. This time I was served by Inspire representative Keith (ref KL1) who was friendly, professional and efficient despite me giving him wrong details during the booking. I will certainly be doing business with them again.

Date of experience : 21 June 2024

Hi there and thank you for your comments about Keith, Its lovely to hear you will come back to us again and again.

Coral was very helpful with my booking

Friendly and very patient true professionals.

Danielle was great to deal with! Polite, professional and friendly. We were a bit of a pain as we paid with vouchers! Not a problem for these guys! Will be booking again with them next year for sure! Happy days :-)

Hi Simon - You will sure make Danielle's day with these comments thanks for taking the time to comment. She is always so polite a real credit to us - Thank you

I can highly recommend Inspire Travel

I can highly recommend Inspire Travel, in particular, Julie Newsam who provided a top rate service helping me to book a short break in Madrid. Julie was so helpful..and efficient and was able to guide me to the best hotel based on her own travel experience. Thanks so much Julie.. I’ll certainly be pointing friends and family in your direction ! X

Date of experience : 07 June 2024

Amazing feedback Michelle thank you so much Julie will be really pleased to hear about the review and the rating you have given her, Julie is a keen traveller and has a lot of personal knowledge around Spain and the Balearics thanks again 😊

Fantastic went trough everything with…

Fantastic went trough everything with me a great booking experience thank you Paul PWTBTMN1

Date of experience : 26 June 2024

Hi Sandra - These words make me smile so much - A fantastic booking experience we cant ask for better than that - Thank you so much you will have made Pauls day

Paul ( PWTBTMN1) was incredible

Paul ( PWTBTMN1) was incredible . Iv never booked a holiday abroad so I had no idea what I was wanting or anything . Paul put me at ease told me all options as well as giving me his personal recommendation to help our holiday go smoothly . So thank you Paul you are a star . I will be booking with you in future :) miss c dooler

Date of experience : 03 June 2024

Amazing feedback Claire thank you so much Paul is a star and always goes above and beyond on each and every call I hope you have a wonderful holiday

Paul was very friendly and very…

Paul was very friendly and very helpful. Was lovely to speak to. Gave very good advice and was very helpful with information for the booking. Was a pleasure to talk to

Hi Jody and Carl - Very kind words indeed about our lovely Paul , Glad he could offer personal recommendations, Thank you for taking time from your day to leave a review

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Inspire TravelCard is the perfect gift card for booking holiday packages with Inspire, but they also partner with over 300 travel agencies and tour operators. If you want your loved ones to celebrate their anniversary or birthday in style, send them an Inspire TravelCard as a gift. Order now on giftcards.co.uk!

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You can spend the card on over 300 travel agencies and tour operators. Here are some examples: hoseasons, jet2holidays, emirates

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Inspire has a connection with over 300 different companies, you can check the inspire website to choose the destination of your dreams. 

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Whether Christmas or a birthday is coming up, the Inspire TravelCard Gift Card will always be well received! With this gift card, you can send your loved ones on a Christmas holiday or a weekend city break. Since Inspire TravelCard collaborates with various tours and travel operators, your friends and family will have unlimited holiday packages. They can find exciting and exotic destinations with beautiful accommodations. Available in open denominations from 10 till 200GBP, you can also enjoy e-gift options, so the recipient can receive it directly in their inbox. The perfect gift for that special person in your life who loves to travel!

Inspire TravelCard is used to pay for holiday packages within the UK and Europe. If you want a touring holiday, Inspire offers a selection to choose from, including private tours for small or large groups. Aside from guided tours, you can also enjoy cruises or concerts and events in exotic destinations. You can spend Christmas in delightful surroundings or enjoy a festive holiday with a group of friends. With an Inspire TravelCard, you can book flights and accommodations for your holidays. Inspire provides numerous hotels, cottages and self-catered accommodations depending on the location, and the TravelCard is redeemable on all accommodations. Inspire TravelCard also covers airport parking expenses and transfers. If you use a rental car, the gift card will cover rental charges. You book your holiday via the Inspire travel website. 

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This Tui discount code will see you save on your 2024/2025 summer holidays

I f the warmer weather at home has you dreaming of your next beach holiday abroad, look no further than Tui’s all-inclusive packages.

Whether you’re wistful for Greece and its many islands, planning a trip to Croatia or setting your sights further afield (think lush Jamaica or volcanic Cape Verde), there are deals for families, couples, solo travellers and friends.

Doing the hard graft for you, Tui’s holidays include flights, accommodation and transfers – so all you need to do is turn up at the airport.

If you’re hoping to get away in 2024 or 2025, we’ve sourced the top Tui discount codes that will see you save hundreds on your next holiday. From a code for solo travellers to up to £800 off long-haul packages, here’s everything you need to know.

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Our top pick is a limited-time offer which gets you £300 off your next seven-night stay. To benefit from this discount, simply enter the code “ DEAL300 ” at checkout.

Tui’s deal of the week saves you £300 on a trip to Holiday Village Red Sea in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt . Right on the edge of a golden sand beach, there’s plenty for all of the family to enjoy, including a water park and seven restaurants.

Accommodation-wise, push the boat out and stay in a “swim-up room” for a pool outside your door, or opt for a room with a whirlpool bath on your balcony. The offer helps you save on a seven-night, all-inclusive holiday departing on 19 September 2024 from Birmingham, London Gatwick and Manchester Airport (minimum spend of £1,100)*.

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Combining magnificent natural sites, breathtaking beaches and a laid-back lifestyle, Jamaica is an increasingly popular choice for holidaymakers. “The island’s wealth of natural sights is perhaps its most remarkable feature, with the soft sands and azure waters of its beaches complemented by a unique array of inland waterfalls like Dunn’s River Falls, the towering summit of Blue Mountain Peak and the rainforest-fringed waters of the Martha Brae River,” said Chris Wilson , our travel writer.

If the country is on your bucket list, you can save 20 per cent on a seven-night holiday at the Royalton Negril all-inclusive resort (was £1,856pp, now £1,503pp, Tui.co.uk ) thanks to Tui. Complete with a spa, kids’ splash park and seven restaurants, there are also boat trips on offer to offshore reefs and white-sand beaches to explore.

If Greece is more your bag, the island of Kos is known for its sprawling sandy beaches and white-washed buildings with bright blue trims. “Byzantine and medieval treasures, plus family-friendly beach hotels, make the Dodecanese a hit with history buffs and families,” as noted in our Greece travel guide .

Saving you around £500, Tui has a discount on the Atlantica Beach Resort in Helona Beach, Kos (was £1,371, now £865, Tui.co.uk ). Perched on the waterfront in a scenic spot on Kos’s south coast, you can save on a seven-night all-inclusive holiday at the hotel. It has six bars, three pools, two kids’ pools, six tennis courts and four restaurants.

Should you be looking for history, beaches, incredible scenery and hundreds of islands to explore, Croatia has something for everyone. The perfect base to explore Pula, the TUI Blue Medulin (was £1,016, now £937, Tui.co.uk ) is an adults-only hotel that features two bars, a pool, two restaurants and a saltwater pool. What’s more, it’s just a five-minute walk from the beach and you can save 22 per cent on an all-inclusive seven-night stay now.

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“A huge benefit of booking a holiday with Tui is the sense of ease: as Europe’s largest holiday provider, the depth of destinations is vast, not to mention the types of breaks available – whether a culture-led city break, a flop-and-drop beach escape, or a ski trip in the mountains. ATOL protection and comprehensive customer support add peace of mind,” says Annabel Grossman , global travel editor/executive editor (eCommerce).

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Trip.com Boosts Travel Experiences with Prioticket Deal

Jesse Chase-Lubitz , Skift

July 2nd, 2024 at 1:01 PM EDT

Trip.com recently expanded attractions as a bookable category for travelers worldwide. Its partnership with Prioticket highlights the increasing trend of B2B partnerships in the experiences category.

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Online travel conglomerate Trip.com Group is expanding its global reach in a deal with the booking system Prioticket .

Trip.com, the international brand of China’s largest online travel conglomerate, will now have access to all of Prioticket’s products. The deal will help Trip.com expand its reach in Europe, the U.S., and the Middle East. It comes as Trip.com’s homepage now advertises “attractions” as a “new” product offering.

Prioticket is particularly focused on Dubai, Abu Dhabi, London and New York, according to Prioticket CEO, Gert-Jan Ruiter.

“Experiences is one of the most opportunistic and untapped markets in travel today,” said Pranavi Agarwal, a senior analyst for Skift Research who wrote a 2023 Skift Research report on the tours, activities, and experiences market.

Significant deal for Trip.com

Trip.com and Prioticket have been connected for years, with Prioticket largely integrating into Trip.com’s platform. Now, Trip.com is looking West by integrating into Prioticket’s inventory and booking system.

“It made sense to optimize this and become direct partners,” said Ruiter. 

Trip.com will now have access to inventory that includes hop-on hop-off bus tours from City Sightseeing Worldwide, tours at the Museum of the Future and the Burj Khalifa in Dubai, and Harry Potter Studio Tours in the UK. Trip.com will also be able to access Priotricket’s partners and more than 50 other reservation systems. 

Broader industry trend

Trip.com’s partnership is one of many B2B deals emerging in the experiences industry, which experts say is part of the rise in the popularity of experiences. The trend may help lower the barrier to entry for niche online aggregators.

The move did not shock experts as experiences continue to skyrocket in value. Several B2B partnerships have emerged in the last several years.

Large online travel agencies like Booking and Expedia have established partnerships with TUI Musement and Viator, respectively.

Ruiter added that Expedia also uses Prioticket for experiences. 

Agarwal said that B2B partnerships are reducing the barrier to entry because they allow online aggregators to increase sales with existing inventory from partners. 

She added that experiences are becoming an increasingly important driver for where consumers choose to travel, making it an essential part of the product offering for large online travel agencies. 

However, experiences remain a small revenue source for the largest travel players. The category counts for only a few percentage points of gross bookings.

“It is simply not a core area of focus for major OTAs,” Agarwal said.

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Impacts may be 'catastrophic' as Hurricane Beryl pounds Jamaica: Live updates

Hurricane Beryl was retreating from Jamaica late Wednesday and is expected to pass just south of the Cayman Islands overnight as a major hurricane, bringing intense winds and heavy rain, the National Hurricane Center said.

As of 2 a.m. ET Thursday, Beryl was downgraded to a Category 3 hurricane with winds of 125 mph and was about 110 miles southeast of Grand Cayman — the largest of the Cayman Islands. After roaring by Jamaica's southern coast, the hurricane was expected to unload "devastating hurricane-force winds, life-threatening storm surge, and damaging waves" across the Cayman Islands, according to the hurricane center.

The Cayman Islands could get up to half a foot of rain through Thursday. Weather officials are also warning about life-threatening surf and rip currents along parts of western Cuba, the Yucatan Peninsula, and the coast of Belize.

Beryl was on track to approach the Cayman Islands on Wednesday night and Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula about 24 hours later, still as a hurricane but weakened by expected wind shear.

In Jamaica, emergency crews evacuated people living in flood-prone communities and nearly 500 people were in shelters by Wednesday afternoon, according to Prime Minister Andrew Holness.

“We’re concerned about widespread damage and potentially catastrophic impacts in Jamaica,” said Bernie Rayno, AccuWeather's chief on-air meteorologist. "Flooding may last days to even weeks. Widespread power outages are expected. Beryl will likely damage many homes and businesses and cause severe coastal inundation."

The chances of Beryl impacting part of the Texas Gulf Coast have increased with the projected path veering northwest, AccuWeather reported , although it would not bring anywhere near the ferocity of its devastating assault on the southern Windward Islands earlier this week. The current track calls for Beryl to weaken to a tropical storm as it crosses the Yucatan and then becomes a hurricane again before making landfall along the coast near the border of Mexico and Texas.

The storm is projected to drench Jamaica with 4 to 8 inches of rain, and 12 inches are forecast in some places, which could cause "life-threatening flash flooding and mudslides," the NHC said. Holness declared all of Jamaica a "disaster area" and imposed an islandwide curfew Wednesday from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m.

On Monday, Beryl made landfall in Grenada's Carriacou island as a Category 4 hurricane, ravaging the southern Caribbean Islands, flattening hundreds of buildings and causing the deaths of at least seven people. On Monday night, Beryl became the earliest Category 5 hurricane on record. Driven by record-hot ocean temperatures, Beryl's rapid strengthening has stunned experts.

Amazing drone footage: As Hurricane Beryl tears through Caribbean, a drone sends back stunning footage

Developments:

∎ The death toll from the powerful hurricane rose to at least 10, according to Reuters. But that figure is expected to increase as communications come back online across islands damaged by flooding and intense winds.

∎ The Norman Manley International Airport in Kingston, Jamaica posted on X that a small section of the roof of its passenger boarding pier was damaged by Beryl. "Once the storm has completely passed, a full assessment of damage will be done," the airport stated on X.

∎ The Meteorological Service of Mexico issued a hurricane warning for the coast of the Yucatan Peninsula from Puerto Costa Maya to Cancun, a popular tourist destination, according to the NHC. Tropical storm warnings were also issued for other parts of the Yucatan Peninsula.

∎ Venezuela's vice president, Delcy Rodriguez, and senior officials in her traveling party were injured by a falling tree Tuesday night while surveying an area near the country's Caribbean coast where the Manzanares River overran its banks after heavy rainfall caused by Beryl.

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Will Hurricane Beryl hit Texas?

Portions of South Texas are now within the forecast cone of Hurricane Beryl , which meteorologists say could arrive in the state over the weekend or early Monday.

However, forecasters remain unsure of what Beryl will do and how strong it will be as it approaches the Gulf Coast after hitting Mexico: "High uncertainty remains with both the track and intensity of Beryl," the  National Weather Service said Wednesday.

"From Panama City, Florida to New Orleans, there is a low risk of direct impacts from Beryl, but from about Corpus Christi to Brownsville, Texas, the risk increases significantly due to the potential for Beryl to have more direct impacts,"  AccuWeather  meteorologist Jonathan Porter said. "That southern portion of the Texas coast is the zone we have to really watch."

Coastal threats could begin this weekend, Weather.com warned: "Well ahead of Beryl, onshore winds could lead to increasing surf, rip currents and coastal flooding along parts of the Gulf Coast from eastern Mexico to Texas and western Louisiana beginning as soon as Saturday, and continuing until just after Beryl's final landfall, Weather.com  said. The rip current threat could also even extend farther east along the northern Gulf Coast.

Brennan said Tuesday that "folks in the Texas coast, as we go into the holiday weekend, you're going to want to make sure you check back on the forecast and make sure you're ready for any potential impact. If we were to see tropical storm conditions affect those areas in the far western Gulf of Mexico, it could be during the day Saturday."

– Doyle Rice

More than 90% of the homes, buildings destroyed

More than 90% of homes and buildings across at least three islands were destroyed or severely damaged after Beryl tore through the southeast Caribbean, the Caribbean Disaster Emergency Management Agency reported Wednesday. The agency was assisting with the disaster response in Grenada, St. Vincent, and the Grenadines.

Beryl struck the islands with winds of 150 mph and higher gusts on Monday, causing significant impacts to the islands, according to Elizabeth Riley, the disaster management agency's executive director. In addition to infrastructure damages, some islands have also faced power outages and disruptions to communications.

In a briefing late Tuesday, Grenada Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell described "total destruction" on the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique.

"There's really nothing that can prepare you to see this level of destruction," Mitchell said. "It is almost Armageddon-like, almost total damage and destruction of all buildings. Complete devastation and destruction of agriculture. Complete and total destruction of the natural environment."

— Dinah Voyles Pulver

Airlines waive fees for some in Hurricane Beryl's path

Six major U.S. airlines said they're waiving various fees for travelers who have flights booked in Beryl's path. In most cases, flights booked before July 1 are eligible for the changes. The listed flights include departures from or arrivals in airports in Mexico, Jamaica, the Cayman Islands, and Belize.

American , JetBlue , United , Delta , Southwest , and Spirit Airlines are offering a variety of fee waivers because of the hurricane. Passengers are encouraged to check directly with the airlines on what amended policies apply to them.

The U.S. Department of Transportation said on its website travelers on international flights may be able to recover expenses from a delayed or canceled flight by filing a claim with the airline.

"If the claim is denied, you may pursue the matter in court if you believe that the carrier did not take all measures that could reasonably be required to avoid the damages caused by the delay," the agency said. 

− Krystal Nurse

Resort manager in Jamaica maintains composure as Hurricane Beryl approaches

The coming hurricane doesn't scare Tamar Atkinson, the manager of a small resort in Hanover, a community on Jamaica's northwest coast.

"The way I look at it, I can't stop it," she told USA TODAY. "If the hurricane is going to blow your house down, it's going to blow the house down."

Atkinson, 42, who moved back to Hanover a year ago after she lived in the U.S. for 20 years, already has her sea legs in weathering Jamaica's hurricanes. She remembers facing Hurricane Gilbert, a Category 5, as a little girl – the storm blew the roof off her aunt's house, where she sheltered, but left her mother's house in "perfect condition."

When Hurricane Ivan hit two decades ago, Atkinson sheltered at a nearby school. Once again, the storm blew out the school's windows but left Atkinson's house untouched. "I'm not leaving my house, and I'm not going to go crazy like the rest of the people," she said, adding that she's told her guests to "relax their nerves."

Jamaica closes all international airports as Hurricane Beryl nears island

The Jamaica Tourist Board announced Wednesday that the Sangster, Norman Manley, and Ian Fleming international airports were closed as Hurricane Beryl approached the island.

Jamaica's travel website, VisitJamaica.com, doesn't list a reopening time for the airports and encourages travelers to contact their travel agents and/or airlines for flight updates. The website also encourages travelers to heed any instructions from their hotel or private accommodation on sheltering.

"We also encourage you to register with your Embassy for country-specific guidance and support," the board said on the website.

The U.S. Embassy in Jamaica is open on a limited basis and encourages Americans to not visit the embassy for shelter and instead seek a government-run shelter. Citizens in Jamaica are encouraged to call the embassy at (876) 702-6486 if they need assistance. 

– Krystal Nurse

Ahead of Hurricane Beryl, Jamaicans prepare their homes

Donae Maye stocked up on water, candles, and food earlier this week, before supermarkets across her hometown of Montego Bay, a city on Jamaica's northern Coast, emptied.

"There was no bread, no essentials that you actually need, no candles, very few tin products," she said on Wednesday, after a recent visit to some local grocery stores.

Maye, 27, also prepped her home, where she will shelter with her fiance, her son and his father. "We cleared away any trees that might be blocking any electrical wires and stuff like that that might fall and break the window," she said.

She's confident that her house, which is made of concrete, will stand up to the storm better than many buildings did to Hurricane Ivan 20 years ago. Back then, more structures were made of board, which didn't fare well in the storm, she said. Today, "most structures are built to withstand the winds and the hurricane," she said.

Humanitarian groups rally relief for impacted countries

Global Giving and Americares are among the humanitarian organizations collecting money for those affected by Hurricane Beryl. Both promise donations to support various impacted communities, focusing on those who are disadvantaged and on decimated medical facilities.

Cora Nally, international emergency response director of Americares, said the organization focuses on restoring damaged medical facilities and expects to deploy its workers to Jamaica soon after Beryl leaves.

"That is really going to serve as a home base for them, and we are asking them to do an assessment of all the impacted islands in the Caribbean, and we are going to be keeping an eye on the storm as it moves towards Mexico and the United States," she said.

Is Cancun in the path of Hurricane Beryl?

Among the parts of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula and surrounding areas under hurricane warnings were Cancun and the island of Cozumel, two popular tourist destinations packed with luxury resorts and cruise ship ports.

The hurricane warnings were issued by the Meteorological Service of Mexico as forecasters warned residents and tourists of the projected impact of Hurricane Beryl.

Brennan, the director of the NHC, said in a YouTube livestream on Wednesday that the eastern coast of Mexico's Yucatan Peninsula, including Cancun, faces 3 to 5 feet of storm surge as well as up to 8 inches of rain.

The record-breaking hurricane is expected to make landfall along the Yucatan Peninsula on Thursday night or early Friday, NHC said.

In Jamaica, tourists shelter in hotel ballroom from Hurricane Beryl

Cecilia Garcia and her family initially planned to weather the beginning of the hurricane in the bathroom of their hotel room in Ocho Rios, on Jamaica's northern coastline. "We do have windows in our room, so I think the safest option would probably be to go in our restroom," she said.

Moon Palace Jamaica, where Garcia, 25, is staying with her parents, brother, sister and two kids, told hotel guests to evacuate to a ballroom. When Garcia and her family first visited the shelter, they found it too chaotic. "We ended up back in our room because it was very crowded," she said. "It was very hot in there."

But later on Wednesday morning, as the winds picked up, the family returned to the packed ballroom, where thin cots were arranged in rows, according to a video Garcia shared with USA TODAY.

Garcia and her family's flight back to their home of Houston, Texas, isn't until Saturday – the hurricane will strike at the midpoint of their week-long vacation. Garcia said if they chose to end their stay earlier, they wouldn't get a refund. 

Looking out at skies still partially clear on Wednesday morning, Garcia said the family was keeping calm ahead of the storm. "We're kind of used to bad weather and floods like that in Houston," she said. "But again, it's different when you're not at home, so that's the only scary part."

Hurricane Beryl spoiling graduation trip

Mona Parhar, 23, and Arezoo Rafkhani, 24, didn't start searching for early return flights from their vacation to Jamaica until Tuesday night, less than 24 hours before Hurricane Beryl was expected to sweep across the island. By then, they learned airports had closed.

"We really have no choice but to stick it out," Parhar said Wednesday from their hotel room at the Hotel Riu in Montego Bay on the island's northern side.

The two Toronto natives booked their trip to celebrate their recent graduations – Rafkhani from Toronto Metropolitan University and Parhar from York University. "We've never experienced something like this as Canadians," Rafkhani said. "It's kind of nerve-wracking."

The pair were comforted by the hotel staff, who kept guests informed and safe. "Since last night, they've been sending us messages about how to get prepared, what they're doing and will be doing this morning," Rafkhani said. "They've been keeping us calm," Parhar said.

Jamaica braces for Hurricane Beryl

Jamaican officials warned residents to stock up on food, batteries, candles, and drinking water. Residents in flood-prone areas were also advised to prepare for evacuation.

"Secure your critical documents and remove any trees or items that could endanger your property," the Office of the Prime Minister in Jamaica said on X on Tuesday. "Everyone, including those living alone, should take these necessary steps now."

As a precaution, Jamaica's Prime Minister Andrew Holness said Tuesday night that electricity and water services will likely be shut off "if the storm reaches a serious threshold" to prevent fires and protect equipment.

"Only one hurricane has ever affected Jamaica during July," according to AccuWeather meteorologist Jesse Ferrell. "Category 4 Hurricane Dennis in 2005 did not make landfall but killed one person and caused a lot of damage."

Record-breaking path: Hurricane Beryl tears through the Caribbean

Hurricane Beryl breaks records

Forecasters have projected 2024 to be one of the busiest hurricane seasons on record. Beryl has already surprised forecasters and broken records since it formed, including becoming the earliest Category 4 or 5 storm on record.

Beryl broke the previous record set by Hurricane Emily on July 17, 2005, for the strongest Category 5 hurricane. Beryl rapidly strengthened from a tropical storm to a major hurricane in about 48 hours.

The storm is also the earliest Category 4 or larger storm by more than a week, breaking the record set by Hurricane Dennis, a Category 4 storm on July 8, 2005.

It was fueled by  much warmer than normal  ocean temperatures in the Atlantic and aided in that development by light winds that allowed it to build a strong inner core.

— Jennifer Borresen, Dinah Voyles Pulver and Ramon Padilla

Hurricane Beryl tracker: See projected path of Category 5 storm

Smaller islands hit hard by Beryl

Beryl hit St. Vincent and the Grenadines especially hard, according to Prime Minister Ralph Gonsalves.

"The hurricane has come and gone, and it has left in its wake immense destruction," he said, adding that Union Island had 90% of homes "severely damaged or destroyed."

After making landfall in Grenada's Carriacou Island on Monday, strong winds and high water levels smashed fishing boats in Barbados, downed power lines in Grenada and St. Vincent, and knocked out drinking water in St. Lucia, according to officials.

Grenada's Prime Minister Dickon Mitchell noted on Tuesday that the islands of Carriacou and Petite Martinique were significantly impacted by the hurricane. In addition to downed power lines, roads remained impassable and fuel stations were destroyed.

"The situation is grim. There is no power. There is almost complete destruction of homes and buildings," Mitchell said.

Contributing: Cheryl McCloud, USA TODAY Network-Florida ; Reuters