United Kingdom
The United Kingdom is a commercial centre that can be affected by climatic conditions. During the winter season it can become very cold with a lot of rainfall. There is snowfall in the United Kingdom but mainly within the North of the UK. Average temperature ranges in London are from 2 to 6 degrees Celsius in January to 13 to 22 degrees Celsius in July. Average annual precipitation varies from 63 inches in the mountainous areas of the north and west to less than 32 inches over central and eastern areas. Rainfall can be very heavy and can lead to cancellations and delays of public transport. As a commercial centre, public transport is a necessity so when these cancellations occur it can affect the UK. Many people who work in London use public transport and they cannot get to work when their mean of transport is affected by the climatic conditions. This has a bad effect on businesses, as employees cannot make it to their workplace.
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New York
Climatic conditions that affect visitors in New York is often heavy snowfall. Heavy snowfall can often affect transport such as flights. This would affect business visitors who are travelling to New York because their flight may be cancelled or delayed due to the extreme weather that New York can often experience. Tourists visiting New York can also be affected by the climatic conditions because the weather is not always ideal for tourists e.g. blizzards and rainstorms.
Cape Town
Climatic conditions that affect visitors in Cape Town is the extreme heat in the summer. For business visitors this can be bad because it can be very hard to work in such high temperatures. Some tourists may find the heat in Cape Town humid and too high.
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New York
The climatic conditions in New York can affect travel operations; for example, New York is prone to heavy snowfall during the winter months. Such heavy snowfall can cause problems for flights; planes are sometimes unable to land in icy conditions and some planes cannot even fly during blizzards or rainstorms. During heavy snowfall, roads can become icy and dangerous for all transportation; many cars, coaches and buses do not run in such hazardous conditions. Rail is affected by snowfall; tracks can become icy and many trains will not run. New York also experiences heavy fog, which affects travel operations.
Cape Town
The climatic conditions in Cape Town can affect travel operations; for example, Cape Town is prone to extremely high temperatures during the summer season. The weather that Cape Town experiences in the summer is not ideal for travelling. Many types of transportation will not run in such high temperatures. Cars and buses may not run in this climate because there is a danger of the engines overheating. In air transportation, plane runways formed of tarmac have often known to soften in the heat; planes cannot land of take-off in this situation.
United Kingdom
The climatic conditions in the United Kingdom can affect travel operations; for example, the UK experiences a lot of rainfall, this affects all transportation. Roads can become slippery and dangerous to drive on. In heavy rainstorms, many planes will not fly because of the dangers. In the winter season, the UK is prone to snowfall; this makes roads, rail tracks and runways icy and hazardous.
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Brazil
Brazil has a tropical and subtropical climate characterized by high temperatures and moderate to heavy rainfall. The geography of the country divides it into four climatic regions, (1.) the Amazon basin which has no dry season and is typically tropical. (2.) The Brazilian Plateau, which has a more distinct wet and dry season, and is susceptible to prolonged drought. (3.) The coastal belt which has a hot tropical climate and (4.) a region further south that has a seasonal temperate climate. Rainfall is evenly distributed throughout the year and the nationwide average annual precipitation varies between 1,010 mm (40 inches) and 2,030 mm (80 inches). Average temperature ranges in Rio de Janeiro are from 17 to 24 degrees Celsius (63 to 75 degrees Fahrenheit) in July to 23 to 29 degrees Celsius (73 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit) in February. In comparison to the UK, the weather is very different in Brazil. The climatic conditions will affect holiday visitors from the UK.
As Brazil has a tropical climate it is very popular with tourists. The climate in Brazil can affect your holiday and what you do on your holiday:
Activities
The climatic conditions in Brazil are ideal for sports. There are great spots for hang-gliding in Rio, especially around Pedra Bonita, near Pepino beach. There are strong winds on the coast, which makes it ideal for surfing, with plenty of good surf close to Rio. Windsurfing has caught on in Brazil - while Búzios is a good place to go, the hardcore Mecca is northwest of Fortaleza in places such as Jericoacoara. Sailing is big in Búzios and off the larger resorts along the coast. Inland, the Rio Araguaia in Goiás and Tocantins is known as a fishing paradise. There are excellent opportunities for rock climbing in and near Rio and in the national and state parks, and hiking is great along the coast and in some of the national and state parks.
Health
Due to the heat, there are a lot of mosquitoes in Brazil; they carry diseases such as malaria and Yellow Fever. It is advised to always wear insect repellent. Because of the extreme temperature in Brazil, it is also advised to constantly apply sunscreen throughout the day to prevent sunburn or sun stroke.
Clothes
Wear light-coloured clothing; wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts so you can avoid the sun and getting bitten by mosquitoes, but try not to wear too much clothing, as the climate in Brazil is very high.
The climatic conditions in Brazil can have an effect on the travel operations. Brazil can experience heavy rainstorms because of its tropical climate; this will affect transportation and many tourists will not choose to visit Brazil when this season occurs. During the summer season, a lot of tourist will choose to visit Brazil because of the ideal holiday weather.
Switzerland
Iceland has a cold temperate climate that is influenced by the North Atlantic Drift, which is a continuation of the Gulf Air Stream. It has a changeable climate that is relatively mild but extremely windy while summers are damp, cool and cloudy with brief spells of fine weather. The wet season is from October to January with an average monthly precipitation in October reaching 940 mm (37 inches). Average temperature ranges in Reykjavik are from -2 to 2 degrees Celsius (28 to 36 degrees Fahrenheit) in January to 9 to 14 degrees Celsius (48 to 67 degrees Fahrenheit) in July. Ski resorts open in late November and remain so until the snow begins to melt in April.
Switzerland is ideal for skiing in the right season and the majority of tourists that visit Switzerland go for the winter sports. The climatic conditions can affect the tourists:
Activities
The cold climate in Switzerland makes it ideal for winter sports. The mountains and lakes of Switzerland are a natural playground. There are dozens of ski resorts throughout the Alps, the Pre-Alps and the Jura. Zermatt and Verbier have the best combination of slopes, scenery and nightlife. Hiking is the number-one activity in the country, with 50,000km of designated footpaths and regular refreshment stops en route. There are well-established mountaineering schools in Pontresina and Meiringen, though Zermatt is perhaps the most famous destination for experienced mountaineers. Ski mountaineering is popular along the Haute Route in Valais. Many of the resorts also offer paragliding and hang-gliding and hire out the gear. Water-skiing, sailing and windsurfing are common on most lakes. Rafting is possible on many alpine rivers, including the Rhine and the Saane. Canoeing is mainly centered on the Muota in Schwyz canton and on the Doubs River in the Jura.
Health
Altitude sickness (At altitudes higher than 2500m (8202ft), the lack of oxygen affects most people to some extent until they become acclimatised. The effect may be mild or severe and occurs because less oxygen reaches the muscles and the brain at high altitude, requiring the heart and lungs to compensate by working harder. It is frighteningly easy to progress from very cold to dangerously cold due to a combination of wind, wet clothing, fatigue and hunger, even if the air temperature is above freezing. Use a strong sunscreen, hat and barrier cream for your nose and lips. Calamine lotion and aloe vera are good for mild sunburn. Protect your eyes with good-quality sunglasses, particularly if you will be near water, sand or snow)
Clothes
As the temperatures are very low in Switzerland, you should put on extra layers of warm clothing immediately: a windproof and/or waterproof jacket, plus wool or fleece hat and gloves, are all essential.
The climatic conditions can have an effect on the travel operations in Switzerland. During the winter season, when snowfall is heavy, there are many tourists visiting because most tourists travel to Switzerland for skiing, snowboarding and other winter activities. When it becomes spring, the snow starts to melt; Switzerland loses many tourists during this season because the climatic conditions are no longer ideal for winter sports until late November.
Dominican Republic
The Dominican Republic has a tropical maritime climate with trade winds moderating the heat. The wet or rainy season is from May to November in the south and from December to April in the north. Hurricanes can also occur between June and November. In general, rainfall is heaviest in the north and diminishes towards the south and west. Average annual precipitation varies between 1,390 mm (55 inches) and 1,520 mm (60 inches). Average temperature ranges in Santo Domingo are from 19 to 29 degrees Celsius (66 to 84 degrees Fahrenheit) in January to 23 to 31 degrees Celsius (73 to 88 degrees Fahrenheit) in August.
The climatic conditions of Dominican Republic make it ideal for tourists. The climatic conditions can affect the tourist’s holiday in Dominican Republic:
Activities
Due to the tropical climate in Dominican Republic it is ideal for outdoor activities such as hiking and many water sports. Not only do most of the DR's national parks lend themselves well to wilderness treks, but also the country's many kilometers of unprotected beaches make for interesting places to explore. On the North coast on DR there are strong winds that come off the Atlantic Ocean which makes it ideal for surfing, especially along the north and east coasts. Some of the best breaks crash just west of Sosúa, and there is also good surfing south of Bahía Samaná. Diving is another popular sport in the DR, and many of the all-inclusive hotels offer lessons and certification. While there are some good areas to take the plunge and shipwrecks to explore along the north coast, the southern coast's water is warmer and its reefs a bit more protected. The waters off Barahona and Cabo Rojo, near Pedernales, are two popular spots. Bicycling is a great way to take in the country's natural splendor, and there are usually places to rent bikes in major urban areas. Even better, consider bringing your own. Offshore, the Bahía Samaná has been the preferred breeding area for humpback whales for many millions of years. Several boating companies offer whale-watching tours in season.
Health
Due to the heat, there are a lot of mosquitoes in the Dominican Republic; they carry diseases such as malaria and Yellow Fever. It is advised to always wear insect repellent. Because of the extreme temperature in the Dominican Republic, it is also advised to constantly apply sunscreen throughout the day to prevent sunburn or sun stroke.
Clothes
Wear light-coloured clothing; wear long trousers and long-sleeved shirts so you can avoid the sun and getting bitten by mosquitoes, but try not to wear too much clothing, as the climate in the Dominican Republic is very high.
The climatic conditions in the Dominican Republic can have an effect on the travel operations. DR can experience heavy rainstorms because of its tropical climate; this will affect transportation and many tourists will not choose to visit DR when this season occurs. During the summer season, a lot of tourist will choose to visit DR because of the ideal holiday weather. Although, June to September is hurricane season and some tourists avoid this season.
