Caribbean destinations that have opened their borders to tourism this month are amending travel entry requirements amid a sharp resurgence of COVID-19 cases in the U.S. A key market for the Caribbean, the U.S.’s caseload has climbed to over 3.7 million and deaths have reached over 140,000, according to Worldometers. The Bahamas has gone as far closing its borders to American travelers for the time being to prevent the spread of the virus. St. Kitts and Nevis Prime Minister Dr. Timothy Harris has closed the country’s borders to travel indefinitely. Many destinations have already updated their policies to require a COVID-19 PCR test 72 hours prior to arrival (see: Turks and Caicos, Puerto Rico). The challenge will be for travelers to find testing programs that process a
Author: Corey Grant - Travel Agent
Coronavirus related backlog of Passports are now being processed again
The State Department has resumed processing U.S. passports to clear a backlog of 1.7 million pending applications before it can start tackling new requests, officials said Friday. Carl Risch, the assistant secretary of state for consular affairs, said 11 of the 29 passport agencies and centers around the United States that reduced services as the coronavirus began to spread have started Phase 1 on the road to normal. About half the agency’s passport workers have returned to their offices. Passport applications will be processed on a “first in, first out” basis. Risch estimated it will take six to eight weeks to clear the backlog dating from late February. The 1.7 million pending applications represent a little more than the average workload every month. Only then
The BookVIP Travel Scam Don’t Get Taken for a Ride
You don't know how many times I hear from potential clients that have never taken a "REAL" vacation before that they think using a travel advisor is going to cost them more money so they want to search the internet day and night because they are going to cut out the middle man and SAVE THEMSELVES a FORTUNE, only to end up getting scammed by unscrupulous travel companies that will tell or show them what they hoped to see. Dirt cheap prices for 5 star accommodations in desirable locations. Yesssssss, score. I knew that travel advisor was over pricing me. Until they come crawling back with their tail between their legs, pockets emptied and not enough money left in their
The Watermark Autograph Collection Baton Rouge
Junior Suite - 1 KingDates: 6/19/2020 - 6/21/2020Cost: $579.00 Elegant Meets Edgy In Downtown Baton Rouge Hotel Rooms Elegance with an edge. It is the combination we strive to offer every guest who visits the Watermark Hotel. With a nod to the storied history contained within the walls of our landmark Baton Rouge icon, we've combined the best of old and new to curate an environment like no other. Luxurious appointments combined with industrial touches combine to offer you an unforgettable sensory experience that satisfies mind, body and soul. Walk into your private room or suite and discover a place where lavish appointments are complemented by industrial fixtures to create an unforgettable atmosphere. The flat-screen TV with premium cable vies with stellar
Saint Lucia Summer Getaway
4 nights accommodations for 2 adults occupying 1 roomLuxury Junior Suite All InclusiveCheck in Date: 22 Jul 2021, Check out Date: 26 Jul 2021Includes Turn the Tide Offer - $600 Resort Credits!!!$850 per person (double occupancy)Transportation from the airport to the resort and back to the airportDoes not include flight$1200 per person (for single occupancy)Transportation from the airport to the resort and back to the airportDoes not include flightDeposit $179.00 per personPayment Plan Available Wake up each day atop a premium handcrafted DreamBed™ between high thread count sheets and open your sliding glass door to the tropical paradise beyond. This room is complete with an in-suite Jacuzzi, rain shower, sitting area with a pull-out couch and luxury vistas of the lush garden or shimmering
Get Ready for a Return to Gambling in Las Vegas on June 4th
On Friday afternoon, Gov. Steve Sisolak gave Nevada casinos a tentative date they could plan to reopen: June 4. Seventy-eight days after casinos first closed down to help stem the spread of COVID-19. The move comes as the state has faced an increasing amount of pressure to reopen; Nevada’s unemployment rate hit record highs in April, and casinos in 12 other states had opened their doors ahead of those in Sin City. Virginia Valentine, president and CEO of the Nevada Resort Association, said Sisolak’s announcement is “fantastic news” for Nevada’s gaming industry. “Our members have spent more than two months preparing for this day,” she said in an emailed statement. “They’ve put in place enhanced health and safety plans and protocols … Our
Delta Airlines will Provide Complimentary Care Kits for Flights
Test of complimentary kits include disposable face mask and hand sanitizerKits will be available on request at ticket counters and gates by June 5 Customers arriving at a Delta check-in area without a face mask need not worry – they will receive a complimentary care kit to comply with our mask requirement and enjoy an extra layer of protection throughout their travel. The kits will include: A disposable face mask;Purell hand sanitizer gel pouches;And, an information card detailing measures in place that are helping Delta transform the industry standard of clean "Our survey data showed a clear desire for these kits and we have a bias toward action when we see new trends emerge." said Bill Lentsch, Chief Customer Experience Officer. "As more people
Disney World is Set to Reopen their Gates
Disney World will reopen its gates, ending a multi-month closure of the park that left the Walt Disney Company reeling.The Disney theme park, which employs some 70,000 people, plans to begin a phased reopening on July 11 for its Magic Kingdom and Animal Kingdom parks and July 15 for EPCOT and Hollywood Studios, the company said on Wednesday.Walt Disney World as well as Disney's Disneyland resort in Anaheim, California, closed in mid-March because of the coronavirus pandemic.Disney is implementing several measures to reopen safely and prevent the spread of the coronavirus at its parks Employees and guests will be required to wear face coverings and undergo temperature screenings before entering the parks.Disney will reduce capacity at the parks and the resort will temporarily suspend parades, fireworks
Royal Caribbean Cruise Lines is Removing the Buffet Post Coronavirus
Royal Caribbean announced during a conference call that health and safety changes being planned for a post-coronavirus cruise industry include eliminating traditional buffet offerings. Royal Caribbean CEO Michael Bayley revealed during a virtual call with the cruise line’s senior vice president Vicki Freed that buffets will have to be at least temporarily removed from ships to avoid any concerns about the spread of illnesses. “I think in the beginning, there will not be a buffet, that's how I see it,” Bayley said. “We will utilize the space, we will utilize the Windjammer, but in all probability, it won't be a classical buffet.” “It will be something more akin to a restaurant,” Bayley continued. The likely removal of buffets from dining areas is just the
The Nation’s Capital Could Begin Phased Reopening May 29th
D.C. could begin a phased reopening May 29, if data continues to show improvements, Mayor Muriel Bowser announced Thursday. “We are going to monitor throughout the weekend, the trends that we see,” Bowser said. “And if those trends hold next week, by the end of next week, we will be able to communicate the start of our phased reopening.” Bowser made the announcement following a presentation from the “Reopen DC Advisory Committee” with its recommendations for different businesses that can reopen safely. “We will be in a posture to begin a phased reopening next Friday, May the 29th, in Washington, D.C. Let me be clear about what this is and what it isn’t,” she added. “It is not an on and off switch.