New Travel Restrictions for Antigua Travel Restrictions by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 24, 2021September 24, 20210 Antigua recently announced new travel restrictions on U.S. travelers. Starting October 1, all passengers age 18 and over must be fully vaccinated or have at least one dose of an approved two-dose COVID-19 vaccine. Children under the age of 18 years are exempt from this requirement. In addition, all arriving travelers must present a negative PCR test taken within four days of arrival. Children under five are exempt. Fully vaccinated passengers who present verifiable documentation of their vaccination and/or test can stay at certified accommodations. At least two weeks must have passed since the administration of the full vaccine dosage. Partially vaccinated travelers will only be allowed to stay at COVID-19 certified accommodations. Partially vaccinated travelers are required to quarantine for 14 days.
Quarantine free Travel between the US and UK COVID United Kingdom by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - August 4, 2021August 21, 20210 The UK government has announced that starting August 2, fully vaccinated customers traveling from the U.S. and most of Europe will no longer need to quarantine upon arrival in the UK.While quarantine will no longer be required, fully vaccinated U.S. travelers will still need to: Take a COVID-19 test within 72 hours of departureTake a PCR test on or before day two after arrival in the UK (the day of arrival is day zero)Provide proof of U.S. residency if vaccinated in the U.S. Before booking travel, customers can research specific entry requirements such as a required passenger locator form through our travel planning tool, powered by Sherpa. To streamline travel, customers can download the health app VeriFLY™, which guides customers through the completion of necessary travel requirements including uploads
Fully Vaccinated? Visit Puerto Rico without a COVID Test Puerto Rico by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - May 28, 2021May 28, 20210 Puerto Rico, as of Tuesday, May 25, is dropping the negative COVID-19 PCR molecular test requirements for fully vaccinated travelers on domestic flights. On Monday, the island lifted its local curfew, which was established in March 2020. The change comes as a result of an executive order, announced last week, by the island’s government. Additional reduced restrictions, according to Discover Puerto Rico, include increased capacities for businesses, raised from 30 to 50 percent; the removal of a mask requirement for fully vaccinated individuals in parks and beaches; and permission to consume alcoholic beverages in pools and beaches. The reopening of the island's coliseums, popular for entertainment experiences, will also be permitted at 30 percent capacity, with all attendees required to present either a vaccination card or negative
What’s this I hear about Vaccine Passports in our futures? COVID Travel Advisory Travel News Uncategorized by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - February 16, 2021February 16, 20210 The future of travel during Covid-19 So you got the Covid-19 vaccine. Is it a ticket to take a trip wherever you want? Some tourist destinations say yes, as the concept of a “vaccine passport” circulates around the world. While this is a problem-solving suggestion that could work for travel companies, tourists, doctors, and governments, the idea also comes with some major concerns and dilemmas, from efficacy to ethics. Here are the main points to consider as you start to hear more about vaccine passports. What is a vaccine passport? In theory, the idea is very straightforward: You get the Covid-19 vaccine (after doing the full course—right now, it’s two doses) and the vaccination card that you’ve been given will act as an entry pass into
So Whats it Going to Be Like to Cruise with Carnival Post COVID-19 Carnival Cruise COVID Cruise Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - February 10, 2021February 10, 20210 After an influx of comments and questions about the updated rules, Carnival took down the announced changes and replaced them with basic health requirements issued by the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). The cruise line's updated protocols were posted before being approved. “In our haste to keep guests and travel agents informed, we posted some information that was not finalized. As we have said previously, guests should expect mask, testing, distancing and other protocols. We intend to provide more details over the coming weeks as we work to resume operations.” Carnival Cruise Lines will have a much different look – as will all cruise companies – when it is allowed to return to the water later this year. The company disclosed its new
Saint Lucia COVID-19 Protocols Caribbean COVID St. Lucia Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - February 4, 2021February 4, 20210 Arriving visitors must now obtain a negative COVID-19 PCR test five days before arrival, effective February 10. (The prior protocol called for a PCR test seven days before arrival.) As with the prior protocol, it applies to all travelers five years of age or older. Consistent with existing protocols, all travelers arriving in Saint Lucia: Must complete and submit a Travel Registration Form, which is found on the Saint Lucia COVID-19 Travel Advisory page at www.StLucia.org/Covid-19; print and travel with a copy of the auto-response emailMust adhere to all safety protocols in place throughout Saint Lucia, including wearing a mask in public placesShall be subject to mandatory screening and temperature checks at ports of entry and throughout your stayShall be transferred by certified taxi to COVID-19 approved accommodation From Hon. Dominic Fedee,
Blue Diamond Resorts COVID Protocols All Inclusive Cancun Caribbean Jamaica St. Lucia Travel Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - February 3, 2021February 3, 20210 Keeping our promise to provide Safety-Assured Vacations to our valued guests, and following the recent announcement by the CDC requiring all air travelers returning to the US to present a negative COVID-19 test, we are happy to announce that Blue Diamond Resorts has implemented several important measures to support guests. https://youtu.be/0I3RnQhg2ss As of January 26, 2021, Blue Diamond Resorts will offer to US travelers free on-site COVID-19 viral antigen tests in Cancun, Punta Cana, and Jamaica and free Medical Assistance coverage to cover the cost of any accidents or illness, including COVID-19 related medical needs until March 31, 2021 or until regulations regarding this new requirement change. For guests arriving to Saint Lucia and Antigua, viral antigen tests are available on property
Is Your AirBnB Clean? AirBnB Travel Advisory Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - October 9, 2020October 9, 20200 Home-sharing company Airbnb is making its 'Enhanced Clean' standards compulsory for all hosts. Starting November 20, 2020, all AirBnB hosts are required to implement the newly imposed safety guidelines and cleaning procedures or risk being removed from the AirBnB platform. The new cleaning guidelines are now mandatory in order to boost traveler confidence and help address traveler safety concerns. The enhanced Airbnb cleaning standards were developed with former U.S. Surgeon General Dr. Vivek Murthy, and cover a 'five-step cleaning process.' The 5-step cleaning process is a set of cleaning practices that all hosts are required to follow between guest stays, in addition to their local laws and guidelines. The process is based on Airbnb’s cleaning handbook, which was developed in partnership with experts in
Traveling to the Dominican Republic during the Coronavirus Pandemic Caribbean Dominican Republic Travel Advisory Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 30, 2020September 30, 20200 Things travelers want to and should know if traveling to the Dominican Republic during the pandemic. This INFORMATION UPDATED AS OF SEPTEMBER 28, 2020: Entry Requirements: Aligning with the launch of the Responsible Tourism Recovery Plan on September 15th, travelers no longer need to provide a negative PCR or COVID-19 test upon arrival. Instead, airports and other ports of entry will administer a quick, aleatory breath test to between 3% and 10% of passengers, and all those who present symptoms, upon arrival. All passengers will also need to perform a temperature check. Passengers who present symptoms or whose test results are positive will be isolated and attended at authorized locations. Prior to departure, travelers should confirm with their airline provider and airport of origin regarding any
British Virgin Islands to Reopen December 1, 2020 to International Visitors British Virgin Islands Caribbean Travel Travel Advisory Travel News by Corey Grant - Travel Agent - September 26, 2020September 26, 20200 British Virgin Islands premier and minister of finance Honourable Andrew A. Fahie has announced that the territory’s borders will open to international visitors on December 1. The premier, while addressing the launch of the "BVILOVE" tourism campaign on Monday, said that the government is optimistic and is vigorously preparing for the reopening. The premier said that the government intends to reopen the territory in the safest way possible, using science and technology as a guide. “This next phase also comes with a risk factor, where if a case of COVID-19 gets into our territory, then it can go through the whole community very quickly. That is why we must use technology,” Premier Fahie said. “The concentration must be to use the technology through a simulation prior, to
