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Bermuda Expands Pre-Testing Options

Bermuda, Costco Partner on Testing Option for Travelers

Bermuda has partnered with wholesale chain Costco to provide a new PCR testing option for Bermuda-bound travelers. The program includes self-administered saliva tests that deliver results within the island’s newly-implemented five-day turnaround period. Test kits are available online, managed by …

British Airways Switching Bermuda Flights to Heathrow

British Airways is switching its London-Bermuda flights from London Gatwick Airport to London Heathrow, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new London Heathrow-Bermuda service will launch on March 28, 2021, according to a joint statement from British Airways and Bermuda’s Ministry …

Why We Bought a One-Way Ticket to Anguilla

If you haven’t gotten around to visiting Anguilla as yet, imagine an island the size of Manhattan with the population of just two high-rises, surrounded by 33 sugary white beaches, lapped by stunning turquoise waters ‒ with temps in the …

Marriott Is Now Offering Caribbean “Workations”

It began with destinations like Barbados and Bermuda offering travelers the opportunity to apply for permits to work remotely from the islands for one year. Now some major hotel companies are embracing the new “workation” trend amid the pandemic, including …

Bermuda Launches “Work From Bermuda” Program For One-Year Stays

The island of Bermuda has launched a new program that allows travelers to come to work remotely from Bermuda for a year. The “Bermuda Certificate” program, which involves a $263 application fee per person, also includes the flexibility to travel …

U.S. Visitors Return to Bermuda

The first United States travelers since the beginning of the pandemic returned to Bermuda this week. Bermuda reopened its borders on July 1, with the first commercial flights from the U.S. on July 6. JetBlue is now flying from New …

What’s Next for Tourism in Bermuda?

By Alexander Britell After several years of strong growth, buoyed by the landmark hosting of the America’s Cup in Bermuda, the Atlantic island encountered challenges at the beginning of 2020, due in large part to decreased air capacity. And then …

Bermuda’s Top Luxury Hotel Is Reopening

Bermuda’s top luxury hotel is reopening on July 2, in time for the island’s tourism relaunch. The 240-acre Rosewood Bermuda “offers well-spread accommodations expertly designed for utmost privacy,” the property said in a statement. The Rosewood Bermuda has also introduced …

Bermuda to Reopen for Tourism July 1

Bermuda will resume international commercial air service for visitors starting July 1. This move will be part of the island’s fourth phase of economic reopening amidst the COVID-19 pandemic. “There are many in our community and around the world eagerly …

How the Pandemic Impacted Bermuda Tourism

The coronavirus pandemic has hit the travel industry hard, and the situation in Bermuda was no different, according to new data released by the Bermuda Tourism Authority. Total air visitor arrivals were down by 38 percent in the first quarter, …

STR: March Data Shows Extent of Pandemic’s Impact on Caribbean Hotels

By Rico Louw Client Account Manager, STR HENDERSONVILLE, Tennessee—Showing the harsh impact of COVID-19 travel limitations and mitigation efforts, Caribbean hotels reported double-digit declines in occupancy and revenue per available room (RevPAR) during March, according to data from STR. …

How Bermuda Is Promoting Its Digital Arrival Card

It’s quite an innovation in the wider Caribbean-Atlantic region: Bermuda’s digital arrival card. Instead of long waits at the immigration line, Bermuda give travelers the opportunity to fill out their immigration forms digitally in advance of their trips. But uptake …