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CDC Ends Return Test Requirement, in Major Boost for Caribbean Tourism

ASTA: CDC’s Return Test Requirement Is “Chilling” Caribbean Travel

You’re on a Caribbean trip, you’re fully vaccinated or boosted, and yet, much of the last day of your vacation is spent trying to take a Covid test just to be able to return home. Right now, the US CDC …

Turks and Caicos’ New Travel Rules

Turks and Caicos has announce an update to its travel protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned. All travelers now need to present a negative PCR or antigen test result taken and received within three days before travel. The new rules take …

CDC: Antigua and Barbuda Among World’s Safest Destinations

Antigua and Barbuda has continued its model tourism reopening with a new designation by the US CDC as a “low-risk” destination. Antigua and Barbuda has been moved to Level 1, the lowest risk level, in the most recent travel advisory …

AMResorts Launches On-Site Testing in the Caribbean

AMResorts has launched a new on-site testing program at its properties, including those in the Caribbean. Private hospital network Hospiten will be administering the tests, which can be scheduled at each resort by the concierge. The tests help guests comply …

Three Top Turks and Caicos Hotels Add Testing Sites

Three of the top hotels in Turks and Caicos have added testing sites for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The Shore Club, The Palms and The Sands, all Hartling Group Resorts, have added designated rapid-testing locations. Testing is complimentary for …

Turks and Caicos Expands Testing Capability

Turks and Caicos has expanded its testing capacity for travelers who need to meet the CDC’s new requirements. The destination says it has “exponentially increased” its testing facilities in response to the new CDC order, which requires all travelers returning …

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Cozumel Hotels Launch Testing Options for Travelers

Almost two dozen hotels on the Mexican island of Cozumel have partnered to provide guests with testing to meet the new CDC requirements that mandate a negative test within 72 hour before travel for everyone returning to the United States. …

Aruba Expands Testing for New CDC Mandate

Aruba says it has expanded its testing capabilities ahead of the new CDC mandate that all incoming travelers to the US show proof of a negative test. Aruba tourism officials said “All necessary facilities and procedures are in place for …

Delta Continuing Some Puerto Rico, Dominican Republic Routes

Delta Air Lines has drastically reduced its Caribbean network in light of the ongoing coronavirus pandemic, but it has maintained service to two Caribbean destinations: San Juan, Puerto Rico and Santo Domingo in the Dominican Republic. That means Delta Air …