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USVI Eyes “Rush” of International Travelers Following Lifting of CDC Rule
St Vincent and the Grenadines Waives Testing for Vaccinated Travelers
Another Caribbean destination has removed testing requirements for vaccinated travelers. St Vincent and the Grenadines has officially waived its testing requirement for fully vaccinated travelers. The new rules, which took effect this week, mean fully vaccinated travelers no longer have …
Barbados Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers
In a significant step, the island of Barbados has removed all testing requirements for vaccinated travelers. The move comes as more than 70 percent of the eligible population in Barbados is fully vaccinated, according to Barbados Prime Minister Mia Motley. …
Jamaica Just Removed All Testing Rules for Travelers
Jamaica has officially eliminated all pre-arrival testing rules for travelers. International visitors to Jamaica are no longer required to present a negative antigen or PCR test before their trip to the island. Additionally, Jamaica has ended its mandate to wear …
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A Very Strong Month for Saint Lucia Tourism
Saint Lucia just posted its strongest month for tourism since the onset of the pandemic. The island welcomed 32,110 arrivals in March, the highest month of arrivals since the island first reopened for tourism in June 2020. Saint Lucia is …
Saint Lucia Ends Testing for Fully Vaccinated Travelers
Saint Lucia is no longer requiring testing for fully vaccinated travelers. The island has removed all pre-entry requirements for the fully vaccinated, in addition to removing the requirement for pre-registration and upload of covid-related documents. All fully vaccinated travelers must …
Oceania Has a New Cruise Option for Solo Travelers
It’s not always easy to take a cruise by yourself. But now premium cruise line Oceania Cruises has announced a push aimed at solo travelers. The company says it is adding dozens of new staterooms for solo travelers on each …
Aruba Just Lifted All Testing Requirements for Travelers
The Dutch Caribbean island of Aruba has lifted all of its pandemic-related entry requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. That means travelers no longer have to present a negative test or proof of vaccination in order to enter the …
Anguilla Is Updating Its Travel Rules
Anguilla has unveiled its new protocols for travelers, highlighted by slightly eased entry rules for boosted travelers. The new rules are a bit complicated, so here’s what travelers need to know. As of April 1, fully vaccinated travelers over 18 …
Bonaire Just Eased Its Entry Requirements for Travelers
The Dutch Caribbean island of Bonaire has eased its entry requirements for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. Fully vaccinated travelers whose second vaccine dose or booster shot was given within the last 270 days will no longer be required to …
The US Virgin Islands Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers
Fully vaccinated US travelers no longer need to take a test to travel to the United States Virgin Islands. The destination’s Department of Tourism announced the move this week, which means travelers can simply submit proof of vaccination in lieu …
St Maarten to Waive Testing for All Vaccinated Travelers
St Maarten is updating its travel protocols on March 1, Caribbean Journal has learned. The centerpiece of the update will see testing waived for all fully vaccinated travelers. St Maarten will also waive pre-testing for anyone who has recovered from …
Dominica Has New Entry Protocols for Travelers
The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica has announced a series of major changes to its entry protocols, Caribbean Journal has learned. The biggest change is that all travelers are now permitted to show proof of a negative antigen test within …
Statia Further Eases Health Restrictions
The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has further eased its health restrictions, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island is now allowing a maximum of 50 people inside restaurants and bars, or 50 percent of full capacity. The island has also …
Antigua and Barbuda Courts Travelers in the Middle East
A high-level delegation from Antigua and Barbuda visited the United Arab Emirates this week to “deepen connections between the two countries and showcase the allure of the destination,” according to a statement. That included a series of events across the …
Cayman Islands Eases Covid Restrictions
The Cayman Islands has eased some of its on-island Covid restrictions, That includes an increase in gathering limits to 500 people indoors and 1,000 people outdoors. Fully vaccinated travelers no longer have to do on-island testing on days 2, 5 …
Statia Eases Entry Rules for Travelers
The Dutch Caribbean island of Statia has eased its entry rules for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The new policy, which went into effect on Feb. 1, mandates a negative PCR test within 48 hours before departure to Statia. The …
Turks and Caicos Just Updated Its Entry Rules for Travelers
Turks and Caicos has announced an update to its entry protocols for travelers as of February 2022, Caribbean Journal has learned. The destination is now requiring all visitors two years and older to show proof of a negative PCR or …
Jamaica Shortens Isolation Period for US Travelers Who Test Positive
Jamaica has shortened the required isolation period for US travelers who test positive while on the island. The new rules stipulate that US travelers can exit isolation after five days, provided that the person is asymptomatic or has had mild …
