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This Caribbean Beach Has Soft Sand, Vibrant Water, and a Barefoot Rhythm

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There is a version of the Caribbean that lives more in novels than in real life. It is barefoot and unhurried, defined by quiet mornings and long afternoons where nothing interrupts the rhythm of the sea. It exists without crowds or schedules, without spectacle. You come upon it by chance, often on foot, and it […]

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St Vincent and the Grenadines Waives Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 

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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 to fill out the pre-arrival form or arrive with a test result.  Minors under the […]

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Barbados Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 

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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.  She said removing the entry test requirement would “have positive implications for the country’s tourism […]

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Jamaica Just Removed All Testing Rules for Travelers

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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 a mask in public places.  “Eliminating mask mandates and the need for travelers to present […]


Barbados Just Waived Testing for Vaccinated Travelers 

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 reporting a total of 32,110 arrivals in the first quarter.  Around 56.2 percent of that […]

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 of four ships in its fleet.  That included 14 Solo Oceanview Staterooms, which debut on […]

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 show proof of valid vaccination record at check-in, boarding and upon entry to Saint Lucia.  […]

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 destination.  Travelers will, however, still have to complete Aruba’s Embarkation/Disembarkation card before arrival (you can […]

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 will no longer have to apply for permission to enter the island.  Travelers will, however, […]

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 of an entry test.  Notably, the US Virgin Islands is exempt from the CDC’s return […]

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 take a test to travel to Bonaire.  Unvaccinated travelers or travelers whose last shot was […]

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 Covid in the last nine months.  Unvaccinated travelers must, however, still provide a PCR test […]