Bonaire To Reopen to North American Travelers in February 2021
North Americans, rejoice. While the European Union (EU) has omitted the United States from its list of countries whose tourists may visit, Bonaire will reopen to North Americans again in February 2021. After all, Americans still can’t vacation in their neighbor to the north, Canada, nor head to many Asian favorites. As such, the Caribbean […]
Belize and Costa Rica Respond To New CDC Requirement For Inbound US Travel
As COVID-19 ravages on in the U.S., the CDC has instituted a new protocol for everyone entering the country. All inbound travelers will now be required to show proof of a (viral) negative COVID-19 test, valid within the 72 hours before travel. As such, countries around the world are beginning to respond. Announced January 12, […]
Caribbean Destinations Scramble for Testing to Adjusted CDC Guidelines
Caribbean destination and resort officials are working overtime to secure testing services as the policy shift could potentially strand hundreds of vacationers in Caribbean destinations, as they seek to arrange for testing, as well as impact upcoming Caribbean bookings. Announced this week, the Centers for Disease Control (CDC) will require all inbound air travelers to […]
CDC To Require Negative COVID-19 Test Result From Air Passengers Entering U.S.
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) announced Tuesday that all air passengers entering the United States will need to provide a negative COVID-19 test before boarding their flight. The new rule will go into effect January 26, 2021. The coronavirus continues to ravage the country, surpassing previously unthinkable milestones day after day. Hundreds of thousands […]
Delta Issues Waivers for International Flights Due to Latest CDC Rules
Delta Air Lines announced it has proactively issued a fare difference waiver for customers who booked international tickets on or before January 12. The waiver will apply to travelers originally scheduled to fly internationally to the U.S. through February 9 and choose to rebook their journey to begin on or before January 25. The waived fees come […]
The COVID-19 Requirement Canadians Need to Know Before Belize Travel
Effective January 7, Canada is requiring that all residents and passengers entering from the Caribbean provide proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test before travel to Canada. Now, travelers who can legally enter Canada must now provide a negative COVID test result in addition to submitting to a 14-day quarantine. The new rule requires airlines to […]
LAX Offers 3-Hour PCR Test Results for Belize-Bound Passengers
Need a negative PCR test in order to travel? LAX airport has got your back with a new and super-fast on-site testing facility that delivers results within 3-5 hours. And given two airline carrier resumed non-stop service from LAX to Belize on January 9, 2021, that news couldn’t have come at a better time. Many […]
Barbados: Most Powerful Passport in the Caribbean for 2021
As the world enters into a new phase of travel with the coronavirus pandemic, Barbados continues to hold onto the top spot as the country with the most powerful passport in the Caribbean region. According to the 2021 Henley Passport Index ranking, Barbados remains at number one for the Caribbean and is positioned 23rd globally with visa-free access to 161 countries. Henley & Partners notes the information provided reflects the […]
Remembering Travel Industry Icon Gordon “Butch” Stewart, Sandals Resorts Founder
The world knew Gordon “Butch” Stewart as the man who popularized Caribbean all-inclusive resorts, starting with Sandals Montego Bay in 1981 and growing it into a multi-island behemoth with 23 properties (and counting) under five brands in seven countries. The Caribbean knew Butch as one of its fiercest champions, one whose vision, drive, and marketing […]
Carnival extends US cruise cancellations to end of March 2021
Carnival Cruise Line is cancelling more cruises as it further extends the suspension of US operations until March 31. The cruise giant is also cancelling other selected cruises on later dates in 2021, as the ships were due to operate longer cruises than allowed under current regulations. Other cancellations are necessary to enable dry dock work on […]