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What Caribbean Islands Are Open for U.S. Tourists?
Posted on 12/15/20 at 9:18 pm
Posted on 12/15/20 at 9:18 pm
Besides Mexico and the US territories (Puerto Rico and USVI's), are there any other islands in the Caribbean allowing U.S. tourists to visit? Looking to plan a last minute 4 day trip over NYE.
I've done some google searches but I can't tell how up to date some of the info I'm getting is, and some of it is conflicting from different sources.
I've done some google searches but I can't tell how up to date some of the info I'm getting is, and some of it is conflicting from different sources.
This post was edited on 12/16/20 at 1:33 pm
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Posted on 12/15/20 at 10:26 pm to skewbs
Turks and Caicos.
We’re headed there Christmas Day - assuming we pass our Covid tests.
We were booked in the Beachhouse. They shut down because of Covid so they upgraded us to Ambergris Cay. Pretty dang pumped as this is a major upgrade.
We’re headed there Christmas Day - assuming we pass our Covid tests.
We were booked in the Beachhouse. They shut down because of Covid so they upgraded us to Ambergris Cay. Pretty dang pumped as this is a major upgrade.
Posted on 12/15/20 at 11:20 pm to SpringBokCock
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We were booked in the Beachhouse. They shut down because of Covid so they upgraded us to Ambergris Cay. Pretty dang pumped as this is a major upgrade.
I thought Ambergris Cay had shut down. It's a nice island but watch out for sharks if you're swimming on the Atlantic side. Also, enjoy the rock iguanas.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 4:55 am to skewbs
Aruba was open in September when I went. Haven’t checked to see if that changed
Posted on 12/16/20 at 7:08 am to skewbs
BVI opened up on December 1st.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 8:11 am to skewbs
Last I checked the Dominican Republic is open. They do not require a negative COVID test but they are randomly selecting people in the airport to test.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 11:26 am to Hat Tricks
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Dominican Republic is open
Yep. From what I can tell, there are only a few locations as of this point that are 'limited hassle' to get to from a requirement standpoint - Mexico, USVI, D.R., and Jamaica.
The other islands that are allowing tourists, such as Bahamas, Barbados, Aruba, Turks, Antigua, St. Kitts, Anguilla, BVI's, etc. have some fairly stringent requirements both pre-trip and during the trip (repeat testing, mandatory quarantine, etc.).
I think we'll end up heading to the USVI's or Mexico, again.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 11:39 am to skewbs
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I think we'll end up heading to the USVI's or Mexico, again.
I went to Mexico over Labor Day weekend and again over Thanksgiving. I had a great trip both times. The flights are dirt cheap and resorts are practically begging tourists to come with low rates.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 1:01 pm to skewbs
Just got back from 8 days in Jamaica. Was at an all inclusive and only left the resort one day, but it was fairly easy. Just needed a COVID test within 10 days of travel. Once at the resort masks were optional (I'd say maybe 10 percent wore them).
Posted on 12/16/20 at 1:47 pm to Hat Tricks
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I went to Mexico over Labor Day weekend and again over Thanksgiving
We were there over Thanksgiving as well. I loved it, less people around in general.
Posted on 12/16/20 at 1:53 pm to Bluegrass_Cat
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Just needed a COVID test within 10 days of travel.
god how stupid is that. a lot can change in 10 days
Posted on 12/17/20 at 9:10 pm to skewbs
Aruba was open in November but you have to take covid test and submit results to them within 24-48 hours of getting on plane. We ended up cancelling bc I didnt want to risk all that money and most stuff be closed. The other couples went anyways and said it was pretty lax and everyone is super nice.
Posted on 12/18/20 at 8:50 am to skewbs
Scratch Caymans off the list.
LINK
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A U.S. college student and her boyfriend have been sentenced to four months in prison in the Cayman Islands for violating strict COVID-19 measures following a recent ruling that will be appealed, their attorney said Thursday.
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Mack, who is enrolled as a pre-med student at Mercer University in Macon, Georgia, arrived in the Cayman Islands on Nov. 27 and was supposed to undergo a two-week quarantine as mandated by the government, which electronically tracks anyone who arrives in the British Caribbean territory. However, she broke quarantine on Nov. 29 when her boyfriend picked her up to attend a water sports event, Hughes said.
After their arrest, a judge ruled the couple had to provide 40 hours of community service and pay a $4,400 fine. In addition, Ramgeet was ordered to a two-month curfew that would start at 7 p.m. But the prosecution appealed, arguing the punishment was unduly lenient and would not deter other possible violators. A higher court decided in favor of prosecutors, ruling on Dec. 15 that the couple be imprisoned immediately.
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Posted on 12/18/20 at 9:25 am to Twenty 49
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But the prosecution appealed, arguing the punishment was unduly lenient and would not deter other possible violators. A higher court decided in favor of prosecutors, ruling on Dec. 15 that the couple be imprisoned immediately
Pure f*cking insanity. I’m at a loss for words...
Posted on 12/18/20 at 9:29 am to Twenty 49
WHat in the sam hill?
I'm supposed to go to the Caymans this summer. They better get their shite together before then.
I'm supposed to go to the Caymans this summer. They better get their shite together before then.
Posted on 12/18/20 at 9:36 am to iluvdatiger
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Aruba was open in November but you have to take covid test and submit results to them within 24-48 hours of getting on plane. We ended up cancelling bc I didnt want to risk all that money and most stuff be closed. The other couples went anyways and said it was pretty lax and everyone is super nice
We had a 72 hour window and they really didn’t care. I had a negative test but my fiancé results had not come back yet. I uploaded the document that I got when scheduling her test and they waived her through
Posted on 12/18/20 at 3:03 pm to kciDAtaE
Looks like it is Isla Mujeres over NYE. Pumped to be heading back to the island. According to Islaholics FB page everything seems to be open. A couple small spots closed down but that’s probably to be expected almost everywhere.
Posted on 12/19/20 at 2:42 pm to Lawyered
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god how stupid is that. a lot can change in 10 days
I know lmao. Didn’t make any sense to me, but it is what it is.
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