COVID Travel Updates

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Current COVID travel updates as of July 18, 2020.

The Caribbean nation of Antigua and Barbuda is now open. Temperature checks are required upon arrival, and masks are required in the airport. Antigua is a popular tropical destination because of its 365 white sand beaches, crystal-clear water and many popular hotels and resorts.

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Americans can also travel to the Dutch island of Aruba. Travelers from states like California and Florida will be required to be tested for corona virus and upload their results before they leave from the U.S. Travelers in other states can choose to be tested for the virus, at their expense, when they arrive at the airport in Aruba.

The Bahamas are also open to international travelers, but those who arrive in this island nation are required to present a verified, negative covid test that was taken within the last seven days. Expect temperature screenings in airports, and new rules in hotels and resorts.

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The Dominican Republic, which is home to popular tropical destinations such as Punta Cana. Not all hotels are open yet, so confirm your plans before you get on a plane. Enhanced safety precautions, mask requirements and temperature checks will be performed at the airport upon arrival.

The island nation of St. Lucia began the first phase of its reopening in June. You will have to present a negative COVID-19 test result from the last seven days upon arrival. Also, you will need to complete a travel registration form prior to departure.

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Cancun & Riviera Maya Travel

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Cancun & Riviera Maya travel reopened on June 8, 2020. The government has implemented strict safety protocols that must be followed. Businesses had to apply for a safety certificate to show that their protocols are in place to reopen to tourism where is also common to use tools like this paycheck maker in order to pay temporal employees. The Mexican government is using a stop light system for reopening. The stop light system used is red, orange, yellow then green.

Cancun is currently at a level orange, and may get permission next week to go to yellow as the number of cases is declining. Yellow means that hotels will be able to increase occupancy to 60%; currently it is at 30%. Safety protocols are in place throughout the airport and all hotels. Travelers will have to wear masks at the airport and in transportation vehicles. At the airport, arriving guests have their temperature taken using a thermal scanner from a distance. For a complete rundown of the experience upon arriving in Cancun and what is being done, check out this video.

Cancun has already received nearly 70,000 tourists in less than a month since reopening, as reported in the Mexicanist. That is great news for the return of tourism.

Mexico is one of the destinations that does not require travelers to present proof of a negative COVID test. Many islands such as Jamaica, Puerto Rico and St. Lucia are currently requiring proof of a negative test to be provided within a specific time frame. The decision to travel is one that many are struggling with, but the news from Cancun is promising.

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Wedding Planning During COVID

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Wedding planning during COVID is not what you had in mind when you dreamed of your perfect wedding day. Many couples have had to cancel and/or reschedule their wedding plans during the COVID pandemic. So many factors are at play when deciding what to do. Many states are now requiring a 14-day quarantine for out of state visitors. Venues have to limit seating capacity, and the way food is served is very different now. I know you never envisioned having to deal with the restrictions we are all now subject to. This is why there is an increase in wedding elopements and micro weddings among couples whose plans have been impacted this year.

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Couples are choosing to elope, just the two of them. They are choosing a destination that is closer to home, or a destination that is open and currently welcoming visitors with minimal travel restrictions in place. One of the top international destinations couples are choosing is Mexico. Mexico has put safety and health protocols in place to ensure the well being of its visitors and does not require a COVID test prior to travel like some other tropical locations. Many of the resorts in the popular spots, Cancun, Cabo & Puerto Vallarta have already reopened. Couples are choosing to elope so they don’t have to limit the number of people who attend their wedding and will have a big wedding celebration with family and friends when it is safe to do so.

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Another option couples are choosing is a micro wedding. Weddings that are much smaller in size, with only family or a few close friends attending. A destination wedding is perfect if you are choosing a micro wedding. Escape to someplace beautiful for a few days to a week, give your guests a much-needed vacation, and honeymoon at the same time. The options of outdoor venues are many; social distancing is easier to maintain and to keep everyone safe.

Wedding planning during COVID is not what any of us could have imagined. My heart goes out to all whose plans and lives have been impacted by this nasty virus.

If you have questions about wedding elopement packages or a destination micro wedding, please reach out to me.