“The Zoom calls have been endless, but they’ve allowed us to step up our pace of communications and enabled us to help prepare for recovery after Covid,” said Brad Dean, CEO of Discover Puerto Rico when I spoke with him …

Puerto Rico tourism rose after Hurricane Maria. It’s on the rise again. Read more »

Where do I get a test? Many places are offering coronavirus tests, including some hospitals, urgent care clinics, pharmacies and doctor’s offices. Some churches and fire stations are offering testing, too. Airlines like Hawaiian Airlines, United Airlines, JetBlue and American …

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Since Covid-19’s arrival in the Dominican Republic, a snapshot of the country shows it plowing through the maze of entry protocols, health regulations and reopening jitters like most of its Caribbean neighbors. But there’s one distinct difference. In September, it …

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United Airlines said Monday it plans to boost its schedule during Thanksgiving week, expecting the busiest week since large swaths of the economy shut down at the start of the coronavirus pandemic in March. The Chicago-based airline said it is …

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A flurry of reopenings across several islands heralds the coming peak travel season in the Caribbean. Hotels and villas are readying their properties for what they hope will be a lucrative, high-occupancy period following the months-long closures due to Covid-19. …

More hotels are reopening in the Caribbean — here’s the latest Read more »

When they do resume sailing, Royal Caribbean will likely look to start with short cruises to their private island, CocoCay, in 2021, which would allow it to operate in more of a bubble, Vicki Freed, the senior vice president of …

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Before Royal Caribbean can restart cruises with paying passengers, they will need to conduct test sailings and it is not clear yet how volunteers will be selected for that process. Speaking to travel agents, Royal Caribbean’s Senior Vice President, Sales, …

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  The most legendary resort in Barbados is officially open once again, Caribbean Journal has learned.  The celebrated Sandy Lane resort on the island’s Platinum Coast officially reopened at the beginning of the month.  Long a celebrity favorite, the luxe …

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  St Kitts and Nevis has announced a few slight changes to its current travel protocols.  The update includes a price of $150 USD for PCR tests for international travelers.  The country has also unveiled its Travel Authorization Form website; …

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