Due to the pandemic, destinations and hotels continue to adjust their opening dates, We are providing a list of the most up-to-date information including updates on new policies destinations and hotels are implementing for your next vacation.
Check back often or contact us directly for additional details or updates.
Revised 3.26.2021
DESTINATIONS
Antigua
In Antigua, travelers arriving by air will be required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 7 days prior to travel. Click here for more information. Travelers must complete a Traveler Accommodation form before arrival.
Aruba
In Aruba, all travelers have the option to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel (results must be uploaded at least 12 hours prior to departure time) OR take a PCR test upon arrival to the airport, at their own expense. For more information click here.
Bahamas
In the Bahamas, all arriving travelers are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travelers must also apply for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa at travel.gov.bs and complete a daily online health questionnaire for symptom tracking purposes. If guests are staying longer than 5 days then they will be required to take a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test on day 5 of their visit. All travelers are required to opt-in to mandatory COVID-19 health insurance when applying for their Health Travel Visa. Click here for more information.
Barbados
In Barbados, all arriving travelers aged 6 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Travelers are also required to remain on property at preapproved accommodations until they have a second negative test 5 days after their first test. Once travelers have acquired their second negative test they are free to travel off property. Click here for more information.
Cancun
No requirements
Costa Rica
For Costa Rica, all travelers will have to follow these requirements:
Complete the online form found at https://salud.go.cr.
Purchase travel insurance that covers accommodation in case of quarantine and medical expenses for acute illness.
The purchased travel insurance must also be shown upon arrival to prove that the policy is active during their stay in Costa Rica and that is covers medical costs related to COVID-19 for a minimum of USD$50,000.
Insurance can be purchased locally online. Click here for more information on where to purchase travel insurance.
Cozumel
No requirements
Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, travelers entering will not be required to submit a negative PCR test. All arriving passengers will pass through a heat/temperature sensor upon arrival. If a passenger shows an elevated body temperature they are pulled for further investigation and may incur a rapid test. All travelers will also be granted a complimentary, temporary travel assistance plan that will include coverage for emergencies, telemedicine, lodging for prolonged stays and costs for changing flights in the event of an infection. This will be provided for all travelers through April 30, 2021.
As of January 1, 2021, all travelers arriving to and departing from the Dominican Republic are required to fill out the mandatory digital entry and exit forms found at https://eticket.migracion.gob.do. Physical forms will no longer be accepted. Once completed, 2 QR codes will be generated to present at the airport on arrival and departure. It is recommended travelers complete these forms 72hrs prior to departure and keep a printed or screenshot version on hand while traveling. The digital forms can be completed prior to traveling or at the airport, but travelers will need to have the QR code available when passing through Customs in the DR. Please note, there have been technical difficulties when completing the forms using Safari on Apple devices, so it is recommended to try different web browsers or devices. For more information please visit https://viajerodigital.mitur.gob.do.
Grenada
In Grenada, travelers from the U.S. will be required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Hotel guests are required to stay on property for 4 days after arrival. If they wish to leave their hotel after 4 days they must complete a negative PCR test at their own expense. Travelers must also have travel insurance covering COVID-19 and any related illness or declare that they will bear the cost of treatment and isolation if they test positive for COVID-19 on arrival. All travelers, regardless of risk assessment, must submit a Health Declaration Form and register on Grenada's Contract App. Beginning December 1, each traveler must submit a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate at least 48 hours prior to departure. Click here for more information.
Jamaica
Effective from March 26 to April 13, Jamaica will impose a curfew. This will affect excursions but will NOT affect transfers or in-hotel testing. Effective for arrivals March 4 to 31, all visitors to Jamaica will be required to present a valid, negative PCR or Antigen test taken within 72 hours prior to their arrival date instead of 10 days prior. Travelers arriving from the U.S. will be required to present either a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] OR Antigen test on arrival to the airport. Children aged 11 years or younger will not be required to present a negative test. Please note, travelers are no longer required to upload their negative test prior to arrival. Travelers are still required complete the mandatory Travel Authorization form AND receive government approval before departing. Approval will be sent to you immediately after completing your Travel Authorization, and you must present this approved form upon departure from the U.S. We urge you to visit VisitJamaica.com for more information.
Los Cabos
No requirements
Riviera Maya
No requirements
St. Maarten
In St. Maarten and St. Martin, all arriving travelers ages 10 years and older from the U.S. are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed 5 days prior to travel OR a negative antigen test within 48 hours of travel. Travelers are also required to complete a health declaration prior to arrival at www.stmaartenentry.com and travel with a copy. As of January 1, 2021, all arriving travelers to St. Maarten are required to purchase the St. Maarten Visitors Protection Plan for $30 per person. Click here for more information and here to purchase via the mandatory health form. Please visit the destination websites for St. Maarten or St. Martin for more information.
St. Lucia
In Saint Lucia, travelers aged 5 years and older are required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travelers aged 18 years and older must submit a Travel Registration Form to their hotel once their flight reservations are confirmed. This must be completed at least 5 business days prior to travel. PCR test results are not required to complete this. Click here for more information.
St. Thomas
All arriving travelers aged 5 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travelers must complete the online Travel Screening Portal within five days of travel. Click here for details on new travel requirements.
Turks & Caicos
All arriving travelers aged 10 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travel medical insurance will be required, and travelers must complete an online health questionnaire. Click here for details on new travel requirements.
Europe
As of March 26, 2021, United States citizens continue to be restricted from travel to European countries including, but not limited to Italy, France, Ireland and Switzerland.
3.26.21: Iceland is currently reopening to US Travelers. Regulations exempting vaccinated non-Schengen travellers from travel restrictions will come into force on April 6. The exemptions mean that all those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to border measures, such as testing and quarantine. For details please click here: All information, developments, and advice about Iceland and COVID-19 can be found at the designated COVID-19 website for Iceland, the Directorate of Health and the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.
In Antigua, travelers arriving by air will be required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 7 days prior to travel. Click here for more information. Travelers must complete a Traveler Accommodation form before arrival.
Aruba
In Aruba, all travelers have the option to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel (results must be uploaded at least 12 hours prior to departure time) OR take a PCR test upon arrival to the airport, at their own expense. For more information click here.
Bahamas
In the Bahamas, all arriving travelers are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travelers must also apply for a Bahamas Health Travel Visa at travel.gov.bs and complete a daily online health questionnaire for symptom tracking purposes. If guests are staying longer than 5 days then they will be required to take a COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test on day 5 of their visit. All travelers are required to opt-in to mandatory COVID-19 health insurance when applying for their Health Travel Visa. Click here for more information.
Barbados
In Barbados, all arriving travelers aged 6 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Travelers are also required to remain on property at preapproved accommodations until they have a second negative test 5 days after their first test. Once travelers have acquired their second negative test they are free to travel off property. Click here for more information.
Cancun
No requirements
Costa Rica
For Costa Rica, all travelers will have to follow these requirements:
Complete the online form found at https://salud.go.cr.
Purchase travel insurance that covers accommodation in case of quarantine and medical expenses for acute illness.
The purchased travel insurance must also be shown upon arrival to prove that the policy is active during their stay in Costa Rica and that is covers medical costs related to COVID-19 for a minimum of USD$50,000.
Insurance can be purchased locally online. Click here for more information on where to purchase travel insurance.
Cozumel
No requirements
Dominican Republic
In the Dominican Republic, travelers entering will not be required to submit a negative PCR test. All arriving passengers will pass through a heat/temperature sensor upon arrival. If a passenger shows an elevated body temperature they are pulled for further investigation and may incur a rapid test. All travelers will also be granted a complimentary, temporary travel assistance plan that will include coverage for emergencies, telemedicine, lodging for prolonged stays and costs for changing flights in the event of an infection. This will be provided for all travelers through April 30, 2021.
As of January 1, 2021, all travelers arriving to and departing from the Dominican Republic are required to fill out the mandatory digital entry and exit forms found at https://eticket.migracion.gob.do. Physical forms will no longer be accepted. Once completed, 2 QR codes will be generated to present at the airport on arrival and departure. It is recommended travelers complete these forms 72hrs prior to departure and keep a printed or screenshot version on hand while traveling. The digital forms can be completed prior to traveling or at the airport, but travelers will need to have the QR code available when passing through Customs in the DR. Please note, there have been technical difficulties when completing the forms using Safari on Apple devices, so it is recommended to try different web browsers or devices. For more information please visit https://viajerodigital.mitur.gob.do.
Grenada
In Grenada, travelers from the U.S. will be required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 72 hours prior to travel. Hotel guests are required to stay on property for 4 days after arrival. If they wish to leave their hotel after 4 days they must complete a negative PCR test at their own expense. Travelers must also have travel insurance covering COVID-19 and any related illness or declare that they will bear the cost of treatment and isolation if they test positive for COVID-19 on arrival. All travelers, regardless of risk assessment, must submit a Health Declaration Form and register on Grenada's Contract App. Beginning December 1, each traveler must submit a Pure Safe Travel Authorization Certificate at least 48 hours prior to departure. Click here for more information.
Jamaica
Effective from March 26 to April 13, Jamaica will impose a curfew. This will affect excursions but will NOT affect transfers or in-hotel testing. Effective for arrivals March 4 to 31, all visitors to Jamaica will be required to present a valid, negative PCR or Antigen test taken within 72 hours prior to their arrival date instead of 10 days prior. Travelers arriving from the U.S. will be required to present either a negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] OR Antigen test on arrival to the airport. Children aged 11 years or younger will not be required to present a negative test. Please note, travelers are no longer required to upload their negative test prior to arrival. Travelers are still required complete the mandatory Travel Authorization form AND receive government approval before departing. Approval will be sent to you immediately after completing your Travel Authorization, and you must present this approved form upon departure from the U.S. We urge you to visit VisitJamaica.com for more information.
Los Cabos
No requirements
Riviera Maya
No requirements
St. Maarten
In St. Maarten and St. Martin, all arriving travelers ages 10 years and older from the U.S. are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed 5 days prior to travel OR a negative antigen test within 48 hours of travel. Travelers are also required to complete a health declaration prior to arrival at www.stmaartenentry.com and travel with a copy. As of January 1, 2021, all arriving travelers to St. Maarten are required to purchase the St. Maarten Visitors Protection Plan for $30 per person. Click here for more information and here to purchase via the mandatory health form. Please visit the destination websites for St. Maarten or St. Martin for more information.
St. Lucia
In Saint Lucia, travelers aged 5 years and older are required to present a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travelers aged 18 years and older must submit a Travel Registration Form to their hotel once their flight reservations are confirmed. This must be completed at least 5 business days prior to travel. PCR test results are not required to complete this. Click here for more information.
St. Thomas
All arriving travelers aged 5 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travelers must complete the online Travel Screening Portal within five days of travel. Click here for details on new travel requirements.
Turks & Caicos
All arriving travelers aged 10 years and older are required to submit a valid, negative Polymerase Chain Reaction [PCR] test completed no more than 5 days prior to travel. Travel medical insurance will be required, and travelers must complete an online health questionnaire. Click here for details on new travel requirements.
Europe
As of March 26, 2021, United States citizens continue to be restricted from travel to European countries including, but not limited to Italy, France, Ireland and Switzerland.
3.26.21: Iceland is currently reopening to US Travelers. Regulations exempting vaccinated non-Schengen travellers from travel restrictions will come into force on April 6. The exemptions mean that all those who have been fully vaccinated against COVID-19 will be allowed to travel to Iceland without being subject to border measures, such as testing and quarantine. For details please click here: All information, developments, and advice about Iceland and COVID-19 can be found at the designated COVID-19 website for Iceland, the Directorate of Health and the Department of Civil Protection and Emergency Management.
While most of our favorite hotels have re-opened to visitors, many continue to adjust their opening dates. Be sure to check the list below for properties that haven't yet re-opened and when they anticipate welcoming back travelers. If a hotel is not included on this list it may already open or has not yet communicated an opening date.
HOTELS
Antigua
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Pineapple Beach Club
4/4/2021
Ocean Point Resort & Spa
3/31/2021
The Verandah Resort & Spa
10/1/2021
Bahamas
HOTEL OPEN DATE
The Beach at Atlantis
TBA
The Coral at Atlantis
TBA
Melia Nassau Beach
CLOSED
RIU Palace Paradise Island
5/1/2021
Barbados
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels
5/18/2021
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels
5/1/2021
The Club Barbados Resort and Spa
9/1/2021
The House by Elegant Hotels
5/18/2021
Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels
5/18/2021
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
5/18/2021
Dominican Republic
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Be Live Collection Canoa
3/26/2021
Excellence Punta Cana
7/1/2021
Finest Punta Cana
10/1/2021
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
5/1/2021
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
5/1/2021
Ocean El Faro
5/1/2021
Paradisus Palma Real
TBA
Paradisus Punta Cana
TBA
Princess Family Club Bavaro
7/1/2021
Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort
7/1/2021
Royalton CHIC Punta Cana Resort & Spa [Formerly CHIC Punta Cana]
6/1/2021
The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real
TBA
The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana
TBA
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort
5/3/2021
Vista Sol Punta Cana
3/29/2021
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace
6/1/2021
Grenada
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Royalton Grenada
6/1/2021
Jamaica
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Excellence Oyster Bay
5/20/2021
Oasis at Sunset [Formerly Sunscape Splash Montego Bay]
7/1/2021
Ocean Eden Bay
11/1/2021
Riu Negril
6/1/2021
Riu Palace Tropical Bay
5/1/2021
Riu Reggae
5/1/2021
Royal Decameron Club Caribbean
5/17/2021
SeaGarden Beach Resort
6/1/2021
Sunset Beach Resort [Formerly Sunscape Cove Montego Bay]
8/4/2021
Riviera Maya
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
8/5/2021
Princess Family Club at Grand Riviera Princess
7/1/2021
Riu Lupita
3/26/2021
Riu Tequila
6/1/2021
Viva Wyndham Azteca
6/1/2021
St. Lucia
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Body Holiday Saint Lucia
3/26/2021
Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia
5/13/2021
Royalton Saint Lucia
5/13/2021
Rendezvous Resort
3/26/2021
St. James Club Morgan Bay
7/1/2021
Starfish St Lucia
6/1/2021
St. Maarten
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Secrets St. Martin Resort and Spa
4/1/2021
Turks & Caicos
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Beach House
4/1/2021
Blue Haven Resort Turks & Caicos
5/1/2021
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Pineapple Beach Club
4/4/2021
Ocean Point Resort & Spa
3/31/2021
The Verandah Resort & Spa
10/1/2021
Bahamas
HOTEL OPEN DATE
The Beach at Atlantis
TBA
The Coral at Atlantis
TBA
Melia Nassau Beach
CLOSED
RIU Palace Paradise Island
5/1/2021
Barbados
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Crystal Cove by Elegant Hotels
5/18/2021
Tamarind by Elegant Hotels
5/1/2021
The Club Barbados Resort and Spa
9/1/2021
The House by Elegant Hotels
5/18/2021
Treasure Beach by Elegant Hotels
5/18/2021
Turtle Beach by Elegant Hotels
5/18/2021
Dominican Republic
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Be Live Collection Canoa
3/26/2021
Excellence Punta Cana
7/1/2021
Finest Punta Cana
10/1/2021
Majestic Colonial Punta Cana
5/1/2021
Majestic Elegance Punta Cana
5/1/2021
Ocean El Faro
5/1/2021
Paradisus Palma Real
TBA
Paradisus Punta Cana
TBA
Princess Family Club Bavaro
7/1/2021
Punta Cana Princess All Suites Resort
7/1/2021
Royalton CHIC Punta Cana Resort & Spa [Formerly CHIC Punta Cana]
6/1/2021
The Reserve at Paradisus Palma Real
TBA
The Reserve at Paradisus Punta Cana
TBA
VH Gran Ventana Beach Resort
5/3/2021
Vista Sol Punta Cana
3/29/2021
Viva Wyndham Dominicus Palace
6/1/2021
Grenada
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Royalton Grenada
6/1/2021
Jamaica
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Excellence Oyster Bay
5/20/2021
Oasis at Sunset [Formerly Sunscape Splash Montego Bay]
7/1/2021
Ocean Eden Bay
11/1/2021
Riu Negril
6/1/2021
Riu Palace Tropical Bay
5/1/2021
Riu Reggae
5/1/2021
Royal Decameron Club Caribbean
5/17/2021
SeaGarden Beach Resort
6/1/2021
Sunset Beach Resort [Formerly Sunscape Cove Montego Bay]
8/4/2021
Riviera Maya
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Dreams Puerto Aventuras Resort & Spa
8/5/2021
Princess Family Club at Grand Riviera Princess
7/1/2021
Riu Lupita
3/26/2021
Riu Tequila
6/1/2021
Viva Wyndham Azteca
6/1/2021
St. Lucia
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Body Holiday Saint Lucia
3/26/2021
Hideaway at Royalton Saint Lucia
5/13/2021
Royalton Saint Lucia
5/13/2021
Rendezvous Resort
3/26/2021
St. James Club Morgan Bay
7/1/2021
Starfish St Lucia
6/1/2021
St. Maarten
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Secrets St. Martin Resort and Spa
4/1/2021
Turks & Caicos
HOTEL OPEN DATE
Beach House
4/1/2021
Blue Haven Resort Turks & Caicos
5/1/2021
In order to comply with new guidelines related to COVID-19, Social Distancing, Health and Safety Policies and Procedures are in place for all destinations
HEALTH AND SAFETY PROCEDURES
