Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 13, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending May 13, 2022:

The following Caribbean Countries remain On the CDC’s Level Three List Of Nations Due To COVID-19: Aruba, Barbados, The BVI, Anguilla, Cayman Islands, Cuba, Curacao, Bonaire, Suriname, Grenada, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Sint Eustatius, Sint Maarten, St. Lucia, St. Barths, Trinidad and Tobago.

Donnis Chiarella, 65, the U.S. tourist who was airlifted to Florida after falling ill at Sandals Bahamas resort in Great Exuma remains in good condition Thursday, a hospital spokesperson said. Her husband and another American couple died at a villa at the Sandals Emerald Bay resort in Great Exuma on Friday.

The Jamaica Civil Aviation Authority (JCAA) said last night it was working assiduously to secure a return to normalcy to Jamaica’s airspace after Air traffic controllers walked off the job to register their frustration with the government over protracted salary issues.

The death toll of the May 6th powerful explosion at The Hotel Saratoga, a five-star 96-room hotel in Old Havana, increased to 43 this week as search crews with dogs hunted through the rubble of the iconic, 19th century building looking for people still missing.

In a historic first for Jamaica and the Caribbean, Emirates Airlines, the largest airline in the Gulf Coast Countries, is now selling seats to Jamaica. This arrangement opens gateways from the Middle East, Asia and Africa to Jamaica and the rest of the region.

Barbados is seeing a spike in new covid-19 cases, reporting 513 in one day this week as its death toll from the virus reached 430.

Grenada will host new nonstop airline service this summer when American Airlines resumes weekly flights from Charlotte, N.C.’s Douglas International Airport to Grenada’s Maurice Bishop International Airport on June 4.

Caribbean Airlines is adding a new nonstop route to Kingston, Jamaica, between Orlando, Fla. and Kingston’s Norman Manley International Airport on July 1st.

And Get Ready For Jimmy Buffett’s cruise line. The Margaritaville at Sea will Begin Its inaugural cruise tomorrow, May 14, 2022.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 20, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending May 20, 2022:

Sandals Resort Was In The News Again This Week After A Woman Took To Tik Tok To Claim She Was Charged Over $1,300 for two massages. The post has garnered over 1,7 million views. Sandals Has responded that The couple have received a refund. The news comes In The Same Week when the Family of Three Americans Who Died In The Bahamas At A Sandals REsort Called For an independent autopsy.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) added Antigua and Barbuda Monday to its list of high-risk travel destinations for COVID-19.

The US CDC is warning against non-essential travel to Haiti – not due to violence or crime, but due to rabies in dogs there.

The U.S. will allow charter and commercial flights to Return To airports outside Havana, Cuba. A senior administration official also said this week that the U.S. will reinstate educational travel in groups under a general license but that it is not reinstating individual “people-to-people” educational travel.

Jamaica is reportedly in its fifth wave of the COVID-19 pandemic. The country’s health minister said this new wave began on April 20th and has pushed the number of infections since the pandemic began to 133,250.

Grenada has lifted its travel restrictions and protocols. Visitors are now free to enter and exit the state of Grenada without having to be tested or quarantined.

Seabourn, the ultra-luxury ocean and expedition cruise line, is set to explore extraordinary worlds of natural beauty of the Caribbean on a 14-day Leeward Island Jewels and a 16-day Antillean Island Holiday voyage departing Miami on November 7 and December 19, respectively.

And Cleveland Brown’s star, Deshaun Watson, is at Atlantis in the Bahamas with his Browns offensive teammates. Watson chartered a private jet for about 30 of his offense teammates to the luxury resort in Nassau for three or four days of workouts and team bonding, a source told cleveland.com.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 27, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending May 27, 2022:

The U.S. State Department Is Warning Americans To Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime There.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Has added Montserrat, Belize, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and The Bahamas as high-risk travel destinations for COVID-19.

Sandals Resort says Carbon Monoxide detectors will be placed in all resorts after autopsy and toxicology reports show carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death for three Americans found dead in Exuma earlier this month.

As of This Week, Barbados Will No Longer Require fully vaccinated travellers to do a pre-flight COVID-19 test to enter the island.

Come June 1st, Trinidad and Tobago will lift its Travel Pass Rule meaning unvaxxed persons can enter with a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 48 hours of travel.

First Asking $125 Million, Jeffrey Epstein’s Caribbean Islands are Now Available for $55 Million Each. Buyers can purchase Great St. James and Little St. James together for a discounted $110 million.

TUI Airways has relaunched its service between London and Aruba. The service is operating once weekly – on Wednesdays – between London Gatwick and Aruba.

And an eco campaigner, who has raised thousands of pounds for charity, is thought to be the first person to swim around Grand Cayman non-stop. Oly Rush, 37, completed the 95.5km (59.3 miles) swim around the Caribbean island in 36 hours and 59 minutes. He said the “absolutely brutal” challenge was “the hardest thing” he has completed.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 3, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending June 3, 2022:

The U.S. State Department Is Warning Americans To Reconsider travel to Guyana And Jamaica due to crime In Both Countries.

Canada is warning Canadians to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Jamaica and the Bahamas due to crime there.

The CDC is warning travelers to make sure they are fully vaccinated if travelling to: Jamaica, Belize, Anguilla, Turks & Caicos, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bahamas, Montserrat and Antigua & Barbuda.

The US Virgin Islands has lifted all restrictions for mainland American travelers. That means U.S. citizens traveling from the US mainland and other territories will no longer be required to complete the US Virgin Islands Travel Screening Portal to travel to the destination.

Non-stop service between Grenada and Toronto is on the cards, connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND). The service will commence on October 30th, twice weekly on Sundays and Thursdays.

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has debuted in the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curacao. SRI opened its 16th Sandals Resort, Sandals Royal Curaçao, welcoming its first guests on June 1st.

This week’s travel deal is a nonstop round trip from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Juan in January on Delta and its only $268. This basic economy ticket also comes with a free carry-on.

And find the “Caribbean” in Brooklyn, NY or Lauderhill, Florida without leaving the US as the United States celebrate another Caribbean American Heritage Month – its 16th.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 10, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending June 10, 2022:

The U.S. State Department is warning Americans To reconsider travel to Guyana due to crime.

The US is also urging Americans to exercise increased caution in The Bahamas due to crime.

The Canadian government is warning nations to avoid non-essential travel to Haiti due to kidnappings, gang violence and the potential for civil unrest throughout the country.

The CDC says make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to these Caribbean destinations: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, St. Barths, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Martin, Sint Eustatius, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Turks And Caicos.

As of June 6th, Delta Airlines resumed its service from Atlanta’s Hartsfield-Jackson International Airport to Marsh Harbour International Airport in Abaco in the Bahamas.

The St. Lucia tourist board is launching a massive summer sale that includes discouned hotel Stays Up To 60%, Plus Deals On Tours. See more at stlucia.org/en/

And if you’re in the mood for Carnival, get ready for The US Virgin Islands’ St John Celebration in Cruz Bay, St John from June 26-July 4th.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 17, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending June 17, 2022:

The CDC Says make sure you are up to date with your COVID-19 vaccines before traveling to these Caribbean destinations: Anguilla, Antigua and Barbuda, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, BVI, Cayman Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Grenada, Guyana, Jamaica, Guadeloupe, Martinique, Montserrat, Saba, St. Barths, St. Kitts/Nevis, St. Martin, Sint Eustatius, St. Lucia, St. Vincent, Suriname, Trinidad and Tobago and Turks And Caicos.

The Bahamas is waiving testing for fully vaccinated travelers, the country announced. The move comes as The Bahamas has also eliminated its Bahamas Travel Health Visa for all travelers.

St Vincent and the Grenadines has officially waived its testing requirement for fully vaccinated travelers. The new rules, which took effect this week, mean fully vaccinated travelers no longer have to fill out the pre-arrival form or arrive with a test result.

And The British Virgin Islands Has Also relaxed its entry protocols, making it easier to visit just in time for summer. The islands no longer requires travelers to register on the BVI Gateway Travel Portal or show proof of travel insurance, regardless of their vaccination status.

Carnival Cruise Line has eased its COVID-19 protocols for unvaccinated passengers sailing to the Caribbean this summer. As of June 15th, guests booked on Caribbean itineraries seeking a medical exemption from the cruise line’s vaccination requirement will not require a doctor’s note for approval.

American Airlines Has launched nonstop service between Austin-Bergstrom International Airport (AUS) and Sangster International Airport (MBJ), connecting Austinites and Central Texas travelers to a brand new destination perfect for summer vacation, Montego Bay, Jamaica.

And The St. Kitts Tourism Authority announced special rates on getaways from Miami to St. Kitts for the 25th Annual St. Kitts Music Festival, scheduled for 23-25 June through a partnership with Palm Star Travel. See https://palmstartravel.com/ for details.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 24, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending June 24, 2022:

The Caribbean is Truly Open For Travel with Most destinations now dropping previously rigid travel COVID-19 protocols. The U.S. Virgin Islands, the Dominican Republic, Aruba and Jamaica have removed all COVID-19 restrictions as has Puerto Rico while most Caribbean countries including the Bahamas and Saint Lucia have eliminated COVID-19 testing requirements for fully vaccinated visitors.

Guyana has lifted COVID-19 testing requirement for international travel effective June 18 but travellers 12 years and older are still required to be FULLY vaccinated for entry.

IHG Hotels & Resorts, one of the world’s leading hotel companies, recently celebrated the groundbreaking of its new InterContinental Grenada Resort hotel. Located on the scenic shoreline of La Sagesse Beach the InterContinental Grenada Resort is projected to open in 2025.

Great news for the small Caribbean island of Sint Eustatius, which is now a CDC Level 1 or low risk country, down from level three or high risk.

American Airlines says it will be increasing its flights to Antigua & Barbuda, with daily service from New York to the VC Bird International Airport through the early fall and winter tourist seasons.

Get ready to fly by charter on QCAS Aero non-stop from Fort Lauderdale International Airport to the Ian Fleming International Airport in Ocho Rios, Jamaica. The new charter service is specifically targeting high-end travelers and provides ease of access throughout the island.

Starting July 1st, Bonaire will replace its current ‘room tax’ and rental ‘car tax’ with a combined $75 per visit Visitor Entry Tax, that can be paid digitally at bonaireisland.com in advance or upon arrival at Flamingo International Airport.

And Scientists have discovered the world’s largest bacterium in a Caribbean mangrove swamp in Guadeloupe.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. July 1, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending July 1, 2022:

The CDC is still keeping several Caribbean destinations on its Level 3 or “Covid-19 High” list. They are: Antigua & Barbuda, Anguilla, Aruba, The Bahamas, Barbados, Bermuda, Belize, Bonaire, The British Virgin Islands, Curacao, Dominica, Dominican Republic, Guadeloupe, Guyana, Jamaica, Montserrat, Saint Barthelemy, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Martin, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Sint Martin, Trinidad and Tobago, Turks & Caicos and Suriname.

The US is warning Americans to exercise increased caution if travelling to the Dominican Republic due to crime.

Canada is warning Canadians to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Trinidad and Tobago due to violent crime there.

Wondering about the cost of The Duke and Duchess of Cambridge Caribbean tour. The Royal accounts show their flights for the controversial Caribbean tour cost the taxpayer more than £226,000, royal accounts have showed.

The Cayman Islands has waived testing for visitors. But the Unvaccinated Will Still Need to Quarantine. However, fully vaccinated who are travelling with children 11 and under can enter without a test and no quarantines.

Travellers to Trinidad and Tobago will not require a negative COVID-19 test to enter the twin-island republic as of July 1st.

Amid mounting demand for travel to Jamaica, Denver-based airline Frontier has added yet another route between the U.S. and the Caribbean vacation destination. Tampa is the newest addition to the airline’s network.

Now you can travel from John F. Kennedy International Airport (JFK) in New York City to Providenciales International Airport in the TCI for around $277 round trip on JetBlue between July 9th and 16th.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. May 27, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending May 27, 2022:

The U.S. State Department Is Warning Americans To Reconsider travel to Jamaica due to crime There.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) Has added Montserrat, Belize, St. Vincent and the Grenadines and The Bahamas as high-risk travel destinations for COVID-19.

Sandals Resort says Carbon Monoxide detectors will be placed in all resorts after autopsy and toxicology reports show carbon monoxide poisoning was the cause of death for three Americans found dead in Exuma earlier this month.

As of This Week, Barbados Will No Longer Require fully vaccinated travellers to do a pre-flight COVID-19 test to enter the island.

Come June 1st, Trinidad and Tobago will lift its Travel Pass Rule meaning unvaxxed persons can enter with a negative PCR or antigen test taken within 48 hours of travel.

First Asking $125 Million, Jeffrey Epstein’s Caribbean Islands are Now Available for $55 Million Each. Buyers can purchase Great St. James and Little St. James together for a discounted $110 million.

TUI Airways has relaunched its service between London and Aruba. The service is operating once weekly – on Wednesdays – between London Gatwick and Aruba.

And an eco campaigner, who has raised thousands of pounds for charity, is thought to be the first person to swim around Grand Cayman non-stop. Oly Rush, 37, completed the 95.5km (59.3 miles) swim around the Caribbean island in 36 hours and 59 minutes. He said the “absolutely brutal” challenge was “the hardest thing” he has completed.

NewsAmericasNow.com

Caribbean Travel News

/0 Comments/in /by

Black Immigrant Daily News

News Americas, NEW YORK, NY, Fri. June 3, 2022: Here are the top stories making Caribbean travel news in 60 seconds for this week ending June 3, 2022:

The U.S. State Department Is Warning Americans To Reconsider travel to Guyana And Jamaica due to crime In Both Countries.

Canada is warning Canadians to exercise a high degree of caution if travelling to Jamaica and the Bahamas due to crime there.

The CDC is warning travelers to make sure they are fully vaccinated if travelling to: Jamaica, Belize, Anguilla, Turks & Caicos, St. Vincent and the Grenadines, Bahamas, Montserrat and Antigua & Barbuda.

The US Virgin Islands has lifted all restrictions for mainland American travelers. That means U.S. citizens traveling from the US mainland and other territories will no longer be required to complete the US Virgin Islands Travel Screening Portal to travel to the destination.

Non-stop service between Grenada and Toronto is on the cards, connecting Toronto Pearson International Airport (YYZ) to Maurice Bishop International Airport (GND). The service will commence on October 30th, twice weekly on Sundays and Thursdays.

Sandals Resorts International (SRI) has debuted in the Dutch Caribbean Island of Curacao. SRI opened its 16th Sandals Resort, Sandals Royal Curaçao, welcoming its first guests on June 1st.

This week’s travel deal is a nonstop round trip from Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport (ATL) to San Juan in January on Delta and its only $268. This basic economy ticket also comes with a free carry-on.

And find the “Caribbean” in Brooklyn, NY or Lauderhill, Florida without leaving the US as the United States celebrate another Caribbean American Heritage Month – its 16th.

NewsAmericasNow.com