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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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