Saint Lucia Launches Updated Travel Protocols
Saint Lucia’s government has revealed a change to one of its core arrival protocols for travelers, Caribbean Journal has learned. The island will soon require all incoming visitors to obtain a negative PCR test five days before arrival in the country. That is a slight tightening of an earlier policy that had required PCR tests within seven days before arrival. The new protocol will take effect on Feb. 10, tourism officials told Caribbean Journal.
ITALY REOPENING FOR CRUISE SHIPS ON AUGUST 15
Prime Minister, Giuseppe Conte announced late Friday that Italy will be reopening its borders for cruise ships starting on August 15th, 2020. It's the latest move to boost Italy's tourism industry hit hard by the global pandemic.
Ireland to Open to Vaccinated Travelers on July 19
According to the Irish government, beginning July 19, Ireland will begin welcoming travelers from within Europe who have the EU Digital COVID Certificate—a digital health pass issued to EU residents who have been vaccinated for COVID-19, tested negative for the virus, or who have recovered from COVID-19. Travelers with the EU Digital COVID Certificate will not be required to quarantine. Travelers from all non-European countries, including the U.K. and the U.S., will also be allowe