Phuket, Thailand Opens Doors to Vaccinated Tourists
The Tourism Authority of Thailand (TAT) has announced that vaccinated travelers from low-risk countries will be allowed to fly directly to Phuket starting July 1. As of this writing, TAT has not released its list of which countries are considered safe. They're calling the opening the "Phuket Sandbox" program and touting it as attractive because tourists will not be required to quarantine. While a leader
Grenada Will Reduce Quarantine Required for Fully Vaccinated Tourists Starting May 1
The Caribbean island of Grenada will reduce quarantine requirements for fully vaccinated travelers next month, becoming the latest destination to relax restrictions for inoculated tourists. Starting May 1, vaccinated travelers will only have to quarantine for 48 hours while waiting for their test results to come back from a PCR test administered
Abu Dhabi to Lift Quarantine Measures for International Travelers in July
International travelers will soon be able to visit Abu Dhabi without needing to quarantine, the Abu Dhabi Department of Culture & Tourism shared with Travel + Leisure. Starting July 1, the Emirate will end mandatory quarantine protocols for travelers from other countries, including the United States. Currently, travelers entering Abu Dhabi are required to get tested before departure, get tested upon arrival, and self-isolate for 10 days unless they arrive from a "green" country, according to the government. The new protocols will put