The British Virgin Islands Is Easing Restrictions for Vaccinated Travelers
Another Caribbean destination has announced eased restrictions for vaccinated travelers: the British Virgin Islands. Beginning May 15, the British Virgin Islands will be reducing its quarantine period for fully vaccinated travelers. Fully vaccinated travelers will have to take a test upon arrival; once they get a negative test result (typically within 24 hours), they’ll be free to roam the BVI — and can forego the four-day quarantine for non-vaccinated travelers.
Antigua and Barbuda Covid-19 Entry Requirements
While not the most well-known islands in the Caribbean, Antigua and Barbuda are some of the most beautiful. Antigua and Barbuda really lead the pack in terms of reopening in the area, being one of the first Caribbean nations to welcome back visitors on June 4, 2020. Here all the latest COVID-19 entry requirements for Antigua and Barbuda and everything travelers need to know before booking their trip.
The Latest: Sri Lanka reopens tourism after 10-month closing
Sri Lanka is welcoming tourists again after keeping the doors closed to visitors for nearly 10 months due to the coronavirus pandemic. The government’s action Thursday is seen as an effort to revive the island nation’s tourism industry, which has been badly hit by the pandemic. Tourism accounts for about 5% of Sri Lanka’s economy and before the pandemic employed 250,000 people directly and up to 3 million indirectly.