All the Caribbean destinations that are starting to welcome US travelers again
From tropical rainforests to pink-sand beaches, the hundreds of islands across the Caribbean entice millions of tourists every year. That was all put on pause in March when countries and territories closed their borders and waved goodbye to the final tourists leaving their islands.
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
Turks and Caicos is welcoming tourists from any country
Visitors to Turks and Caicos will need a TCI Assured Travel Authorization in order to board their flight. This is a free authorization which you apply for online. As part of the authorization, you'll need a negative PCR test taken within 5 days of travel; insurance which covers Covid-related medical costs including the possibility of full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions, and an air ambulance; and a completed online health screening questionnaire.