Tag: Caribbean islands
Dominica reopens for tourism
The Eastern Caribbean island of Dominica is now open for tourism. The “Nature Island” officially reopened its borders to international travellers (including those from the United States) on August 7, Caribbean Journal has reported. All travellers to Dominica must show proof of a negative COVID-19 test result taken within 72 hours prior to the day of their arrival. They must complete Dominica’s COVID-19 travel screening questionnaire, at least 24 hours prior to travel. Discover Dominica Authority CEO Colin Piper told Caribbean Journal that all travellers will be tested via Rapid Diagnostic Test upon arrival. Those who are tested will be subject to mandatory quarantine ... Read more
20% of Jamaica’s hotels and resorts reopen as flights resume
Jamaica, which reopened its borders to international travellers on June 15, is looking to scale up tourism back to pre-coronavirus levels. Like many Caribbean islands, Jamaica’s economy is heavily dependent on tourism, accounting for 35% of GDP and 120,000 jobs. The country’s tourism sector saw record breaking growth in 2019, but hopes of repeating that this year was put on hold when the coronavirus pandemic halted travel globally, Travel Market Report said. As the country once again begins to welcome visitors, it’s with a rigorous and thorough set of protocols in place to protect workers and guests. Jamaica’s Director of ... Read more
Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas kick off their dreamy Caribbean Honeymoon
After ringing in the New Year in Switzerland, Priyanka Chopra and Nick Jonas are now in Caribbean for their honeymoon. Chopra and her 26-year-old singer husband landed in the Caribbean on Tuesday, January 8. Priyanka and Nick Jonas arriving at the Carribean airport Speculations are that Nickyanka are currently on the island of Grenada, the tri-island destination (which also includes the islands of Petite Martinique and Carriacou). Grenada ticks all the boxes when it comes to your perfect vacation, from the tropical nature to the tasty cuisine to the wonderful people. About 2 million years ago, Grenada was formed as an underwater volcano. ... Read more