Cruise travel returning to Caribbean and Mexico this summer. Here s what to know
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May 5, 2021
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Cruise lines have been one of the largest sectors within the leisure travel industry impacted by coronavirus shutdowns. With vaccination rates increasing and new health and safety protocols implemented, it seems cruise travel is set to make a big comeback and many travel agents are reporting increased demand in new bookings for this year and beyond.
At the end of April, the CDC stated their commitment to seeing U.S. cruise operations resuming by mid-summer and commented on the planned relaunch of cruise travel. “CDC remains committed to the resumption of passenger operations in the U.S. following the requirements in the conditional sail order by mid-summer, which aligns with the goals announced by many major cruise lines and tr
MUST SEE: Chilling satellite images show Grand Bahama before and after Dorian
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Satellite images of the Grand Bahama Island show large portions now submerged underwater after
Hurricane Dorian tore through the area, causing widespread damage and killing at least seven people.
Grand Bahama Island is home to approximately 52,000 people. It s a computer model you never want to see come to fruition, but unfortunately it has, says Weather Network meteorologist Tyler Hamilton. Over 60 per cent of the island is submerged.
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Hamilton says the storm parked over the Bahamas for an extended period due to the shallow nature of the land.
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Vaccinated Travelers No Longer Need COVID Tests to Enter the Bahamas AFAR 4/29/2021
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Vaccinated travelers will still need to have negative COVID-19 test results to return to the United States from the Bahamas.Starting May 1, all international travelers who are fully vaccinated will be able to enter the Bahamas without needing to show proof of a negative COVID-19 test. They will still need to follow other safety protocols implemented by the government. Here’s what you need to know about travel in the Bahamas right now.
Is the Bahamas open for travel?
Yes: The Bahamas has been open for travel for several months now with various testing and safety protocols in place. On May 1, international travelers who are fully vaccinated are exempt from testing requirements, but unvaccinated travelers will still need to show proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken no more than five days prior to arrival in the Bahamas.