Caribbean 2020: Where Can I Travel now?

Recent signs of reopening and restrictions lifting around the world have given sun chasers everywhere a glimmer of hope that lounging on a white sandy beach while looking out at shimmering turquoise water may be closer than you thought. Coming from the nation’s largest network of travel advising experts, we've rounded up all the creative ways you can start safely vacationing now.

Top Caribbean Destinations Open to US Travelers

If the beach has been on your mind, you’ll be happy to hear a dreamy seaside escape is within your reach. Your feet in the sand and a refreshing iced beverage in hand as the sun warms the Caribbean Sea—summer island vibes are what we all want right now.

· Bahamas – Welcoming international guests starting July 1, the Bahamas Ministry of Tourism & Aviation shared. Sandals at Emerald Bay’s all-inclusive resort is slated to reopen with enhanced safety protocols on July 7.

· Cancun – Welcoming international guests as of June 10. To ensure safe practices, Beaches are currently reserved for hotel guests only. Hotels are strictly monitoring capacity guidelines to ensure safety for guests and employees. They are providing comfortable experiences to confidently practice social distancing and hand hygiene.

· St Lucia – Welcoming all guests starting June 4 to the palm-fringed beaches, majestic Piton Mountains, and endless waterfall-dotted rainforest. Travelers from all over the world are drawn to the Central American coast to sunbathe on white-sand beaches, hike rainforest-covered mountains, and even try rock-climbing.

· Antigua – Open to all guests as of June 4. Luxury villa rentals and its 365 sandy enclaves call your name. There are plenty of all-inclusive experiences along with secluded beach hideaways to fulfill your beach escape desires.

· Jamaica – Officially welcoming guests as of June 15. The lushly botanical filled destination with its cerulean seas stretching beneath cliff top is top of the list.

Resorts are stepping up their disinfecting efforts, sanitizing high-touch areas with antimicrobial treatments. Some islands such as Jamaica have designated COVID-19 Safety Point Persons to conduct spot checks and enforce social distancing. Hotels and other sectors of the tourism industry have been going above and beyond to ensure employee and guest safety.

Over the course of the past three months, we’ve all been at home pondering when it would be safe to resume travel and when it is, which destinations would reopen to us first. Travelers are preparing to enjoy the sun and surf once again. Destinations, hotels, and attractions are working hard to make it safe for travelers to visit once again, but even then, travelers are living in a reality where social distancing on vacation is vital to keep themselves and others safe.

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