By Forrest Brown, CNN (CNN) — Two tropical islands half a world apart and popular with tourists — Jamaica in the Caribbean and Sri Lanka in South Asia — are now among the highest-risk destinations for travelers. That’s according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention’s travel advisories list, which was updated on Tuesday. Also […]
By Victoria Falk
Deborah Millington. Photo: Mario Figeroux On Wednesday, July 28, 2021, Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. hosted a fabulous event at the upscale Son Cubano Restaurant and Bar, located in West New York, New Jersey. The premier award-winning restaurant was a great choice of venues for Barbados Tourism Marketing Inc. to meet with valued Travel Agent partners […]
Summer has begun, and many people are hoping for better days after the lockdown in 2020 due to the COVID-19 pandemic. With more persons vaccinated and the opening up of businesses and resorts with health and safety precautions in place, it’s time to make that dream trip or vacation a reality. A word of advice, […]
After a long year stuck at home, many people are dreaming about when they can travel once again. While counting down the days may feel like torture, planning and booking a vacation for later this year can give you something to look forward to. Now may be the perfect time to start thinking about your […]
Boaters are planning to increase their on-water activity this summer, according to a pandemic-influenced survey of 3,500 boaters by the nation’s premier onwater assistance provider Sea Tow Services International. Summer Boating Statistics: 52% of boaters surveyed anticipate their boating activity to increase this summer compared to last year. 52% plan to use their boat primarily […]
After months of cautionary travel and shelving vacation plans, people, especially those with families at home, are researching how they can indulge their wanderlust safely again. The goal is to enjoy a vacation in a responsible manner, creating memories while keeping yourself and others safe. Heading to Coastal Mississippi: The Secret Coast is a good […]
By Sir Ronald Sanders In Antigua and Barbuda and Barbados there is outrage in some quarters that the US Embassy, accredited to these countries, has listed them as ‘Level 4 – very high’ for risk of infection with the coronavirus. Under this categorization, the US Embassy cautions their citizens and residents not to travel to […]
By Suzanne Rowan Kelleher, Forbes What’s the difference between a Level 4 Travel Advisory that says “do not travel” and a Level 4 Travel Health Notice to “avoid all travel”? Today the answer is: 107 countries and territories. Travelers have been receiving conflicting risk assessments from the U.S. State Department and the Centers for Disease […]
By William Petri, The Conversation It’s OK for fully vaccinated people to travel domestically again without quarantining, so long as they wear a mask and maintain social distancing guidelines, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention announced April 2, 2021 in its updated guidelines for travel. The agency advises that people still wash or sanitize […]
Registration has opened for the region’s most anticipated travel trade event, Caribbean Travel Marketplace. Slated for May 11-14, 2021, the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association (CHTA)-hosted event will be virtual this year. Vanessa Ledesma, CHTA’s Acting CEO and Director General, foresees a dynamic and robust gathering as “the world emerges from COVID-19 pandemic lockdowns […]