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As the COVID-19 pandemic widens its reach, Caribbean nations are restricting travel in order to help mitigate the spread of the virus. In one of the strongest measures, Dominican Republic President Danilo Medina announced the island will be closing the …
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Some of the world’s biggest cruise lines say they hope to resume operations in just a few weeks. But don’t count on it. With the severity of the coronavirus outbreak growing by the day, and an increasing number of countries …
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While many major cruise operators are idling their fleets in response to the coronavirus pandemic, some ships are still at sea or trying to find a port as they deal with fears that some passengers or crew may have become infected …
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Caribbean islands are reacting to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by enforcing and altering travel restrictions. Here’s the latest from several islands: Anguilla Anguilla has closed all ports—sea and air—for 14 days for all passenger movements. This will come into force from 11:59 …
Hotels around the Caribbean are facing a significant business downturn as COVID-19 spreads, and some are temporarily closing their doors. The shutdowns include Saint Lucia’s BodyHoliday and Rendezvous resorts, which will close their doors to guests from March 20 through …
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Caribbean islands are reacting to the coronavirus (COVID-19) pandemic by enforcing and altering travel restrictions. Here’s the latest from several islands: Antigua and Barbuda Antigua and Barbuda has one confirmed case of Coronavirus. The individual is currently in self-isolation at home in …
With governments across the world introducing drastic measures in an effort to slow the spread of COVID-19, Caribbean Islands are following suit. In addition to all French islands entering a period of quarantine and closing borders along with mainland France, other islands …
Travel restrictions impact superyachts in the Caribbean – Superyacht News Read more »
Initially seeking to balance recommended COVID-19 health and screening practices with pressure to maintain visitor arrivals, several tourism-reliant Caribbean destinations are now following other nations by expanding flight restrictions, limiting cruise ship calls and land-based visitors, and implementing sweeping social …
Antigua and Barbuda on Monday joined the growing list of Caribbean destinations directly impacted by COVID-19 exposure, although the dual-island nation continues to accept visitors. The Cayman Islands, meanwhile, closed its airports to “avoid further proliferation of the coronavirus in …
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