Author Archives: Carrie Rhodes
New Requirements for entering Puerto Rico
August 13, 2021Beginning August 16th Puerto Rico will require all travelers to be fully vaccinated or present a weekly negative PCR or antigen test for the length of their stay. Then, beginning on August 23rd, you will also be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or antigen test to enter any indoor establishment…
Brandon’s Coalition for Success Visits Puerto Rico
July 9, 2021Recently we had the opportunity to arrange a tour for Brandon Harris and his group of students from the Coalition for Success in Annapolis, MD. You can read all about his organization that mentors young people living in the city of Annapolis and their trip to Puerto Rico at the link below.
Fully Vaccinated Travelers Exempt from Negative Covid19 Test!
May 21, 2021Great news for US student groups! As of Monday May 24, 2021, incoming continental US travelers are no longer required to show proof of a negative PRC Covid test upon entering San Juan if they are fully vaccinated. The Governor of Puerto Rico issued a new executive order On May 20th, 2021. The Governor also…
Travel Insurance – A Must in A Covid19 World
February 17, 2021Are you planning to travel this year? We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself and your investment. It’s important to have coverage for unforeseen circumstances such as missed or canceled flights, lost luggage, even illness and quarantine. Travel insurance protects you from additional expense and loss. Some countries like Costa Rica even…
Martinique Named World’s Top Emerging Destination for 2021
January 28, 2021TripAdvisor has just named Martinique the #1 emerging travel destination for 2021 and it was the only Caribbean island to place in the top ten. Right now, Martinique is only open to members of the EU, but once the vaccine becomes wide spread, you can bet that it will become the top travel hot spot….
1.11.21 Update on Covid Restrictions by Destination
January 11, 2021Puerto Rico Travelers are permitted from all 50 states Commercial flights are running to and from the US Negative Covid test is required within 72 hours of arrival Passengers are screened upon arrival at the airport Masks must be worn indoors and in all public spaces. Curfews are still in place but now begin at…
Covid Updates By Destination
December 17, 2020Puerto Rico Travelers are permitted from all 50 states Commercial flights are running to and from the US Negative Covid test is required within 72 hours of arrival Passengers are screened upon arrival at the airport Masks must be worn indoors and in all public spaces. Curfews are in place Restrictions are in place for…
Cancel for Any Reason… Or Not!
Back in early April, all travel insurance companies pulled their cancel for any reason* option from the market as the pandemic was shutting down travel. Our partner, RoamRight, also pulled their cancel for any reason upgrade as well. You will no longer be able to purchase the cancel for any reason upgrade for the Pro…
The Effects of Global Warming in Panamá
December 10, 2020What is Global Warming? Global warming occurs when the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere increases over time due to increased levels of carbon dioxide, methane and other pollutants. As the sun radiates its heat on the earth, the earth reflects the heat back into the atmosphere where it gets trapped by the carbon dioxide…
TSA Response to Covid
December 7, 2020In response to Covid, the TSA has made a temporary change to its 3-1-1 rule. They are allowing travelers to carry one oversized liquid hand sanitizer bottle up to 12 ounces through their checkpoint. All other liquids, gels, and aerosols are still subject to TSA regulations. The TSA also recommends that you give yourself extra…