Category Archives: Coronavirus
Covid Protocol Update for Puerto Rico
December 22, 2021The Governor of Puerto Rico announced a new executive Covid Mitigation order on December 20th, 2021. This new protocol limits the access to non-vaccinated travelers arriving Puerto Rico. The three main protocol changes of this order are as follows: Negative PCR Test – Now all travelers arriving Puerto Rico, regardless of vaccination status, must present…
Discover Puerto Rico Update
August 18, 2021
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…
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…
Student & Youth Travel Tool Kit
November 19, 2020SYTA has put out a travel planning tool kit for teachers. It has great tips and information for teachers on how to plan travel and keep students safe in the process.
Puerto Rico earns Safe Travels Stamp from WTTC
October 15, 2020On May 1st, 2020, Puerto Rico instituted their Gold Star Health and Safety Seal program. The goal of the program is to certify all tourism-related businesses to a high standard of safety and cleanliness in order to get tourism moving again and to give travelers the confidence of knowing they can travel to Puerto Rico…
Costa Rica Reopens to the Entire US on November 1st, 2020
August 3, 2020As of November first, Costa Rica will begin accepting tourists from any state in the U.S. Until then, the country is only accepting travelers residing in the following states: Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, D.C., Maine, Maryland, Massachusetts, Michigan, New York, New Jersey, New Hampshire, New Mexico, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Vermont, Virginia, Washington, and Wyoming….
Puerto Rico’s New Travelsafe Website
July 23, 2020Puerto Rico has created a new website for anyone traveling to Puerto Rico. it gives the most up to date information on requirements to travel to Puerto Rico.
Puerto Rico Opens to Tourism Next Week!
July 6, 2020On Monday July 15th, Puerto Rico will once again open its island to greet tourists. All countries and states in the U.S. are welcome. However, there are some new requirements that must be met by each person prior to entering the island. Below is a link to Discover Puerto Rico outlining the new requirements. You…
Puerto Rico COVID19 Update: June 1st, 2020
June 2, 2020As of May 26th, public beaches, hotel pools, natural reserves, and golf courses have reopened in Puerto Rico with limited access. Please be aware that an island-wide curfew is still in place through June 15 during the hours of 7PM to 5AM AST. Restaurants, churches, malls, and hair salons have also opened as part of…