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DOMINICAN REPUBLIC: Sabrina Cambiaso, director at the Dominican Republic Tourism Board, says: “Travellers no longer need to provide a negative Covid test on arrival. Instead, airports will administer a quick breath test for randomly selected passengers. All arrivals will be given a temperature check. Free medical insurance is also being offered to all travellers until December 31 to cover the cost of Covid tests.” Direct flights are yet to resume, but Air France, KLM and United Airlines operate indirect services from London, with a requirement to self-isolate on return.
JAMAICA: UK travellers aren’t required to get a Covid test but will need to obtain travel authorisation by filling in a form at
visitjamaica.com. Visitors need to stay at one of the approved properties listed on the website within the island’s ‘resilient corridors’, specific areas on the island whose operators have been inspected and certified. Although it is a popular destination for British travellers, Jamaica isn’t currently on the UK’s travel corridors list.
ABOVE: Annandale Falls, Grenada PICTURE: Shutterstock
ST KITTS & NEVIS: Visitors need to take a PCR test within three days of travel and book into one of two approved resorts – Four Seasons Resort or Paradise Beach. If they wish to take part in non- motorised watersports such as diving and snorkelling they will need to take a second test on day eight. British Airways is due to restart direct weekly flights from Gatwick to St Kitts in December.
THE BAHAMAS: Visitors need to have a negative PCR test result within five days of departure, uploaded onto their Bahamas Health Visa application. Travellers staying five days or more must then take an antigen test either at the hotel or at a hospital, with results delivered within 60 minutes (cost included in the visa).
ST BARTS: All travellers need to have a PCR test taken within 72 hours before departure. If their stay is longer than seven nights, they will need to have a second test at the island’s testing lab.
TURKS & CAICOS: These islands were added to the list of UK travel corridors on November 14. Travellers need to have a test no more than five days before arrival and upload the result alongside proof of Covid travel insurance on the Turks and Caicos Islands Assured Portal (travelauthorisation.
turksandcaicostourism.com).
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GRENADA Why go: Dubbed the ‘Spice Isle’ for its plethora of produce – think nutmeg, cinnamon, vanilla and cocoa growing everywhere you look – Grenada is a hit with foodies as much as it is nature lovers, with lush, waterfall-studded hinterlands meeting heritage-filled rum distilleries and idyllic palm- lined beaches. Need to know: Patricia Maher, chief executive of the Grenada Tourism Authority, says: “UK travellers need to have a negative PCR test taken up to seven days prior to arrival, upload relevant documents online and download a contact tracing app. “On arrival visitors will be taken
from the airport to one of the approved accommodations – we have a list of more than 70 – where they are free to use the facilities. If travellers then wish to leave the accommodation and explore the island, they will be required to take a second test on day four.” Getting there: Both British Airways and Virgin Atlantic anticipate restarting twice- weekly direct flights in December, from Gatwick and Heathrow respectively.
BARBADOS Why go: From the soft-powder beaches of Carlisle Bay to the colourful buildings of Bridgetown, Barbados knows how to turn on the charm for glitzy fly-and-floppers. Need to know: Cheryl Carter, UK director for Barbados Tourism Marketing, says: “Three days before UK travellers come out to Barbados, they need to take a PCR test at an accredited facility and upload the negative results when completing our online Immigration and Customs form. Upon arrival, travellers will be transported from the airport to one of the designated hotels, villas or apartments; most of the island’s major hotels have been authorised, along with many independent properties. On day two, visitors need to take a second PCR test, either at the property, at a government facility or privately. Guests must stay at their approved accommodation until a negative result is received. They are then free to enjoy and explore all that Barbados has to offer.” Getting there: British Airways flies direct from Gatwick and has added a service from Heathrow; Virgin Atlantic also flies direct from Heathrow. Services will be increased post- lockdown, with schedules to be confirmed.
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