Here's a current list of destinations you can travel to as of 1/14/21 courtesy of www.vacationstogo.com. This is not an endorsement for this web site nor is this a comprehensive list. I subscribe to their e-mail alerts and wanted to pass along the information to the forum.
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in the U.S., Canada and other countries and will increase dramatically in the coming months. The chief science advisor of Operation Warp Speed, the U.S. government's expedited search for development and delivery of a vaccine, has said that every American who wants a vaccine will be able to get one by June. Health officials in Canada have said that all Canadians who want a vaccine will receive one by September.
The vaccine rollout marks the turning point in the battle against COVID-19 and the global travel industry is finally on a sure path to reopening. That reopening will take months to play out and will likely occur on a country-by-country basis.
The tropical destinations below are open now.
Note that starting January 26, all travelers ages two and older on international flights to the U.S. will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test (NAAT or antigen) taken within 72 hours prior to the flight. As an alternative to a negative test result, travelers may provide proof of a positive COVID-19 test taken in the prior three months and a signed letter from a doctor clearing the individual for travel.
The required test results or doctor approval may be in paper or electronic format and will be checked at the international airport by airline personnel.
Travelers who test positive for COVID-19 before the international flight will be required to quarantine in the destination until they can meet one of the above requirements for travel.
Destinations
Antigua: open now; proof of a negative COVID test taken in the prior seven days is required
Aruba: open now; travelers from many states must, prior to travel, submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the previous 72 hours (all other travelers must take a test upon arrival); all travelers must also purchase an Aruba Visitors Insurance policy at a cost of $30 per person for travelers ages 15 or older and $10 per person for travelers under 15 years old
Bahamas: open now; travelers are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior five days and also take a COVID-19 test on the fifth day in the Bahamas; all travelers must also purchase a Bahamas health insurance policy at a cost of $40 to $60 per person
Barbados: open now; travelers are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours and also take a COVID-19 test four days after arrival; travelers must remain on the hotel's property from the time they arrive until the results of the second test are known
Bermuda: open now; travelers are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior five days and also take COVID-19 tests upon arrival and on days three, seven and 14 of the stay
Costa Rica: open now; travelers must purchase an approved travel insurance policy
Curacao: open now; travelers are required to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the previous 72 hours and purchase a travel insurance policy
Dominican Republic: open now; 3% to 10% of all travelers will be randomly selected for a COVID-19 test administered upon arrival
Hawaii: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours is required; note that the island of Kauai is not accepting the negative test result for entry and is instead requiring visitors to self-quarantine for 14 days
Jamaica: open now; travelers are required to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the 10 days before travel
Mexico: open now
Panama: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 48 hours is required
Puerto Rico: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours is required
St. Lucia: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior seven days is required
St. Maarten: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours will be required
St. Martin: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours will be required
Turks & Caicos: open now; travelers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 5 days and purchase an approved travel insurance policy
U.S. Virgin Islands: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 5 days is required.
COVID-19 vaccinations are underway in the U.S., Canada and other countries and will increase dramatically in the coming months. The chief science advisor of Operation Warp Speed, the U.S. government's expedited search for development and delivery of a vaccine, has said that every American who wants a vaccine will be able to get one by June. Health officials in Canada have said that all Canadians who want a vaccine will receive one by September.
The vaccine rollout marks the turning point in the battle against COVID-19 and the global travel industry is finally on a sure path to reopening. That reopening will take months to play out and will likely occur on a country-by-country basis.
The tropical destinations below are open now.
Note that starting January 26, all travelers ages two and older on international flights to the U.S. will be required to provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test (NAAT or antigen) taken within 72 hours prior to the flight. As an alternative to a negative test result, travelers may provide proof of a positive COVID-19 test taken in the prior three months and a signed letter from a doctor clearing the individual for travel.
The required test results or doctor approval may be in paper or electronic format and will be checked at the international airport by airline personnel.
Travelers who test positive for COVID-19 before the international flight will be required to quarantine in the destination until they can meet one of the above requirements for travel.
Destinations
Antigua: open now; proof of a negative COVID test taken in the prior seven days is required
Aruba: open now; travelers from many states must, prior to travel, submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the previous 72 hours (all other travelers must take a test upon arrival); all travelers must also purchase an Aruba Visitors Insurance policy at a cost of $30 per person for travelers ages 15 or older and $10 per person for travelers under 15 years old
Bahamas: open now; travelers are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior five days and also take a COVID-19 test on the fifth day in the Bahamas; all travelers must also purchase a Bahamas health insurance policy at a cost of $40 to $60 per person
Barbados: open now; travelers are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours and also take a COVID-19 test four days after arrival; travelers must remain on the hotel's property from the time they arrive until the results of the second test are known
Bermuda: open now; travelers are required to present proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior five days and also take COVID-19 tests upon arrival and on days three, seven and 14 of the stay
Costa Rica: open now; travelers must purchase an approved travel insurance policy
Curacao: open now; travelers are required to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the previous 72 hours and purchase a travel insurance policy
Dominican Republic: open now; 3% to 10% of all travelers will be randomly selected for a COVID-19 test administered upon arrival
Hawaii: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours is required; note that the island of Kauai is not accepting the negative test result for entry and is instead requiring visitors to self-quarantine for 14 days
Jamaica: open now; travelers are required to submit proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the 10 days before travel
Mexico: open now
Panama: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 48 hours is required
Puerto Rico: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours is required
St. Lucia: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior seven days is required
St. Maarten: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours will be required
St. Martin: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 72 hours will be required
Turks & Caicos: open now; travelers must provide proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 5 days and purchase an approved travel insurance policy
U.S. Virgin Islands: open now; proof of a negative COVID-19 test taken in the prior 5 days is required.
