The pandemic not only saw our offices closed, forcing us to work from home, but also led to the closure of some of the most beautiful travel destinations.
However, with the many precautions to prevent the further spread of the disease and the vaccine administration, some countries are reopening tourism.
While you might not have the same experience traveling as you did before, this is a perfect time to make a bucket list of the destination places you have longed to travel to. Some of the places that are open for tourism travel are:
This has been one of the destinations on almost everyone's travel bucket list. Whether as a first-timer or if you have been there before, there are a lot of sites to enjoy, from breathtaking beaches, volcanoes, and historic temples.
You also get to see jungles that have tigers, orangutans, and elephants in their natural habitat. While it is still closed for general tourism, there are few exceptions for people visiting with business visas, provided they adhere to the set protocols and safety guidelines.
However, you should have it on top of your bucket list because it is set to reopen in mid-2021.
The Bahamas is another travel destination you should have on your bucket list. Some of the things that make it a travel destination are the breathtakingly beautiful white sandy beaches, learning about the history of pirates, the swimming pigs of Exuma, and a chance to participate in fantastic snorkeling and scuba diving.
You must show your negative covid-19 test result taken not more than five days before arriving to get into the Bahamas. That applies to all travelers above 11 years old. Then, once in the Bahamas, you can apply for your Bahamas Travel Health Visa.
If you are fully vaccinated, you must show proof of inoculation and don't have to show a negative test result. In addition, you must opt-in to Covid-19 health insurance, whose cost is included in your travel health visa.
Best known for the stone fortifications and Fort St. Catherine, this North American Island is a perfect place for a weekend getaway. You also get to see and experience its deep turquoise waters and limestone cliffs.
To get on the island, all passengers above ten years old must apply for travel authorization. That costs $75 for every adult and $30 for every child below nine years and flight crew members.
When you arrive, you must show your negative Covid-19 PCR test result that you took not more than five days before your travel date. These restrictions may change from June 6th, so if you plan on traveling later than that, keep an eye out for the updates.
Having two coastlines along the Caribbean and Pacific, this country is on the travel destination bucket list of a lot of people because of its natural attractions like beaches, volcanoes, unique wildlife, and cloud forests. It is also an awesome place for bird watching and surfing.
This is one of the countries that reopened and does not have a lot of restrictions right now. You do not need to show a Covod-19 negative test result. However, you must fill in a health pass form and show proof of your travel medical insurance. You can get the insurance after arriving in the country.
Being the youngest Lesser Antilles Island, Dominica has a lot of natural environment, which earned it the nickname "nature isle of the Caribbean."
There are many geothermal-volcanic activities on the island that continually form new features, and despite its few beaches, it is a great place to scuba dive and snorkel.
To travel to the country, you must have a negative Covid-19 PCR test result done not more than 72 hours before your arrival. You must also fill an Immigration and Custom form electronically on Dominica's online portal a day before traveling.
You must have another rapid test after arriving. Because of the declaration by the US naming Dominica as a high-risk country, you should stay at a “safe in nature” property and have another PCR test on the fifth day of your visit.
You can visit Aruba, Bonaire, Curacao, and Sint Maarten islands. These islands are perfect for scuba diving, sandy beaches, exotic cities, and amazing weather. Each of them has its restrictions for travel.
To visit Aruba, You must have a negative Covid-19 test result and complete a health assessment, provided you are 15 years and above. If you are a JetBlue passenger, you can take a saliva-based at-home test. You must also fill out embarkation and disembarkation forms and buy Aruba Visitors Insurance.
For Bonaire, you must complete an online health declaration form and present a negative Covid-19 test result.
To go to Curacao Island, you must show your negative Covid-19 PCR test result taken not more than 72 hours before traveling. You must also fill a digital immigration form and log into dicardcuracao.com to fill out a passenger locator card.
If you are from high-risk countries, including the United States, you must undertake a rapid antigen test on the third day of your visit.
If you are visiting Sint Maarten from the United States, you must fill out a health authorization application. You must also present your negative Covid-19 PCR test result you took not more than 120 hours before traveling.
With its white sandy beaches, crystalline waters, and perfect weather, the Maldives should be on top of your post-lockdown travel bucket list.
To travel there, you must show a negative test result for a PCR Covid test within the first 96 hours after arrival for all passengers above a year old. That includes fully vaccinated travelers. However, there is no mandatory quarantine after arrival.
This land of luxury, unique buildings and landscapes, and tones of activities is among the places many people want to visit, either as a first-timer or having been there before.
For post-lockdown travel to the United Arab Emirates, you need to get your tourist visa from the Dubai or Abu Dhabi airports if you are traveling from the United States.
You must also show a negative Covid-19 PCR test result you took within 96 hours of traveling for all passengers over 12 years old. Depending on the emirates, you will still undergo quarantine even with a negative Covid test result.
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