Traveling during the pandemic has created many new challenges for todays travelers. Following is some helpful information on traveling to Nassau, Mexico and Punta Cana for Spring Break 2022.
The Bahamas requires a Health Travel Visa for entry to the country. This can be purchased and filled out at travel.gov.bs. The cost is $40. A negative PCR test must be uploaded within 72 hours prior to arrival at the resort. If you are vaccinated, you may upload a negative rapid test within 72 hours prior to arrival in place of a PCR test. The resort will also verify this negative test at check-in.
To return to the United States, airlines will require a negative test uploaded within 24 hours prior to departure, as well as any vaccination information. If you have recovered from Covid within the last 90 days, you may obtain a note from a doctor for proof of recovery that will have to be accepted by the airline. Rapid tests will be available at the resort for the price of $35 and must be scheduled with a front desk agent. PCR tests are not available on resort. If you need to quarantine, the hotel may have rooms available and you can work through your Bahamas travel visa to cover this cost.
Mexico does not require proof of vaccination or negative testing to enter the country, unless otherwise stated by your airline. Having your proof of vaccination and negative testing is still recommended. To return to the United States, airlines will require a negative test uploaded within 24 hours prior to departure, as well as any vaccination information. If you have recovered from Covid within the last 90 days, you may obtain a note from a doctor for proof of recovery that will have to be accepted by the airline.
Rapid tests will be available at the resort for $17 and PCR tests will be available at the resort for $75. These must be scheduled in the hotel lobby upon arrival. The hotel will be able to provide a room in the event you need to quarantine, the first 5 nights free, and any nights after that for $160 per night for a double room.
The Riu hotels are offering free antigen testing on site, which should be scheduled with the front desk upon arrival. In the event you need to quarantine, the hotel is offering up to a 10 day extension of your stay for free.
The Dominican Republic does not require negative testing to enter the country, unless otherwise stated by your airline. Most businesses will require proof of vaccination or a recent negative test in order to enter. To return to the United States, airlines will require a negative test uploaded within 24 hours prior to departure, as well as any vaccination information. If you have recovered from Covid within the last 90 days, you may obtain a note from a doctor for proof of recovery that will have to be accepted by the airline.
Tests will be available at the resort by request, and should be set up at arrival in the business center. There will be PCR tests available for $90 and rapid tests available for $25. The hotel will offer rooms at a discounted rate in the event you need to quarantine.
Impressive Punta Cana
The hotel will facilitate contact with testing centers that will provide Covid testing on site. Antigen tests will be around $30 and PCR tests will be around $225. There will also be a testing center off site, about 10 miles away that will offer PCR tests for $80.
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The Riu hotels are offering free antigen testing on site, which should be scheduled with the front desk upon arrival. In the event you need to quarantine, the hotel is offering up to a 10 day extension of your stay for free.
Mexico does not require proof of vaccination or negative testing to enter the country, unless otherwise stated by your airline. Having your proof of vaccination and negative testing is still recommended. To return to the United States, airlines will require a negative test uploaded within 24 hours prior to departure, as well as any vaccination information. If you have recovered from Covid within the last 90 days, you may obtain a note from a doctor for proof of recovery that will have to be accepted by the airline.
Antigen tests will be available free of charge, but will cost $27 to re-administer after you test positive. These should be scheduled with Customer Service or the Front Desk upon arrival. In the event you need to quarantine, the hotel is willing to offer a room free of charge for up to 10 days.
Testing will be available on site and should be scheduled upon arrival with the concierge. Antigen tests will be available for $20. The hotel is providing accommodation for up to 14 days at a 40% discount in the event you need to quarantine.