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Entering Jamaica   For U.S. citizens arriving in Jamaica valid passports are required. Visitors must have a return ticket or onward ticket for entry into Jamaica. Travel Authorization Travel Authorization is required by the Government of Jamaica to persons intending to travel to the island. On arrival, approval for the Travel Authorization is issued after satisfactory completion of a health risk assessment. How to apply: Applications are available online. The Jamaican health regulations require that the Travel Authorization be issued a maximum of 72 hours before arrival in Jamaica.   A response will be generated within 10 minutes of the submission of the application. Print or save Travel Authorization.  Present the document to the airport with a valid passport for boarding. The Travel Authorization is required to board a flight to Jamaica. Click here for Jamaica Travel Authorization COVID-19 Updates for Jamaica (Subject to Change) Effective July 10, 2020 Travelers from the following st

Bolongo Bay Resorts opens doors   July 1, 2020.     For International Flights it is a good idea to arrive at the airport 3 hours prior to departure.     Please carry a hard copy of your travel documents.  Follow the instructions and show your vouchers to the driver.  Alert the driver of departure time, for your return and confirm the night prior to leaving. Customs clearance will be required upon return to the U.S. In response to COVID-19 and requirements on the island of St. Lucia, the resort has implemented the following:   Checking in   Social Distancing – The maximum number of guests in the lobby will be 6 at a time Important:   Please fill out Waiver form found on Bolongo Bay website   For waiver form click the link below:   https://waiver.smartwaiver.com/w/5ee1637516aca/web/   House Keeping   Rooms are both Sanitized and Ionized prior to your arrival. Mini -Split A/C’s all have Ionizer filters for continuous clean air Efforts will be made for r

In step with major carriers such as United and American Airlines, Delta steps up their hygiene and sanitation process aboard air crafts. The airline consults with experts from the CDC,  involving leaders, and the air crew to provide the latest information for COVID-19.   Delta touts experience from previous pandemics H1N1 & Ebola to ensure the health and safety of the employees and their passengers. Steps to support healthy flying.  Delta has implemented, "6 ways Delta is supporting healthy Flying" 1. Cleaning, Cleaning and more Cleaning This is includes sanitizing cabins with electrostatic sprayers to sanitize aircraft interiors from top to bottom.  The cleaning crews spray thoroughly tray tables, seat backs, screens, lavatories, windows, doors, and an high touch area. Gate areas, check-in kiosks, seats are cleaned several times during day.  The staff is provided with more supplies in the process. Customers have access to sanitizers at ticket counters, boarding gates, he

Subject to CDC's current No Sail Order, Royal Caribbean suspends all its cruise operations to September 15, 2020, working towards containing the spread of the Corona Virus. Guests previously booked and impacted due to suspension have three options: 1. Lift and Sail, 2. Future Cruise Credit, or 3. Full Refund.   Lift and Shift provides the opportunity to move the current booking to the next year 2021 on the same itinerary, sailing, room category, and within the same week as the previous booking. F uture Cruise Credit enables the client future cruise credit for 125% of the amount paid.   It must be redeemed on or prior to December 31, 2021 on sailings through April 2022. This option is automatic.   Refunds for 100% of the trip investment if neither of the above is desired. Current incentives for booking on the Royal Caribbean Brands in 2021 include:   Royal Caribbean 60% off second guest + kids sail free for 2021, up to $150 instant savings   Celebrity Cruises Ext