DennyP Travel COVID-19 Information

Resort, Country & Airline COVID-19 Information

Date Updated: August 14, 2020

Some of the links below refer to information that is updated frequently. The more current information is at the bottom of each section.

Resort Information

Original Resorts (Desire & Temptation)
Reopening dates as of May 22:
Desire RM: June 4 / Desire Pearl: July 1 / Temptation: June 10

Reopening Status Updated June 3
Temptation Update May 22, 2020 PDF
Desire Reopening Protocols June 2, 2020 PDF
Temptation Reopening Protocols June 2, 2020 PDF

Grand Lido Negril (Reopening July 15)

Hidden Beach, Cancun - Reopening June 15
Hedonism II - official announcement - Reopening July 1st
- COVID-19 Protocols updated
- COVID-19 FAQS
Breezes Bahamas - Reopening July 1

Country Information

Jamaica

Jamaica Immigration Information DennyP Travel
May 19 - Inching Back to Normality Jamaica Observer
COVID-19 Statistics The Gleaner
"Jamaica Has a “Five-Point” Plan For Tourism Recovery" - May 20, 2020 Caribbean Journal
COVID-19 Tracker Bing
"Jamaica Planning for the Reopening of Tourism Industry" May 12, 2020 CNW
"JHTA calls for a start date to reopen borders" May 23, 2020 Loop
"Jamaica Leads The Way In Profiling Post-Pandemic Travel And Travelers" May 25, 2020 Forbes
VIP Attractions (Club MoBay) Deferred Travel/Refunds
US Embassy announces flights from Jamaica starting June 2 - May 30, 2020 Jamaica Observer
Borders Open to International Travel on June 15 - May 31, 2020 Jamaica Gleaner
VIP Attractions (Club MoBay) Reopening Information YouTube Video
MoBay airport readies to again welcome visitors June 6, 2020 Jamaica Observer
COVID-19 Ministry of Tourism Health & Safety Protocols June 2, 2020
COVID-Resilient Corridor For Tourists Travelling To Jamaica June 10, 2020 Jamaica Gleaner
Online Immigration Form
"Sangster International Airport implements new operating protocols for reopening of borders" June 10, 2020 Jamaica Observer
Travel Authorization Form (Required use)
Montego Bay International Airport - Ongoing Official Airport Web Site
Holness Clarifies Travel Protocols - June 13, 2020 Jamaica Gleaner
Jamaica, Bahamas start to welcome back tourists, nationals - June 15, 2020 Miami Herald
Jamaica Takes First Step on Path to Post-COVID Tourism - June 19, 2020 travelmarket Report
COVID-19 pandemic in Jamaica - Ongoing WIKIPEDIA
Jamaica reopening for visitors: 'we're prepared and ready' - June 22, 2020 Travel Weekly
Tourist Pretesting Back On Agenda - Tufton Admits Island’s COVID-19 Response Buckling Under Pressure - June 29, 2020 Jamaica Gleaner
PRETESTING U-TURN - New Hurdle For Visitors From High-Risk COVID US States - June 30, 2020 Jamaica Gleaner
Update on Travel Authorization Form for Entry to Jamaica - July 1, 2020 OSAC
Jamaica Tourist Board: Tourism Updates - Ongoing Jamaica Tourist Board
- JAMAICA CONTROLLED ENTRY PROGRAMME FOR 2020 JULY 1 – 31 - July 2, 2020 Jamaica Tourist Board
- Non-Resident Traveler Arrival Summary Charts FOR 2020 JULY 1 – 31 - July 6, 2020 Jamaica Tourist Board
COVID-19 Information - Ongoing US Embassy in Jamaica
JAMAICA HAS REOPENED TO ALL TOURISTS – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW - Updated July 4, 2020 Travel Off Path
The Latest on Jamaica's Reopening to Tourism, Including Mandatory Testing - Updated July 9, 2020 TravelAge West
Travel Authorization Form & Testing Requirements CURRENT INFORMATION- Updated TravelJamaica
Jamaica Information Service Updated regularly JIS
Minister Bartlett Issues Stern Shut-Down Warning July 20, 2020 JIS
How to Visit Jamaica Right Now July 19, 2020 Caribbean Journal
JAMAICA HAS REOPENED TO ALL TOURISTS – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Updated August 13, 2020 Travel Off Path
THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ACT July 31, 2020 JAMAICA GAZETTE
Jamaica will not follow Bahamas in banning US tourists – Bartlett Aug 11, 2020 CARIBNews

Mexico

Quintana Roo government rejects June 1 reopening by hotels - May 19, 2020
Cancun Area COVID-19 Tracker Bing
Mexico travel and coronavirus: Everything you need to know - June 30, 2020 CNN
CANCUN AND PLAYA DEL CARMEN HAVE OFFICIALLY REOPENED FOR TOURISM - June 8, 2020 Travel OFF Path
"Cancun, Los Cabos Reopen to Tourists in June" - June 10, 2020 AFAR
"COVID-19 Information for U.S. Citizens in Mexico" - June 11, 2020 US Embassy in Mexico
Cancun International Airport - Ongoing Official Airport Web Site
"Pristine Cancun greets excited tourists as the rest of Mexico desperately waits to reopen" - June 12, 2020 USA Today
Cancun International Airport - New Travel Regulations - Ongoing Official Airport Web Site
Cancun region outlines reopening strategy - June 17, 2020 Travel Weekly
Coronavirus COVID-19 situation in Cancun - June 29, 2020 Cancun Adventure
Travel Advisors Share Experiences From Cancun, Riviera Maya Amid COVID-19 - July 1, 2020 Travel Pulse
Coronavirus in Cancun Mexico - July 3, 2020 Cancun-Discounts
Cancun coronavirus update: return of flights confirmed - July 9, 2020 Mexicanist
I Visited Cancun Amid the Coronavirus Pandemic — Here's What It Was Really Like - July 15, 2020 Travel & Leisure
What It Was Like Traveling Through Cancun Airport During the COVID-19 Pandemic - July 19, 2020 Travel Pulse
70,000 TOURISTS HAVE TRAVELED TO CANCUN SINCE REOPENING - July 12, 2020 Travel Off Path
Online Mexico Entry Immigration Form - Current Cancun Airport

Caribbean

"When Can You Travel to the Caribbean Again?" - May 20, 2020 Travel Pulse
"See when popular destinations are reopening their borders" - May 20, 2020 USA Today
"Caribbean comeback: A guide to when travelers can return to the islands" - June 29, 2020 USA Today
Sint Maartin COVID-19 Page - Ongoing Official Government Page

Bahamas - opening July 1
- Bahamas closes borders to U.S. tourists after COVID-19 cases spike; others still welcome - July 19, 2020 Miami Herald

Airline Information

Miscellaneous

What Safety Precautions to Expect at the Airport - May 26, 2020 AARP
U.S. Passport Information: COVID-19 Delays - U.S. State Dept.
THE TOP TRAVEL NEWS THIS WEEK - June 27, 2020 The Points Guy
Latest News Headlines - Updated Daily Tourism Analytics