DennyP Travel COVID-19 Information

Resort, Country & Airline COVID-19 Information

Date Updated: January 16, 2021

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

U.S. Information

U.S. Will Require Negative COVID-19 Results from All Incoming International Travelers January 12, 2021 Conde Nast Traveler
(see Hedonism II section below for in-hotel testing plans)
Requirement for Proof of Negative COVID-19 Test or Recovery from COVID-19 for All Air Passengers Arriving in the United States January 13, 2021 CDC

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
In-House COVID-19 Testing Desire RM/Pearl & Temptation January 17, 2021 PDF

Grand Lido Negril (Reopening July 15)

Reopening Status
Safety-Assured Vacation Policy
In-House COVID-19 Testing January 16, 2021 PDF

Hidden Beach, Cancun - Reopening June 15
- In-House COVID-19 Testing January 16, 2021 PDF
Hedonism II - official announcement - Reopening July 1st
- COVID-19 Protocols updated
- COVID-19 FAQS
- Nudes, prudes and swingers. Hedonism II adapts to the pandemic era August 17, 2020 CNN
- Resort COVID-19 Response To Social Media Comments
- Resort Expanded Testing Information
- Resort "Party Safely" Information
- In-Hotel COVID-19 Testing Available (PDF) January 15, 2021
Breezes Bahamas - Reopening July 1

Country Information

Jamaica Travel Authorization Form and COVID-19 Testing Information here. Updated 11/16/20

Jamaica
- Jamaica Tourist Board Contact Information DennyP Travel

Jamaica Immigration Information DennyP Travel
- Shortcut to testing requirements (until they change) DennyP Travel October 14, 2020
May 19 - Inching Back to Normality Jamaica Observer
COVID-19 Statistics Ministry of Health
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
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
THE DISASTER RISK MANAGEMENT ACT July 31, 2020 JAMAICA GAZETTE
Jamaica will not follow Bahamas in banning US tourists – Bartlett Aug 11, 2020 CARIBNews
COVID-19 test a must for more visitors as list of high-risk countries grow Aug 16, 2020 JIS
Hoteliers Angered By Attractions Ban For Tourists Aug 15, 2020 The Gleaner
Returning Jamaicans, visitors urged to obey COVID-19 protocols Aug 19, 2020 JIS
JAMAICA HAS REOPENED TO ALL TOURISTS – EVERYTHING YOU NEED TO KNOW Updated August 15, 2020 Travel Off Path
Jamaica is open for tourists again, but only if you follow all of these rules Updated August 18, 2020 The Points Guy
Jamaica Travel Authorization & COVID-19 Testing Summary September 03, 2020 Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB)
Jamaica Traveler Categories and Requirements September 14, 2020 Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB) IMPORTANT INFORMATION
JAMAICA: COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELERS September 04, 2020 Tavel Off Path
Opposition against ending pretesting of visitors for COVID-19 September 24, 2020 Jamaica Observer
Tourist Health Insurance Kicks In Next Month October 03, 2020 The Gleaner
Health insurance for tourists November 1 October 02, 2020 Jamaica Observer
PM announces changes to testing requirements for visitors to Jamaica October 06, 2020 Jamaica Observer
Jamaica Travel Alerts and Warnings October 06, 2020 World Nomads
JAMAICA ANNOUNCES NEW TESTING GUIDELINES October 09, 2020 Jamaica Tourist Board
JAMAICA TO LAUNCH MANDATORY TRAVEL INSURANCE FOR VISITORS October 26, 2020 Travel Off Path
Jamaica Cares Insurance Programme to be Launched in Two Weeks October 27, 2020 Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica introduces a mandatory travel protection program for visitors October 26, 2020 Travel Weekly
Jamaica to launch compulsory travel insurance October 27, 2020 ITIJ
Jamaica Cares Travel Insurance to Launch in November October 26, 2020 Destination & Tourism
Travelers to Jamaica must pay a new medical and crisis response insurance fee October 30, 2020 lonely planet
American Airlines COVID-19 Testing November 5, 2020 AA
Jamaica Will Start Charging All Travelers a Health Insurance Fee Next Month October 27, 2020 Travel & Leisure
GLOBAL TOURISM RESILIENCE CENTRE LAUNCHES JAMAICA CARES October 22, 2020 Global Rescue
Communication drive to accompany Jamaica Cares travel insurance November 11, 2020 Jamaica Observer
Jamaica Cares Insurance Program Lauded by Global Tourism Stakeholders November 12, 2020eTN
What Is the Jamaica Stay in Zone Order? November 21, 2020 iVisa
Traveling With Jamaica Cares November 05, 2020 TravelPulse
Communication Drive to Accompany Jamaica Cares Travel Insurance November 11, 2020 Jamaica Information Service
Tourism Honcho Predicts Bleak Winter December 16, 2020 The Gleaner
COVID Curfew Crackdown For Westmoreland December 16, 2020 The Gleaner
Jamaica Cares - Insurance Program December 16, 2020 Global Trave & Tourism Resilience Council
What It's Really Like To Travel To Jamaica Right Now December 17, 2020 Essence
(CANADIANS) New COVID-19 testing rules for air travellers kick in Jan. 7 December 31, 2020 CBC
(CANADIANS) Use ArriveCAN to enter Canada December 31, 2020 Government of Canada
JAMAICA: COVID-19 ENTRY REQUIREMENTS FOR TRAVELERS December 17, 2020 TravelOffPath
JJHTA Leads Initiative To Fight COVID-19 January 6, 2021 Jamaica Information Service
Jamaica Tourism Numbers Keep Climbing January, 2021Caribbean Journal
Jamaica’s COVID-19 Health and Safety Compliant Visitor Experiences December 29, 2020 Destination Tourism
No Extension To Enhanced COVID-19 Measures In Westmoreland After Jan. 15 January 13, 2021 Jamaica Information Service

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
CORONAVIRUS - CANCUN - August 26, 2020 Cancun Discounts
Cancun coronavirus update: daily new cases, deaths, and visitor info - August 28, 2020 Mexcanist
CANCUN & RIVIERA MAYA BEGIN 2ND PHASE OF TOURISM REOPENING AS RISK LEVEL DROPS - September 12, 2020 Travel Off Path
CANCUN AND PLAYA DEL CARMEN HAVE OFFICIALLY REOPENED FOR TOURISM - October 15, 2020 Travel Off Path
COVID-19 Information for U.S. Citizens in Mexico - October 15, 2020 U.S. Embassy
Mexico Covid Map and Case Count - Ongoing NYTimes
Visiting Mexico's Riviera Maya Is About to Get a Little More Expensive — Including Cancun, Tulum, and Cozumel - Travel+Leisure
FAQ - COVID-19 - Mexican Caribbean
Americans Have Traveled to Mexico Throughout COVID - January 4, 2021 AFAR
Travel to Mexico during Covid-19: What you need to know before you go - January 5, 2021 CNN Travel

CaribbeanS

"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
United States
- COVID-19 August Travel Restrictions: Latest Quarantine Rules for US States - August 18, 2020 Travel Rules
- These are the 45 countries Alonely planetmericans can visit - Updated September 03, 2020 The Points Guy

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