Last Updated on July 6, 2020 by WFD
After several months of closing their borders to international visitors, many countries like Greece and the United Arab Emirates have begun reopening to welcome back tourists.
Unlike previous years, preparing for a trip now has changed. Travelers are now required to have face masks, hand sanitizers, gloves, and a negative COVID-19 test. Destinations have put in place stricter measures for visitors to adhere to when they arrive in their countries.
With more than two million confirmed cases in the United States of America, several destinations have closed their borders to American tourists. Nonetheless, there are some countries which tourists from the USA can now visit.
Destinations Welcoming Tourists from the USA
Aruba
The island nation of Aruba reopened its borders to international travelers on July 1, 2020, receiving tourists from Canada, Europe, and the Caribbean, with the exception of the Dominican Republic and Haiti.
On the other hand, travelers from the US will be welcome to Aruba starting July 10, 2020. To maintain the safety and well-being of visitors and locals, visitors are required to take a COVID-19 test and present proof of negative results upon landing.
Dominican Republic
According to the Dominican Republic’s official tourism website, phase 4 of the de-escalation process, starting on July 1st, 2020, will see tourism being reactivated, with the country’s hotels, airports, and attractions opened to international tourists.
At the moment, the country’s official tourism site has not outlined any requirement for visitors to comply with.
Jamaica
Jamaica is among the few countries that reopened its borders in June to tourists after about 3 months of closure.
Visitors from the US are welcome to enter the Caribbean island nation. The caveat, however, is for tourists to apply for a travel authorization prior to check-in for a flight.
According to the Jamaica Tourist Board (JTB), travelers from New York, Florida, Arizona, and Texas will be required to upload a negative Covid-19 Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) test result conducted within 10 days of the arrival date in order to obtain the Travel Authorization.
St. Lucia
St Lucia which closed its borders on March 23, 2020, officially reopened its tourism sector on June 4, 2020, to international travelers as part of what the Saint Lucian government terms it Phase One of the its responsible reopening plan.
According to the St. Lucia Tourism Authority, while local activities will be available in a limited capacity, the emphasis is being placed on both offering visitors some of the safest activities that make Saint Lucia so special.
The site also states that travelers are mandated to provide a negative COVID-19 test within 48 hours of boarding their flight. Once in the country, all international travelers will have to observe all safety protocols like social distancing and wearing face masks when in public places.
Maldives
Starting July 15, 2020, Maldives will be welcoming international holidaymakers back to the country. Unlike many countries reopening to international tourists, visitors will not be required to quarantine or bring a negative COVID-19 test prior to entering the country.
Visitors will only be required to show a booking confirmation in a tourist establishment registered with the Ministry of Tourism. Once in a hotel or resort, visitors will not be allowed to change their place of stay as it will be mandatory for all tourists to lodge in only one hotel during their entire stay on the island.
Interestingly, you can get more than 15% discount on hotels from the aforementioned destinations here if you book now.