The Caribbean is open. Well, almost
If youâre willing to jump through the hoops of testing, quarantines, and unexpectedly lengthy visits, you can still make it to the beach this winter.
By Christopher Muther Globe Staff,Updated December 9, 2020, 6:10 p.m.
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The topaz water in Barbados is tempting for travelers in December. The island has a multistep process for US residents hoping to visit.Christopher Muther/Globe Staff
First and foremost, this story runs with a disclaimer. The CDC, along with most public-health and infectious-disease specialists, is asking US citizens to stay put to reduce the spread of coronavirus. Travel is not recommended in the immediate future, unless youâre a 90-year-old woman from England named Margaret Keenan who received the first round of a COVID-19 vaccine. Come to think of it, she shouldnât travel either.