What Americans need to know about finding a coronavirus test abroad Natalie Compton A doctor conducts a rapid antigen test in Mexico City. On Jan. 26, a Biden administration executive order went into effect requiring a negative coronavirus test result before entry into the United States, creating a significant change in how Americans travel during the pandemic. Travelers, including residents returned home to the United States, must show their airline a negative test result taken within three days of departure or show proof they’ve recovered from covid-19 in the past 90 days. Even those who have been vaccinated must provide a negative test result.
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Master List Of Destinations Coordinating Simple Covid-19 Testing
January 19, 2021 12:10 PM Becky Pokora - Forbes Advisor
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If you’re traveling this year, you need to be ready to adjust and rearrange things while you’re on the go. For months, travel was mostly at a standstill now many places have reopened, but with constantly tweaked (or overhauled) guidelines. Thankfully, a number of hotels, airports and tourist centers have organized quickly to help travelers abide by local regulations.
Travelers are getting a taste of a big change right now, with the CDC announcing new Covid-19 testing requirements to enter the United States either as a visitor or as a resident returning home. That’s yet one more obstacle to international travel, but not necessarily reason to cancel your plans. Some destinations have made testing easy. We’ve sought out some of the destinations who’ve done the hard work of arranging testing to be
Saint Lucia hotels offering free COVID-19 testing to qualified guests
January 15, 2021
In response to the U.S., UK and Canadian governments’ requirements of a negative pre-departure Covid-19 test for airline passengers, Saint Lucia is set to meet the demand for on-island Covid-19 testing and processing. And this brings positive news for Saint Lucia vacationers, as select hotels are offering complimentary testing for guests who qualify.
Saint Lucia has multiple Covid-19 PCR and antigen (rapid) testing options for departing visitors, citizens and residents. Travelers can obtain a Covid-19 test conveniently at select hotels or at local testing facilities, with test results returned within the requisite 72-hour time frame. There are additional options in development to expand testing locations. Travelers can make appointments for tests once they arrive on island or through their Covid-certified hotel. Pricing varies based on location and the type of test administered.
Saint Lucia Tourism Authority has created a sweepstakes for travel advisors with cash prizes, free trips and flight credits valued at more than $50,000.