Here is the transcript of your Two-cents Tuesday: Travel News in 2 minutes!

Great news for NY residents! Governor Cuomo has changed the travel restrictions! Now residents can test out of quarantine on day 4 after returning home from out-of-state locations! Once negative results have been received, you are set! This replaces the mandatory two-week quarantine that was formerly in place. Get those suitcases ready!

Hawaii re-opened its doors for travel on Oct. 15. There are stringent travel requirements, including a negative covid test 72 hours prior to arrival from an approved testing site and the use of the Hawaii Safe Travels app. Masks are required in public spaces on the islands. But we are excited that paradise is open once again!

Within the US, many states, including FL, do not require a negative covid test to travel. Theme parks including Walt Disney World in FL and Universal Orlando are open for business, and there are many protocols in place to protect health and safety. Physical distancing, mandatory masks, and temperature checks are just some of the ways safety is being put first.

Mexico is proving to be a popular destination amongst travelers, with no covid testing required! There are lots of great deals at beautiful resorts. With much of the country open and operational, this is a great international destination.

Elsewhere in the Caribbean, the Dominican Republic is welcoming visitors with no testing required, although they are randomly selecting arriving guests for onsite testing. Jamaica is permitting travel with a negative test dated 7 days prior to arrival.

Recently, the CDC lifted the no sail ban for cruise ships. Although they are still not permitted to sail with passengers during the initial phase, this allows cruise lines to test out their new protocols with crew members first. This is a big step in the right direction! We will keep you updated as things progress.

That’s it for your Two-Cents Tuesday - for more information, contact your Upon A Star Agent!