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Now everybody can travel to Norway without having to quarantine 

(Norway, January 26,2022)  Today marks the first day since early 2020, where the Norwegian border is open to all visitors without having to quarantine. Due to COVID-19, the Norwegian government had to shut its borders and demand self-quarantine for all travelers without the EU COVID certificate. This practice ended at midnight, and now travelers from outside the EU are also free to visit Norway without a 10-day quarantine period. 

For Norway, this is great news. A joint Norwegian travel industry hopes this latest change in guidelines will have positive consequences for the entire tourism industry, as international guests are now finally able to visit again. 

Acting director for Visit Norway, Audun Pettersen, is excited about the border re-opening: “Welcome back! We have waited so long for this day to come, and we have really missed our visitors from around the world. Finally, people can start to plan their vacations and travel to Norway again. This means so much to us and the entire industry.” 

Travelers who come to Norway will still need to test and register upon arrival. This test is free of charge. If you don´t possess a valid, digital COVID certificate approved by the EU (documenting that you are fully vaccinated or have been infected with COVID-19 during the last six months), you will take have to take a test no more than 24 hours prior to arriving in Norway. If you arrive by air, the test can be taken during the last 24 hours prior to the scheduled departure time of the first flight of your itinerary. 

Read more about traveling to Norway and the latest COVID-guidelines: https://www.visitnorway.com/plan-your-trip/coronavirus-and-travelling-to-norway/

We've visited Norway several times.   Our most recent voyage was during winter where we had the opportunity to see Northern Lights multiple times during our coastal cruise.   You can read all about our journey to Norway in our Diary Hurtigruten Classic Voyage Bergen blog post.

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So book with confidence and let us welcome you back to paradise. 

 As your dedicated Vacation Specialist, we are here to keep you informed on the latest health and safety protocols. We’re working closely with cruise lines, destinations, and resorts to ensure you and your family are safe while on your next vacation.  Watch this video to learn about Sandals Resorts new protocols for your worry free vacation.

 

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Please note that each destination has implemented health and safety protocols to protect you and their islands from further spread of COVID-19.  Most countries are requiring proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test within days of your journey.  Following are links to the latest information.

• Antigua & Barbuda Travel Advisory
• Jamaica Travel Authorization
• St. Lucia Entry Requirements
  
• Pure Grenada Travel Advisory
• Bahamas - Tourism Reopening
• U.S. Department of State - COVID-19

Sandals has always taken health and safety very seriously at their resorts. Now more than ever, they are taking additional steps to safeguard your stay with their Sandals Platinum Protocol of Cleanliness. They have strengthened their protocols to encompass all points of contact at every resort from the moment you arrive at our airport lounges, through to the entire on resort experience.

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Havana & Key West Reopen to Cruise Ships

Empress of the Seas in Key West
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Empress Of The Seas

Returns to Cuba & Key West

On September 20th, Havana welcomed Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas guests. The terminal, port and transportation were ready and all tours ran as scheduled. The city is ready and receiving visitors and delivering the authentic experience this historical destination is known for.

Today, Key West welcomed Empress of the Seas guests back there as well.  Mayor Craig Cates was there to greet passengers as they disembarked.

The pictures, courtesy Royal Caribbean's Travel Itinerary Update, from their most recent visit to Havana are below.

On September 10th, Hurricane Irma made landfall in the Florida Keys knocking out power and causing extensive damage to Key West and the rest of the Keys.   Cruise ships, including Royal Caribbean Empress of the Seas, had itineraries cancelled or modified.  

Not all of Key West is up and running, but several key sights opened up for the first time Sunday to welcome guests from the cruise ship.   What Key West needs now is money from tourism to help rebuild their city.

Key West's Old Town Trolley tours was one of the popular attractions operating on Sunday.   Their trolley cars were spared from the wrath of Hurricane Irma and their employees were back at work shuttling passengers around the town for the popular tour.

It will be quite some time before most of the Caribbean recovers from two back to back major hurricanes.   The cruise lines are vital to helping with the recovery.   They have brought supplies and are donating funds to the recovery.   Check with your favorite cruise line to see how you can help.



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