Minimal vacation-planning stress, maximum beauty (Note that travelers with test results older than 48 hours must retest using a $50 rapid antigen test upon entry.) All travelers will be subject to temperature checks. Jacqueline KehoeĬOVID-19 rules and regulations: To enter, fully vaccinated travelers will need to present proof of travel insurance and a negative PCR test or antigen rapid test no older than five days. You could almost swim there-it’s a 10-minute ferry from Virgin Gorda-but you might as well save your butterfly strokes for when you’re snorkeling or diving in the reefs. Somehow lacking pretension, it’s another great mix of beach-getaway-meets-off-grid-adventure. There’s also Saba Rock, which is essentially a millionaire’s hangout that used to be entirely run by a pirate.
Think lush peaks, ancient boulders, unspoiled beaches, and fantastic opportunities for hiking, rock-climbing, and spelunking-not to mention there’s no trace of the rampant crowds that flood US national parks like Yellowstone. There are 20 national parks across its 60 or so islands, but The Baths National Park on Virgin Gorda, the archipelago’s third-largest strip of sand, stands out above all else. If you love a good beach getaway but are a little bit over the piña colada scene, BVI could be your spot. The Baths National Park | BlueOrange Studio/ShutterstockĪncient boulders, dazzling beaches, and pirate dens You must also complete a travel authorization form and submit to screening, which includes temperature checks. Meagan DrillingerĬOVID-19 rules and regulations: All arrivals over age five must have a negative PCR test within five days of arrival. The burgers are legendary, spoken about by locals in hushed, reverent tones. There’s a small burger joint on the beach that is part of the hotel, but it, too, can be enjoyed by anybody. They’re wrong: it’s open to all, magically secluded, backed by shade trees and green cliffs. It’s nearby the ridiculously fancy (and photogenic) Jade Mountain Resort, so everyone assumes the beach is exclusive to the hotel. Lucia and a few neighboring islands.įor an unforgettably idyllic beach day, set your sights on Anse Mamin, a strip of black sand framed by the dramatic peak of Jade Mountain on the island’s western sunset coast. The port town of Soufriere is a great jumping-off point from which to get into the island’s hot springs, hike the trails, and climb Gros Piton, which offers sweeping views over St. Lucia’s verdant jungle covers spiny mountain peaks that look down over striking black-sand beaches. | Unsplash/Corinne KutzĪ far cry from your typical Caribbean experience, St. Hike the trails near Soufriere, one of the towns on the west coast of St. After all, a mandatory quarantine is a lot better when there are white sand beaches involved. Luckily, many Caribbean destinations are currently welcoming guests, and while pretty much every place has its own testing requirements and protocols, one thing is the same: These beaches are winners and worth the medical precautions. When choosing the right piece of paradise for you, there’s a lot to consider: What language is spoken, what types of accommodations are available, and, most crucially, what you have to do to enter the country. And right about now, a chance to immerse yourself in island culture-or to book a future trip to look forward to-is not only more enticing than ever, but also more possible than it’s been in a while. There is no bad time for a Caribbean escape. Some things are given on a Caribbean beach getaway: water that dazzles in shades of emerald and blue gently swaying palms a slower pace of life a steady flow of ice-cold rum drinks.
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