Category Archives: Latest Updates
Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona Update #4
October 5, 2022Wednesday, October 5, 2022 Dear Group Leaders, The U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico experienced heavy rain and stormy winds from hurricane Fiona early in September. Thankfully, the government as well as local businesses and residents learned a lot from 2017’s Hurricane Maria. The island now possesses machinery, generators, and hurricane protocols that did not exist…
Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona Update #3
September 29, 2022Wednesday September 28, 2022 Dear Group Leaders, The U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico experienced heavy rain and stormy winds from hurricane Fiona this past weekend. Thankfully, the government as well as local businesses and residents learned a lot from 2017’s Hurricane Maria. The island now possesses machinery, generators, and hurricane protocols that did not exist…
Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona Update #2
September 22, 2022Thursday September 22, 2022 Dear Group Leaders, The U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico experienced heavy rain and stormy winds from hurricane Fiona this past weekend. Thankfully, the government as well as local businesses and residents learned a lot from 2017’s Hurricane Maria. The island now possesses machinery, generators, and hurricane protocols that did not exist…
Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona Update
September 19, 2022Monday September 19, 2022 Dear Group Leaders, The U.S. Commonwealth of Puerto Rico experienced heavy rain and stormy winds from hurricane Fiona this past weekend. Thankfully, the government as well as local businesses and residents learned a lot from 2017’s Hurricane Maria. The island now possesses machinery, generators, and hurricane protocols that did not exist…
Covid Protocol Update for Puerto Rico
December 22, 2021The Governor of Puerto Rico announced a new executive Covid Mitigation order on December 20th, 2021. This new protocol limits the access to non-vaccinated travelers arriving Puerto Rico. The three main protocol changes of this order are as follows: Negative PCR Test – Now all travelers arriving Puerto Rico, regardless of vaccination status, must present…
Discover Puerto Rico Update
August 18, 2021
1.11.21 Update on Covid Restrictions by Destination
January 11, 2021Puerto Rico Travelers are permitted from all 50 states Commercial flights are running to and from the US Negative Covid test is required within 72 hours of arrival Passengers are screened upon arrival at the airport Masks must be worn indoors and in all public spaces. Curfews are still in place but now begin at…
TSA Response to Covid
December 7, 2020In response to Covid, the TSA has made a temporary change to its 3-1-1 rule. They are allowing travelers to carry one oversized liquid hand sanitizer bottle up to 12 ounces through their checkpoint. All other liquids, gels, and aerosols are still subject to TSA regulations. The TSA also recommends that you give yourself extra…
Student & Youth Travel Tool Kit
November 19, 2020SYTA has put out a travel planning tool kit for teachers. It has great tips and information for teachers on how to plan travel and keep students safe in the process.
Puerto Rico earns Safe Travels Stamp from WTTC
October 15, 2020On May 1st, 2020, Puerto Rico instituted their Gold Star Health and Safety Seal program. The goal of the program is to certify all tourism-related businesses to a high standard of safety and cleanliness in order to get tourism moving again and to give travelers the confidence of knowing they can travel to Puerto Rico…