How to Stay Healthy and Safe When You Travel to Turks and Caicos

At the start of the COVID-19 pandemic, people were discouraged to travel unless absolutely essential, and plenty of countries even closed off their borders to non-essential travel. But as countries slowly got a hold of the situation and honed their COVID protocols, they gradually opened up to travel, and some locations eventually became confident enough to be open for visitors. One such destination that is open and welcoming for international visitors is the Turks and Caicos Islands, who reopened their borders to visitors in July of 2020. Those of you who err on the side of caution might think that just because a destination is open to visitors does not mean that it is safe to go there amidst the pandemic. You’re right to think that (safety first after all), but we’re here to tell you that when it comes to the Turks and Caicos Islands, you can be sure that the correct measures are being taken so that travelling to the islands is safe while still being the perfect island getaway to relax away from the stress of this post-pandemic world. Still not convinced? Here are the reasons why we know it’s safe to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands:

Testing is a Must

The first reason why it’s safe to travel to the Turks and Caicos Islands is that every single person travelling to the islands is required to report a very recent negative COVID test before they can even board a plane to get to the island. Turks and Caicos has added extra requirements for people to travel to the islands to ensure that every person who goes there enters COVID-negative. All travellers must obtain a travel authorization by completing a questionnaire via their online portal. Although it’s an extra step, it’s a small price to pay in order to make your vacation experience much safer. It’s not even all that hard to accomplish! It can take as little as 15 minutes to obtain your travel authorization, and we even have a guide you can follow that tells you all you need to know so you can travel to Turks and Caicos in 2021. 

Face Masks and Sanitizers are a Must

Another reason why it’s safe is the requirement of face masks for all public spaces. This isn’t just a mandate just for show, too. This is strictly enforced, and everyone is made sure to always wear a mask when they are required to. Resorts in the islands even offer complimentary face masks and hand sanitizers in their accommodations, and hand sanitizer dispensers are plentiful among the varied establishments.

Social Distancing Measures Are Still Practiced

The Turks and Caicos Islands may offer a dream vacation experience, but it’s still done responsibly! Most, if not, all, activities and attractions in the islands are open, all while enforcing social distancing. Large gatherings are a no-no, restaurants are limited to a certain number of guests at a time, and there is also an 11 PM to 5 AM curfew in the islands. Additionally, contact tracing protocol is very much adhered to in the islands. If you want detailed information on all the measures being employed on the Turks and Caicos Islands, you can check out their official website. 

Fast Pass Services Can Give a Safer Travel Experience

Aside from all the reasons we listed above, Turks and Caicos also offers an airport VIP experience. This service provides you with an agent that can assist you with all the stressful minutiae of arrival and departure at the airport, such as baggage handling, filling out forms and going through immigration. These services also handle transportation from the airport to your accommodations. This VIP experience lets you avoid the crowds and lines in airports, allowing for a smoother, socially-distanced travel experience. If you’re interested in a fast pass service that can enhance your vacation to the Turks and Caicos Islands, you can visit us on our website skypasscaribbean.com or call us at +1 649-946-8108.

Here on the island, we take the pandemic very seriously, but we still want you to have the best island paradise experience in the new normal. The TCI government has been very proactive in rolling out vaccination plans amongst locals. In fact, as of May 2021, a total of 20,733 residents or approximately 47% of the population have been vaccinated with economic frontliners being one of the firsts to be vaccinated, including airport staff. You can read more about TCI vaccination updates here. So there’s definitely no reason to worry! It’s safe to travel to Turks and Caicos. You can have your dream vacation on these beautiful islands all while being safe from the pandemic. See you there!