In effort to help save trees, we have decided to share with you via our website, the extra information that we would normally include in your travel packet.
We encourage you to thoroughly read all the information for your specific vacation destination. If you have any questions, please don't hesitate to contact us.
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Common Information for all Destinations
COVID TESTING As of Monday, June 13th, 2022, US Citizens are no longer required to take a covid test to return home!! HOWEVER, this mandate can be overturned at any time. We will be sure to let you know if anything changes.
FACE MASK REQUIREMENT: As of April 18th, 2022 face masks are not required on flights. We encourage you to carry one with you when you travel as the mandate could be reinstated at any time. Some destinations/resorts may still require masks.
TSA Protocols for carry-ons: All food items must be removed from your carry on and placed in a bin. All electronics must be full charged, if they are inspected you must be able to turn them on or step aside, plug them in and charge them enough until they can turn on. See "3-1-1 Carry On Rules" below for more information.
Most cell phones can scan a QR code by using the camera feature. If your phone doesn't have that option, then it is suggested that you download a QR reader. . Many restaurants at airports and resorts now have their menus on QR codes to help with touchless ordering.
Listed below is covid travel and testing information for our most commonly booked destinations. If you do not see your destination, please be sure to contact us, so we can give you the most current travel and testing protocols for your destination. More and more countries/islands are requiring tourists to be vaccinated. We will do our best to keep all our clients updated to the ever changing travel protocols.
Dominican Republic
All visitors entering or leaving the Dominican Republic will be required to complete and submit a digital entry and exit form that includes the traveler’s Customs Declaration, International Embarkation/Disembarkation form and Health Affidavit, required by the Ministry of Public Health, to mitigate the spread of COVID-19 and optimize the entry and departure processes.
Visitors will need to complete one form for arrival up to 72 hours prior to travel, and another one for departure. The system will generate corresponding QR codes for each form. Visitors can print or take a screenshot of the QR codes, and keep them on hand to be scanned by local authorities at Customs.
As of August 21st, 2022 the FMM (Immigration card) is no longer required for Cancun, Cozumel & Puerto Vallarta. Cabo is rolling this out as well. If you aren't given a form on the flight, and not asked for one when you hand the immigration officer your passport, then they no longer require it either.
Departure Tourist Tax - Effective April 1st, 2021 Approximately $10 per person) (For Cancun, Riviera Maya and Cozumel ONLY) This is quick online form, that you really should do before you exit the USA as it will save you time and stress. The form will ask you a few questions: name(s), age(s), passport number(s), departure date, and data for electronic payment. Upon completion of payment, you will receive a receipt in the form of a QR code. Payment for families and groups may be made in a single transaction with individual QR code receipts provided. NOTE: currently there are no kiosks or anyone at the airport collecting receipts or looking for QR codes. This could change at any time, so we do encourage you to pay this tax before your vacation starts. It isn't much money and it does help the local community.
Effective September 8th, 2022, the Government of the municipality of Los Cabos is implementing an Environmental Sanitation Tax. This tax will be dedicated to the betterment of the local community. Anyone traveling to Los Cabos will be required to pay the Environmental Sanitation tax.
How much is the tax? $33.68 Mexican Pesos per room per night (approximately $1.70 USD) regardless of the occupancy.
How will the tax be collected? The tax will be collected by hotels, timeshares, and lodging facilities across the destination.
What is the purpose of the tax? The tax will support government investment on environmental infrastructure, sustainability practices, and safety and security, among other projects.
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