Top 5 Beaches to Visit Outside the  continental US that No Longer Require Quarantine

​ Going to the beach is the perfect remedy for winter blues, especially this year!   There are so many wonderful beaches within just a few hours of most US cities.  Right now there are some that no longer require a quarantine (subject to change at anytime).   Even if you usually plan your own beach vacations now more than ever using a travel agent to keep you informed of all new rules is a good idea (yes I know self promotion but I we really do come in handy).

There are plenty of beaches in the continental US that are great to visit year round.  I am of course partial to Florida beaches but there are also times when I just want to go somewhere else.   

Here are the Top 5 Beach destinations outside the continental US that are no longer requiring you to quarantine upon arrival 

#5 – Costa Rica
Known for the ‘Pura Vida’ way of life, unlimited outdoor adventure activities, lush national parks, super-chill beaches, and affordable prices, its no wonder Costa Rica welcomed over 1.3 million American tourists last year. 
As of November 1st, all Americans may travel to Costa Rica as long as they present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate.

#4 Jamaica
Jamaica has reopened for tourism and is known for its world renowned all-inclusive resorts, white sand beaches and laid back culture. Over 1.8 million Americans flocked to the island in 2019 to escape the cold and enjoy the tropical warm weather. 
American travelers are required to present a negative COVID-19 PCR test certificate no older then 10 days from the time the test was taken to arriving in Jamaica.

#3 Mexico
Mexico had over 32 million U.S. visitors in 2019.  Although numbers will be much lower due to the pandemic, U.S. travelers will still flock to the country due to its easy entry requirements and beautiful tropical weather. 
The white sand beaches and all inclusive resorts of Cancun have already seen a large rebound in U.S. visitors since reopening back in June.  I cruised in the Sea of Cortes last winter and we went to the most amazing, basically totally private beaches, in Baja!
With no testing or quarantine requirements, Americans will continue to choose Mexico this season as their vacation destination. 

#2 Bahamas
The Bahamas has reopened for tourism and is now accepting American tourists after initially banning them when the islands first reopened. 
With beautiful white sand beaches, surrounded by incredible deep blue and turquoise waters, this tropical paradise is one of the most beautiful places in the world. 
There is no quarantine but all travelers must present proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test when completing their ‘Travel Health Visa’. 

#1 Hawaii
Surf’s up!  Hawaii just reopened to tourists this week and over 8,000 said Aloha that first day!  
Hawaii had more than 10 million visitors to the Islands in 2019, setting a new all-time high, according to year-end data by Hawaii Tourism Authority.  The increase in total arrivals reflected growth from U.S. markets — air arrivals from the U.S. West were up nearly 10% and arrivals from the U.S. East were up 4.2%.  

The state’s pre-travel coronavirus testing program requires travelers to produce a negative COVID-19 test within 72 hours of arrival in order to bypass the mandatory 14-day quarantine in effect for arriving passengers.

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Hopefully more beaches will be added to the list of destinations that allow US visitors without a quarantine so if your favorite isn’t on the list yet it might be soon.   I cannot think of a better place to social distance than on any beach with the waves gently lapping the shore!