Author Archives: Carrie Rhodes
Fully Vaccinated Travelers Exempt from Negative Covid19 Test!
May 21, 2021Great news for US student groups! As of Monday May 24, 2021, incoming continental US travelers are no longer required to show proof of a negative PRC Covid test upon entering San Juan if they are fully vaccinated. The Governor of Puerto Rico issued a new executive order On May 20th, 2021. The Governor also…
Travel Insurance – A Must in A Covid19 World
February 17, 2021Are you planning to travel this year? We strongly recommend you purchase travel insurance to protect yourself and your investment. It’s important to have coverage for unforeseen circumstances such as missed or canceled flights, lost luggage, even illness and quarantine. Travel insurance protects you from additional expense and loss. Some countries like Costa Rica even…
Martinique Named World’s Top Emerging Destination for 2021
January 28, 2021TripAdvisor has just named Martinique the #1 emerging travel destination for 2021 and it was the only Caribbean island to place in the top ten. Right now, Martinique is only open to members of the EU, but once the vaccine becomes wide spread, you can bet that it will become the top travel hot spot….
Covid Updates By Destination
December 17, 2020Puerto 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 in place Restrictions are in place for…
Cancel for Any Reason… Or Not!
Back in early April, all travel insurance companies pulled their cancel for any reason* option from the market as the pandemic was shutting down travel. Our partner, RoamRight, also pulled their cancel for any reason upgrade as well. You will no longer be able to purchase the cancel for any reason upgrade for the Pro…
The Effects of Global Warming in Panamá
December 10, 2020What is Global Warming? Global warming occurs when the overall temperature of the earth’s atmosphere increases over time due to increased levels of carbon dioxide, methane and other pollutants. As the sun radiates its heat on the earth, the earth reflects the heat back into the atmosphere where it gets trapped by the carbon dioxide…
Plastic in Our Oceans affects the Caribbean and Panama
October 16, 2020At first glance, this picture of a beautiful, serene beach on the San Blas Islands of Panama looks pristine, but in reality, it is hiding a dirty secret, millions of small broken shards of plastic mixed in with its sand. We live in a disposable plastic world. We eat out of plastic, drink out of…
Your Risk of Covid on a United Airlines Flight is Practically Non-Existent
October 15, 2020The U.S. Department of Defense conducted a study with the cooperation of United Airlines to determine the risk of getting Covid on a flight. They discovered the chances of getting sick are .003%! Click to read the study below. Please note it does take a few minutes to load.
Virtual Immersion Experiences
October 5, 2020ViVamonos is an educational live platform that connects classrooms with remote and unique destinations in the US, Latin America and the Caribbean. Students and teachers can enjoy safe, high quality, live sessions with cultural ambassadors, experts, and leaders that can provide new perspectives in real time. Get the chance to provide a broader global awareness…