Update on the Implementation of REAL ID

June 27, 2024

If you are planning to travel in May 2025 or later, please be advised that REAL ID will take effect starting in May of 2025. Don’t wait to upgrade your state ID to prevent delays or denial of boarding.

Real ID vs. driver’s license: Everything you need to know

If you are planning to travel to Europe in 2025 you may also want to read this blog post on the new entrance requirements for the European Union and the UK. Each now has an extra step you must comply with to travel.

Traveling to Europe in 2024?

Update on the Effective Date of REAL ID

If you are planning to travel in May 2025 or later, please be advised that REAL ID will take effect starting in May of 2025. Don’t wait to upgrade your state ID to prevent delays or denial of boarding.

Real ID vs. driver’s license: Everything you need to know

If you are planning to travel to Europe in 2025 you may also want to read this blog post on the new entrance requirements for the European Union and the UK. Each now has an extra step you must comply with to travel.

Traveling to Europe in 2024?

Puerto Rico: Hurricane Fiona Update #3

September 29, 2022

Thursday 29, 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 back in 2017. Below is an update about and from the island. We will keep you updated periodically.

  • Electricity – 81% of the population already has power; some of our staff members and family in San Juan already have electricity.
  • Water – 92% of the population has running water as compared to 8% three day ago.
  • Hotels and venues – most major hotels, attractions, and venues are fully operational and welcoming guests.
  • SJU Airport – Open and fully operational
  • Ports – Open and are fully operational
  • Most venues and tourist attractions are open, however, El Yunque will take a bit longer to recover. El Yunque has started opening some trails as of yesterday.
  • More information – For more info, visit: https://www.discoverpuertorico.com/info/information-about-hurricane-fiona

Our team is gathering data regarding places and communities in need of service for future service-learning projects.

Puerto Rico Leads the Way

October 29, 2021

The CDC announced this week that Puerto Rico’s COVID classification level dropped to a Level 3 status.

Puerto Rico also has the highest rate of vaccination doses administered (to eligible populations over 11 years of age) against COVID-19 among all jurisdictions of the United States, with 89% of the population having received at least one dose and 80.1% who are fully vaccinated*. The success of the vaccination and masking policies in Puerto Rico not only has led to some of the lowest COVID-19 infection rates in the country but is likely contributing to visitor confidence and driving record lodging revenues.This makes the island the safest place to visit in the United States, and we invite you to come and find out for yourselves! Vamonos takes great care in providing a safe tour for your students. 

*.data taken from Puerto Rico’s Department of Health

New Requirements for entering Puerto Rico

August 13, 2021

Beginning  August 16th Puerto Rico will require all travelers to be fully vaccinated or present a weekly negative PCR or antigen test for the length of their stay. Then, beginning on August 23rd, you will also be required to present proof of vaccination or a negative PCR or antigen test to enter any  indoor establishment that prepares or serves food. You can read more detailed information about these changes at the Discover Puerto Rico website.