“Travelers are now able to visit Barbados with confidence with the new changes to the COVID-19 travel protocols, which were recently released,” said Chris Worth, the Director at Tropical Island Rentals. “This has increased the demand for villas on the beach in Barbados as we near the end of the year.”

Travelers who are fully vaccinated and want to visit Barbados this year need to present a valid PCR negative test, taken within three days of their flight's arrival. Anyone without a negative test may be denied entry or forced to quarantine. Those who are unable to provide sufficient proof of vaccination will be treated as unvaccinated.

Those that are unvaccinated or cannot provide proof of vaccination will be required to quarantine at an approved facility in a designated hotel, government facility, or villa. Quarantine costs are for the traveler's expense. This also means having to take a second PCR test five days after arriving in Barbados.

Chris Worth went on to say “With many countries now rolling out vaccination programs, the demand for villas on the beach in Barbados has skyrocketed since the announcement that of the 1 November 2021, fully vaccinated travelers on the approved vaccination list will not have to quarantine or take an additional test.”

Travelers that are looking for Barbados now are recommended to get the necessary travel insurance, which has COVID-19 cover for their peace of mind. It is also recommended that travelers keep a copy of their vaccination certificate on them when entering the country, as they will be required to show proof.

“We can assist our guests with the completion of their online immigration and customs form. The form should only be completed twenty-four hours before arrival in Barbados and should include the negative PCR test result,” said Chris Worth.

Tropical Island Rentals is one of the leading Barbados rental specialists offering personalized service and more than fifteen years of experience. They offer local knowledge, privately owned villas, and glowing reviews. Their villas are hand-selected offering a complete service from assisting with COVID-19 protocols to airport transfers, car hire service, tours, restaurant bookings, and more.

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