The Caribbean is one of the most important tourism markets for U.S. travelers. And during the pandemic it’s been one of the few international destinations open to Americans.

In this episode, host Rebecca Tobin and two Caribbean-travel experts – Gay Nagle Myers, a contributing editor for Travel Weekly, and writer Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon (aka JetSetSarah) – unpack how to travel safely in the region.   Among the topics: How different islands have implemented Covid-travel protocols, how to socially distance and keep yourself and residents safe, the popularity of long-term stays and whether vaccinations could be a future requirement for visitors.

Additional reading

Which Caribbean islands are open for travelers, and the protocols for travel there: https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Caribbean-readies-for-a-wave-of-reopenings

One year in: When will travelers be ready for the Caribbean: https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Insights/When-will-the-Caribbean-see-more-travelers 

These are the resorts offering Covid testing: https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Caribbean-and-Mexico-resorts-roll-out-Covid-programs 

Selling Jamaica with confidence after an in-person visit: https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Insights/travel-advisors-selling-the-Caribbean-confidence 

Remote-work plans help ease the daily grind: https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Remote-work-plans-help-ease-the-daily-grind 

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The Caribbean is one of the most important tourism markets for U.S. travelers. And during the pandemic it&rsquo;s been one of the few international destinations open to Americans. In this episode, host Rebecca Tobin and two Caribbean-travel experts &ndash; Gay Nagle Myers, a contributing editor for Travel Weekly, and writer Sarah Greaves-Gabbadon (aka JetSetSarah) &ndash; unpack how to travel safely in the region.&nbsp;&nbsp; Among the topics: How different islands have implemented Covid-travel protocols, how to socially distance and keep yourself and residents safe, the popularity of long-term stays and whether vaccinations could be a future requirement for visitors.
Additional reading
Which Caribbean islands are open for travelers, and the protocols for travel there: <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Caribbean-readies-for-a-wave-of-reopenings">https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Caribbean-readies-for-a-wave-of-reopenings</a>
One year in: When will travelers be ready for the Caribbean: <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Insights/When-will-the-Caribbean-see-more-travelers">https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Insights/When-will-the-Caribbean-see-more-travelers </a>
These are the resorts offering Covid testing: <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Caribbean-and-Mexico-resorts-roll-out-Covid-programs">https://www.travelweekly.com/Travel-News/Hotel-News/Caribbean-and-Mexico-resorts-roll-out-Covid-programs </a>
Selling Jamaica with confidence after an in-person visit: <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Insights/travel-advisors-selling-the-Caribbean-confidence">https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Insights/travel-advisors-selling-the-Caribbean-confidence </a>
Remote-work plans help ease the daily grind: <a href="https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Remote-work-plans-help-ease-the-daily-grind">https://www.travelweekly.com/Caribbean-Travel/Remote-work-plans-help-ease-the-daily-grind </a>
<a href="https://www.jetsetsarah.com/">https://www.jetsetsarah.com/</a>
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Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors explore ideas, share experiences and provide insight into what they’ve uncovered while reporting on some of the biggest trends in travel.

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors explore ideas, share experiences and provide insight into what they&rsquo;ve uncovered while reporting on some of the biggest trends in travel.

Hosted by Rebecca Tobin, managing editor of Travel Weekly

The Folo by Travel Weekly

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors take a deep dive into the biggest travel story of the week. 

In each episode, we invite invite our team of journalists and their trusted sources to delve into major travel trends that industry insiders, or just travelers, want to know about.  

You may be wondering: Why the Folo? Well, a folo -- f o l o -- is a journalism term, a kind of shorthand that basically means to follow a breaking news story with more in depth reporting and analysis. And at the Folo podcast, that's what we do. 

Hosted by Travel Weekly managing editor Rebecca Tobin.

Travel Weekly's team of reporters, editors and contributors take a deep dive into the biggest travel story of the week.&nbsp;
In each episode, we invite invite our team of journalists and their trusted sources to delve into major travel trends that industry insiders, or just travelers, want to know about. &nbsp;
You may be wondering: Why the Folo? Well, a folo -- f o l o -- is a journalism term, a kind of shorthand that basically means to follow a breaking news story with more in depth reporting and analysis. And at the Folo podcast, that's what we do.&nbsp;
Hosted by Travel Weekly managing editor Rebecca Tobin.