The CDC is urging all Americans to avoid travel in general due to the rising cases of COVID over the past month. If you do travel, the CDC recommends taking a COVID test 3 days prior to travel. They also suggest always wearing a face mask in public places, & to stay home for 7 days after travel. So is it safe to travel to Mexico? Airlines and hotels have added health & safety protocols, but each individual has to assess their health, budget, and family situation to decide if and when they feel comfortable enough to travel. It’s always a good idea to consult your physician as well.
There are plenty of tourists enjoying stretches of beaches at major resorts in Mexico that are only at 30% capacity. Los Cabos, Mexico has been one of the strictest resort destinations in Mexico during the Covid-19 pandemic. It has maintained one of the slowest and most stringent recovery procedures in the country. Los Cabos continues to maintain its steadfast protocols and expecting to make a full recovery in international visitors by the close of 2021.
They have been rigid about reopening measures and overly cautious. The level of safety provided is due to the type of client opting to travel to Los Cabos. Private aviation is growing and the length of stay is over typically over 7 nights. They have prohibited the reopening of nightclubs and a curfew is in place. Everything must shut down by midnight, including hotel service. Los Cabos Airport has hired 25 new employees with the specific task to advise visitors through the process of going through the airport, including filling out forms and maintaining safety. At peak times 20 immigration officers will expedite the clearing of immigration to alleviate the feeling of a cramped area. Los Cabos has teamed up with a third-party health and safety assurance program to maintain high standards. Los Cabos is considered a luxury destination with many unique things offered, such as private astronomy tours, lectures with biologists, and deep-dive experiences.
Cancun and the Riviera Maya have always been popular vacation destinations. As part of the reopening process, these destinations were conservative operating at a 60% capacity. There are several new hotels you may want to check out. Margaritaville Island Reserve Riviera-Cancun by Karisma Hotels & Resorts opened in 2020 and in 2021 an adults-only Margaritaville will open on the Riviera Maya. Fives Oceanfront opened in July with a boutique vibe of just 94 suites, two pools and a beach club restaurant. AM Resorts opened Dreams Vista Cancun Golf & Spa Resort with 416 rooms in the gated community of Puerta DelMar.
Resorts are now offering free medical insurance to travelers and especially to wedding and group bookings. Iberostar Hotels & resorts launched “Travel at Ease” which includes Covid tests in case of symptoms, an extension of guests’ stay at no cost for those who test positive and isolation rooms with all necessary amenities.
Booking boutique hotels and private villas offer some of the best ways for social distancing and to take it a step further, private villas ensure guests are the only people on the property. Clients are now opting for longer-term travel that will enable them to work from home in a far more exotic setting. Many resorts offer an extended-stay package for families to work from the resort or continue distanced learning for their children. The St. Regis Punta Mita introduced its workation concept, which includes fully equipped offices, customized menus to meet special dietary needs, and professional services for home-schooling. The Four Seasons Punta Mita debuted its “Knowledge for All Seasons” program, which offers a tech hotline and study buddy program, as well as after-school sports, art, culture and history classes. The Grand Velas Riviera Nayarit offers “Home to Grand” extended-stay programs, which includes unlimited WiFI, private air transportation, room upgrades, private beach dinners and cooking classes. Rosewood Mayakoba includes long-term private residence experiences with wellness and after-school classes.
Whenever you are ready, we are here to help you make your vacation plans. It’s ok to dream and window shop, so we invite you to visit our Mexico vacation packages page to take a look at some of the new hotels mentioned above.
