(Travel Off Path) –Mexico and the Dominican Republic are the top destinations for Americans looking to escape the cold this winter.
Travel Off Path polled our community of readers and found that over 78% of Americans looking for a warm getaway this winter will visit either Mexico or the Dominican Republic.
After connectivity and proximity to the U.S. the other top reason travelers were choosing those two destinations were the simple COVID-19 entry requirements for both countries.
One thing is clear, travel restrictions, entry requirements, testing and quarantines are overwhelming travelers.
Facing the possibility of being denied entry due to a possible test result delay, travelers aren’t willing to roll the dice on their vacations.
Tammy Shultz from Nashville told Travel Off Path “I looked at other locations for my family but with such tight timelines to get COVID-19 tests, I’m not going to risk the only vacation my family has this year. We are headed to Playa Del Carmen and know that we can get into Mexico.”
When asked about the fear of contracting COVID-19 she simply said “There are risks everywhere you go. My family will be careful and we’ll wear masks just like we do here [Nashville].”
Mexico entry requirements during the COVID-19 pandemic do not require any extra steps. There are no online forms to fill out, no quarantines and no COVID-19 testing before traveling or upon arrival.
That doesn’t mean the hospitality industry isn’t taking the pandemic seriously. Cancun for example has strict health protocols in place for resorts and restaurants to protect travelers such as the mandatory use of masks in public areas and social distancing.
Source: Travel Off Path https://www.traveloffpath.com/mexico-and-dominican-republic-top-destinations-for-americans-this-winter/