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(CNN) — Once one of the world’s most powerful travel documents, the might of the US passport has shriveled during the Covid-19 pandemic. With US Covid-19 cases topping the 19 million mark, many nations continue to view America with trepidation. The European Union has omitted the United States from its list of countries whose tourists may visit. Americans still can’t vacation in their neighbor to the north, Canada, nor head to many Asian favorites.
While most US travelers are staying close to home, some still want to go abroad. For those people, there are still popular vacation options such as Mexico.
Whether travel to open international destinations is responsible or advisable is up to you. Nations might change rules dramatically at any time. You may have to adhere to curfews and mask mandates. Rules’ violations might involve stiff fines or even jail time. The US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention and the US State Department provide Covid-19 risk assessments by country. What follows is a list of countries, in alphabetical order, where it’s still possible for US passport holders to go for a vacation:
Albania
UPDATE: Set on the gorgeous Adriatic Sea, Albania remains open. However, key airlines have canceled or curtailed flights because of the coronavirus variant outbreak in the UK and other nations. The US Embassy website states that while there’s no Covid-19 test requirements or quarantine, you can expect a health screening. Mask requirements and new curfews are in place.
Anguilla
This British territory in the Caribbean is accepting international visitors. You must be pre-approved; click here to start the process and read up on extensive Covid-19 testing requirements, including the specific type of test required. The United States is considered a high-risk nation by most places, so Americans might be far down the list.
Antigua and Barbuda
Turners Beach is found on Antigua’s southwest coast.
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US travelers 12 and older to Antigua and Barbuda “arriving by air must present a negative Covid-19-RT-PCR (real time polymerase chain reaction) test result, taken within seven days of their flight,” according to the country’s tourism website. Visitors are subject to monitoring by health officials for 14 days and another Covid-19 test may be required, which could mean quarantining while waiting for the result. Masks are required in public spaces.
Aruba
Scroll down to the “Dutch Caribbean” entry below for information on Aruba and other islands in this group.
The Bahamas
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