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Best Foreign Countries To Visit From New Orleans

If you’re thinking about traveling from New Orleans to an international city, there’s never been a better time. We’re not saying fares are cheap, but the reality is you can save on airfare right now.

In this article, we’re going to show you some excellent destinations you can fly to from New Orleans’ Louis Armstrong Airport.

Best international Cities To Travel To Right Now

We will list the vaccination requirements of each locale and whether they require quarantine periods for U.S. visitors who are not vaccinated.

Anguilla

Anguilla, an Eastern Caribbean island, has opened its borders only to the fully vaccinated. Testing and quarantine requirements are in place.

Antigua

Antiqua in the Caribbean Sea is open but requires a COVID test upon entry. Quarantine periods are based on vaccination status.

The Bahamas

The Bahamas requires testing upon entry regardless of your vaccination status. The island has not set any quarantine requirements. Before you visit, you must fill out a Bahamas Travel Health Visa.

Barbados

In Barbados, you will be tested upon arrival and must adhere to quarantine periods depending on your vaccination status and testing results. It is also recommended that you download theBIMSafe travel app before you arrive.

Belize

Belize does not have quarantine requirements but testing is mandatory upon arrival.

Bermuda

Bermuda has implemented quarantine requirements as well as testing upon arrival. Read about options for the vaccinated.

British Virgin Islands

In the British Virgin islands, mandatory testing is in place. Quarantine rules are enforced, but there are exemptions for vaccinated travelers, according to the BVI Gateway website.

Costa Rica

Costa Rica is open to all travelers and has not implemented any testing or quarantine rules. You must fill out a Health pass form to enter the country.

Dominican Republic

The Dominican Republic in the Carribbean is open to all travelers and has not implemented any testing or quarantine rules. You do however have to complete an entry and exit form.

Jamaica

The island of Jamaica has set up strict testing and quarantine standards for U.S. visitors. You must also fill out an Online travel authorization form to visit the Caribbean nation.

Final Word

Do you want to travel out of New Orleans? Some cities are cheaper than others to fly to out of from the Crescent City. These places make up some major ways you can save on travel to international cities.

As you can see, while you may be able to purchase a ticket to fly to an exotic island, that doesn’t mean the authorities there can guarantee your safety. The reason is that each country’s  travel protocol is different.

Remember to visit the State Department website often for specific questions and answers. Also, keep in mind that getting a passport may be an issue for those who like to wait until the last minute.

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James Johnson

James Johnson is a writer originally from New York City. She has lived in the South for the last 15 years and enjoys Creole cooking and shrimp and grits.

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