One of the Dominican Republic’s most iconic all-inclusive resorts has officially reopened, Caribbean Journal has learned. 

The Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach resort reopened this week in La Romana on the southeastern coast of the Dominican Republic. 

The property first opened its doors in 1987 as Viva Wyndham’s first-ever Caribbean property. 

The hotel has reopened with a new set of protocols covering health and safety amid the pandemic. 

The resort has also completed a series of renovations, from a new decor for all standard and superior guest rooms; the addition of a new saltwater oceanfront infinity pool and two pools with dedicated children’s areas. 

“Viva Wyndham Resorts used the closure as an opportunity to build upon our priority of safety, health and cleanliness to champion the latest local and global health guidelines by implementing new practices, services and adapted amenities across all our all-inclusive resorts in the Caribbean,” said Ettore Colussi, the founder and president of Viva Wyndham Resorts. “Reopening our doors at our first-ever property, Viva Wyndham Dominicus Beach, symbolizes a new beginning, as we reveal a fresh, new experience that is ready to allow guests to escape and recharge in a pristine oasis.”

The resort has also added a new tiki bar, a new Latin fusion eatery; a new look at the La Pizzeria restaurant and newly-landscaped walkways around the property. 

“The view from the infinity pool is spectacular and complements the plentiful open-air, tropical spaces within the resort while offering guests full restaurant and bar service to completely relax and enjoy their vacation experience,” Colussi said. 

The Dominican Republic reopened its borders for international tourism earlier this summer. 

For more on the destination’s current protocols, see here. 

For more, visit Viva Wyndham Dominicus. 

— CJ

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The United States Virgin Islands is once again open for tourism. 

The territory began welcoming back visitors last week, with hotels across the island open and operating, following a one-month “pause” in tourism to curtail the spread of COVID-19.

That includes properties like the Ritz-Carlton, St Thomas; the Secret Harbour Beach Resort in St Thomas and St Croix’s legendary Buccaneer resort, among others. 

Another of the US Virgin Islands’ most popular resorts, the Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in St Thomas, is currently taking reservations for stays beginning Oct. 1, according to the property’s Web site. 

As for flights, major carriers are servicing the territory, from American Airlines’ daily flights from Miami to St Thomas to Delta’s nonstop flights from Atlanta. (American also operates daily flights to St Croix from Miami).

So what do traveler to the US Virgin Islands need to know right now?

All travelers aged five years and up need to present a negative COVID-19 PCR nasal test received within five days prior to arrival to the USVI. 

The USVI is also accepting a positive COVID-19 antibody test received within four months of arrival. 

Travelers who can’t produce either of those tests will be subject to mandatory self-quarantine for 14 days from the time of entry or the duration of the person’s stay or until they receive a negative COVID test result in the USVI. 

All travelers will also be subject to temperature and health screenings. 

For more on the USVI’s arrival protocols, see here. 

— CJ

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