How To Travel to Turks & Caicos! | Prepping during COVID-19 Era

How To Travel to Turks & Caicos! | Prepping during COVID-19 Era | Testing & Documentation Process!

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3 жыл бұрын

Date Filmed: January-February 2021
UPDATE
Hey Everyone! The font glitched during uploading and the text informing the timeline of achieving these different tasks got cut off. We listed out below the timeline of the process. Thanks and Happy Travels! :)
Schedule COVID Test: 7 Days Before Travel
COVID Test: 5 Days Before Travel
COVID Test Results: 4 Days Before Travel
Travel Authorization: 3 Days Before Travel
Hello Everyone!
We are getting ready for another adventure! We will be traveling to Beaches Turks and Caicos for a six night stay! Beaches is a Sandals owned and operated all-inclusive resort for families! We are very excited to check out everything this amazing resort has to offer! But first, we must prepare for travel! Because we are living in the COVID-19 Era, there are some extra steps we must take in order to to be eligible to travel to Turks and Caicos! These extra steps include purchasing travel insurance, scheduling and receiving a COVID-19 PCR test and receiving a negative result, and completing a travel authorization form! The process was fairly easy as long as you give yourself enough time to complete the steps! We go through this process with you so you know exactly what you need to do and the time frame in which you need to complete it! We hope this video is helpful for planning your own travels! If you are interested in creating your own Sandals or Beaches vacation, we would love to assist you! As travel agents our services are free to our clients and we are here to help you with the planning and booking process! Please contact us via the travel agent information located below! Thanks for watching and Happy Travels!
TRAVEL AGENT INFORMATION:
Matt & Chelsy Hoffman
Matt.Hoffman@CruisePlanners.com
HoffmanHappyTravels.com
(386) 530-2773
Turks & Caicos Information Website:
www.visittci.com/travel-info/...
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@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Everyone! The font glitched during uploading and the text informing the timeline of achieving these different tasks got cut off. We listed out below the timeline of the process. Thanks and Happy Travels! :) Schedule COVID Test: 7 Days Before Travel COVID Test: 5 Days Before Travel COVID Test Results: 4 Days Before Travel Travel Authorization: 3 Days Before Travel

@debbieg4365 2 жыл бұрын

so do you use the travel day in the count?

@CFOSports 3 жыл бұрын

This is by far the most helpful video i ever seen on YT so glad i came across this video me and my wife are leaving to turks next week and we was no way prepared thank you guys so much for the information you are a life saver

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi CFO! Thanks so much for watching and for the very kind words, we greatly appreciate it! We hope you have a fabulous time on your trip! :) Happy Travels!

@CFOSports 3 жыл бұрын

@@HoffmanHappyTravels thank you

@evanhonberger3524 3 жыл бұрын

Cant wait i leave next saturday

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi iitstitan rl! Thanks for watching! That’s awesome, we hope you have a great time! 😁 Happy Travels!

@adnanshamim4956 3 жыл бұрын

Great informative video, thank you guys!

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Adnan! Thanks for watching and for the kind words, we really appreciate it! 😁 Happy Travels!

@Sippalo 3 жыл бұрын

So helpful! Thank you 😊

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Jennie! Thanks for watching! We’re very glad you found it helpful! :) Happy Travels!

@laurairish1 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you for sharing this! We booked our TCI travel two months ago and are going in December. Got our travel insurance through Allianz (one of the agencies suggested on the TCI portal). Staying up on Trip Advisors Turks forums for the latest requirements. As you said, being flexible as we approach December. At least the travel insurance is there if anything gets canceled. We got that coverage too.just checked. Entry protocols changed: pcr test no more than 3 days before travel

@lly8598 2 жыл бұрын

I am traveling on Monday Dec 27. Which means pcr must be done by 24th. But. I’m having difficulty finding pcr test that will be done before the 72 hours over the Christmas weekend. I think I have a 50 percent chance my testing will be done in time to get the tic assured certification. Maybe a 40k trip down the drain.

@dawnrusso3278 3 жыл бұрын

Your process to get an appointment for a test seems much more involved than what we did it here😃. I luv your "official" negative results 🤣

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Dawn! Thanks for watching! Wow, that’s interesting. There’s definitely a lot of variation surrounding the processes. :) Happy Travels!

@sugafreetae4084 3 жыл бұрын

I’m going next year! It will be my first vacation

@Bri.Lovette 3 жыл бұрын

Thank you.

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brittany! Thanks for watching! 😊

@redooc223 3 жыл бұрын

Hey guys, I found the info on the TCI website (about the acceptable tests) very confusing. It seems that you HAVE to be tested by a CAP lab. We don’t have any CAP labs in our town that do Covid tests so I panicked for about 3 days. I finally emailed the tourism board and they responded that they are accepting tests from CVS and Walgreens even though they are not on the CAP list!

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi REDO OC! Thanks for watching! Yes, we used both email and phone call before our trip, and found them extremely helpful in both instances. We’re glad you got everything sorted out, and we hope you have a great time! :) Happy Travels!

@crammia 3 жыл бұрын

that's good to hear - I was confused by that CAP statement as well! I kept hearing ppl go to walgreens so I was praying it would work out.

@sarapayne9884 3 жыл бұрын

wait what?! I can get a test from CVS?? Im searching for testing in Maryland or dc and i cant believe i would have to wait 4 days for results? im so confused.

@devonshanahan5225 3 жыл бұрын

thank you so so much i was becoming anxious i am traveling to beaches turks and caicos as well and i had no idea i need all of this! i thought proof of vaccination would safice but i’m definitely checking out what i need now!

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Devon! Thanks for watching! We are so happy the video was helpful! Just make sure to stay up to date on the travel restrictions and requirements up until your travel because things are definitely fluctuating as the pandemic situation continues to change. We hope you have a fantastic time in Turks & Caicos! 🤗

@MG-ot2yr 3 жыл бұрын

Great video, thanks. I'm headed to T&C next Saturday, have COVID test scheduled for Monday at Passport Health. Have travel insurance for my dates of travel, was confused by your mention of needing extra days. I use Generali and have for many years for international travel, and with the health coverage if you get sick while traveling the policy covers your costs incurred within a year from when you got sick during your trip.

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi MG! Thanks for watching! We hope you have a great time and happy travels! 🤗

@sandysisson1100 3 жыл бұрын

Does your regular insurance cover medical expenses? Why do I need special insurance?

@MG-ot2yr 3 жыл бұрын

@@sandysisson1100 Not all health insurance plans cover you outside the US, some do, but may not include medevac and may require you to use network services, and certainly don't cover the travel elements of a trip like trip cancellation, trip interruption, missed connection, lost luggage, delayed luggage, etc. You'd really have to inquire with your health insurance company about coverage for Turks and Caicos. Then you'd have to inquire with the TCI Travel Authorisation people to see if it meets their requirements to approve you for entry.

@PattyAnnee 3 жыл бұрын

thank you for this! this is great and answered a lot of my questions. FYI, the travel authorization site for Turks is down. have you heard of this happening? is there another site to use?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi DFIG! Thanks for watching and for the kind words, we really appreciate it! It looks like the site was just down for maintenance, and it’s back up and running now! :) Happy Travels!

@football77480 3 жыл бұрын

Great video. Couple questions, why do you guys need to wait just before the 5 days to schedule your covid test? Also, is any Walgreens in the US an "accredited lab" and a valid place to get a test?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi football77480! Thanks for watching and for the kind words, we really appreciate it! Our Walgreens only allows us to book appointments so far in advance, hence the wait for the five day period. We are unable to say if every Walgreens is an accredited lab, so we recommend checking with your local store! :) Happy Travels!

@ShugShack 2 жыл бұрын

This video us so very helpful - thank you so much!! We travel to Beaches T&C soon - when does the travel authorization expire? Does it expire at the end of the day of your travel date? Thanks!

@HoffmanHappyTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Janelle! I’m glad the video was helpful! We made this video and traveled to Turks about a year ago so there is a good chance protocols have changed since we traveled. I would contact T&C directly to see what the current info is. Thanks for watching! 🤗❤️

@just1rachel 3 жыл бұрын

Such a helpful and informative video. You guys are awesome! Currently planning on going to Turks and Caicos next month. I will be 31 weeks pregnant then. I noticed that in one of the e-forms you were filling out that it asked if one was pregnant. Do you think there could be issues or restrictions for pregnant individuals? I'm afraid there could be. 😑

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi just1rachel! Congratulations! 🥳 We don't know the purpose of that question, but we haven't heard of any restrictions to pregnant women specifically. There are several general health questions on the form, so it could be just a gathering of information. I am sorry we don't have a clear cut answer. We hope this was helpful and we hope the remainder of your pregnancy goes well and you enjoy your trip! 🤗

@just1rachel 3 жыл бұрын

@@HoffmanHappyTravels Awesome, thanks for your response! That makes sense. And thank you!.. we are very excited about our future world explorer. 👶🏻💙

@amritajhaveri594 3 жыл бұрын

I noticed when you were on the section for uploading insurance it says "insurance card is insufficient" before event uploading a document. I uploaded my insurance and still getting the same message. Am I missing something? Thanks!

@cherishhawkins934 3 жыл бұрын

My husband and I are leaving for Turks and Caicos on 8/16 my pcr test will be on the 8/12 but when do we need to complete the TCI Authorization I'm confused about that lol is it 24 hrs or also 5days before travel?

@blueobject 2 жыл бұрын

We are now at 72 hours testing so this is really stressful - not sure how people are doing this without freaking out. We are departing on 2/21 getting tested on Friday, hoping for a result on Saturday - fill out the stupid form on Sat night and hopefully be approved to fly Monday AM. Do you have any advice? Within 72 hours means 72 hours no?

@LaysiaRayne 3 жыл бұрын

Hey Matt & Chels Could you tell me two things? Did you have separate medical insurance outside of what sandals was providing? And how much did the covid test at Walgreens cost? I have already used my insurance for one and I'm not sure they'll pay for another

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Laysia! Thanks for watching! Yes, we chose to have additional insurance outside of what Sandals/Beaches provides, but that was due to our particular circumstances for this trip. Usually, their insurance will suffice! As for the test, it was billed to our insurance, so we’re not sure of the cost yet. We believe it’s around $130 when not covered by insurance. Let us know if you’d like to book your own Sandals/Beaches vacation! We’d love to assist you at no cost to you! Feel free to shoot me an email and we can discuss it further! - Matt.Hoffman@CruisePlanners.com Happy Travels! :)

@vickyla5917 3 жыл бұрын

I have only the italian passport and live and work in the USA with a visa. Do you think I can go on vacation to T&C and be allowed to go back to the USA? What about the travel ban? Is T&C excluded? I really hope so :) thanks!

@averyrussell1644 3 жыл бұрын

im also going to the Beaches resort. do I have to do that insurance thingy?

@theladyj5036 3 жыл бұрын

Hi, thank you for the very informative video. I was wondering if you could provide clarification at the 24:00 minute mark, Question #6. Should the response be yes or no? I know you said that this question would lead one to put “yes” if they have regular health insurance. But should it be “no” since your medical insurance/coverage would be coming from the travel insurance plan? Thanks again for a well explained video.

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi The Lady J! Thanks for watching and for the kind words, we really appreciate it! That question is in regards to travel insurance only. You put yes if you are going to have travel insurance that covers medical. Regular health insurance has no effect! :) Happy Travels!

@theladyj5036 3 жыл бұрын

@@HoffmanHappyTravels Ok, thank you.

@blueobject 2 жыл бұрын

Can you fill in some of this and enter your approval when yo get it ?

@blueobject 2 жыл бұрын

Do you know if Expedia Travel Guard is the same "travel insurance" required for Turks? Also very confusing. Travel Guard is listed as accepted but is it the "SAME POLICY" as the one you purchase with Expedia? No one seems to know this either.

@HoffmanHappyTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Marty! I'm sorry this process is difficult. We traveled to Turks & Caicos over a year ago, so I'm afraid we are not completely current on the protocols they have now. If you have any questions I would contact Turks & Caicos tourism directly. I'm sorry we weren't more help, thanks for watching!

@ThePurpleStiletto 3 жыл бұрын

How did you know if Walgreens used a lab approved for Turks? Did they give you this info beforehand? Did the results show all the lab information they require?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi PurpleStiletto! We called Walgreens and asked if they fit the requirement but on the Turks and Caicos website there was also an approved lab feature you could search for a location. Thanks for watching! 🤗

@ndiastory 3 жыл бұрын

Question did you have to get tested to come back into the states?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Ndia! Thanks for watching! Yes, we did. Because we stayed at Beaches, our test was provided to us, on-site and free of charge! :) Happy Travels!

@danieljohnston7387 3 жыл бұрын

I get tested at work every week

@lisayoung5176 3 жыл бұрын

Does Beaches send you the travel insurance numbers for this process?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Lisa! Thanks for watching! Yes! Beaches will send you a confirmation number of your included insurance that you can use to complete your travel authorization! Just remember, the included travel insurance is only provided for a limited time. 🤗

@averyrussell1644 3 жыл бұрын

im going soon and im scared to get a PCR test. did it feel bad? do u have any tips?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Avery! Thanks for watching! We don’t find it painful at all. It may tickle a tiny bit but not bad. My only suggestion would be maybe have a tissue on hand because it can make you nose a little runny but overall a fairly easy process! 🤗

@averyrussell1644 3 жыл бұрын

@@HoffmanHappyTravels ok thank you!

@gbengoosewuru4139 3 жыл бұрын

Help! does a 1 year old child also need to get tested? I've been trying to reach TC tourism for the past week, but no one picks up the phone.

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi GW! Thanks for watching! Per the TCI Website: “A negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken within 5 days prior to travel in the islands. Children under 10 are exempted from this requirement.” We hope you have a fantastic trip! :) Happy Travels!

@gbengoosewuru4139 3 жыл бұрын

@@HoffmanHappyTravels yep! I we're all approved. while completing me and my wife's application I didn't see a test exemption for a child so I didn't know how I would get past the test result portion. I went ahead and entered my child's info and TC's system removed that portion after I entered his age.

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

That’s great! We’re glad you’re now good to go! We hope you have a wonderful time! Happy Travels! 🤗

@kodieefinest9444 3 жыл бұрын

Can you guys suggest a Travel insurance company?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Kodiee Finest! Thanks for watching! We personally use/sell Allianz! :) Happy Travels!

@matthewevans2831 2 жыл бұрын

Is Walgreens a accredited testing location?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hi Matthew! Thanks for watching! That’s who we used, and we had no issues! 😁 Happy Travels!

@briantrimboli2192 3 жыл бұрын

We are going to the same place... how did you get a copy of the travel insurance

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brian! Thanks for watching! If it’s the insurance provided by Beaches, it should be sent directly to you or your travel agent, usually within the month of departure or so. :) Happy Travels!

@briantrimboli2192 3 жыл бұрын

@@HoffmanHappyTravels great video and thanks for all the info! We are going on our honeymoon may 4th so we are trying to make sure we have everything lined up and ready to roll.

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Oh wow, that’s fantastic! Congratulations, and we hope you have a fantastic time! :)

@pumkinpieturtle 3 жыл бұрын

do you still need all this if you have been vaccinated?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Bindu! Thanks for watching! We’re not sure on current standards, as our trip was over two months ago. We highly recommend checking the official website, and reaching out via phone/email to Turks and Caicos if necessary. They are very helpful! :) Happy Travels!

@brendacaldwell8137 3 жыл бұрын

Do you get the negative result paper work from where you did the test?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi Brenda! Thanks for watching! At least for Walgreens where we got tested, the results get emailed to you. :) Happy Travels!

@nyomiknighton5299 2 жыл бұрын

How much is the PCR test?

@HoffmanHappyTravels 2 жыл бұрын

Hi NySoBeautee! Our PCR test was covered by our insurance so we’re not sure how much the test costs. Sorry we don’t have more information.

@gooddaymate1171 3 жыл бұрын

Looks like traveling with all these curfews and restrictions makes vacationing so undesirable right now.

@HoffmanHappyTravels 3 жыл бұрын

Hi GDM! Thanks for watching! Actually, we’ve traveled multiple times with these protocols in place, and we’ve had a lovely time each go! We recommend checking out our playlists of our Sandals/Beaches or Disney/Universal trips to get a better idea of what travel has been like. :) Happy Travels!