When do you think the border will reopen?

[Jrb1979]

I'm thinking if you look at THIS resort you might change your mind about AIs!!! The amount of stuff they include is staggering, I don't think you'd be bored. It includes far too many things to even list. Have no idea about your budget but seriously, give it a glance (we were booked to go but then i got nervous about their ability to safely feed me)

Here's the link to their resort PLUS the list of what's included for fun
https://www.hotelxcaret.com/en/
https://www.hotelxcaret.com/en/all-fun-inclusive/

I looked at it and outside of zip-lining and the water slides it does nothing for me. I equate a place like that to staying in the Disney bubble. While it may be fun there is so much more outside that bubble.

 

[wdwmom3]

I looked at it and outside of zip-lining and the water slides it does nothing for me. I equate a place like that to staying in the Disney bubble. While it may be fun there is so much more outside that bubble.

Actually in most places where you can go to an AI there is also plenty to explore and do off the resort. But of course the safety depends on where you are.

We have been to some AI in places like Antigua and Saint Lucia and have had no issue leaving the resort and exploring.

 

[hdrolfe]

Actually in most places where you can go to an AI there is also plenty to explore and do off the resort. But of course the safety depends on where you are.

We have been to some AI in places like Antigua and Saint Lucia and have had no issue leaving the resort and exploring.

We stopped in Antigua on a cruise and before we got there I read there are 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. It was a lovely spot.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

@Jrb1979 You might enjoy cruising. Hits all the buttons. Onboard entertainment (indoors/outdoors), 3-4 port stops on 7 night cruises, private island days, etc. ANd you can travel to your port of departure a few days prior and explore that city/area. It really has everything!

 

[wdwmom3]

We stopped in Antigua on a cruise and before we got there I read there are 365 beaches, one for every day of the year. It was a lovely spot.

Yes it’s my absolute favourite! So many beaches. Not hard to find a quiet one. And lots of local places to go and eat. I love walking around English Harbour and looking at all the mega yachts.

 

[wdwmom3]

So I just read an American who claimed he was travelling from Alaska through to the US was arrested for not following the quarantine act. I’m glad! They gave him a ticket and the next day he was arrested because he still didn’t follow instructions.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

yup, read that on cbc.ca

 

[dancin Disney style]

I looked at it and outside of zip-lining and the water slides it does nothing for me. I equate a place like that to staying in the Disney bubble. While it may be fun there is so much more outside that bubble.

I have stayed at Hotel Xcaret. It's absolutely STUNNING! The included excursions are just a perk. The resort itself is very luxurious. Staff can't do enough for you....if you ask for something it's done immediately. There are more restaurants than you can eat in with food that is excellent. Many onsite activities...kayak, paddle board, bikes, workout circuit, gyms etc. The spa is heaven. Multiple pools, ocean beach as well as beaches along the internal river....all with waiter service and towel service. There are staff that just circulate to check on you all over the resort. Basically...anything you want they will make happen. We did several of the excursions because they were things we would have done anyway....cenote swims, cave rafting, cultural show, jungle ATV. We also went ziplining which I would never have done (I'm afraid of heights) but I did it and loved it...we were going to go back and do it a second time but ultimately we felt that we wanted to spend the time enjoying the resort. We also hired a driver and went to several places outside of the resort.

It's nothing at all like the Disney bubble. Most of the excursions are pretty far from the resort. There are only 3 that are, sort of, onsite. The 'more outside the bubble' is pretty much the same as what the resort includes. The only thing that immediately comes to mind that would be a little different is Cozumel or Playa Del Carmen.....which we went to and found it to be very touristy.

 

[Briar Patch Home]

I know the closure has been extended to May 20th. When do you think we'll see the border re-opening? Do you think it'll be province by province depending on risk zones? All at once? Do you think individual provinces will require quarentine even after it opens? When do you personally want to see it reopen?

I expect the border to reopen November 4th. May not be exactly November 4th, but I expect a major announcement on, or shortly after 11/4.

 

[badiggio]

I'm thinking if you look at THIS resort you might change your mind about AIs!!! The amount of stuff they include is staggering, I don't think you'd be bored. It includes far too many things to even list. Have no idea about your budget but seriously, give it a glance (we were booked to go but then i got nervous about their ability to safely feed me)

Here's the link to their resort PLUS the list of what's included for fun
https://www.hotelxcaret.com/en/https://www.hotelxcaret.com/en/all-fun-inclusive/

That's a gorgeous resort.we've been seeing it on tv on a show called Married at First Sight,the past few weeks and actually might go one day.

 

[mshanson3121]

I expect the border to reopen November 4th. May not be exactly November 4th, but I expect a major announcement on, or shortly after 11/4.

I think this depends on the outcome

 

[Sue M]

I think this depends on the outcome

I think it depends on more than an election. I’m glad to hear numbers are going down a bit or stabilizing but going down from thousands of cases is still a lot.
I‘m still hanging on to my late Nov/Dec trip but if we still can’t get medical travel or have to do a 14 day quarantine I’ll be canceling. Don’t want to quarantine over Christmas.

 

[mshanson3121]

I think it depends on more than an election. I’m glad to hear numbers are going down a bit or stabilizing but going down from thousands of cases is still a lot.
I‘m still hanging on to my late Nov/Dec trip but if we still can’t get medical travel or have to do a 14 day quarantine I’ll be canceling. Don’t want to quarantine over Christmas.

Definitely. I was just referring specifically to what they were implying

 

[Briar Patch Home]

I think it depends on more than an election. I’m glad to hear numbers are going down a bit or stabilizing but going down from thousands of cases is still a lot.
I‘m still hanging on to my late Nov/Dec trip but if we still can’t get medical travel or have to do a 14 day quarantine I’ll be canceling. Don’t want to quarantine over Christmas.

Actually, now that I think about it, the first of December may be a little more accurate. They don't want to be too overt and transparent with their announcement. That might really enrage people. They'll probably make an announcement a couple of weeks later that the border will be opening Dec. 1, or maybe Jan. 1.

 

[CJK]

I really feel for snowbirds. This may be their first winter in a long time staying home. I know of several couples not going for sure. For us, we always look forward to escaping winter for a few weeks, but that may not be possible this year.

 

[ilovetotravel1977]

Opening for Christmas travel at the earliest, I think. So December 1st-ish?

 

[hdrolfe]

I expect not until the new year at this point, there are still so many unknowns, and still talk of a fall/winter second/third wave.

 

[pigletto]

I really feel for snowbirds. This may be their first winter in a long time staying home. I know of several couples not going for sure. For us, we always look forward to escaping winter for a few weeks, but that may not be possible this year.☹

While I feel sorry for snowbirds, they are pretty much the last population that should step foot in the United States . I think even when the border opens that vulnerable populations will need to exercise extreme caution.

 

[Dismrk155]

The only people that know are at the highest level at the State Dept. decision has been made already for the rest of the year and will be told month by month.

 

[Gigi22]

I suggest we all agree to move on, as this thread has unfortunately turned into something perilously close to politics. And I’m allergic!