I go the end of September and if I have to stay within my hotel for a few days thats okay, but really thinking of reconsidering if this extends throughout October. I am not doing a AI and do not want to do delivery for my food. Part of my vacation is visiting different restaurants. This really puts a damper on my plans and takes the excitement out of vacation. Fingers crossed!
And now, split stays are not allowed either. Many split between cliffs and beach....
Well crap! We were excited to try Westender for 3 days before moving on to White Sands! I'm about ready to say screw it for the second time this year and just stay homeOriginally Posted by Barb111
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I get it. We came back on February 10, 2020; had the Influenza A for 2 weeks (yes, we had flu shots); Covid began shortly after; we canceled a June reach with our Granddaughter; and, now, we are iffy about our December long reach. Hopefully, things will improve.
Actually, I don't get it. I have 2 weeks of vacation to use by the end of the year that I'll lose. Do I either a) waste it sitting around in Buffalo b) take an expensive vacation in the winter to somewhere cold in New England (the only area New Yorkers can go with the current Quarantine rules) c) sit on the same beach for 2 weeks in 80 degree weather eating and drinking what I want ... hmmm... such a tough decision... lol.
Don't get me wrong, I will miss the night life and reggae bands down the beach and great food in the cliffs if these rules still apply in Nov/Dec but it's still a no-brainer. I think people are too hung up with what they could get and do in the 'old normal'... not appreciating what they can get and do in the 'new normal'... and who's to say that 'the new normal' won't continue for a few years to come?
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I am not promoting breaking any laws or rules but... For years and years, I have been living on and off in rural Jamaica in non-approved Guesthouses, riding with friends in White Plate taxis and (more or less) living like a local. This time, I am going to stay at a place where they tell me they are approved and will take my temperature every day for the government.
I am just fine with that but.... when I want to go out to eat or anywhere in the zone, I am going to go. Simple as that. I will wear a mask always and social distance as much as possible.
I am going for about 5 weeks. Will I stay in the same place the whole time? Probably not but I will continue to follow the mask and social distancing rules.
I am not going to let these "shifting sands" rules and regulations that are so mercurial influence my plans for Oct and Nov. I will go and do my best to be a good visitor there as I am a good citizen here in So. Florida even though that doesn't appear to be the norm.
It seems to me that if you want to go...then go. If you are wobbling around and indecisive then wait until it is perfectly safe...if that is ever going to happen again.
I am not promoting any discord only saying my opinion and what are my plans. I hope everyone makes the best decision for themselves as possible.
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I pulled the trigger Sunday for November and unless the countries shut down we are coming. We love Fun holiday and if we can't do anything else no big deal. Some times we walk in the water for our exercise we can do that! We already had our April reach cancelled so unless we can't fly there we will be taking our 60th bday and 36th anniversary trip.
It definitely is different than what people were expecting, but fluidity is needed during a pandemic. I am hoping these new changes will be revisited soon.
Well this is new.
So when it says "stay on property" does that mean you can not even walk/run the beach? One of the main reasons I go to Jamaica is to enjoy long walks 2-3 times per day. Most times we don't stop just walk.
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