

Virgin Islands are welcoming visitors.Īlong with a major update to the countries primarily affected by the storms - Anguilla, Barbuda, Dominica, Puerto Rico, St. Residents of tourism areas of Puerto Rico and the U.S. Overall visitor numbers for the Caribbean were strong in 2017. According to the Caribbean Hotel and Tourism Association, more than 50% of the CHTA-member hotels on the most severely affected islands have reopened, and more are on the way. Travel Weekly has undertaken the mission of providing as much updated information as we can here about what's open and closed in the Caribbean.Īs of late May, progress has been made throughout the region. Several have reopened to tourism faster than expected. The good news: Many islands were untouched by either storm, and many that took a glancing blow or sustained minimal damage are open. All of the Islands that sustained heavy damage are well into recovery and rebuilding operations. When the Caribbean took a one-two punch from hurricanes Irma and Maria, the obvious question from travel advisers and their clients is: What's next?What's open, and what can we expect for travel to the region? What's open and closed after the hurricanes MAP OF CARIBBEAN ISLANDS Last updated: July 18, 2018
