December 6
Information for US travelers and antigen testing
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) travel rules for entry to the
United States changed on December 6, 2021.
A COVID-19 viral test is required before you travel by air into the United States. You
must show your negative result to the airline before you board your flight. In a change
from previous rulings, the viral test must now be taken within one day of departure,
regardless of nationality or vaccination status.
If you recovered from COVID-19 in the past 90 days, visit the CDC website for information.
This new testing rule applies to all travelers entering the United States, including US citizens and permanent residents returning home.
Children from the ages 2 to 17 also need to take a test before departure. A test is not required for children under the age of two.
If you are a non-U.S. citizen, non-U.S. immigrant (not a U.S. citizen, U.S. national,
lawful permanent resident or traveling to the United States on an immigrant visa), you
must also be fully vaccinated to travel to the United States by plane and you are
required to show a negative COVID-19 test result.
Vaccines accepted are those on the FDA list of approved and authorized vaccines and those with an Emergency Use Listing from the WHO.
These rules apply for international travelers even if their final destination is another
country but they are on a connecting flight, which first enters the United States.
COVID-19 tests are available at Grand Residences
To help you comply with this new travel ruling and for your convenience, Grand Residences,
through a certified independent laboratory, is making onsite viral antigen nasal swab tests
available at no cost. This policy is valid until January 1, 2022.
It is important to note that free testing is for owners, members and guests staying at Grand
Residences, is one-time only and available to those who have no symptoms. Results are available in
24 hours. Grand Residences is not responsible for the results.
Reservations are required for antigen testing, please contact the Front Desk or Concierge upon
arrival at the resort to make your appointment.
Onsite testing is only available for guests who have no symptoms. If you have symptoms, you must
contact the Front Desk or the Medical Service to make arrangements for in-room testing.
For more details on the CDC order visit:
- https://www.cdc.gov/coronavirus/2019-ncov/travelers/testing-international-air-
travelers.html
- https://www.cdc.gov/quarantine/fr-proof-negative-test.html
Countries requiring PCR testing
Countries such as Canada and the UK now require all inbound travelers to show documentation of a
negative laboratory test result to the airline prior to boarding their flight. The test must be
performed using a COVID-19 molecular polymerase chain reaction test (PCR test) with results dated
within 72 hours of their scheduled departure.
If your country requires a PCR test, this is also available at Grand Residences through a certified
independent laboratory, for a fee of US$110 per person. Results are delivered in 52 hours.
Reservations are required for PCR testing, please contact the Front desk or Concierge upon
arrival at the resort to make your appointment.
If you test positive and must quarantine
If you test positive, Grand Residences will cover the cost of accommodations and meals from the
COVID Recovery Menu for up to 14 days subject to restrictions below. Accommodations and meals
are covered only for the guest/s who have tested positive and on an availability basis.
We will do everything we can to make you feel comfortable and safe while following our
Royal Care
Standard policy and the instructions issued by the health authorities.
RESTRICTIONS
- Accommodations for quarantine are subject to availability. This policy is valid until
January 1, 2022.
- A minimum three-night stay is required.
- This policy is not valid for last-minute reservations made within 24 hours of check-in.
- The date that the COVID-19 test is taken cannot be before check-in occurs.
- If you test positive and do not qualify for complimentary accommodations, a special
accommodation rate is available for the quarantine period.
We will continue to update you on changes to travel rules and the strict health and safety protocols
we follow at the resort.
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All information is subject to change on short notice.