How has travel changed with Covid-19 & how to be a responsible traveler in 2021
I have no doubt most people are ready to travel after over a year of social distancing and lock downs. It is normal to have mixed emotion about traveling during Covid. Feelings of guilt, selfishness, fear and anxiety are common. Most tourist based economy’s need you to survive. They don’t have the option to work at home or get financial aid. Here at Sister Surf retreats we are doing our part and following local laws to stay open. We want tourism, the locals want tourism and as long as we all are responsible then please come support us. It has been a long year to say the least and we are so happy to be up and running again. Here are some details and traveling to Puerto Rico and Costa Rica.
How has air travel changed?
mask are mandatory for the duration of your flight
sanitized planes
no food is for purchase on flights only snack bags are given out
6ft spacing in lines
some airlines block middle seat (Alaska Airlines, Delta, Hawaiian Airlines and JetBlue)
Covid protocol for Puerto Rico and Costa Rica
Puerto Rico link Travel Safe (pr.gov)
Costa Rica - does NOT require a negative test to enter. However insurance is need for the duration of your stay and a health pass. A NEGATIVE COVID TEST is required to get back to the US. Link for health pass Pase de Salud Costa Rica
Sister Surf Retreats Covid protocol
We require a Negative Covid test for both Costa Rica and Puerto Rico unless you are vaccinated already.
We practice responsible tourism by wearing a mask when in the taxi, stores, and restaurants and washing hands before entering business. During the retreat we are mostly outdoors and don’t require clients to wear mask outside.
How do we support the local community?
We hire as much local staff as we can, from taxi drivers to our chefs and cleaning staff we try to get as many locals involved as possible. Its is our goal to do our part and give back in any way we can to the local communities.