Times of the Islands Fall 2020

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shall pass.” There is a sense that things are beginning to
heal and as income starts to trickle in, it’s a step in the
right direction.
Early feedback from visitors is that the TCI is taking
COVID-19 seriously. As hotels, restaurants and tourism
businesses seek to strike that balance between implementing
new health protocols while still providing the
first-class, luxury experience that Turks & Caicos is
known for, feedback from early tourists is overwhelmingly
positive. A look at TripAdvisor reviews shows that
so far, TCI businesses seem to be getting it right. Visitors
feel protected without feeling that their high-end vacation
experience is compromised. The hope is that visitors and
residents alike continue to adhere to protocols to help
protect the health of the country and the economy itself.
If you are reading this as a traveler, know this—as
small island nations start to reopen, they will receive visitors
with a grateful heart. Your arrival as a tourist is a
sign that we are beginning to herald in an era that at
least somewhat resembles the sense of normalcy we had
six months ago. You—the visitor—represent hope and a
sense of much-needed momentum. With that said, here
are a couple of tips on “How to travel gracefully during a
pandemic” and best support your favorite island destination
and their businesses:
• Please respect protocols at your destination. Recognize
that none of us love having to wear masks, not hug our
returning friends, hand-sanitize 76 times a day, and so
on. But remember that you will get on a plane in a week
or so and return to your home and medical facilities. If
COVID-19 hits the fan here, most island residents don’t
have that option.
• If you’re able to, consider budgeting some of your vacation
dollars to see where you can help. No amount is too
small. Maybe it’s tipping your cab driver/waitstaff/guides
a little extra than you normally would, recognizing that
many are still working reduced hours as well as trying to
catch up on months of having no income at all. Or perhaps
it’s finding out how to support local NGOs that are
helping to meet the needs of those that are food-insecure
during this time.
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• There is no obligation to help out financially as listed
above. Know that island residents are happy to see you
and grateful for the fact that you got on a plane and chose
the Turks & Caicos Islands as your destination. Tourism
dollars being injected again into the economy is exactly
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