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As of Monday, Oct 18, nationwide in the Dominican Republic, residents will have to show full vaccination cards to enter any businesses (shops, restaurants, clubs, malls, bars, etc) or public spaces, or to take public transport. That’s great, but here’s the thing: tourists will *not* be required to show proof of vaccination to enter the country (same as before) or to stay in resorts or to go on excursions. They’ll only have to show a vaxx card if venturing into local stores/restaurants off property. Sooo…let’s see. Tourists stay in short term rentals, which are numerous here in DR. Residents also stay in resorts on staycations and they also go on excursions where there are foreign tourists. It makes zero sense and it’s yet another sign for locals — per social media chatter and what I hear on the ground— that tourists are worth more than them. Here’s what you can do to *not* be part of this kind of unequal treatment: get vaccinated if you’re going to travel abroad and also get tested before, during and after your trip to the Caribbean even when it’s not required. You can bring pre ordered at home tests with you too. It saves lives on islands where the health system is weak and overwhelmed. I’ll never tire of saying it: vaccine equity should be everyone’s #1 concern when planning a trip. That’s all. Happy weekend! . Pic: a gorgeous sunset in Bayahibe that Luis and I recently enjoyed, on the DR’s southern Caribbean coastline, one of my favorite areas. 🌴
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As of Monday, Oct 18, nationwide in the Dominican Republic, residents will have to show full vaccination cards to enter any businesses (shops, restaurants, clubs, malls, bars, etc) or public spaces, or to take public transport. That’s great, but here’s the thing: tourists will *not* be required to show proof of vaccination to enter the country (same as before) or to stay in resorts or to go on excursions. They’ll only have to show a vaxx card if venturing into local stores/restaurants off property. Sooo…let’s see. Tourists stay in short term rentals, which are numerous here in DR. Residents also stay in resorts on staycations and they also go on excursions where there are foreign tourists. It makes zero sense and it’s yet another sign for locals — per social media chatter and what I hear on the ground— that tourists are worth more than them. Here’s what you can do to *not* be part of this kind of unequal treatment: get vaccinated if you’re going to travel abroad and also get tested before, during and after your trip to the Caribbean even when it’s not required. You can bring pre ordered at home tests with you too. It saves lives on islands where the health system is weak and overwhelmed. I’ll never tire of saying it: vaccine equity should be everyone’s #1 concern when planning a trip. That’s all. Happy weekend!
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Pic: a gorgeous sunset in Bayahibe that Luis and I recently enjoyed, on the DR’s southern Caribbean coastline, one of my favorite areas. 🌴

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Taking a month away from social media felt sooooo great. In the last four weeks I’ve taken the time to live in the moment, explore slower as always (in my backyard) and I’ve achieved so much I’m proud of, including moderating two panels live on stage as Skift’s global tourism reporter with 200 people in the audience who are leaders and businesses players in the B2B travel and tourism space. It was surreal to watch travel CEOs stroll around backstage and in the green room too, everyone from AirBnB’s Chesky to TripAdvisor, Expedia, Marriott, airline CEOs and on and on. It was also jarring to see how they were all still white men leading the most valuable public travel companies (is the world really changing?). But I digress. . An incredible learning experience being at a travel event again after almost two years and an honor to be a part of the smart team that makes up Skift. The videos of Skift Global Forum 2021, including the panels I moderated are now up on YouTube. I’ll share more about those discussions soon. . Thank you for supporting my work as always - when you do, you’re supporting independent travel journalism and a diverse perspective. Swipe left for more photos - on stage, with colleagues I finally met in person after 10 months of working together remotely and people I admire such as @naledi Khabo CEO of Africa Tourism Association, Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC and @jeremy_sampson CEO of the Travel Foundation. . Grateful and ready 🥂 for the next great month. And hey maybe this on stage live interviewing thing is in my future?! 😆
Taking a month away from social media felt sooooo great. In the last four weeks I’ve taken the time to live in the moment, explore slower as always (in my backyard) and I’ve achieved so much I’m proud of, including moderating two panels live on stage as Skift’s global tourism reporter with 200 people in the audience who are leaders and businesses players in the B2B travel and tourism space. It was surreal to watch travel CEOs stroll around backstage and in the green room too, everyone from AirBnB’s Chesky to TripAdvisor, Expedia, Marriott, airline CEOs and on and on. It was also jarring to see how they were all still white men leading the most valuable public travel companies (is the world really changing?). But I digress. . An incredible learning experience being at a travel event again after almost two years and an honor to be a part of the smart team that makes up Skift. The videos of Skift Global Forum 2021, including the panels I moderated are now up on YouTube. I’ll share more about those discussions soon. . Thank you for supporting my work as always - when you do, you’re supporting independent travel journalism and a diverse perspective. Swipe left for more photos - on stage, with colleagues I finally met in person after 10 months of working together remotely and people I admire such as @naledi Khabo CEO of Africa Tourism Association, Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC and @jeremy_sampson CEO of the Travel Foundation. . Grateful and ready 🥂 for the next great month. And hey maybe this on stage live interviewing thing is in my future?! 😆
Taking a month away from social media felt sooooo great. In the last four weeks I’ve taken the time to live in the moment, explore slower as always (in my backyard) and I’ve achieved so much I’m proud of, including moderating two panels live on stage as Skift’s global tourism reporter with 200 people in the audience who are leaders and businesses players in the B2B travel and tourism space. It was surreal to watch travel CEOs stroll around backstage and in the green room too, everyone from AirBnB’s Chesky to TripAdvisor, Expedia, Marriott, airline CEOs and on and on. It was also jarring to see how they were all still white men leading the most valuable public travel companies (is the world really changing?). But I digress. . An incredible learning experience being at a travel event again after almost two years and an honor to be a part of the smart team that makes up Skift. The videos of Skift Global Forum 2021, including the panels I moderated are now up on YouTube. I’ll share more about those discussions soon. . Thank you for supporting my work as always - when you do, you’re supporting independent travel journalism and a diverse perspective. Swipe left for more photos - on stage, with colleagues I finally met in person after 10 months of working together remotely and people I admire such as @naledi Khabo CEO of Africa Tourism Association, Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC and @jeremy_sampson CEO of the Travel Foundation. . Grateful and ready 🥂 for the next great month. And hey maybe this on stage live interviewing thing is in my future?! 😆
Taking a month away from social media felt sooooo great. In the last four weeks I’ve taken the time to live in the moment, explore slower as always (in my backyard) and I’ve achieved so much I’m proud of, including moderating two panels live on stage as Skift’s global tourism reporter with 200 people in the audience who are leaders and businesses players in the B2B travel and tourism space. It was surreal to watch travel CEOs stroll around backstage and in the green room too, everyone from AirBnB’s Chesky to TripAdvisor, Expedia, Marriott, airline CEOs and on and on. It was also jarring to see how they were all still white men leading the most valuable public travel companies (is the world really changing?). But I digress. . An incredible learning experience being at a travel event again after almost two years and an honor to be a part of the smart team that makes up Skift. The videos of Skift Global Forum 2021, including the panels I moderated are now up on YouTube. I’ll share more about those discussions soon. . Thank you for supporting my work as always - when you do, you’re supporting independent travel journalism and a diverse perspective. Swipe left for more photos - on stage, with colleagues I finally met in person after 10 months of working together remotely and people I admire such as @naledi Khabo CEO of Africa Tourism Association, Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC and @jeremy_sampson CEO of the Travel Foundation. . Grateful and ready 🥂 for the next great month. And hey maybe this on stage live interviewing thing is in my future?! 😆
Taking a month away from social media felt sooooo great. In the last four weeks I’ve taken the time to live in the moment, explore slower as always (in my backyard) and I’ve achieved so much I’m proud of, including moderating two panels live on stage as Skift’s global tourism reporter with 200 people in the audience who are leaders and businesses players in the B2B travel and tourism space. It was surreal to watch travel CEOs stroll around backstage and in the green room too, everyone from AirBnB’s Chesky to TripAdvisor, Expedia, Marriott, airline CEOs and on and on. It was also jarring to see how they were all still white men leading the most valuable public travel companies (is the world really changing?). But I digress. . An incredible learning experience being at a travel event again after almost two years and an honor to be a part of the smart team that makes up Skift. The videos of Skift Global Forum 2021, including the panels I moderated are now up on YouTube. I’ll share more about those discussions soon. . Thank you for supporting my work as always - when you do, you’re supporting independent travel journalism and a diverse perspective. Swipe left for more photos - on stage, with colleagues I finally met in person after 10 months of working together remotely and people I admire such as @naledi Khabo CEO of Africa Tourism Association, Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC and @jeremy_sampson CEO of the Travel Foundation. . Grateful and ready 🥂 for the next great month. And hey maybe this on stage live interviewing thing is in my future?! 😆
Taking a month away from social media felt sooooo great. In the last four weeks I’ve taken the time to live in the moment, explore slower as always (in my backyard) and I’ve achieved so much I’m proud of, including moderating two panels live on stage as Skift’s global tourism reporter with 200 people in the audience who are leaders and businesses players in the B2B travel and tourism space. It was surreal to watch travel CEOs stroll around backstage and in the green room too, everyone from AirBnB’s Chesky to TripAdvisor, Expedia, Marriott, airline CEOs and on and on. It was also jarring to see how they were all still white men leading the most valuable public travel companies (is the world really changing?). But I digress. . An incredible learning experience being at a travel event again after almost two years and an honor to be a part of the smart team that makes up Skift. The videos of Skift Global Forum 2021, including the panels I moderated are now up on YouTube. I’ll share more about those discussions soon. . Thank you for supporting my work as always - when you do, you’re supporting independent travel journalism and a diverse perspective. Swipe left for more photos - on stage, with colleagues I finally met in person after 10 months of working together remotely and people I admire such as @naledi Khabo CEO of Africa Tourism Association, Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC and @jeremy_sampson CEO of the Travel Foundation. . Grateful and ready 🥂 for the next great month. And hey maybe this on stage live interviewing thing is in my future?! 😆
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Taking a month away from social media felt sooooo great. In the last four weeks I’ve taken the time to live in the moment, explore slower as always (in my backyard) and I’ve achieved so much I’m proud of, including moderating two panels live on stage as Skift’s global tourism reporter with 200 people in the audience who are leaders and businesses players in the B2B travel and tourism space. It was surreal to watch travel CEOs stroll around backstage and in the green room too, everyone from AirBnB’s Chesky to TripAdvisor, Expedia, Marriott, airline CEOs and on and on. It was also jarring to see how they were all still white men leading the most valuable public travel companies (is the world really changing?). But I digress.
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An incredible learning experience being at a travel event again after almost two years and an honor to be a part of the smart team that makes up Skift. The videos of Skift Global Forum 2021, including the panels I moderated are now up on YouTube. I’ll share more about those discussions soon.
.
Thank you for supporting my work as always – when you do, you’re supporting independent travel journalism and a diverse perspective. Swipe left for more photos – on stage, with colleagues I finally met in person after 10 months of working together remotely and people I admire such as @naledi Khabo CEO of Africa Tourism Association, Elliott Ferguson, CEO of Destination DC and @jeremy_sampson CEO of the Travel Foundation.
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Grateful and ready 🥂 for the next great month. And hey maybe this on stage live interviewing thing is in my future?! 😆

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And the sign says: 🛑 do not disturb. Here comes time off work around the corner, and some well deserved rest. 🌴 I’ll be back later this month. Stay safe out there, folks!
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And the sign says: 🛑 do not disturb. Here comes time off work around the corner, and some well deserved rest. 🌴 I’ll be back later this month. Stay safe out there, folks!

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You’re looking at it. ;) #theheartofthecaribbean #dominicanrepublic #see_thecaribbean @see_thecaribbean
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You’re looking at it. 😉 #theheartofthecaribbean #dominicanrepublic #see_thecaribbean @see_thecaribbean

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A perfect, perfect, purrrrfect Saturday. 💕 P.S. The province of Altagracia, which includes the Punta Cana area, has reached a near 90% full vaccination rate. Santo Domingo area as well. The country overall has surpassed the 50 percent mark. An incredible success story as far as independent Caribbean countries go, as the majority are lagging in vaccine distributions (thanks to greedy rich nations, but that’s a whole other topic! 😉) #livingmylifelikeitsgolden #dominicanrepublic #puntacana
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A perfect, perfect, purrrrfect Saturday. 💕 P.S. The province of Altagracia, which includes the Punta Cana area, has reached a near 90% full vaccination rate. Santo Domingo area as well. The country overall has surpassed the 50 percent mark. An incredible success story as far as independent Caribbean countries go, as the majority are lagging in vaccine distributions (thanks to greedy rich nations, but that’s a whole other topic! 😉) #livingmylifelikeitsgolden #dominicanrepublic #puntacana

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It all comes down to appreciating the present while you have it. That must be the one big lesson out of this global crisis. Embracing every moment and every day with strength and gratitude.🌴
It all comes down to appreciating the present while you have it. That must be the one big lesson out of this global crisis. Embracing every moment and every day with strength and gratitude.🌴
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It all comes down to appreciating the present while you have it. That must be the one big lesson out of this global crisis. Embracing every moment and every day with strength and gratitude.🌴

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