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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 08:45 AM
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Be aware people, that the St. Maarten government is prohibiting ANY flights of inbound passengers from either the US or Europe, as of March 17, for at least two weeks. Tourists that are currently on island have no idea when they will be able to get home, unless some airlines send down empty planes to pick them up. Food for thought...
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 08:55 AM
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Be aware people, that the St. Maarten government is prohibiting ANY flights of inbound passengers from either the US or Europe, as of March 17, for at least two weeks. Tourists that are currently on island have no idea when they will be able to get home, unless some airlines send down empty planes to pick them up. Food for thought... food indeed; we're due out on the 20th, planning to delay final decision till the 19th but that decision may well be out of our hands by then.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 10:45 AM
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We are heading down May 2and. Fingers crossed things relax a bit by then.
Life should NOT be a journey to the grave with the intention of arriving safely in an attractive and well preserved body, but rather to skid in sideways - beer in hand - body thoroughly used up, totally worn out and screaming, "WOO HOO, What a Ride!"
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 10:53 AM
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We are due to fly in on the 28th March. it is looking increasingly unlikely as either the UK will be on a list of high risk countries and I don't fancy being quarantined in a repurposed naval vessel (which is what the BVI premier is asking the UK govt for), or the UK will have gone into full lockdown by then. Isn't there a Chinese curse that goes "May you live in interesting times..."? Oh, the irony. Stay safe and socially isolate responsibly, fellow travellers.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 12:01 PM
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I am reading that the airports are getting overrun with frustrated passengers waiting hours for check in etc. Is this not time for Trump to order out the National Guard to help out at the airports to help alleve, soothe the problem?? Is this not what a competent President does..and should have done about a week ago?? besides..I thought the idea was not to get into crowded situations..have the you seen the pix of people jammed against each other? This is a national disgrace.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 12:04 PM
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I am reading that the airports are getting overrun with frustrated passengers waiting hours for check in etc. Is this not time for Trump to order out the National Guard to help out at the airports to help alleve, soothe the problem?? Is this not what a competent President does..and should have done about a week ago?? besides..I thought the idea was not to get into crowded situations..have the you seen the pix of people jammed against each other? This is a national disgrace. I saw this too. Was this issue caused by the travel ban to Europe and American's returning to the States?
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: Manpot]
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03/15/2020 12:30 PM
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I am reading that the airports are getting overrun with frustrated passengers waiting hours for check in etc. Is this not time for Trump to order out the National Guard to help out at the airports to help alleve, soothe the problem?? Is this not what a competent President does..and should have done about a week ago?? besides..I thought the idea was not to get into crowded situations..have the you seen the pix of people jammed against each other? This is a national disgrace. Just wondering Mal, how would that alleviate the problem? Can the NG check people in, find them new flights, take over TSA (since they are not trained for that), make people leave the airport?
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: Manpot]
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03/15/2020 12:57 PM
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Was wondering how long it would take for someone to make it Political.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: Manpot]
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03/15/2020 01:02 PM
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I am reading that the airports are getting overrun with frustrated passengers waiting hours for check in etc. Is this not time for Trump to order out the National Guard to help out at the airports to help alleve, soothe the problem?? Is this not what a competent President does..and should have done about a week ago?? besides..I thought the idea was not to get into crowded situations..have the you seen the pix of people jammed against each other? This is a national disgrace. Trump tried to restrict travel from China in December but could not get the permission from Schumer and Pelosi. They called him a racist Etc. Remember the Swine flu under Obama where 70 million were infected, 300,000 hospitalized and 17,000 deaths and non of the news programs said anything about it. Trump is doing very well and in no way disgracing our nation.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 01:16 PM
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I would suggest if folks want to get into the politics of this (and that it fine by me) start a new thread! Let's keep this one on topic. Pretty Please. We are scheduled to leave a month from today and trying to figure out just what to do. There is some great information flowing here and helping us assess our trip.
Cheers,
Larry -When life gives you lemons, ask for a bottle of Tequila and salt
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 01:32 PM
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NO, if you want to talk about politics, go to a different board!!! We will NOT be talking about politics here. PERIOD.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 02:17 PM
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I would suggest if folks want to get into the politics of this (and that it fine by me) start a new thread! Let's keep this one on topic. Pretty Please. We are scheduled to leave a month from today and trying to figure out just what to do. There is some great information flowing here and helping us assess our trip.
Cheers, Absolutely agree. I am leaning on this board to help me decide if I’m going to make it down there in May. You all have been very informative in a situation that seems to change by the hour. Please keep that part going.
Go Irish!!
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 02:30 PM
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Even though BVI mimics US "screening and quarantine" policy, the BVI does not have ability to house and quarantine even a few dozen people. So the ferry being unloaded is not going to be directed to a Quarantine Building. If overtly sick(fever), you may be denied admission (and sent back on next ferry?). Quarantine could be potentially, go directly to your villa/charter boat and do not go to shops/bars/restaurants, etc
Or am I wrong about the BVI Quarantine capabilities? I do not think you are wrong at all. I do have yet to hear of anyone arriving to the BVI actually being quarantined. I have, however, heard 2 rumors of possible quarantine locations: 1.) The old Peebles hospital 2.) The Premier allegedly asked the UK to have access to a Navy ship which they could re-purpose as a quarantine location Again, just rumors and I have no facts or articles to back these up.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 02:37 PM
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Haha! Would be glad to. Look forward to seeing you all at Cow Wreck in May.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/15/2020 02:37 PM
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Even though BVI mimics US "screening and quarantine" policy, the BVI does not have ability to house and quarantine even a few dozen people. So the ferry being unloaded is not going to be directed to a Quarantine Building. If overtly sick(fever), you may be denied admission (and sent back on next ferry?). Quarantine could be potentially, go directly to your villa/charter boat and do not go to shops/bars/restaurants, etc
Or am I wrong about the BVI Quarantine capabilities? I do not think you are wrong at all. I do have yet to hear of anyone arriving to the BVI actually being quarantined. I have, however, heard 2 rumors of possible quarantine locations: 1.) The old Peebles hospital 2.) The Premier allegedly asked the UK to have access to a Navy ship which they could re-purpose as a quarantine location Again, just rumors and I have no facts or articles to back these up. Rumors and no facts is how the BVI government functions. Nepotism and laziness rule in all government departments. Someone connected will find a way to monetize this disaster to the detriments of the good citizens. And be clear this Corona is going to crush the BVI economy like Irma except for the lack on physical damage.
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
[Re: DaveF]
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03/16/2020 06:35 AM
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Very sadly we've taken the decision to cancel our trip , flight and quarantine issues are changing daily and once there there's no guarantee that a plane will be around to bring us back. just fyi we we're British and were coming this Friday 20th for 2 weeks bareboat. love to all the folk there, stay safe & we'll see you soon x
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Re: Travel Issues C Virus
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03/16/2020 09:08 AM
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We are supposed to fly March 26..St Thomas, Philadelphia San Francisco on AA. If anyone hears any pertinent news we'd be very grateul..impossible to get anything out of AA but, at the moment, it looks like a go. What we dont want is to leave CRC and get stuck on the way back! We can stay here and damn the tax filings! Any news from fellow TTOLers would be greatly appreciated.
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