Breakaway Beach’s Commitment to Your Wellbeing
At Breakaway Beach, our team has been working behind the scenes to make our trip experiences safer and more flexible for our travelers. We’ve rigorously evaluated our trips, training and policies to make sure we not only meet our travelers’ well-being expectations but exceed them in every single way. We have developed our new policies and procedures with guidance from the World Health Organization and government agencies.
We have also adapted our policies to be in line with the World Travel and Tourism Council ‘Safe Travels Stamp’ procedures.— meaning we’re a business that has adopted global, standardized health and hygiene policies. These policies are designed as precautionary measures addressing the current situation regarding COVID-19 and will consistently evolve following government guidelines.
Breakaway Beach will take all required steps to ensure your well-being; this is our priority, though rest assured that this would not prevent the fantastic experience that our passengers have come to expect from us. We know more than ever our travelers are looking for a change of scenery to explore, connect with friends and embark on new adventures. We are looking forward to traveling with our passengers again and providing them with the trip of a lifetime.
Read on to learn more about how we’re helping our travelers feel confident and ready to explore.
Pre-Trip
Pre-Trip Health Declaration
To ensure our passengers’ wellbeing, we ask all travelers to complete a Health Declaration before travel. It asks if travelers have tested positive for COVID-19 and are experiencing any symptoms or have recently been in contact with someone who tested positive for COVID-19. This also includes if any passengers have been outside of The United States for the past 14 days. If this is the case, passengers will not be able to travel until they are cleared by a medical professional.
Pre-Trip Email
We will continue to contact our travelers, communicate relevant changes, share health and hygiene guidelines and information around how to recognize COVID-19 symptoms. We want you to feel as prepared as possible before your amazing trip with us.
COVID-19 Testing Requirements
Passengers traveling to Mexico:
At this time Mexico does not have any entry requirements in place in regards to COVID-19. To enter Mexico only a valid passport is required. Should this change in the next several months, we will communicate to all those who are active on the trip at that time. For more information on U.S Citizens traveling to Mexico please see here.
Passengers traveling to The Bahamas:
Effective January 4, 2022, those travelling to The Bahamas from other countries will have to obtain a negative COVID-19 test taken no more than THREE (3) days prior to the date of arrival in The Bahamas and apply + get approved for the Bahamas Health Visa prior to their arrival.
- Fully vaccinated travelers need to upload proof of vaccination and a negative COVID-19 test (either a Rapid Antigen Test or PCR).
- Non-vaccinated travelers must upload a negative PCR COVID-19 test, and will be required to complete a short daily Health Questionnaire during their stay.
As part of the Bahamas Travel Health Visa application, travelers will be required to opt in to COVID-19 health insurance that covers them for the duration of their stay in The Bahamas. The cost of insurance is included in the Bahamas Travel Health Visa application fee, and is dependent on length of stay.
- All travelers eighteen (18) years or older are required to complete an individual Bahamas Travel Health Visa application.
- Travelers seventeen (17) years and younger must have a parent/guardian create the online profile first and then complete the individual Bahamas Travel Health Visa application for their minor.
- You can view “How To” instructions and review more details here.
Additionally, The Bahamas is requiring a 48 Hour COVID-19 Rapid Antigen Test for all travelers staying longer than 48 hours (two (2) nights), regardless of vaccination status. This test, along with the test to return home will be facilitated at the resort. The cost of these tests are not included in your Breakaway Beach package or Bahamas Health Visa.
You can view more information on the Bahamas Health Visa and travel requirements/recommendations here.
Effective December 6, 2021, The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) requires the following for entry to the USA.
- All US citizens (regardless of vaccination status) arriving by air travel are required to show documentation of a negative COVID-19 viral test taken within ONE (1) day of their flight.
- All non-immigrant, non-citizen air travelers to the United States will be required to be fully vaccinated, provide proof of vaccination status, and produce a negative COVID-19 test taken within ONE (1) day of their flight prior to boarding an airplane to the United States.
Please note that the guidelines, requirements, regulations, and rules regarding travel and the pandemic are ever changing. These are the current and most up to date requirements for travel to The Bahamas and return to the United States. Breakaway Beach will continue to monitor the COVID-19 pandemic and its effects on travel and our destinations/packages.
On-Site
Arrival and Welcome
We’ve adapted trip arrival times to ease congestion between groups so our Destination Team can conduct their welcome, covering what to expect on your trip and all the necessary safety precautions.
Our Destination Team
Our Destination Team will submit a Self-Health Declaration before the trip as well as during and after. Our Destination Team training has adapted and enhanced to include a dedicated module on dealing with COVID-19. They are available 24/7 on-site to support the well-being of our travelers in any and every situation.
Physical Distancing and Group Size
We will be adjusting group sizes to comply with our destinations’ guidelines to ensure physical distancing requirements.
Air Travel
Specific details will vary by airport and airline, standard operations include all employees wearing masks, sanitising all surfaces between flights and implementing enhanced hygiene protocols. Please check all specifics with the airline once your flight details are released so you have the most up to date information.
Transportation
All transportation is thoroughly sanitized before departure and repeatedly throughout the trip. Drivers have also received extensive training on COVID-19 prevention and regularly disinfect all common area surfaces, including handrails, door handles, tables, seating areas and overhead rails.
PPE
Travelers must bring their own masks to comply with the guidelines of the destinations we visit. It is also encouraged for passengers to bring their own hand sanitizer, though there will be some available on our transportation and the hotels.
Hotels
We will only work with trusted, long-established partners that are like-minded and care about our travelers’ wellbeing. All hotels we use are fully compliant with locally mandated standards and will have confirmed their compliance with Ceremony Travel policies before our travelers’ arrival.
Self-Screening
We’ll ask all travelers to monitor their health throughout their trip. Travelers may approach our Destination Team for their assistance with our policies if someone becomes ill or displays symptoms of COVID-19.
If a Traveler Exhibits Symptoms of COVID-19
Our Destination Team will have been trained and have detailed protocols to follow in this event. Please read our FAQs.
Post-Trip
Destination Team Post-Trip Health Declaration
Upon completing your trip, our Destination Team will complete a post-trip health declaration indicating if they are experiencing any COVID-19 symptoms to inform our passengers if there is any transmission.
Post-Trip Survey
After your trip, you will be able to provide us with feedback on your experience with us to continue to improve for future passengers.
As a final note, these policies are designed as precautionary measures addressing the current situation regarding COVID-19 and will consistently evolve following the guidance of The World Health Organization, government guidelines and an overall scientific approach that will all work together to keep you, our passengers safe. This is our preparedness promise to you.
Trip Requirements for U.S Entry
After your trip, you will be able to provide us with feedback on your experience with us to continue to improve for future passengers.
As a final note, these policies are designed as precautionary measures addressing the current situation regarding COVID-19 and will consistently evolve following the guidance of The World Health Organization, government guidelines and an overall scientific approach that will all work together to keep you, our passengers safe. This is our preparedness promise to you.
Are You a Senior?
Do You Love to Travel?
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For over 30 years, students have chosen Breakaway Beach to celebrate their graduation with an extraordinary senior trip.
Our trips spread joy and spark an appreciation for travel, culture and friendship. A big part of our success is our knowledgeable, enthusiastic and hardworking team.
We're constantly growing, so if you're passionate about youth travel and want to join a group of like-minded people and plan a senior trip with us, we want to hear from you! Take a look at our job openings listed below.
