START OVER IN BEAUTIFUL SAINT LUCIA

STARTING OVER

A new year marks a new beginning, the expectations of new opportunities and a chance perhaps to put right the wrongs of the year before. In the context of 2020, however, that is a tall order and it feels like we are all “Starting Over”.

There is some light at the end of the tunnel. We have been open since October 2020 and have been fortunate to have had an almost full house over the past several months.

CAP MAISON 2021

As you can see in the image opposite, Cap Maison has been recognized as Covid-19 certified. What this means is that Cap Maison has been inspected and has reached the required standard set by Government to protect both guests and staff from the virus. When you visit Saint Lucia, you are only permitted to stay with certified accommodation providers.

SAINT LUCIA 2021

In the initial stages of this awful pandemic, the Saint Lucia government acted swiftly, with the result that Saint Lucia had one of the best track records, in coping with the spread of the disease.

During this second phase, however, although small by comparison to other countries, the number of cases in the community are higher, yet still well controlled.

For months, we were the only country with a 100% recovery record (zero deaths). In the second wave, unfortunately, two elderly citizens succumbed to Covid-19 and the number of cases increased. With that again very much under control, we can also tell you that not a single tourist has contracted the disease, whilst staying in one of our resorts.
Because you have to be tested before you leave the United States and because of the tight management of the health of Saint Lucians, we believe you are safe with us here.

COVID-19 TESTING

As you will of course know by now travelers returning to most destinations (including the UK, US and Canada) now require a negative Covid-19 Test taken within 3 days before the return flight (from the date of the test).

Rest assured we are fully prepared at Cap Maison and in fact now that the antigen test suffices we do not see this new requirement as a major setback and we hope you feel the same

Testing on Property

We have a full time nurse on property who can perform the swabs in the comfort and seclusion of client’s own rooms/suites. There is a test facility 5 minutes away but the client does not in fact have to leave the property or even their room.

The Antigen Test is sufficient

We have been advised by various Government bodies (including from yourselves) that the antigen test is acceptable for return to the US and the UK (we are waiting on Canada). This is a nose swab. The results are also much quicker – 30 minutes from when the testing facility receives the sample which means effectively results will be returned the same day. PCR Tests take 48 hours for results to be returned

Costs of Tests

The PCR test taken in room costs US$150 per person and the antigen test costs US$25 per person. At Cap Maison we will include the costs of the antigen test in our rates. Clients preferring the full PCR test will only have to be the difference (US$125 per person).

PEACE OF MIND TRAVEL

Cap Maison has partnered with Covac Global.

Should you be diagnosed with Covid-19 via a positive PCR test and one self-reported symptom while staying at Cap Masion, Covac Global will arrange for medial transport back to your home country at no expense.

This is an additional peace of mind can be purchased directly from Covac Global:

INPORTANT UPDATE

From 19 November 2021, until further notice, travelers to Saint Lucia may enter the country without a Travel Approval/Travel Authorization Letter. A negative result from a PCR test taken within 5 days of arrival is required. The protocols for travelers who do not have ‘fully vaccinated’ status will remain in place. Vaccinated arrivals will also have to present proof of vaccination upon arrival to the authorities.

IMPORTANT: Agents (airline/ship) must ensure that travelers have a negative PCR test before granting permission to board. Persons who refuse to provide proof of negative test should not be boarded.

The following entry requirements are MANDATORY FOR ALL ARRIVALS:

ALL travelers 18 years and older must complete and submit an online travel registration form to receive Travel Authorization.
ALL travelers 5 years and over must take a COVID PCR test 5 days or less before arrival in Saint Lucia and submit the negative results to the travel registration form for review and approval. Note – Your test must be based on a nasopharyngeal swab, saliva samples are not accepted.

What to expect when you have submitted your form

As a fully vaccinated* arrival you have expanded access to the island and will not be required to quarantine. If you are travelling with children aged 5-17 years and you would like them to also be exempt from quarantine they will need to be retested on arrival at your cost, and they must remain in quarantine until the results of the test are known. Once the test is negative they will not be required to quarantine.

*Fully vaccinated – two weeks has passed since the second dose of a two-dose vaccine, or since a single-dose vaccine. Vaccine proof must be presented on entry to Saint Lucia.

It’s so peaceful and relaxing here and so relatively normal compared to the rest of the world right now. Our Covid woes just melted away with the first sunset drink

Rohan Dixon

REASONS TO COME

There’s No Quarantine

Not limited to the resort
Excursions both land and sea
Independent restaurants – off property available
VIP meet and greet at the airport to beat the queues
Private limo transfers
If required a PCR test can be taken on property ( if required for re-entry into your State)