With romance in mind, Naya Traveler has launched their Valentine’s Day “Best of Bubble Travel” destinations for those who are inspired to bring the romance back at any time of the year.
Let the romance begin:
Valentine’s Day Edition
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We’ve scoured the world in search of the best places to take your bubble safely on the road.
Designed for multigenerational families, groups of friends, or couples, these trips are guaranteed to bring back the joys of travel, while taking into account every necessary and extraordinary safety measure.
- Safe to travel destinations
- COVID Testing arrangements
- Properties with private accommodation facilities and open-air amenities
- Extra measures of hygiene and safety.
- Tailored travel itineraries based on the group configuration.
Turks and Caicos
A Luxury Lover’s Paradise
An experience of ultimate Caribbean serenity
The low-lying Turks and Caicos Islands are an archipelago of more than 40 coral islands forming the south-eastern end of the Bahamas chain.
These islands are a charming and unspoiled destination with national parks, beautiful white sand beaches, nature reserves, sanctuaries, and British colonial history.
Highlights
- Snorkeling & Diving
- Aquatic activities: Paddleboarding, Kayaking, Sailing
- Horseback riding
- Nature walks & hikes
- Fishing excursions
- Spa & Wellness Rituals
- Yoga Classes
Stay: Amanyara
Amanyara basks in unprecedented seclusion on the shores of an 18,000-acre nature preserve. Overlooking a pristine one-kilometer white sand beach and the turquoise waters of North West Point Marine National Park.
The Villas offer consummate privacy and space in natural surroundings. Generously proportioned living areas and three to six bedrooms are set around a black infinity pool and hardwood deck.
Overlooking reflective ponds and gardens, several feature ocean views while others offer direct beach access. All are serviced by personal cooks and housekeepers.
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COVID-related information & guidelines
The Government has launched TCI Assured, an online portal where international travelers to the Turks and Caicos are required to provide the following prior to travel:
- A negative COVID-19 PCR test result. The test must be taken within 5 days prior to travel in the islands. Children under 10 are exempted from this requirement.
- The insurance covers COVID-19 medical costs and full hospitalization, doctors’ visits, prescriptions and air ambulance.
- Completed online health screening questionnaire.
Naya Traveler organizes private, tailor-made trips to Turks & Caicos starting at $800USD per person per day. Rates do not include international airfare.
Chile
Under the Desert Sky
A place where stargazing, adventure, and unspoiled natural beauty reign supreme
Atacama Desert boasts an incredible landscape of rugged, rocky mountains and ravines that are interspersed by a striking white salt pan and surrounded by towering volcanoes.
As the world’s driest desert, the immense Atacama lives up to its title, with some areas registering not even a single raindrop in over 150 years.
Sitting at an altitude of 3500m, the dramatic and desolate Atacama Desert boasts clear, unpolluted skies that allow for the most incredible, unforgettable stargazing.
Highlights
- El Tatio Geysers
- Visit to Toconao Village
- Walk through the Atacama Salt Flats
- Chaxa Lagoon, home to endless flocks of Andean Flamingoes
- Venture through the Valley of the Moon
- Puritama hot springs
- Stargazing experiences
Stay: Awasi Atacama
Located in the ancient trading town of San Pedro de Atacama, Awasi Atacama has just 12 rooms. Each room is assigned with a private guide and 4WD so you can explore at your own pace, visiting where you want, when you want.
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With private patios, tall trees providing natural shade and open-air communal areas so you can enjoy the world’s clearest skies, Awasi is the perfect place to enjoy the very best of the Atacama.
COVID-related information & guidelines
U.S. citizens are allowed to travel to Chile as long as they present three documents upon boarding:
- A completed electronic form filled out no more than 48 hours prior to boarding
- Proof of a negative COVID-19 PCR test taken within 72 hours of departure
- Proof of a health insurance policy that covers any and all COVID-19-related health issues during the traveler’s stay in Chile
Belize
A Castaway Romance
Robinson Crusoe would be challenged to find a more exquisite retreat
Straddling the line between the verdant Central American jungles and the white-washed sands of the Caribbean, Belize is one of those inconspicuous destinations that holds surprises at the turn of every corner.
You’ll often hear locals say with pride ‘You have to see it to Belize it!’ And while this might sound like an endearing cliche at first, it’s not an empty one at that.
As a young country with a population of merely 300,000 people, it can be hard to believe the enormous cultural diversity that thrives across this pint-sized nation.
A mixture of ancient Mayan heritage, colonial Kriol culture, and aboriginal Garifuna customs come together to forge Belize’s unique cultural landscape, one that’s filled with enticing flavors, lively sounds and a relaxed, easy-going attitude that permeates throughout.
Highlights
- Snorkeling
- Diving
- Picnic at Sea
- Spa & Wellness Treatments
- Al-Fresco Cinema
- Fishing excursions
- Creole cooking class
- Horseback riding
- Flight over the famous Blue Hole
Stay: Coral Caye Private Island
Sheltered behind the world-famous Belize Barrier Reef, Coral Caye is a completely private island that can be yours alone for a romantic, restorative or adventurous getaway.
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Your dwelling will be a comfortable, rustic cottage that suits the untouched nature of your surroundings. A true sanctuary that is eco-conscious in every way and allows the soothing sounds of the Caribbean sea to lull you to sleep or beckon you to spend your afternoon snorkeling directly from the island.
The coastal decor consists of airy fabrics, open space, seaside-inspired colors, beachy accents, sturdy woods to withstand sandy feet and salty air, and tones to reflect the sea and sky.
Two dwellings and a great house are the only buildings on the island and can accommodate from two to ten guests.
COVID-related information & guidelines
Belize has achieved the Safe Travels Stamp, granted by the World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC).
The Safe Travels Stamp, the first global safety and hygiene stamp, was awarded to Belize in late December 2020 in recognition of the country’s enhanced health and safety protocols.
All travelers must:
- Download the Belize Health App and input the required information no more than 72 hours prior to landing in Belize
- Bring along a negative Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (RT-PCR) Covid-19 test taken within 72 hours of arrival in Belize, OR Rapid Antigen, Sophia, SD Bisensor, ABBOT (Panbio) test results taken no more than 48 hours of arrival in Belize.
- If neither is presented, you can take a Covid-19 test upon arrival if you are unable to bring a negative test.
Naya Traveler organizes private, tailor-made trips to Belize starting at $700USD per person per day. Rates do not include international airfare.
Photo credit: 1) Africa. 2) Chile, 3) Belize. Naya Traveler.
