The paradise islands of French Polynesia are closing to visitors again
Paradise islands: Anyone who dreams of visiting the paradise islands of French Polynesia will have to wait a while longer. However, it is closing again to international visitors from 3rd February.
The South Pacific archipelago had previously reopened on 15th July. But, following a spike in cases. It has shut down again in an effort to curb the impact of COVID-19. When the pandemic struck in March 2020, French Polynesia closed to visitors.Â
Moreover, at that point, it had registered 62 cases of the virus. Next, it reopened in July and removed compulsory quarantine requirements. The numbers subsequently rose to 18,000 cases.
Nethermost the new ordinance, travelers who are currently on the islands can leave when their trip is over. Inbound travelers cannot enter the territory but, exceptions have been made for those entered. Include, the death of a family member, medical emergencies, administrative working to address COVID-19.
Consist of 118 islands in French Polynesia, including the showstoppers, Tahiti, and Bora Bora. The highest islands are surrounded by a fringed reef that creates a protected swimming pool.
The most intense aqua imaginable, Fish, Dolphins, Sharks, Turtles, and more inhabit the clear-water coral gardens. These are excellent for snorkelling as they are for diving and swimming. The slim stretches of white, pink, and black sand beaches are a pretty springboard into the real draw.
Over-the-top indulgence has become French Polynesia’s specifically Bora Bora’s – signature and often overshadows what the rest of the country has to offer. Resorts on the ‘Pearl of the Pacific‘ are a honeymooner’s dream.
On January 30th, 2021 reinforcing measures to combat Covid-19, any traveler coming from or going to French Polynesia will have to justify that their situation falls under one of the three overriding reasons – personal/family, health, professional – from February 3rd, 2021.
