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We update this page regularly due to changing entry and testing requirements. Please refer back to this page for the most updated information regularly if you will be traveling:
Testing:
NEW: Effective January 18th, 2022. Antigen tests are also now allowed in addition to PCR tests to enter Aruba. A negative PCR test is valid two days prior to arrival in Aruba and the Antigen test is allowed and valid when taken within one day prior to arrival in Aruba.
NEW: Visitors 12 and older, who have tested positive using a molecular Covid-19 test by nasopharyngeal swab between 10 days and 12 weeks prior to travel date to Aruba, and do not show any symptoms, will be exempt from the requirement of providing a negative COVID-19 test result for entry to Aruba. Take note that Aruba has reduced the number of days from 14 to 10 days. As part of the mandatory Embarkation/Disembarkation Card process, these visitors will, however, be required to upload proof of their positive Molecular COVID-19 by nasopharyngeal swab test result taken between 10 days and 12 weeks prior to travel date to Aruba.
Easy testing with 24-hour results for all of our guests to cover their home country re-entry requirement available on location at the Bucuti & Tara Resort: Pre-register and reserve now: https://covidaruba.com/
Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort continues to welcome guests daily in our safe and healthy environment. Please see direct reports from our guests returning daily in reviews on TripAdvisor, Google and our BLOG.
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Committing to the highest standards of cleanliness and disinfection, Bucuti & Tara Beach Resort has implemented extensive new health and safety protocols to their operation to respond to the COVID-19 situation and to provide protection for our guests and associates.
Certified by the worlds leading authorities for decades, Bucuti & Tara has long been certified by organizations that are focused on food safety and general processes of operation that integrate and prioritize health and safety on many levels.
Guest Arrival:
In addition to our usual, robust housekeeping cleaning service, complete sterilization of the guest room takes place prior to guest arrival using the most advanced technology available, using the following:
Guest Rooms:
Aruba is a Dutch Island, equipped with sophisticated healthcare facilities and professional and expert healthcare experts. And, as leaders within the tourism community in Aruba, we are fully informed, and we have full confidence in the public & private sector partnership managing this situation together, island-wide.
Please contact us for more information or with any questions you may have about our health & safety protocol: manager@bucuti.com
Frequently asked questions about what to expect moving forward:
Q: Do you require that guests are vaccinated prior to arrival?
A: For guests with arrival dates starting December 23rd and onwards will be required to show proof of vaccination 30 days prior to their arrival date. For details, click HERE
Q: Do you require that all staff is fully vaccinated?
A: Yes, all have been fully vaccinated.
Q: Are masks and gloves expected?
A: Guests are not required to wear gloves and masks are only required in the indoor areas. Most of the resort is open air and we offer uncrowded, wide open spaces. The indoor areas includeS the gym, the indoor dining area of the restaurant prior to being seated, the gift shop, offices, reception area. The reasons are: Guests have been tested prior to arrival in Aruba. Associates will all wear masks and maintain total social distancing rules.
Q: Will hotel associates wear masks?
A: Yes, at all times. Associates will always also maintain a safe, social distance.
Q: Does Bucuti & Tara provide hand sanitizer?
A: Yes, and they are automatic, touch-free in all public areas, throughout the resort. Hand sanitizing dispensers will be in all guest rooms.
Q: How are the rooms cleaned?
A: A 5-step process for rooms includes the best UV technology; Ionic treatment, HEPA air cleaners, and EPA approved sanitizers to completely disinfect rooms. After disinfecting, we place a seal sticker on the door. Please see all the details here: www.bucuti.com/covid-19
Q: How do I interact with staff so I respect social distancing?
A: We have procedures in place for every task to incorporate social/physical distancing and have been training and testing staff since early May. Electronic messaging will be possible to communicate with our associates for assistance as well. Social distancing will be mandatory for associates and guests alike, and at all times.
Q: Are masks and safety supplies available for purchase at Bucuti and Tara?
A: Yes, they will be available at the reception and Elements restaurant.
Q: How does my luggage get to my room or do I need to carry it myself?
A: Our attendant will deliver your sanitized luggage to your room, separately but quickly - to account for social distance, and place it outside your door. If any part of your luggage is touched during delivery, it will be disinfected prior to being left at your door.
Q: Will chairs and sun loungers be sanitized between use?
A: On a daily basis with an electrostatic gun filled with hydrogen peroxide, EPA approved sanitizer. Sun loungers are assigned for guests’ use for the day. We have more loungers than guests. and fresh, clean covers for loungers are placed on reserved loungers.
Q: Do we have to share the elevator with others?
A: No, our small size and few floors allow for non-crowded elevators whereby guests can have the elevator to themselves, plus we have easy to access, open, ventilated stairways in both buildings making it quick and easy to get to your room as well. We will inform and request that guests do not join other guests in any elevator.
Q: Will the spa be open and what services will be available?
A: Yes, the PURUN Spa has implemented a comprehensive set of COVID safety protocols. They include capacity limits, sanitation guidelines to disinfect spa rooms completely, no-touch payment systems and sanitizer stations, a health check with temperature control for both associates and guests. A plexiglass partition for manicure services. Disinfection of all equipment prior to reuse. Associates will wear masks and gloves when appropriate.
Q: Will the Gym be open and what precautions will be taken?
A: A complete plan to disinfect in place to allow safe usage of the gym. An industrial UV blaster will be in use as well as EPA approved disinfectant for COVID use. Heightened cleaning schedules of all surfaces, including remote controls, yoga mats, gym machines, weights, equipment, etc are scheduled. A capacity limit will be in place to allow for social distancing.
Q: How will the breakfast change from the buffet? Lunch, Dinner?
A: Breakfast will be ordered and served a la carte in our Elements restaurant and we will take reservations to abide by social distancing. At the Tara Lounge, we will offer a breakfast buffet with items available which will now be served to you at your request from our kitchen team who will wear masks, gloves and serve from behind a plexiglass shield to maintain a touchless system for your safety. As you point and inform the items you want, our cook will place it for you on the plate. Lunch and Dinner remain a la carte with touch-free and physically distant service.
Q: Are handshakes expected?
A: No, we will have touchless services throughout the resort as well as social distancing practices. As much as we wish to give our returning guests and friends welcome hugs and handshakes we will abide by safe and healthy practices.
Please note that we continue to get more detail about the requirements below. Please check this section often and at least a week prior to your departure to be prepared. We stand by to walk you through the process. Contact us for info@bucuti.com for assistance.
Q: What is required pre-arrival to travel to Aruba?
A: All guests will be required to fill out an online Embarkation Debarkation Card (ED Card) and here is the link: www.edcardaruba.aw. This will include a short health questionnaire and the opportunity to upload a negative results COVID test, taken within 2 days prior to arrival in Aruba
If you have any challenges uploading your results to the EDCard online, be sure you are using CHROME as your browser (even from a MAC), AND be sure your attachment is less than 3 MB. Usually, this solves for any issues with the upload. Not to worry, if all fails, bring your print outs.
Q: What is the airport experience like?
A: Guests will be required to wear a mask, social distance, and answer screening questions and have results of a negative COVID test (within days prior to arrival). Guests can upload this test during the mandatory Embarkation Card (ED Card) process which will be available electronically. The ED card will also have qualifying health questions to answer. When tested positive for COVID, you will move to a hotel designated for COVID patients for monitoring and care. Your travel companion will have to quarantine at the hotel and test negative prior to returning as well.
Q: Is travel insurance required?
A: COVID Insurance is required at $15 per week, per person, sold at the time the ED form is filled out electronically and covers you in case you develop COVID while you are on the island. This covers your hotel stay and care. Additional travel insurance is optional and at your own discretion and cost and is always recommended. At this time, other travel insurance you may want to secure would be in addition to Aruba's insurance requirement.
Q: How can I book private transportation from the airport to the resort?
A: We have a wide range of options for arrivals from VIP escorted service through the airport to a private black car or SUV or, simply a private company/car transportation. This is easily arranged through our concierge@bucuti.com prior to arrival.
Q: If I don't feel well, what help is available in Aruba?
A: Aruba has a state of the art hospital with professionally certified and trained professional healthcare and located within a mile from the resort. They have experience with COVID and bringing dozens of COVID patients back to health. When tested positive for COVID, you will move to a hotel designated for COVID patients for monitoring and care until you can return home. Your travel companion will have to quarantine at the hotel and test negative prior to returning as well.
Q: Are island restaurants, stores, tours, and attractions open, safe, and healthy?
A: Yes! The government of Aruba implemented a program in May 2020 called the ‘Aruba Health and Happiness Code’ This is a stringent cleaning and hygiene certification program that will be mandatory for all tourism-related businesses across the country. All Aruba restaurants, transportation, activities, excursions, hotels, and other tourism-related businesses will be able to get a health and safety seal which will signal to visitors that the business is a safe place to be.