Laura Hampson was digital lifestyle writer at Evening Standard from 2017 to 2020 and is now a regular contributor at ES Best. As a freelance writer, she specialises in lifestyle and travel writing, with a focus on health and nutrition.
Laura Hampson was digital lifestyle writer at Evening Standard from 2017 to 2020 and is now a regular contributor at ES Best. As a freelance writer, she specialises in lifestyle and travel writing, with a focus on health and nutrition.
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The country predicts international tourism won’t resume until February 2021

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The Caribbean nation is opening its borders to passengers from ‘all countries’ - including the UK

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It expects international visitors to start flying in next month

It would mean quarantine-free travel between the two nations