Governor Cuomo announced that as of April 1, 2021 NY is opening up to U.S. travelers. This was a very welcome announcement. Up to that time all U.S. travelers (except from contiguous states) needed to quarantine up to ten days upon arrival. There were hefty fines imposed upon those who failed to comply. Now, asymptomatic U.S. travelers do not need to either take a COVID test or quarantine upon arrival.

The New York State Department of Health still recommends that travelers from out of state who are not fully vaccinated quarantine for extra safety. In addition all U.S. travelers coming from a non-contiguous state must fill out the state’s Travel Health Form. NY defines its contiguous states as New Jersey, Connecticut, Massachusetts and Vermont. Check out the current rules and the required travelers form HERE.

NY state is still requiring international travelers (with an exception made to Canadians) to quarantine.

Now that NY is opening to U.S. travelers, are you interested in visiting? I was born and raised in NYC and can help you find the best places to stay and things to do in my hometown.

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Jonathan Geen is the President of Purple Light Vacations. He received his travel agent certification from Career Quest and has also been awarded the designation of Elite Cruise Counselor, (the highest certification), by the Cruise Line International Association. He is a member of the Travel Leaders consortium and the American Society of Travel Advisors (ASTA). He graduated from ASTA's advanced travel advisor certification program and is an ASTA Verified Travel Advisor. He is proud that his company offers added value at no cost to all travelers. Travel in the Know Wherever You Go!