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  1. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Self Isolating on the Camino

    https://www.allianztravelinsurance.com/
  2. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Self Isolating on the Camino

    You have to ask them. On their home page they make a vague reference but it's hard to tease out. NB: Because I live in NY State, their standard covid coverage doesn't apply, but they step in and offer "parity." I used to use AIG Travel Guard. Not sure when or why I switched. But I really like...
  3. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Self Isolating on the Camino

    For USians only: I buy travel insurance from Allianz. They currently cover Covid-related trip cancellation or interruption, Covid-related medical expenses, and Covid-related isolation up to €100/day for a certain number of days that I recall being adequate. The rep suggested contacting them even...
  4. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Newest Covid Entry Requirements

    Yes, the NAAT has a 2-hour turnaround, but Walgreen's offers it only outside the city where they can do "drive-thru." As far as waiting until morning to get tested, it's all a question of how busy the labs are. Turnaround over the past year has varied wildly, as has the supply of testing sites...
  5. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Newest Covid Entry Requirements

    Here is the link she gave me to the United website: https://www.united.com/ual/en/us/fly/travel/restrictions-map.html You'll see that Option #1 is the NAAT test. The US State Dept (https://pt.usembassy.gov/covid-19-information/) says PCR/NAAT. So it looks like you're good. To further complicate...
  6. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Newest Covid Entry Requirements

    Thank you again, @trecile !! I messaged United on Twitter and heard back within four hours. Shocking! They linked me to the overall info on their website, which is correct -- 72-hr PCR or 24-hr antigen for Portugal. I attached the erroneous screenshot and suggested they correct / clarify it!
  7. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Newest Covid Entry Requirements

    Thanks, I'll try Twitter. The phone is difficult because they can't visualize the documents I want them to view. Just went through this on a recent flight. They just read back what their websites say!
  8. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Newest Covid Entry Requirements

    @Reggie (Scout) I agree!!! $$$$$. United will do an "instant" PCR test at Newark Airport for $250. In NYC the price is around the same. To get a free PCR within the 72-hour window I'd need a test on Easter Sunday. All the sites I've contacted will be closed that day. So that's why I want to...
  9. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Newest Covid Entry Requirements

    @trecile and others who have generously kept us up to date on Portugal's entry requirements for US citizens. All the websites I follow -- visitportugal.com, iatatravelcentre.com/world.php, apply.joinsherpa.com/travel-restrictions and the US State Department quoted below...
  10. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD Albergues requiring the Vaccination Card?

    I think the issue for those of us not coming through Spain is whether our CDC card will be accepted. So far, we have not heard reports from any US travelers that they had a problem with their CDC card. And I imagine that as more US visitors arrive in Spain and Portugal over the next few months...
  11. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD No more masks outside in Spain!

    I think the best advice, (after learning the local rules! most important!) is to take clues from those around you, and then, if the rules seem looser than you're accustomed to, mask up if that makes you more comfortable. As an older New Yorker, with the trauma of spring 2020 still imprinted, I...
  12. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD How to Obtain a COVID Pass in Spain as a Foreigner

    Thanks for sharing your very recent experience. I'm assuming that as more US visitors arrive this spring, more locals at hotels, restaurants, museums, etc. will become familiar with our CDC card. As a NYC resident I was able to get a record of all my recent shots, including covid, flu...
  13. design4life

    OBSOLETE COVID THREAD How to Obtain a COVID Pass in Spain as a Foreigner

    Question for those of you from the US: Did you carry your original CDC card or a photocopy? We all know how valuable that little card has become and what a pain it is to replace it.

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