LOOK: Miss Universe candidates arrive in the US. What to expect in the coming days • PhilSTAR Life

The most beautiful women in the world are already gathered in Florida, US for the much-awaited 69th Miss Universe pageant happening next week!

After a year's delay due to health concerns, the Miss Universe pageant is finally happening, and many of the ladies are getting ready for the big night. The Philippines' bet Rabiya Mateo, who was among the first to fly to the US, arrived last April 9 to attend photoshoots and an event. Miss Universe Singapore Bernadette Belle flew for five days to get to Miami ("three long-haul flights, one connecting flight and an overnight stay at the airport," according to her Instagram post). On the other hand, Miss Universe Great Britain Jeanette Akua, who was just crowned over six weeks ago, still couldn't believe her luck.

But whatever challenges they went through, the delegates have arrived safely (and in style) in Florida—not forgetting to make the airport runway their catwalk! Check out the jet-setting style inspiration from these queens for your next travel:

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Miss Universe Albania

Miss Universe Argentina

Miss Universe Armenia

Miss Universe Australia

Miss Universe Belgium

Miss Universe Belize

Miss Universe Brazil

Miss Universe Cambodia

Miss Universe Canada

Miss Universe Columbia

Miss Universe Costa Rica

Miss Universe Croatia

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Miss Universe Denmark

Miss Universe Dominican Republic

Miss Universe Ecuador

Miss Universe Finland

Miss Universe France

Miss Universe Ghana

Miss Universe Great Britain

Miss Universe Honduras

Miss Universe India

Miss Universe Indonesia

Miss Universe Italy

Miss Universe Jamaica

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Miss Universe Malaysia

Miss Universe Netherlands

Miss Universe Norway

Miss Universe Philippines

Miss Universe Portugal

Miss Universe Romania

Miss Universe South Korea

Miss Universe USA

Miss Universe Venezuela

Miss Universe Vietnam

Since this year's pageant will be different compared to previous years, the delegates are expected to follow COVID-19 safety rules and guidelines during the entirety of the pageant. Here are some of the expectations, as shared by Road to Miss USA:

Contestants will be tested once they arrive at hotel/ Miss Universe check-In.
They will be in lockdown at the hotel for 24 hours.
If the result is positive, the contestant will not be able to compete at the 69th Miss Universe pageant.
The organization will measure the temperature of the contestants every day.
Contestants must wear a face mask during the activities.

Throughout the week, the 69th Miss Universe delegates will attend a series of events and activities prior to the pageant, which will be on May 17 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino in Hollywood, Florida. Dates indicated here are US time.

May 6 & 7
Delegates Arrivals @ the Hard Rock Hotel & Casino

May 7, 8 & 9
Delegates Registration & Fittings

Photography with Fadil Berisha

Video Shoots with MUO Digital Production Crew

Telecast Film Crew Shoot

May 10, 11 & 12
Choreography Rehearsals (no audience allowed)

May 13
Delegates Interviews/Judging 7:30 am - 4:30 pm

National Costume Show 8:00 - 9:00 pm

May 14
Preliminary Competition 7:00 - 9:00 pm

May 15
On-Camera Rehearsal (no audience allowed)

May 16
Dress Rehearsal 1:00 pm

Live TELECAST 8:00 - 11:00 pm

May 17
Delegates depart Florida

Photo from Miss Australia, Miss Vietnam, and Miss Jamaica

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Camille covers fashion, beauty, and entertainment for PhilSTAR L!fe. She also dabbles in fashion styling on the side.