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Caribbean: The Travel Safety Guide
Essential tips for staying safe and healthy, plus avoiding scams and crime.
A reliable, trustworthy source of up-to-date advice so you can bravely explore the world.
Idyllic and beautiful though it may be, the Caribbean region poses its share of risks for travelers, from crime and corruption to natural hazards like hurricanes. Joanna Tovia shares her commonsense tips to keep you safe and informed.
Featured in this guide:
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Law and crime
Theft, assault, drink spiking, and corruption do go on here – learn how to steer clear of trouble
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10 travel safety tips
The essentials, from natural disasters and transport to LGBTQ+ travel and women's safety
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Travel cons to avoid
Hidden fees, fake police – we share some common scams to watch out for
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Visas and registration
Find out when visas are required, and ways to keep your passport safe
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Health and hygiene
Get the scoop on food and water safety, vaccinations, Zika and more
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Banned activities
Laid-back as the region may seem, there are some big no-nos here
Download our free Caribbean Travel Safety Guide
By all means, kick back with a drink or two at a beach bar or nightclub, but keep an eye (or hand) on your drink at all times.
Joanna Tovia
