Do you recommend?
Jan 17th, 2002, 05:13 PM
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Oh please. Aruba is an extremely safe island, much safer than 99% of other Caribbean destinations. Don't listen to "people" like "James." St. Marrten has taken alot of heat on this board for its high crime (due to unemployment, poor infrastructure, socio-economic elitism). You can't go wrong with Aruba, especially if you have children.
Jan 17th, 2002, 05:57 PM
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CRIME: There has been an increase in crime in Aruba. Although strolling downtown or in other tourist areas after dark used to be generally safe, Americans should note that there has been a sharp rise in armed robberies. Newspapers report these incidents as being mostly drug related. Americans should take normal precautionary measures and be aware of their surroundings at all times.<BR><BR>There have been incidents of theft from hotel rooms. Valuables left unattended on beaches, in cars and in hotel lobbies are easy targets for theft. Petty crime and credit card fraud continues to be a problem. Car theft, including that of rental vehicles for joy riding or stripping, does occur. Vehicle leases or rentals may not be fully covered by local insurance when a vehicle is stolen. Please be sure that you are sufficiently insured when renting vehicles and jet skis.<BR><BR>
