what island would you vote for as the friendliest people and safest?
Jun 12th, 2009, 04:49 PM
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what island would you vote for as the friendliest people and safest?
I know you always have to be careful, but just curious since I have only been to two islands so far (Barbados and T&C) and would like to hear what others have to say about where they felt the safest and who had the friendliest people?
Jun 12th, 2009, 07:00 PM
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Out of all the places I have visited in the Caribbean, the following seemed entirely safe....safe walking around town and driving around the islands: Aruba, St Thomas/St John, St Kitts, Grand Cayman.
I have also been to Jamaica, Placencia, Belize, and Cozumel. I think these were also fairly safe, but I felt I needed to be a little more cautious. Of all these, I would rank Jamaica as least "safe". I did not feel safe renting a car there, or walking around outside of the resort (not to discount it's beauty or appeal...I still enjoyed my two visits!). Of course, as you already mentioned, you should always take care to secure your valuables and be travel smart....in any country. Hope that helps!
I have also been to Jamaica, Placencia, Belize, and Cozumel. I think these were also fairly safe, but I felt I needed to be a little more cautious. Of all these, I would rank Jamaica as least "safe". I did not feel safe renting a car there, or walking around outside of the resort (not to discount it's beauty or appeal...I still enjoyed my two visits!). Of course, as you already mentioned, you should always take care to secure your valuables and be travel smart....in any country. Hope that helps!
Jun 13th, 2009, 12:08 AM
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We love St. Lucia for its beauty and because it seems to have avoided the common pitfalls of heavily touristed islands. The people are welcoming and genuinely friendly, and we have always felt very safe there.
As an aside, I would suggest that by extending yourself - learning about your host island and its people and customs before your trip and venturing outside the environs of your hotel or resort once there - you will be rewarded with amazing experiences and most probably new friends!
As an aside, I would suggest that by extending yourself - learning about your host island and its people and customs before your trip and venturing outside the environs of your hotel or resort once there - you will be rewarded with amazing experiences and most probably new friends!
Jun 13th, 2009, 05:36 AM
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Grand Cayman We found the people very friendly and helpful. The island felt safe. Everyone seemed to walk the 7 mile beach back to their hotels after dinner at night. Bermuda is also an island we feel is safe and the people are friendly.
Jun 13th, 2009, 07:32 AM
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Of the Islands we've been to, I would say Grand Cayman and Aruba. We found the people very nice and no problem walking around even at night in the tourist areas. I also like Cozumel for friendly people and it felt safe to us.
Jun 14th, 2009, 06:09 AM
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St. Lucia -extremely friendly and genuine people
Long Island, Bahamas -there isn't even a jail on this island if that tells you anything!
St. John
Virgin Gorda
(in no particular order)
I thought Barbados seemed the most unsafe and unfriendly, but this may have just been our experience. Oh, we had some issues with New Providence, Bahamas (aka Nassau) as well on a "girls" trip, particularly while we were out at a local night club.
Long Island, Bahamas -there isn't even a jail on this island if that tells you anything!
St. John
Virgin Gorda
(in no particular order)
I thought Barbados seemed the most unsafe and unfriendly, but this may have just been our experience. Oh, we had some issues with New Providence, Bahamas (aka Nassau) as well on a "girls" trip, particularly while we were out at a local night club.
