Updated August 2026: Belize is currently Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime, and Southside Belize City is under Reconsider Travel guidance. Violent crime can occur in tourist areas, so use trusted transportation, avoid isolated areas after dark, secure valuables, and review the current advisory before travel.
Updated August 2026: Mexico is currently Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution. U.S. guidance for Quintana Roo — including Cancún, Playa del Carmen, Tulum and Cozumel — specifically cites terrorism and crime and advises extra awareness after dark. Use trusted transportation, avoid isolated areas late, and review current official guidance before travel.
Updated August 2026: Bermuda remains at Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions. It is generally considered a safe destination, but normal precautions still apply—secure valuables, plan transportation carefully, and review current official guidance before travel.
The Cayman Islands combine clear Caribbean water, polished tourism infrastructure, excellent snorkeling and diving, Seven Mile Beach, Stingray City, and easy family-friendly logistics. Grand Cayman is the main visitor hub, while Cayman Brac and Little Cayman are quieter choices for…
Updated August 2026: For persons subject to U.S. jurisdiction, tourist travel to Cuba is not permitted under U.S. sanctions. Travel-related transactions must fit an authorized category or applicable license. Verify current OFAC and entry rules before booking.
Updated August 2026: The U.S. Department of State currently lists Jamaica at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime and health risks, with some areas under Reconsider Travel guidance. Check the latest official advisory before departure and plan transportation carefully.
Safety update — verified August 2026: The U.S. Department of State lists Haiti at Level 4: Do Not Travel. Its July 10, 2026 advisory cites crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest and limited health care, and states that U.S. commercial flights are not currently operating to or from Port-au-Prince. This guide is best used for cultural and future-trip research; check current official advisories before making any travel plans.
Updated August 2026: The U.S. Department of State lists the Dominican Republic at Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime. Most visitors travel without incident, but travelers should use trusted transportation, secure valuables, avoid isolated areas after dark, and review the current advisory before departure.
Updated August 2026: U.S. citizens do not need a passport for domestic travel to Puerto Rico, but adults age 18 and older flying must present a REAL ID-compliant state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification. Ferries to Vieques and Culebra depart from Ceiba and should be booked early when possible.