Updated August 2026: The Dominican Republic is currently Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime. Punta Cana’s major resort areas have extensive tourism infrastructure, but travelers should still use trusted transportation, secure valuables, avoid isolated areas late, watch food and drinks, and review current official guidance before travel.
Updated August 2026: U.S. citizens do not need a passport for domestic travel to Vieques, but adults 18+ flying need REAL ID-compliant or other TSA-accepted ID. The Ceiba–Vieques ferry typically takes about one hour depending on vessel and conditions; book ahead and verify the live schedule.
Updated August 2026: U.S. citizens do not need a passport for domestic travel to Culebra, but adults 18+ flying need REAL ID-compliant or other TSA-accepted ID. The Ceiba–Culebra ferry is currently about 1 hour 30 minutes; arrive about 1 hour early and remember boarding typically closes 10 minutes before departure.
Updated August 2026: U.S. citizens do not need a passport for domestic travel to St. Croix, but adults age 18 and older flying must present a REAL ID-compliant state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification. Regular passenger ferry service now operates between St. Croix and St. Thomas on published days; verify the live VIPA schedule before travel.
Updated August 2026: U.S. citizens do not need a passport for domestic travel to St. John, but adults age 18 and older flying to St. Thomas first must present a REAL ID-compliant state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification. Red Hook–Cruz Bay ferry service remains the main connection; verify current schedules before travel.
Updated August 2026: U.S. citizens do not need a passport for domestic travel to St. Thomas, but adults age 18 and older flying must present a REAL ID-compliant state ID or another TSA-accepted form of identification. Ferry service to St. John remains available from St. Thomas; verify current schedules before travel.
Explore eight historic Caribbean forts and fortified districts, from El Morro and Brimstone Hill to Fort Charles, Fort Shirley and Fort Saint Louis, with practical access notes and nearby DTJT guides.
