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Updated August 2026: Family-friendly does not mean every destination has the same travel-advisory level. Aruba and the Cayman Islands are currently Level 1, while The Bahamas, Turks and Caicos, Jamaica, St. Lucia, Grenada and the Dominican Republic are Level 2. U.S. citizens do not need a passport for domestic travel to Puerto Rico, but adults 18+ flying need a REAL ID-compliant state ID or another TSA-accepted ID.
Updated August 2026: The Bahamas is currently Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution due to crime. Most reported crime is concentrated in Nassau and Freeport, and official guidance also warns about poorly regulated boating and jet-ski activity. Travelers should use trusted operators and review current guidance before departure.