This popular Caribbean island is the safest for travelers
While travelers usually consider factors such as affordability, lodging options or things to do, safety is also often top of mind. From pickpocketing to more serious crimes, many are mindful to pick a place where the only thing they need to worry about is if they should relax by the pool or beach.
While resources such as the travel advisories from the U.S. State Department can be helpful, they may also stir fears in some people who worry if it's still a good idea to visit.
The travel experts at Always All Inclusive recently released its Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025, determining the top 10 safest, popular Caribbean destinations based on four categories: State Department travel advisories, violent crime rates, hurricane frequency and resilience, and emergency healthcare access. The data analyzed came from the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration, United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime, Insight Crime, World Health Organization and island-specific government data.
"We created this index to help travelers feel confident, not fearful," Dan Bagby from Always All Inclusive said. "Every island on this list is safe to visit, as long as you use common sense and stay aware of your surroundings, just like you would in any major U.S. city."
Below are the safest Caribbean islands for travelers.
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Travelers can rest assured visiting Aruba, with the index deeming it to have "a near-perfect" safety profile. The destination has an extremely low crime rate, no hurricanes in recent history and a strong health care system. It's also issued the lowest travel advisory level by the State Department – a Level 1 that urges travelers to "exercise normal precautions."
Besides its safety rating on the index, the 70-square-mile island is an appealing destination in and of itself. Visitors can enjoy picture-perfect beaches of white sand and turquoise waters – including one that's often considered among the top beaches in the world – plus a vibrant, Dutch-Caribbean culture and plenty of outdoors adventure. Aruba also earned a spot on Expedia's inaugural Island Hot List 2025 for its year-round sunny weather.
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