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Yahoo
31-07-2025
- Yahoo
This Caribbean Island Ranks Among the Safest Right Now—and U.S. Travelers Don't Even Need a Passport
The island's top-tier health care and resort-focused safety helped it earn a 7.6 safety score. One of the safest islands to visit in the Caribbean right now is so convenient, Americans don't even need a passport. Always All Inclusive, a team of Sandals Resorts experts, released the results of its Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025, which ranks the 10 most popular Caribbean destinations based on data-driven safety metrics. They analyzed data from four safety risk categories. Then, Always All Inclusive combined the results into a safety score for each island. Puerto Rico comes in at No. 6, with health care receiving the best ranking of 10 and boasting a composite score across all the categories of 7.6. Since Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, American citizens don't need a passport to visit the island. Aruba, Barbados, and Grenada took the top three spots respectively, with rankings of 9.3, 9.2, and 9.0. 'While Puerto Rico (#6) offers top-tier U.S.-quality health care, it's more exposed to hurricanes and moderate urban crime,' the report states. 'That said, [Puerto Rico is] generally safe for tourists, especially within resort zones.' In order to create the rankings, each destination was scored across four traveler-focused categories: U.S. State Department travel advisories, violent crime rates, hurricane frequency and resilience, and emergency health care access. The islands were each assigned a 1-10 score in each category, with 10 as the best possible score. Then, the scores were weighted based on travelers' concerns. Travel advisories and crime and tourist safety were weighted at 30%, healthcare access at 25 percent, and hurricane risk at 15 percent. The rankings only focused on the 10 most visited and commercially relevant Caribbean destinations, and deliberately left out high-risk destinations like Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, and Turks & Caicos, due to factors including inconsistent available data, ongoing political or safety issues, and limited resort-based tourism infrastructure. 'Islands like Puerto Rico and The Bahamas are frequently affected [by hurricanes], while Aruba, Curaçao, and Barbados remain largely outside the storm zone,' the report stated. 'Post-pandemic, travelers prioritize access to hospitals, urgent care, and emergency transport, which gives destinations like Barbados, Aruba, and Puerto Rico an edge.' If you're planning on visiting Puerto Rico, its high season stretches from December to April, with the shoulder season lasting from May to June and low season from July to November, which corresponds to hurricane season. Read the original article on Travel & Leisure Solve the daily Crossword
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Travel + Leisure
31-07-2025
- Travel + Leisure
This Caribbean Island Ranks Among the Safest Right Now—and U.S. Travelers Don't Even Need a Passport
One of the safest islands to visit in the Caribbean right now is so convenient, Americans don't even need a passport. Always All Inclusive, a team of Sandals Resorts experts, released the results of its Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025, which ranks the 10 most popular Caribbean destinations based on data-driven safety metrics. They analyzed data from four safety risk categories. Then, Always All Inclusive combined the results into a safety score for each island. Puerto Rico comes in at No. 6, with health care receiving the best ranking of 10 and boasting a composite score across all the categories of 7.6. Since Puerto Rico is a territory of the United States, American citizens don't need a passport to visit the island. Aruba, Barbados, and Grenada took the top three spots respectively, with rankings of 9.3, 9.2, and 9.0. 'While Puerto Rico (#6) offers top-tier U.S.-quality health care, it's more exposed to hurricanes and moderate urban crime,' the report states. 'That said, [Puerto Rico is] generally safe for tourists, especially within resort zones.' In order to create the rankings, each destination was scored across four traveler-focused categories: U.S. State Department travel advisories, violent crime rates, hurricane frequency and resilience, and emergency health care access. The islands were each assigned a 1-10 score in each category, with 10 as the best possible score. Then, the scores were weighted based on travelers' concerns. Travel advisories and crime and tourist safety were weighted at 30%, healthcare access at 25 percent, and hurricane risk at 15 percent. The rankings only focused on the 10 most visited and commercially relevant Caribbean destinations, and deliberately left out high-risk destinations like Haiti, Trinidad & Tobago, and Turks & Caicos, due to factors including inconsistent available data, ongoing political or safety issues, and limited resort-based tourism infrastructure. 'Islands like Puerto Rico and The Bahamas are frequently affected [by hurricanes], while Aruba, Curaçao, and Barbados remain largely outside the storm zone,' the report stated. 'Post-pandemic, travelers prioritize access to hospitals, urgent care, and emergency transport, which gives destinations like Barbados, Aruba, and Puerto Rico an edge.' If you're planning on visiting Puerto Rico, its high season stretches from December to April, with the shoulder season lasting from May to June and low season from July to November, which corresponds to hurricane season.
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Yahoo
This Caribbean Island Just Ranked the Safest in 2025 for Its Low Crime—and It's a Hurricane-free Destination, Too
"One Happy Island" outshined other destinations. With its laid-back charm and crystal-clear waters, the Caribbean often feels like a living postcard. And while many of the islands live up to that image, recent U.S. travel advisories have raised concerns for travelers—with U.S. travel advisories citing rising crime, civil unrest, and limited health care. Enter Aruba, a refreshing exception to the trend. This sun-drenched island not only defies those warnings but has also earned top honors in the Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025, released on July 14, 2025 by Always All Inclusive, a team of Sandals Resorts experts. The index evaluated U.S. travel advisories, local crime data, hurricane risk, and health care readiness to determine the safest destinations in the region—and Aruba claimed the No. 1 spot. To those familiar with the island, the ranking comes as no surprise. Known as "One Happy Island" thanks to its warm, welcoming culture, Aruba boasts low crime rates and a robust focus on tourism safety. The island is compact and easy to navigate, with well-maintained roads and reliable public transport. It's also blessed with a location that's safely situated outside the hurricane belt and enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year on average. But Aruba's appeal goes well beyond safety. Nearly 20 percent of the island is preserved as Arikok National Park, home to volcanic hills and natural wonders like the Conchi Natural Pool, a natural saltwater tide pool that's big enough to swim in. The park offers a striking contrast to the island's famed coastline, where Eagle Beach and Palm Beach—both consistently ranked among the world's best—boast powdery white sand and shimmering turquoise waters. Beyond the beach, visitors can explore attractions like The Butterfly Farm and experience the island's vibrant culture through the Aruba Carnival, a lively celebration dating back to 1954. The festivities begin in November and peak in January and February — making it a perfect escape during the U.S. winter months. In the 2025 safety index, Aruba received a perfect score for its U.S. Travel Advisory status (Level 1, the safest rating) and non-existent hurricane risk. The island also scored 9 out of 10 for its low crime rate and 8 out of 10 for health care access, which adheres to high Dutch medical standards. The index compiled data from sources like the U.S. State Department, local law enforcement, NOAA, and WHO. Rounding out the top three on the list were Barbados at No. 2 and Grenada and Curaçao tied for No. 3. The full list, along with each destination's final safety score (higher is better), is included below: 1. ArubaScore out of 10: 9.3 2. BarbadosScore: 9.2 3. Grenada Score: 9.0 3. (tie) Curaçao Score: 9.0 5. Antigua & BarbudaScore: 8.1 6. Puerto RicoScore: 7.6 7. Dominican Republic Score: 7.0 8. Saint LuciaScore: 6.8 9. The Bahamas Score: 6.5 10. JamaicaScore: 5.5 Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
Yahoo
26-07-2025
- Yahoo
This Caribbean Island Just Ranked the Safest in 2025 for Its Low Crime—and It's a Hurricane-free Destination, Too
"One Happy Island" outshined other destinations. With its laid-back charm and crystal-clear waters, the Caribbean often feels like a living postcard. And while many of the islands live up to that image, recent U.S. travel advisories have raised concerns for travelers—with U.S. travel advisories citing rising crime, civil unrest, and limited health care. Enter Aruba, a refreshing exception to the trend. This sun-drenched island not only defies those warnings but has also earned top honors in the Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025, released on July 14, 2025 by Always All Inclusive, a team of Sandals Resorts experts. The index evaluated U.S. travel advisories, local crime data, hurricane risk, and health care readiness to determine the safest destinations in the region—and Aruba claimed the No. 1 spot. To those familiar with the island, the ranking comes as no surprise. Known as "One Happy Island" thanks to its warm, welcoming culture, Aruba boasts low crime rates and a robust focus on tourism safety. The island is compact and easy to navigate, with well-maintained roads and reliable public transport. It's also blessed with a location that's safely situated outside the hurricane belt and enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year on average. But Aruba's appeal goes well beyond safety. Nearly 20 percent of the island is preserved as Arikok National Park, home to volcanic hills and natural wonders like the Conchi Natural Pool, a natural saltwater tide pool that's big enough to swim in. The park offers a striking contrast to the island's famed coastline, where Eagle Beach and Palm Beach—both consistently ranked among the world's best—boast powdery white sand and shimmering turquoise waters. Beyond the beach, visitors can explore attractions like The Butterfly Farm and experience the island's vibrant culture through the Aruba Carnival, a lively celebration dating back to 1954. The festivities begin in November and peak in January and February — making it a perfect escape during the U.S. winter months. In the 2025 safety index, Aruba received a perfect score for its U.S. Travel Advisory status (Level 1, the safest rating) and non-existent hurricane risk. The island also scored 9 out of 10 for its low crime rate and 8 out of 10 for health care access, which adheres to high Dutch medical standards. The index compiled data from sources like the U.S. State Department, local law enforcement, NOAA, and WHO. Rounding out the top three on the list were Barbados at No. 2 and Grenada and Curaçao tied for No. 3. The full list, along with each destination's final safety score (higher is better), is included below: 1. ArubaScore out of 10: 9.3 2. BarbadosScore: 9.2 3. Grenada Score: 9.0 3. (tie) Curaçao Score: 9.0 5. Antigua & BarbudaScore: 8.1 6. Puerto RicoScore: 7.6 7. Dominican Republic Score: 7.0 8. Saint LuciaScore: 6.8 9. The Bahamas Score: 6.5 10. JamaicaScore: 5.5 Read the original article on Travel & Leisure
USA Today
25-07-2025
- USA Today
This popular Caribbean island is the safest for travelers
With so many stunning destinations in the Caribbean, it can be overwhelming to decide which one to visit. 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. 'We don't do mass tourism': Get off the beaten path in St. Vincent and the Grenadines What is the safest Caribbean island? 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. Top 10 safest Caribbean islands 2025
