As of February 22, 2025, the U.S. Department of State has designated 18 Caribbean islands with a Level 1 Travel Advisory, indicating that travelers should “exercise normal precautions.” These destinations are considered among the safest in the region for American visitors.
Travel Advisory Levels Explained
The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories in four distinct levels to guide citizens on potential risks abroad:
Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions: applies to destinations with minimal risk.
Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution: suggests heightened awareness due to specific concerns, such as crime or natural disasters.
Level 3: Reconsider Travel: advises against travel due to serious safety issues, including terrorism or civil unrest.
Level 4: Do Not Travel: is the highest advisory, reserved for areas where severe threats, such as armed conflict or health crises, make travel unsafe. Each level aims to ensure the safety and well-being of U.S. travelers by providing clear, actionable guidance.
18 Safest Islands in the Caribbean (LEVEL 1)
The islands (18) currently under LEVEL 1 advisory on the U.S. State Department website include:
- Aruba (check full Aruba Travel Advisory 2025)
- Curaçao (check full Curaçao Travel Advisory 2025)
- French West Indies (Guadeloupe, Martinique, French Saint Martin, and Saint Barthélemy)
- British Virgin Islands
- Cayman Islands
- Grenada
- Saint Lucia
- Saint Kitts and Nevis
- Saint Vincent and the Grenadines
- Antigua and Barbuda
- Barbados
- Dominica
- Montserrat
- Sint Maarten
- Bonaire
- Anguilla
The islands (5) currently under LEVEL 2 advisory on the U.S. State Department website include:
On March 4, 2025, the U.S. Department of State re-issued a Level 2 travel advisory, citing crime and strict enforcement of firearms/ammunition laws—highlighting legal risks, especially at airport checkpoints.
In mid-May 2025, the advisory was also raised to Level 2, citing a spike in violent crime (armed robbery, homicides), widespread power outages, and an ongoing U.S. travel ban for tourism
On June 12, 2025, the advisory remained at Level 2, with renewed emphasis on deadly violent crime—robbery, sexual assault, homicide—sparked by a recent surge.
- The Bahamas (most parts of the Bahamas are very safe, only Nassau has seen increased crime in the past 2 years).
- Belize
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