If you’re looking to take a trip to the Caribbean this year, you may want to avoid Grenada.
The U.S. Department of State issued a new travel advisory for the country on Jan. 5, urging travelers to “exercise increased caution” due to crime concerns in the country.
“Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada. American citizens in Grenada have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape. In some cases, American citizens have been killed. Police response times are not as fast as one may expect in the United States,” the advisory warned.
The department offered a series of tips to ensure your safety in Grenada if it is on your itinerary this year. As listed on the department’s website, the tips are:
Review our information on Crime Abroad and for Victims of Crime.
Do not physically resist any robbery attempt.
Use caution when walking or driving at night.
Keep a low profile.
Stay aware of your surroundings.
Do not answer your door at your hotel or residence unless you know who it is.
University students: Contact campus security in the event of an on-campus emergency. Security staff may respond more quickly than local police.
Boaters: Use caution if unfamiliar people or watercraft approach your boat, whether at anchor or at sea.
Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to get important updates and alerts from the U.S. embassy or consulate. Enrolling helps the U.S. embassy or consulate contact you or your emergency contact in an emergency.
Review the Country Security Report.
Visit the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC) website for the latest Travel Health Information for Grenada.
Whether you’re a first time or frequent traveler, use the International Travel Checklist.
We highly recommend that you buy travel insurance before you travel. Check with your travel insurance provider about evacuation assistance, medical insurance, and trip cancelation coverage.
U.S. upgrades travel warning for popular Caribbean island, calls for increased vigilance
