Because so many cruises go to tropical ports, that often includes going to places where poverty is more plentiful than prosperity, especially in Central America, Mexico and the Caribbean. Safety is always a concern. Cruise passengers can be targets for theft…whether you're in a poor country or not. Time for 10 tips: 1. Don't wear jewelry… Continue reading Worried About Port Safety? Read This…
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Crime On the Rise? Find Out Yourself!
They say crime is on the rise in Nassau, the popular Bahamian cruise port — "they" being (among others) a website authored by maritime lawyer Jim Walker, an industrious watchdog of sorts for all things cruising. According to Walker's writings, armed robbery is up in Nassau and recently even a daycare was a victim of… Continue reading Crime On the Rise? Find Out Yourself!