Safety in Antigua

[cibaygirls]

I had vistied Antigua couple of years ago, but did a ship's tour. This time I was hoping for me and DH to grab a cab to Valley Church Beach. There are several people on my roll call who are advising against this. I did see the State Departement did issue a warning for this specific port and does specifically address cab drivers. Others on the roll call, say not to have any worry. I told my DH I would look into it a bit further until we decided exactly what to do.

 

What are your thoughts/experiences? thanks!

 

Dana

[erniesband]

We've been to Antigua over a dozen times and have never had a problem. Just get a taxi from the taxi dispatchers at the dock. And remember there is safety in numbers so go with friends.

[geauxgirlgeaux]

I had vistied Antigua couple of years ago, but did a ship's tour. This time I was hoping for me and DH to grab a cab to Valley Church Beach. There are several people on my roll call who are advising against this. I did see the State Departement did issue a warning for this specific port and does specifically address cab drivers. Others on the roll call, say not to have any worry. I told my DH I would look into it a bit further until we decided exactly what to do.

 

What are your thoughts/experiences? thanks!

 

Dana

 

 

 

 

 

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[geauxgirlgeaux]

Our family of 6 grabbed a cab from the dispatch (actually investigated this and contacted taxi driver association ahead of time). We had a great day until he left us at the beach an hour before all aboard. By the grace of God there was one cab driver there - an independent cab driver there who had enough room in his van for the 6 of us. He got us and his other passengers back in the Nick of time. In Antigua- I recommend a private tour or a ship tour. Never had this happen to us anywhere else.

 

 

 

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[DougYWG]

I have spent lots of time in Antigua and found all the locals friendly and helpful. Me, I would much rather take a cab in Antigua than in New York. Don't hesitate!

[Cruiser 4 Life 66]

You can be a victim of crime anywhere. Incidents of violence are very rare against Americans on Caribbean islands. Meanwhile in the US you hear about them non-stop.