Trinidad and Tobago

I have been to a few places in the Caribbean. The only place I felt really safe at was the Cayman Islands (if you wanna call it the Caribbean).

I have heard a number of horror stories about T&T. More from Tobago that Trinidad. I don't think I would ever go there. Again, this is just what I have heard. I have never been there myself. And I don't care to visit any island where they will throw you in jail for wearing camouflage clothing of any kind.

 

ive been....they are great. You can find danger anywhere...you just gotta be careful when you travel...end of story

 

Have a look at the State Dept website. It sums up pretty much what I have heard. As mentioned, this stuff could just as easily happen to you in the U.S. But T&T does not sound like my kind of place for a vacation. Although I have heard it's beautiful

From the State Dept website..

CRIME: Incidents of violent crime have been steadily on the rise on both islands. Visitors to Trinidad and Tobago should exercise caution and good judgment, as in any large urban area, particularly when traveling after dark from Trinidad's Piarco Airport. There have been incidents involving armed robbers trailing arriving passengers from the airport and then accosting them outside the gates of their residences. Areas to avoid in Trinidad include Laventille, Morvant, Sea Lots, South Belmont, scenic rest stops, walking across the Queen’s Park Savannah, and downtown Port of Spain (after dark), as tourists are particularly vulnerable to pick pocketing and armed assaults in these locations. Holiday periods, especially Christmas and Carnival, often see an increase in criminal activity.

Violent crimes, including assault, kidnapping for ransom, sexual assault and murder, have involved foreign residents and tourists, including U.S. citizens. The perpetrators of many these crimes have not been arrested.

Burglaries of private residences are common. Robbery is a risk, particularly in urban areas and especially near ATMs and shopping malls. Visitors should avoid wearing expensive jewelry or displaying large amounts of money in public. One victim was targeted for driving an expensive new car. In some cases, robberies of Americans have turned violent and resulted in injuries after the victim resisted handing over valuables.

In Tobago, the media have reported an increase in the incidence of violent crimes. While local authorities have announced increased measures to fight crime, the U.S. Embassy advises that when making reservations at private accommodations, visitors should ensure that 24-hour security is provided. There have been reports of home invasions in the Mt. Irvine area, and robberies occurring on isolated beaches in Tobago. Visitors to Tobago should ensure that all villas or private homes have adequate security measures.

Visitors to Trinidad and Tobago are also advised to be cautious when visiting isolated beaches or scenic overlooks where robberies can occur. In particular, we advise against visiting the Ft. George scenic overlook in Port of Spain because of lack of security and a number of recent armed robberies at that site. Tourists at La Brea Pitch Lake in South Trinidad were targets of criminals in 2004 and 2005. Visitors should not walk alone or in unfamiliar areas. Valuables left unattended on beaches and in other public places are vulnerable to theft. Visitors should avoid neighborhoods known for high crime rates. When in doubt, consult the establishment where you are staying to identify areas to be avoided.

Taxis available at the major hotels or through pre-arranged pick-ups with reputable companies are generally safe and reliable. The U.S. Embassy urges caution in the use of the small buses or vans in Trinidad, known as "Maxi Taxis" (full-size inter-city buses are usually safe). Unmarked shared taxis authorized to pick up passengers will have the letter 'H' as the first letter on their license plates. Some shared taxis and maxi taxis have been linked to petty crime and serious traffic accidents. Valuables including travel documents should not be left unattended in parked cars, especially in parking lots, as several thefts have been reported.

 

Not trying to be rude or anything ,just a little thing, Hindi is a language. I think you meant Indian. I get it all the time, as I am Indian!

 

This won't be much help. My wife and I went to Trinidad 3 years ago--stayed at a nature/birding reserve in the mountains. We were picked up at the airport (which was a zoo) and all of our days were guided tours. Did have a car accident of sorts (narrow road, neither our driver nor the other driver stopped when, while passing, the sides of the cars scraped)--of course, neither driver stopped after either. Birding was excellent--but we were very isolated. During the drive to/from the airport, we went through some areas where neither of us would have been comfortable alone (and this is one of the few times we have felt this in assorted third world countries).