pinefish:
Looking for a new place in the Caribbean to fall in love :07: with and spend vacation time. The island that we have been frequenting for 10 years (Tortola-BVI) is much to our concern and disappointment, becoming way too developed. Roatan seems to have alot of the qualities we are looking for. However, there is one pressing question. Is Roatan a safe place for two women traveling alone? We are not divers - however we love to snorkel off the beach and would want explore the island from one end to the other.
Thank You! :dazzler1:
As Don says, I
may know. Being the hulking creature that I am, most 'ner do wells steer clear.
Guanaja, Utila and the bulk of Roatan are very very safe areas. On Roatan, I would avoid Coxen Hole when the shops are closed at night (why be there otherwise?). In general, avoid
any booze consuming area (a good rule for life) and your chances of a bad outcome are greatly reduced.
Cat around the rest of the island in relative peace and safety. Think about your surroundings on
any island or vacation spot.
I put Roatan on a 2 out of 10 fear factor rating, Utila a 1.25/10, Guanaja 1.10/10, etc. By comparison? The Galapagos .02/10, but Quito rates a 9.2/10 along with Guayaqil. SanPedro Sula? Depends again on the time of day, but more like a 5.8/10. Get my drift?
All in all, a lot better odds of surviving in Roatan than Jamaica or the D.R.
If you stay in the West End districts, (and obviously) within your AI resort, you have little to fear. If you walk a very long way and sleep on a beach, you may have unwelcome company.
If you want to snorkel from shore, about the best (and only) spot to do this is from CoCoView Resort, where the fear factor element is .01/10, and next door at Fantasy Island where the shore snorkel is not as close, and locals can come on to the resort, but you are about as safe.
Be aware of your surroundings, understand what you will do, what you should do- if confronted with negative circumstance. It is, after all, part of life.