State Department journey warning issued for Grenada, Haiti, Jamaica

If a post-holiday cruise is in your bucket listing, be cautious about the place you propose to go to, even standard cruise locations within the Caribbean.

The newest advisory from the U.S. Department of State was for Grenada.

The standard Caribbean vacation spot now has a Level 2 travel advisory as a consequence of a threat of crime.

➤ Americans urged to exercise caution in this Caribbean destination

Travel advisories are nothing uncommon for a number of Caribbean islands and even elements of Mexico.

The highest degree of journey advisory issued by the State Department, a Level 4, warns U.S. residents to not journey to these areas. Haiti has been below a Level 4 journey advisory since July 2025.

Here’s what you need to know.

Travel advisory issued for Grenada, elevating rating to Level 2

A Level 2 travel advisory warns vacationers to “exercise increased caution.”

The U.S. State Department issued the journey advisory replace Jan. 5 as a result of risk of crime in Grenada.

“Violent crime can occur anywhere in Grenada. American citizens in Grenada have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape.

“In some circumstances, American residents have been killed. Police response occasions aren’t as quick as one might anticipate within the United States,” the State Department said.

Advice should you plan to journey to Grenada

The State Department issued these tips if you decide to travel to Grenada:

• Review the State Department’s data 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 case of an emergency.

Places close to Florida the place vacationers are inspired to not go to or to rethink journey

The U.S. State Department has issued Level 3 or 4 journey advisories for the next places close to Florida. A Level 4 advisory is the best rating, the place officers encourage U.S. residents to not journey.

What do State Department journey advisories imply?

The U.S. State Department points travel advisories regularly, from one to 4. Levels 1 and a couple of are up to date each 12 months; Levels 3 and 4 are up to date a minimum of each six months, though advisories will be up to date at any time if circumstances change considerably.

Here’s what every journey advisory means:

• Level 1: Exercise normal precautions
  • This is the lowest advisory level for safety and security risks. There is some risk in any international travel, and conditions in other countries may differ from those in the United States.
• Level 2: Exercise increased caution
  • Be aware of increased risks to safety and security. Specific risks are described in the Travel Advisory.
• Level 3: Reconsider travel
  • Reconsider your travel to the destination due to serious risks to safety and security. Specific risks are described in the Travel Advisory.
• Level 4: Do not travel
  • This is the highest advisory level due to life-threatening risks. Specific risks are described in the Travel Advisory. The U.S. government may have very limited or no ability to help, including during an emergency. We advise that U.S. citizens do not travel to the country, or to leave as soon as it is safe to do so.

Cheryl McCloud is a journalist for the USA TODAY Network-Florida’s service journalism Connect team. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday day by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at floridatoday.com/newsletters.