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Royal Caribbean Is Canceling Trips to This Caribbean Destination

"Situated on Haiti’s northern coast roughly a six-hour drive from Port-au-Prince, this private Royal Caribbean beach resort is a popular cruise stop known for pristine beaches and extensive family-oriented amenities—zip lining over the ocean, a rollercoaster, waterslides, and a water trampoline—that Travel + Leisure notes make it one of the Caribbean’s best beaches for families. Despite its appeal, Royal Caribbean has temporarily removed the port from sailings and paused excursions amid escalating gang violence and political instability in Haiti (the stop was also suspended last summer for safety reasons), and it is unclear when or if visits will resume. Travelers should note that the U.S. Department of State currently rates Haiti at Level 4 (“Do Not Travel”) due to kidnapping, crime, civil unrest, and limited health care, and the U.S. Embassy has issued security alerts for Port-au-Prince." - Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny Katie Nadworny is an Istanbul-based writer who specializes in stories at the intersection of culture and politics in Turkey, Eastern Europe, and the Middle East. She has lived in Turkey for nearly a decade and has traveled extensively around the region. Travel + Leisure Editorial Guidelines