Virgin Island Vacation SafetyA Few PrecautionsFollow these simple guidelines to keep your Virgin Island vacation fun and safe. There is crime in the Virgin Islands, more so on St Thomas and St Croix, but there's even some on little St John. A few simple measures can make the difference during your stay. 
Avoid the crime- and drug-infested public housing projects at all times. In Christiansted and Charlotte Amalie particularly, these areas can be just a block or two from popular tourist streets.Be aware that tourist maps can be deceiving. Attractions on a map may seem close together when they're actually separated by rough neighborhoods. If you're unsure whether an area is safe, ask in the tourist shops or at your hotel. In general, exercise common sense. Use the same normal caution on your Virgin Islands vacation that you would in any city. Virgin Island Vacation SafetyFor Women Travelers
If you're a woman traveling alone, you need to exercise a higher level of care. Always maintain an awareness of your surroundings.Harassment by local men (things like catcalls and lewd gestures) is not uncommon. Your best strategy in such circumstances is to ignore the harasser and move on. Expressing your displeasure may only make the situation worse. An unaccompanied woman in a bar, nightclub, or restaurant is almost certain to be approached by local men. Some men seem unwilling to take "no" for an answer. There seems to be a prevailing attitude among certain local men that any unaccompanied female on vacation must be seeking a steamy island encounter. So again, exercise common sense and an extra degree of caution and awareness. Return from Virgin Island Vacation Safety to Homepage
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