posted 04-27-2005 07:42               

All that said, I do have to admit that just the past two days there have been two robberies of tourists at resorts. This seems isolated, like a little crime wave. No one was hurt, but it sure can put a damper on a vacation. Then again, my sister was robbed in her timeshare room on St. Maarten and another friend robbed in his room there as well. My dad was "mugged" on Hawaii. I hear reports all the time from various destinations.

I will be back in St. Thomas in August. I will not fear for my safety at all. I can't wait.

Where are you considering buying? If you want any other information, please feel free to e-mail me.

posted 04-27-2005 23:00               

Several months after we returned home we read of a tourist who was killed during a mugging at night.

posted 04-28-2005 05:34               

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Originally posted by Daverock:
When I was on the island I was told, at night, to go only by cab to my desination and return by cab. In fact, many of the restaurants we visited at night had men posted outside to prevent problems and they would call a cab for you.

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The only way to get around the island is by car, so unless you have a rental, you would have to take a cab. This is day or night.

I am curious to know where you had dinner. In all the years of visiting St. Thomas I have never seen sentries posted to prevent problems. The only place I might even think of that happening is at the Green House, which often has over-imbibing patrons who might get out of control. These are usually tourists, not residents, though. I have noticed cab drivers waiting outside restaurants to offer rides. In fact, it often seems that cab driving must be the #1 career down there because there are so many...LOL>

posted 04-28-2005 15:09               

I also see Tina's point, that familiarity certainly helps. I know where to park, so feel secure that I won't be walking in any areas that might not be touristy. Basically, the only places I might go for dinner at night that would perhaps be questionable are those few in town behind the Waterfront. Perhaps my familiarity with the island and being a New Yorker keep me from being overly cautious. I can see where a newbie might easily end up in a place where he or she would not necessarily want to be. Then,again, there are so many absolutely safe places to dine.

posted 04-29-2005 22:36               

I went to the Charthouse and there are other restaurants in the same area. All had posted "guards."

I am glad that you have never had a bad experience but please, for your own safety, heed the warnings and experience of others.