One of the major safety issues which plagues travelers who are visiting any place in the Caribbean (and is therefore a problem which visitors to Haiti should be aware of) is the problem of drugs in the area.  Though the problem is more common in Jamaica, it does happen in Haiti.  The way this affects tourists is that they are often approached by locals interested in selling them drugs.  Usually, the sale is for marijuana or hashish although harder drugs are sometimes offered.  Travelers are reminded that these drugs are illegal drugs and that being caught with drugs in possession can lead to sticky situations in Haiti.  Travelers are encouraged to avoid talking with suspicious strangers who approach them and to turn down any offers they do receive.

In terms of other safety issues, there is not much to be excessively concerned about in Haiti.  Street crime is rare, although women should know that they are considered to be more at risk than men for being victims of violent crime in the area and should take precautions accordingly.  Petty theft does occur, although no more so in Haiti than in other major travel destinations.

The main safety concern is actually having too much fun.  By this, what is meant is that travelers often forget their common sense when they are on vacation and this gets them in to trouble.  In Haiti, common problems related to this are drinking too much alcohol and spending too much time in the sun.  Normal safety precautions should prevent any major problems from occurring.  Extensive travel safety information is online at http://www.kevincoffee.com/safety_tip... or http://www.betterhealth.vic.gov.au/bh... and should be reviewed before traveling.