Port-au-Prince

**Expat001** · 07-21-13 11:55

In general, Haiti is pretty safe and safer than American big cities. But it can be an edgy place. During the past 2 years, I was at a beach party with about 1000 people and a guy pulled out a gun at noon and started shooting at an approaching boat. I came out of the hotel one morning and there was a dead guy in the street. Just shot by someone. My friend's house was broken into by police to steal his stuff. But most crime is aimed at other Haitians or sitting targets. Haitian americans coming back for vacation. But stationary missionary facilities have also been targeted.

I have been in and out of Haiti for 30 years now and often spend time in PAP / Petionville. At night time the locals do not walk around. I was mugged by a couple of desperate guys a few months back when I decided to walk 100 yards back to the hotel in the dark by myself at about 11:30 pm. Now for those of you who know the area, I was at Jetset and walked past the police station and then down by the Giant Supermarket I heard running steps behind me. I took off but they caught up with me and just needed to give me a shove. The good thing was no guns or knives involved. They just were poor young guys desperate for money. They didn't try to hurt me just got my wallet and took off. I had made the same walk by myself on numerous occasions previously when there was still a tent city in the plaza. But after that was moved, there are no longer many people around. So if I am alone now I just pay one of the car watching guys to walk with me when I go back to a hotel on foot in PV. I tip $1 and they are happy. The other option is to take a motor taxi. Less than $1. Bottom line don't wander around alone at night. For mongers its very important to realize that the HIV rate among the professionals is 8. Very few people speak English but you can get by with French and quite a few working girls have done time in the DR and speak some Spanish. The upper class chicks will be more likely to speak English but less likely to be good in the sack because they don't whine and can be quite conservative. The lower class girls practice whining (Carib dance) from when they are little kids. Having sex with a good Haitian dancer is like a cross between a vacuum cleaner and a washing machine. Rotation with suction. Nothing compares. And I have been everywhere. Now if only someone would teach them to shave the brillo pad. For whining see: www.youtube.com/watch?v=dlc0QfBY7a4

**BadBear2000** · 07-20-13 00:01

Originally Posted by Derekj6926 [View Original Post]

No one should go to a third world country unless they are travel wise I agree.

Desparate people do desparate things no matter where they are in the world. Haitians are no different than any other people in the world, of course there are more desparate people in Haiti than most places.

I find in major cities that are not third world people seem to do nasty things for no reason, this you will rarely find in Haiti.

With over 30 years experience in Haiti I can tell you I feel safer than anywhere in the Dominican Republic. I have almost been robbed 3 times in the DR. Only quick thinking kept me safe. I have never been in fear in Haiti. I feel safer in Haiti than any of the following:

Miami, St Louis, Memphis, Chicago, LA, SF, Atlanta, Nashville, or any other major city in the USA. There you have to deal with a possible pimp and the police. A pimp would starve to death in Haiti. There are too many girls ready to give it away

**BadBear2000** · 07-19-13 23:54

Originally Posted by Bwadu [View Original Post]

I am in Haiti for a week and I would not mind getting getting some pussy / ass action. Any recommendations as to find some?

My friend, it is everywhere. You do not need a teacher. Just look, smile, and wink. Then wait for the response. These girls will not push themselves on you like the Dominican pros but they will respond. Just try it. You will love it. But be careful, you may just fall in love

**Derekj6926** · 07-14-13 00:32

Originally Posted by Shamester [View Original Post]

Does anyone know if Villa Imperial is still open?

Is it possible to make a reservation on-line?

I am told only part of the Villa Imperial remains open. In January there will be a new hotel opening right next door the The Villa Imperial with the name Hotel Plop Plop. The owner seems to be a savvy businessman and is committed to reasonable prices in the $50 to $60 range so I am told. Does anyone know what THE INN AT VILLA BAMBOU room rates are?

**Shamester** · 06-09-13 17:22

Does anyone know if Villa Imperial is still open?

Is it possible to make a reservation on-line?

**Bwadu** · 03-31-13 13:45

I am in Haiti for a week and I would not mind getting getting some pussy / ass action. Any recommendations as to find some?

**Eatin Beaver** · 01-09-13 01:46

Originally Posted by Manizales911 [View Original Post]

Anyone who honestly believes this article is a damn fool. Crime in third world countries is always extremely underreported. To state that the murder rate in Haiti is the same as Long Beach California is absurd. The USA always overstates the level of danger in various countries, look at Colombia. I have been to Haiti and would not hesitate to go back but it is not for someone that doesn't have travel experience in third world countries. Any country as poor as Haiti is going to have high crime rates and for the author of this article to claim Haiti is the safest country in the Americas is just wrong.

It's strange out of all the places in the world the author would pick Long Beach, California. As a comparison. I had a shop at Long Beach. And the crime there is extremely high. The cops would not even drive into the area where my shop was. The area was run by the Crips gang. Walking around with baggy T shirts with Desert Eagle in their waste band. Regular drive by's. And random shooting by the nearby Bloods gangs from Compton. MHO. Most places are safer than LONG BEACH.

**Derekj6926** · 01-06-13 17:37

No one should go to a third world country unless they are travel wise I agree.

Desparate people do desparate things no matter where they are in the world. Haitians are no different than any other people in the world, of course there are more desparate people in Haiti than most places.

I find in major cities that are not third world people seem to do nasty things for no reason, this you will rarely find in Haiti.

Originally Posted by Manizales911 [View Original Post]

Anyone who honestly believes this article is a damn fool. Crime in third world countries is always extremely underreported. To state that the murder rate in Haiti is the same as Long Beach California is absurd. The USA always overstates the level of danger in various countries, look at Colombia. I have been to Haiti and would not hesitate to go back but it is not for someone that doesn't have travel experience in third world countries. Any country as poor as Haiti is going to have high crime rates and for the author of this article to claim Haiti is the safest country in the Americas is just wrong.

**Manizales911** · 01-05-13 23:40

Originally Posted by Derekj6926 [View Original Post]

Let the State Department post this BS to keep out the riff raff!

http://www.eturbonews.com/32953/hait..._campaign=Feed

%3A+Eturbonews-TravelAndTourismIndustryNews+%28eTurboNews+-+for+the+global+citizen+and+traveler%29&utm_content=FaceBook

Anyone who honestly believes this article is a damn fool. Crime in third world countries is always extremely underreported. To state that the murder rate in Haiti is the same as Long Beach California is absurd. The USA always overstates the level of danger in various countries, look at Colombia. I have been to Haiti and would not hesitate to go back but it is not for someone that doesn't have travel experience in third world countries. Any country as poor as Haiti is going to have high crime rates and for the author of this article to claim Haiti is the safest country in the Americas is just wrong.

**Derekj6926** · 01-05-13 16:43

Originally Posted by Eatin Beaver [View Original Post]

I was there last May 2012, Very nice people. No incidents, I was walking around all alone even went to City Solea and made back outa there, and thats a rough spot. Lotsa nice Yummy Young Girls, Excellent. No Problem Man. More Girls 4 Me. Had a GREAT time down at the beach area Jacmel. It's like anywhere you can have a problem walking down the street in LA. New york or London town. The girls are very shy, itsa lot o Fun. Man

Let the State Department post this BS to keep out the riff raff!

http://www.eturbonews.com/32953/hait..._campaign=Feed%3A+Eturbonews-TravelAndTourismIndustryNews+%28eTurboNews+-+for+the+global+citizen+and+traveler%29&utm_content=FaceBook

**Eatin Beaver** · 12-31-12 01:22

Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist [View Original Post]

The US State Department has just issued a very strongly worded advisory to travelers. Even the previous advisory was rather off putting but this one takes the cake. Just google it.

It speaks of robberies and assaults and kidnappings of tourists leaving the airport. Are they exaggerating?

I have been going to Haiti every summer for the last few years but this advisory is scary.

I was there last May 2012, Very nice people. No incidents, I was walking around all alone even went to City Solea and made back outa there, and thats a rough spot. Lotsa nice Yummy Young Girls, Excellent. No Problem Man. More Girls 4 Me. Had a GREAT time down at the beach area Jacmel. It's like anywhere you can have a problem walking down the street in LA. New york or London town. The girls are very shy, itsa lot o Fun. Man

**Jiggydus** · 12-30-12 14:25

Originally Posted by Cunning Linguist [View Original Post]

The US State Department has just issued a very strongly worded advisory to travelers. Even the previous advisory was rather off putting but this one takes the cake. Just google it.

It speaks of robberies and assaults and kidnappings of tourists leaving the airport. Are they exaggerating?

I have been going to Haiti every summer for the last few years but this advisory is scary.

I thought the US State Department had this sort of wording on their advisory for Haiti since post 2010 earthquake. I visited Haiti June of 2011 and I walked around downtown at night as well as took boda boda transport back to place I was staying late at night with no problems. My thoughts are that bad things can happen anywhere and just because one or several incidents happen is no reason to call off travel plans. Why if that were the case, I would not be going back to Kenya next month! Following common sense travel tips should minimize any danger.

Call me a nut, but I just might visit Haiti sooner because I sometimes find those advisories a bit exaggerated. A little risk taking makes life a bit more exciting!

**Cunning Linguist** · 12-30-12 14:08

The US State Department has just issued a very strongly worded advisory to travelers. Even the previous advisory was rather off putting but this one takes the cake. Just google it.

It speaks of robberies and assaults and kidnappings of tourists leaving the airport. Are they exaggerating?

I have been going to Haiti every summer for the last few years but this advisory is scary.

**HaitiHoeChaser** · 11-04-12 19:41

Originally Posted by Eatin Beaver [View Original Post]

I do not find your website?

Do you have pictures of your Mansion?

$100 a day is an okay price if the place is as good as you say.

I've stayed in shit holes for $60 a day. With cold water, noisy as crap, no sleep.

No food,

So let's see some snap shots please.

I post all the pictures of the mansion in the gallery.

**Eatin Beaver** · 11-03-12 22:05

Originally Posted by HaitiHoeChaser [View Original Post]

Hey guys,

I just add some pictures.

I do not find your website?

Do you have pictures of your Mansion?

$100 a day is an okay price if the place is as good as you say.

I've stayed in shit holes for $60 a day. With cold water, noisy as crap, no sleep.

No food,

So let's see some snap shots please.