I Changed My Mind - I Don't Want to Go on a Cruise to Roatan Honduras

Originally posted on January 15th, 2014.

I've been saying for the last year that I want to go on a cruise to Roatan, Honduras. However, after reading the news about a family of 5 being robbed at gunpoint a few weeks ago, I've now changed my mind. I still want to go on a cruise, but just not to Honduras.

Apparently there is a security alert at that particular destination at this time, and it's not safe to be going there, if your plan is to do something that doesn't include being on a shore excursion. This family had rented a car to do their own tour, when gun shots were fired at their rental car. The masked gunman, stole their credit cards, cash, cell phones, and camera.

I use to like stopping at different places while cruising, but I'm starting to think that days at sea are much safer. :O

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