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Do you need mosquito repellent in the Caribbean?

While you are away Remember to make sure you protect infants and children against insect bites, a DEET containing insect repellent at 50% concentration is recommended for all travellers over 2 months of age.



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One things that is common anywhere that you visit in the Caribbean are mosquitoes.

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One things that is common anywhere that you visit in the Caribbean are mosquitoes.

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Montserrat, a tiny island in the Caribbean British West Indies, is one of the few places in the world where mosquitoes are practically non-existent. The island features safe drinking water, low crime rates, and a welcoming population.

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The answer may surprise you: there is actually one Caribbean island that doesn't have any mosquitoes—the British Virgin Islands (BVI).

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“It's not that they don't contain mosquito repellents,” says Immo Hansen, PhD, a co-author of the study and professor of biology at New Mexico State University. But “wearing a bracelet to protect your whole body from mosquitoes,” he says, is just not enough protection.

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Rain is more frequent in the wet season, but the temperatures are warmer. Wet season and dry season are both good times to cruise the Caribbean. The worst time for a Caribbean cruise weather-wise is August to September, as it is peak hurricane season.

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Cruise ships have cellular service that you can connect to. However, it's usually considered international roaming and means you'll be charged high rates to access. You likely know that instead of using a cell signal, you can hook your phone up to wi-fi and use the Internet to make calls, send texts, and surf the web.

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Iceland is one of the few habitable places on the planet that is mosquito-free, and nobody really seems to know why. It's not nearly as cold as Antarctica, which is so frigid that mosquitoes (and people, for that matter) could never survive exposure to the elements there for long.

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These insects are most active during the late spring, summer, and early fall months. They particularly like to be active during the evening hours and when it is humid outside. Mosquitoes can bite at any time of the day, but you and your family are at higher risk during these times.

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The island's arid climate and constant trade winds help mitigate mosquitoes' presence. However, it is essential to note that mosquitoes can still be found in some areas, particularly during periods of higher rainfall or in localized pockets where water may accumulate.

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I always try to find beauty everywhere that I visit, but you might want to avoid some of these Caribbean Islands. Some of the most dangerous Caribbean Islands to visit are Haiti, Trinidad, Tobago, and surprisingly Puerto Rico. These islands have more crime in general, and you should visit with increased caution.

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The tiny island of Montserrat in the Caribbean British West Indies is one of the few hot places that is virtually mosquito free.

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