'Myths regarding the culture?'

Myths regarding the culture?

Lily (74.226.30.28) -

I haven't heard of too many people who have gone to Haiti for a vacation but I wouldn't be opposed to it. I was wondering about some of the myths regarding the religious culture. Are any of them true?

Comment #1 Martin (152.163.34.90) -

I think often tourists are pretty isolated from the local culture of the Islands. For example, if you visit Haiti you probably won't cross their religious and mythical cultures.

Comment #2 endora (24.45.126.104) -

Are you talking voodoo myths? I would think they would have some great tours to promo that "flavor" of the culture. Again though it wouldnt be my first choice on vacation. For some reason i have a bad negative image in my head of the place.

Comment #3 Lily (72.155.136.110) -

I guess from so many of the movies that I have watched Haiti has gotten a "bad" rap in relation to voodoo. I would not be surprised if that is used as a theme for a tours. I highly doubt that this would be my first choice but it would be a very different trip if I decide to.

Comment #4 Surfer Chick from Riding the waves (Contact Member) -

I would tend to agree with Martin. I'm sure Haiti is a lovely place to vacation. But, like Jamaica, you don't leave the resort property.

Comment #5 Harper from La La Land (Contact Member) -

I would figure the resort travel of Haiti is very similar to other Caribbean locations. I would have to agree that if you stay at a resort or spa you wouldn't be interacting with the locals too much. I am sure you would see more tourists then you would locals.

Comment #6 Karen from Land of the Sun (Contact Member) -

I'd rather just stick close to the hotel or go on a tour where it is supervised. I'm not one to venture out too much away from my hotel when I'm in a place that is unfamiliar to me.

Comment #7 Callie from someplace else (Contact Member) -

I would go to any country and tour unsupervised! I had a friend that went to Jamaica years ago, and a local took them on a tour in a local cave for a few bucks! I can't believe they went! I reamed her out when she got back, they could have easily have gotten robbed and murdered!!

Comment #8 Lee from Montevideo, Uruguay (Contact Member) -

I assume you missed the word "not" in your post above.

I bet they had a great time too and had a unique experience!

The first day I was in Colombia I went on a tour with a local taxi driver... now I have several good taxi driver friends and someone calls out my name when I arrive at the airport!

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