Hi,
I'm contemplating going to Haiti end of October/early November. I met a guy from Haiti in the Dominican Republic last year while I was vacationing there from Canada. We've managed to stay in touch. Since then, he has moved back to Haiti and has invited me to go visit him and his family. I think it would be an eye-opening/learning experience for me. That being said, with what I've read on the internet, it makes me wonder if it's a safe country to travel to. I would spend my time with him and his family. I would not feel comfortable venturing out on my own. Any advice would be greatly appreciated.

Apart from visiting a relative, what else is there to do and see in Haiti? Is there any really worthwhile attractions, beaches or nature reserves to explore? I've heard bad things about safety in Haiti - is this true?