Tourists don't know they're in the hemisphere's poorest country when they visit Labadee.
LABADEE, HAITI It has mango and almond trees, soft white sand, turquoise waters, and a perfect breeze. It looks like a secret paradise island. It feels like a secret paradise island.
But, actually, it's Haiti, the poorest country in the hemisphere.
Every week, up to 7,000 camcorder-toting tourists, the vast majority of them Americans, come ashore here off a Royal Caribbean cruise ship for a day of sun, sailing, volleyball tournaments, and sliding on the "world's largest" inflatable water slide.
"It's the best kept secret in the world," says Melody Hickey, from Columbus, Ohio. "Its amazing."
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