A quiet day on the beach in Jamaica. Credit: Taylor McIntyre/Travel + Leisure With its relaxing tropical beaches and lush forests, Jamaica has long been recognized as an outdoor lover's paradise. From the magnificent waterfall region of Port Antonio to the cruise ship ports in Ocho Rios, it's easy to see why the island continues to rank among the best Caribbean islands in Travel + Leisure's World's Best Awards. However, while travelers will for sure bask in the beauty that the island nation has to offer, there are certain safety precautions to take when visiting. Currently the U.S. State Department deems Jamaica a ‘Level 2’ on its safety advisory scale, advising travelers to ‘exercise increased caution’ when visiting. The agency downgraded the advisory in January from a ‘Level 3’ alert that advised travelers to ‘reconsider’ their travel plans to Jamaica altogether.…