While I agree that AC and Belize in general is a very safe place for travelers, I just returned yesterday and think it's important to post this information. The first night we were in AC (Tuesday the 19th) we were robbed on the beach around 8:00pm between the Yacht club and Plyador. It wasn't late, and there were people around, including people within view, sitting on the beach in front of Crazy Cauncks. I yelled for help but no one came. Luckily we convinced the machete-wielding guy that we had no money and only lost a watch out of the deal. When we went to file a report at the police station the next day, there was another couple there who had been robbed in approximately the same location but later at night. They lost $400. I guess my point is that when you are traveling, these things happen, no matter how careful you think you are being, don't think you are exempt.