Travel Safety
For the time being there is a Homeland Security Advisory System that measures when information to a sector or geographic region is received. This helps for travel safety when a person is planning their vacation.
The color-coded Threat Level System is used to warn public safety officials and the public in general. This allows them to take protective measures so they can reduce the likelihood of an attack.
Red = Severe
Orange = High
Yellow = Elevated
Blue = Guarded
Green = Low
Here are a list of countries where the crime level is extremely high. If you feel the need to visit one of these destinations you might want to do your homework to see if there are any All-Inclusive Resorts available. All-Inclusive Resorts are guarded and will help to assure your safety. Carry identification with you at all times and heed any and all warnings of locations to avoid when sight-seeing.
Mexico
YeMen
Georgia
Sudan
Central African Republican
Madagascar
Colombia
Saudi Arabia
Algeria
Pakistan
Hurricane season is June 1 to November 30. Caribbean Isles, Cancun, Riviera Maya, Mexico, Florida and the Texas coast are in the line of fire during this time. Aruba, Bonaire, Curucao, Trinidad and Tobago are all out of the zone of Tropical storms. Although this is not written in stone, tragedies sometimes occur outside of these months. Because of the risk involved when traveling to these destinations during high hurricane season, the volume of tourism is at it’s lowest. You can use it to your advantage by getting low rates and great discounts. When booking your stay be sure to ask the hotels if they offer weather guarantees.
Health risks should always be taken into account when traveling to other countries. You will need to know if you should be concerned with what you eat and drink. Insects carry diseases so you will want to add bug repellent to your luggage and remember to wash your hands often. If you are traveling to the Caribbean Islands, for instance, take these measures-
Drink only bottled water
Make sure all food and shell fish are cooked thoroughly
Only eat and drink pasteurized dairy products
Drink only canned soda and beers
Never get ice in your drinks
Do not eat from street vendors
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