EXCLUSIVE How safe is YOUR summer holiday? As bombs fly in the Middle East and flights are cancelled around the world, read our ultimate guide to the travel hotspots at risk - and the ones that you can still visit
Unrest in the Middle East this week has caused great confusion among many holidaymakers – but it's still safe to visit most popular destinations.
The Foreign Office was swift to update its travel advice for the region - warning of potential travel disruptions - after America's attack on Iran 's nuclear bunkers at the weekend, though it has held back from declaring mainstream tourist countries as no-go.
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