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U.S. Has Issued 21 'Do Not Travel' Warnings
The United States Department of State has an extensive database of travel advisories, providing potential travelers with all the information they need to stay safe while abroad. However, there are 21 countries that the United States warns Americans should not travel to for any reason. There are four levels to the State Department's travel advisories, ranging from Level 1 to Level 4, with Level 4 being the most severe. A Level 1 advisory reminds travelers to "exercise normal precautions" when traveling abroad, while a Level 2 advisory warns travelers to "exercise increased caution." The travel advisories begin to get a little more serious at Level 3, which warns travelers to "reconsider travel" to that destination. A Level 4 travel advisory, meanwhile, simply warns travelers "do not travel" to that destination. The United States currently has Level 4 "do not travel" warnings for 21 different countries. Here is the full list, along with when the travel advisory was published or most recently updated and why the warning was issued. Sudan: Issued April 22, 2023, due to armed conflict, civil unrest, crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Mali: Issued July 31, 2023, due to crime, terrorism, and kidnapping. Ukraine: Issued Nov. 14, 2024, due to Russia's war against Ukraine. Belarus: Issued Dec. 18, 2024, due to the Belarusian authorities' arbitrary enforcement of local laws, the risk of detention, the continued facilitation of Russia's war against Ukraine, the potential of civil unrest, and the Embassy's limited ability to assist U.S. citizens residing in or traveling to Belarus. Central African Republic: Issued Dec. 26, 2024, due to armed conflict, crime, civil unrest, and kidnapping, as well as Embassy Bangui's limited capacity to provide support to U.S. citizens. Afghanistan: Issued Jan. 13, 2024, due to civil unrest, crime, terrorism, risk of wrongful detention, kidnapping, and limited health facilities. Democratic Republic of the Congo: Issued Jan. 29, 2024, due to Armed Conflict, Crime, Civil Unrest, Kidnapping, and Terrorism. South Sudan: Issued March 8, 2025, due to crime, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Iran: Issued March 31, 2025, due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, arbitrary arrest of U.S. citizens, and wrongful detention. Yemen: Issued March 31, 2025, due to terrorism, civil unrest, crime, health risks, kidnapping, armed conflict, and landmines. Burkina Faso: Issued April 16, 2025, due to terrorism, crime, and kidnapping. North Korea: Issued April 29, 2025, due to the continuing serious risk of arrest, long-term detention, and the threat of wrongful detention of U.S. nationals. Russia: Issued May 8, 2025, due to danger associated with the continuing war between Russia and Ukraine, the risk of harassment or wrongful detention by Russian security officials, the arbitrary enforcement of local laws, and the possibility of terrorism. Burma (Myanmar): Issued May 12, 2025, due to armed conflict, the potential for civil unrest, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, poor health infrastructure, land mines and unexploded ordnance, crime, and wrongful detentions. Venezuela: Issued May 12, 2025, due to the high risk of wrongful detention, torture in detention, terrorism, kidnapping, arbitrary enforcement of local laws, crime, civil unrest, and poor health infrastructure. Somalia: Issued May 14, 2025, due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, health, kidnapping, piracy, and lack of availability of routine consular services. Lebanon: Issued July 3, 2025, due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, unexploded landmines, and the risk of armed conflict. Haiti: Issued July 15, 2025, due to kidnapping, crime, terrorist activity, civil unrest, and limited health care. Libya: Issued July 16, 2025, due to crime, terrorism, unexploded landmines, civil unrest, kidnapping, and armed conflict. Iraq: Issued July 17, 2025, due to terrorism, kidnapping, armed conflict, civil unrest, and the U.S. government's limited ability to provide emergency services to U.S. citizens in Iraq. Syria: Issued July 23, 2025, due to the risk of terrorism, civil unrest, kidnapping, hostage taking, and armed conflict. If you find yourself traveling in the near future, these are all locations that you should avoid under any and all circumstances. You can view the entire database of travel advisories at the State Department's website. U.S. Has Issued 21 'Do Not Travel' Warnings first appeared on Men's Journal on Aug 6, 2025 Solve the daily Crossword
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Travel + Leisure
24-07-2025
- Travel + Leisure
This Caribbean Island Just Ranked the Safest in 2025 For Its Low Crime—and It's a Hurricane-free Destination, Too
With its laid-back charm and crystal-clear waters, the Caribbean often feels like a living postcard. And while many of the islands live up to that image, recent U.S. travel advisories have raised concerns for travelers—with U.S. travel advisories citing rising crime, civil unrest, and limited health care. Enter Aruba, a refreshing exception to the trend. This sun-drenched island not only defies those warnings but has also earned top honors in the Caribbean Island Safety Index 2025, released on July 14, 2025 by Always All Inclusive, a team of Sandals Resorts experts. The index evaluated U.S. travel advisories, local crime data, hurricane risk, and health care readiness to determine the safest destinations in the region—and Aruba claimed the No. 1 spot. To those familiar with the island, the ranking comes as no surprise. Known as "One Happy Island" thanks to its warm, welcoming culture, Aruba boasts low crime rates and a robust focus on tourism safety. The island is compact and easy to navigate, with well-maintained roads and reliable public transport. It's also blessed with a location that's safely situated outside the hurricane belt and enjoys over 300 days of sunshine per year on average. But Aruba's appeal goes well beyond safety. Nearly 20 percent of the island is preserved as Arikok National Park, home to volcanic hills and natural wonders like the Conchi Natural Pool, a natural saltwater tide pool that's big enough to swim in. The park offers a striking contrast to the island's famed coastline, where Eagle Beach and Palm Beach—both consistently ranked among the world's best—boast powdery white sand and shimmering turquoise waters. Beyond the beach, visitors can explore attractions like The Butterfly Farm and experience the island's vibrant culture through the Aruba Carnival, a lively celebration dating back to 1954. The festivities begin in November and peak in January and February — making it a perfect escape during the U.S. winter months. In the 2025 safety index, Aruba received a perfect score for its U.S. Travel Advisory status (Level 1, the safest rating) and non-existent hurricane risk. The island also scored 9 out of 10 for its low crime rate and 8 out of 10 for health care access, which adheres to high Dutch medical standards. The index compiled data from sources like the U.S. State Department, local law enforcement, NOAA, and WHO. Rounding out the top three on the list were Barbados at No. 2 and Grenada and Curaçao tied for No. 3. The full list, along with each destination's final safety score (higher is better), is included below: 1. Aruba Score out of 10: 9.3 2. Barbados Score: 9.2 3. Grenada Score: 9.0 3. (tie) Curaçao Score: 9.0 5. Antigua & Barbuda Score: 8.1 6. Puerto Rico Score: 7.6 7. Dominican Republic Score: 7.0 8. Saint Lucia Score: 6.8 9. The Bahamas Score: 6.5 10. Jamaica Score: 5.5
Khaleej Times
16-07-2025
- Khaleej Times
UAE-India flights: Airlines issue travel advisory as heavy rains lash parts of country
As heavy rains lash across parts of India, airlines have issued travel advisories to their passengers, warning them of delays in some states. With India's monsoons clashing with the UAE's summers, there is heavy travel during these few months as residents go back home for vacations. Air India, which is set to partially resume international flights after the deadly Ahmedabad crash last month, warned passengers in its advisory on Wednesday, July 16, of gusty winds and rains impacting flight operations in Delhi. It advised them to check the latest flight status on its website before heading out. Meanwhile, Indigo issued an advisory for people travelling to and from Delhi and Patna amid heavy showers. The airline in its statement on July 16 said that "while operations remain on schedule for now, weather-related delays may be expected later in the day". Passengers have been recommend to check their flight status on their website or app before heading to the airport. Additionally, they must keep extra time for their journey, as rain may affect traffic conditions en route. In Patna, the airline stated that departures and arrivals may be slightly affected and advised passengers to check their flight status on its website or app before heading out and keep some extra travel time. Budget airline SpiceJet issued advisories for Delhi, Varanasi, Bagdogra and Mumbai travellers in the past two days due to bad weather and alerted them of potential impact to arrivals and departures. Passengers have been advised to keep a check on their flight status via their website and those travelling to the airport are requested to keep a tab on live traffic and allow sufficient time for the journey due to traffic congestion on the roads leading to the airport.
