Heading on a winter trip?
You may want to be a little more careful, depending on where you’re travelling to. The Canadian government has issued a number of travel warnings for a handful of winter sun destinations, meaning that you may want to rethink where you’re flying to soon.
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Canada’s Travel Advisories
While some travel advisories are more warnings than anything, others are far more serious. The Government of Canada splits these advisories into four distinct levels, with them ranging from taking normal precautions to completely avoiding all travel.
These recent warnings are for a variety of countries, including places like Mexico to Peru. Whether you’re sightseeing in the forest or escaping to the beach, here are the spots you should be careful about.
Popular Winter Sun Destinations Under a Travel Advisory
- Jamaica: Exercise a high degree of caution.
Violent crime is prevalent in many large cities. Although police are present in locations with high tourist concentration, incidents of assault and robbery may still occur. - Mexico: Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
In certain cities, travellers are advised to avoid non-essential travel due to high levels of violence and organized crime. Demonstrations also occur frequently in places like Mexico City. - Cuba: Avoid non-essential travel.
Due to worsening shortages of fuel, electricity, and basic necessities including food, water, and medicine, travellers are advised to avoid non-essential travel if possible. - Bahamas: Exercise a high degree of caution.
High crime rates in places like Nassau and Freeport are prevalent. Petty and violent crime may occur, including armed robberies and muggings. - Costa Rica: Exercise a high degree of caution.
Petty crime, including pickpocketing and purse snatching, occurs frequently. Tourists are often common targets for theft. - Dominican Republic:Â Exercise a high degree of caution.
Crime is prevalent across the country, especially major cities. Violent crime can occur, and police are noted to often be unable to respond in a timely manner quickly. - Peru:Â Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
High levels of crime can occur in certain areas of the country. Social conflicts and strikes may also happen. - Thailand:Â Exercise a high degree of caution (with regional advisories).
Ongoing political tensions and sporadic demonstrations may occur. Certain regional risks can lead to violent attacks.
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