Popular spring break destinations this year include Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. The US State Department issues four levels of travel advisories explaining the risks travelers face in the country.
Spring break begins in March for many California students, opening up family and student travel and vacation schedules.
Popular non-US spring break destinations this year include Cancun, Mexico and Punta Cana, Dominican Republic. According to Squaremouth, the two countries are one of the top international destinations for spring break, regardless of their particular destination. According to Squaremouth, other top destinations include the Bahamas, Japan and Italy.
However, depending on where you go, your safety can be more or less at risk.
The US State Department has issued four levels of travel advisories explaining the risks travelers can face in the country. These are travel advisories in place as of Monday, February 10th for some of the popular non-US spring break destinations that Californians may want to visit this spring.
Bahamas
The Bahamas have a Level 2 travel advisory. This means that travelers should pay attention to the “risking to safety and security” during their visit. This is due to crime.
“Violent crimes such as robbery, armed robbery and sexual assault occur in both tourist and non-tourist areas,” according to the travel advisory. “Beware when you stay at a short-term vacation rental property where there are no private security companies.”
dominican republic
The Dominican Republic has a Level 2 travel advisory. This means that travelers should be careful during their visits and be aware of “increasing risks to safety and security.” This advice is a crime.
“The wide range of weapons availability, illegal drug use and trade, and the weak criminal justice system contribute to higher levels of crime on a wider scale,” according to the travel advisory.
Italy
Italy has a Level 2 travel advisory. This means that travelers should take caution or exercise “Note the increased risks to safety and security.” This travel advisory is due to terrorist attacks and can target tourist attractions in addition to other parts of the country.
Japan
Japan has a Level 1 travel advisory, the lowest advisory level that encourages travelers to exercise “normal precautions.”
Mexico
Six states are based on Mexico’s Level 4 Travel Advisory and are the highest level that can be issued, with the State Department advises U.S. citizens not to travel. They are Zacatecas, Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, and Tamaulipa.
However, the destination may be likely to be visited in Mexico by spring break tourists. This adds to US news and World Reports and other suggestions from Conde Nast travelers, including Cabo San Lucas, Oaxaca, Puerto Vallarta.
Cancún is located in Quintana Roo, the state, and has a Level 2 travel advisory due to crime. Level 2 advisory means paying attention or being aware of increased risks to safety and security. Travelers are encouraged to stay in bright pedestrian streets and tourist spots with caution “after the dark” in Cancun. Travel advisories show that criminal activity and violence can occur at any time in locations and locations, including popular tourist destinations.
Oaxaca and Baja California Sur are home to popular tourist spot Cabo San Lucas, and have a Level 2 travel advisory for crimes as “criminal conduct and violence” can occur across both states. have.
Jalisco, home to Puerto Vallarta, has a Level 3 travel advisory for crime and temptation. This advisory level means people are encouraged to rethink their travels “due to serious risks to safety and security.”
“Violent crime and gang activity are common in parts of Jalisco,” the travel advisory states.
Paris Baraza is a trending reporter covering California news in the desert sun. Contact her at pbarraza@gannett.com.
