Don’t be a travel scam victim. No one is immune from becoming the victim of a scam, but with a little knowledge you might avoid being an easy target. Scams are often effective because of their simplicity, and many are variations on a handful of classic rip-offs that have been around for centuries, says Mark Orwoll, international editor of Travel + Leisure magazine.Read article
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At Caribbean Cruise Line, we are glad to offer you this article to assist you with your travel plans this year and we hope you have a great vacation. There are a lot of great tourist destinations out there, many of which are great and many have a lot of potential scams to look out […]
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OFFICIAL REGISTRATION RECOMMENDATION: We offer a registration service for all Canadians travelling or living abroad. This service is provided so that we can contact and assist you in an emergency abroad, such as a natural disaster or civil unrest, or inform you of a family emergency at home. Registration can be done on-line or by […]
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TUCSON (KGUN9-TV) – The U.S. Department of State has issued countless warnings to travelers on their way around Mexico. Now, Arizona lawmakers want the Grand Canyon State to be able to do the same for those on the move and living in Southern Arizona. Border communities say that would harm their economies, tourism and relations […]
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Most Canadian visitors to Panama do not experience problems. However, Canadians should exercise a high degree of caution when travelling in certain parts of the country, including Colón and some areas of Panama City, where high crime rates exist. There are reports of road closures on the Pan-American Highway near San Felix, Pacora, Horconcitos, Tole, […]
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The decision to travel is the sole responsibility of the traveller. The traveller is also responsible for his or her own personal safety. The purpose of this Travel Report is to provide Canadians with up-to-date information to enable them to make well-informed decisions. Violent crime in Australia is low. However, petty crime such as pickpocketing […]
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There is a high threat from terrorism. Terrorist groups continue to plan attacks and have the capacity and intent to carry out these attacks at any time and anywhere in the country. Attacks could be indiscriminate, including in places frequented by expatriates and foreign travellers. Attacks may also target Indonesia Government and law enforcement interests. […]
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WASHINGTON, March 5 (UPI) — U.S. citizens in Senegal are advised to avoid political gatherings amid a tense post-election environment, the U.S. State Department advised.”U.S. citizens in Senegal should be aware of their surroundings at all times and use caution when moving around,” a travel advisory read. “U.S. citizens should avoid crowds, demonstrations, political rallies […]
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The State Department’s latest travel warning about Mexico comes just in time for spring break, but it may not have much of an impact on some students’ plans. Last month, the U.S. Department of State warned citizens about conditions in Mexico, as well specific areas with the most crime. Though the Mexican government has made […]
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LONDON, March 5 (UPI) — London warned British nationals to be cautious when traveling in the Republic of Congo after blasts left at least 200 people dead in the African country. British Foreign Secretary William Hague, in a statement, said he was “greatly saddened” by the number of casualties reported from a blast at a […]
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