Canada issues travel advisories for holidaymakers

 

 

Canada has issued travel advisories for holidaymakers planning holiday trips to various countries. Officials say it's a good idea to check for any travel advisories in place for your destination to ensure your health and safety when traveling outside the country. Many tourist destinations around the world are currently under travel advisories for a variety of reasons, from security risks to political instability. If you're traveling abroad, you can register with the Registration of Canadians Abroad (ROCA). This is a free and confidential service that notifies you of emergencies or other warnings declared abroad or at home.

Let's take a look at some of the Canadian government travel advisories currently in effect for popular destinations.

Bahamas:

Canada's travel advisory warns travelers to be vigilant as pickpocketing, bag snatching, carjacking, violence and other crimes are common in cities in the Bahamas, even during daylight hours.

Spain:

The Canadian government is warning travelers to be vigilant due to the ongoing terrorist threat in Spain.

France:

France is also facing a terrorist threat. The government says there have been a number of pre-planned attacks in the past few years. Travelers are advised to be vigilant and to check French media and online.

Vietnam:

The federal government's travel advisory says pickpocketing and extortion are widespread in cities in Vietnam.

Mexico:

The government is advising travelers to be vigilant as crime and kidnapping are common. It is also advising travelers to avoid non-essential travel.

Jamaica:

Crime, including armed robbery and murder, is occurring in large cities and tourist areas such as Kingston and Montego Bay. Travelers are therefore advised to be vigilant.

Travel advisories have also been issued for travelers to Italy, Ecuador, Peru, the Philippines, and the UAE. For a complete list of Canada's travel advisories for various countries, visit the Travel Advice and Advisories website.