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Deciding where to go for your next vacation can be overwhelming. There are 195 countries to choose from, and the world is an ever-changing geopolitical landscape. Customs requirements for visas, tariffs, carry-on, and checked luggage fluctuate; as if that isn’t enough, security advisories change from one day to the next. Travel The Four Corners includes real-time US government resources for in-depth country profiles, travel advisories, and breaking world news so you can Travel With Insight.
Country Profiles
The CIA World Factbook publishes detailed Country Profiles online free of charge. Simply type in the name of a country. You’ll have the following information at your fingertips: land boundaries, climate, terrain, elevation, natural resources, major rivers, population, ethnic groups, languages, median age, population growth, government and political parties, economies, GDP, industries, import/exports, transportation, militaries, refugees, maps and more.
Travel Advisories
Travel Advisories: Before you go, check the US State Department’s travel advisories for your destination.
travel.state.gov: Travel Advisories
- Eswatini - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThere were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in Eswatini due to crime and civil unrest. Advisory Summary Crime Crime is common in Eswatini. Sporadic armed robberies and carjackings occur. Local police may lack the resources to deal effectively with criminal incidents. Unrest Demonstrations and […]
- Haiti - Level 4: Do Not TravelThere was no change to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated to reflect changes to U.S. embassy operations. Do Not Travel to Haiti due to the risk of crime, kidnapping, terrorism, unrest, and limited health care. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Advisory summary Haiti has been under a national state of emergency since March 2024. This […]
- Saint Lucia - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThe advisory level was increased to 2. The “Crime” indicator was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise Increased Caution in Saint Lucia due to risk of crime. Advisory summary Violent crime can occur anywhere in Saint Lucia. U.S. citizens and other foreigners in Saint Lucia have been victims of armed robbery, assault, burglary, and rape. […]
- Malta - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThere were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary Malta is generally a safe destination for travelers. Riptides have caused drowning deaths among tourists. U.S. citizens should use caution when at local beaches and follow lifeguards’ instructions. Review our Travel Guidance for Malta to learn how to […]
- Niger - Level 4: Do Not TravelDo not travelto Niger for any reason due to crime, unrest, terrorism, health, and kidnapping. Due to safety risks, only essential U.S. government employees are permitted to travel to Niger. Non-emergency U.S. government employees and family members of U.S. government employees are not assigned to U.S. Embassy Niamey due to safety risks. The U.S. government […]
- French Guiana - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThere were no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. The Advisory summary was updated. Advisory summary French Guiana is generally a safe destination for travelers. There is no official U.S. consular representation in French Guiana. Consular services are provided by the U.S. Embassy in Paramaribo, Suriname. Review our Travel Guidance for French Guiana […]
- Thailand - Level 1: Exercise Normal PrecautionsThe advisory level was decreased to 1. There were no changes to the risk indicators. An area of increased risk was added. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise normal precautions in Thailand. Some areas have increased risk. Read the entire Travel Advisory. Exercise Increased Caution near the Thai-Cambodian border due to the risk of armed conflict. […]
- Turks and Caicos Islands - Level 2: Exercise Increased CautionThere are no changes to the advisory level or risk indicators. Advisory summary was updated. Exercise increased caution in the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime. Advisory summary Crime Most crime occurs in Providenciales. Police may have limited resources to investigate crimes. There have been reports of sexual assaults in the Turks and Caicos […]
Travel News Bulletins
Here are the latest updates from the world of travel on Google News
Travel – Latest – Google News
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- Pilot scrawls ‘I’m bored’ into UK sky mid-flight - CNNPilot scrawls ‘I’m bored’ into UK sky mid-flight CNNAirline pilot skywrites ‘I’m bored’ over England-Wales border The GuardianPilot writes 'I'm bored' in sky during flight from Liverpool BBCPilot writes ‘I’m bored’ across sky near Liverpool during test flight The IndependentPilot Writes 'Im Bored' In The Sky While Testing Plane Kotaku
- Trump says drained Reflecting Pool will be ‘put back into service soon’ - The HillTrump says drained Reflecting Pool will be ‘put back into service soon’ The HillTrump says Reflecting Pool has been drained and will be ‘put back into service soon’ CNNReflecting Pool being drained after July 4, algae issues NBC4 WashingtonTrump says Reflecting Pool has been drained for repairs CBS NewsTrump Repeats Claim ‘Vandals’ Damaged Reflecting Pool—As It Gets Drained Again […]
- Disneyland Resort Raises Prices on Hundreds of Food & Beverage Items - WDW News TodayDisneyland Resort Raises Prices on Hundreds of Food & Beverage Items WDW News TodayThe Cost of Every Vacation to Disneyland No Longer an Easy Decision as Latest Update Wrecks Families Inside the MagicMy Favorite Sit-Down Dining Deal at Disney World Costs Under $10 Disney Tourist BlogThe Cost of Magic: Disneyland Stuns Fans With Early 11% Food Price Surges Disney […]
- These Are The 7 Safest Beach Destinations For Americans This Summer According To Travelers - Travel Off PathThese Are The 7 Safest Beach Destinations For Americans This Summer According To Travelers Travel Off PathCabo Ranked Among Safest All-Inclusive Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once Cabo SunAre Cancun, Playa Del Carmen & Tulum Safe This Summer? Here’s What Travelers Voted Cancun Sun7 Safe All-Inclusive Destinations Everyone Should Visit At Least Once Travel Off PathCancun Ranked Among […]
- These are the beaches closed in Mass. as the latest heat wave hits - Boston.comThese are the beaches closed in Mass. as the latest heat wave hits Boston.comDozens of Massachusetts beaches closed for swimming as heat ramps up NBC BostonMore than 40 beaches closed for swimming in Massachusetts as another heat wave hits CBS NewsMassachusetts reopens some of the 70 closed beaches throughout the state WJARDozens of beaches are closed in Massachusetts on […]
- Goodbye, middle seat. United's new seating design offers extra space - USA TodayGoodbye, middle seat. United's new seating design offers extra space USA TodayUnited Airlines' new upsell: Keeping other travelers out of the middle seat CNBCUnited to offer new economy seating option on Airbus A321XLRs The Points GuyUnited Launches Another Economy Class Innovation: Economy Plus Seats With Extra Elbow Room PR NewswireUnited Airlines Invents Euro-Business: Sells It As Economy Plus Simple Flying
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