Travel Warnings are issued when long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable lead the State Department to recommend that Americans avoid or consider the risk of travel to that country. A Travel Warning is also issued when the U.S. Government's ability to assist American citizens is constrained due to the closure of an embassy or consulate or because of a drawdown of its staff. The countries listed below meet those criteria.
If you decide to travel:
- Stay up to date with the warnings, alerts and the situation at the destinations
- Assess the danger. How safe is it for your to move around?
- Register with the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program found on http://www.travel.state.gov/
- Know how to get in contact with US officials and how to seek assistance
- Have an emergency plan for the destination and have a person at home ready to assist you
- Keep enough money with you at all times for transportation home
- Keep your passport with you at all times in case you need to leave in a hurry
Cancellations, what are you entitled to:
- This will vary by situation and company
- If your flights and accommodations are cancelled you should be entitled to a full refund
- If your flights and accommodations are not canceled involuntarily you have to go with the companies policy
- Check your travelers insurance policy
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