US Spring Break gives travel warnings
The US State Department, Turks and Caicos gave 2 travel recommendations, and travelers called on the growing wary thanks to the crime.
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The state department is those who warn about severe crime and other potential risks Popular location For cruise passengers and other tourists – for the bahamas.
The Caribbean people were already listed “Level 2: Exercises were not focused,” the Level 1 means “normal measures” and “do not travel” level 4.
But Travel Consultant of Appointment This week, with additional information, updated with additional information to “reflect information about crime, swimming risks and firearms and ammunition.”
Here are the things that travelers need to know.
Is it safe to go to the Bahamas right now?
The State Department does not refuse to travel to the Bahamas, but calls on to be careful.
“Severe crime – as armed robbery, thefts and sexual assault – can occur everywhere on the Bahamas,” according to the advice of updated on Monday. “Most of the most crimes are at Freeport on the Nassau and the New Providence and Grand Bahama Islands.
The consulting also encourages the vigilance of holiday lease properties that cannot be special security.
The United States has reached the official tourist goal of the Bahamas for comment.
‘What are the risks associated with swimming?
Risks associated with travel advisory groups of the State Department to two categories: jet skiing and boat security.
Among the risks, some jet skiing operators, as well as sexual assault reports, as well as sexual harassment in the city, or close Nassau beaches. There are also concerns on watercraft operators to ignore or ignore the air warning.
In addition, management is similar to what is applied on any beach holidays: never swim alone, focus on a watercraft, Avoid sharks.
Can you have a gun in the Bahamas?
“Firearms and ammunition are illegal – a small amount of misconceptions in bags or luggage “The State Department warns that US citizens were detained or the Bahamas said.
Travelers are called to carefully check their bags for any items before leaving the United States
How can you be safe when traveling?
Travelers are recommended to refer to the surroundings, to apply their doors and windows, to apply basic safety principles such as whether they do not answer the door.
The State Department can register for free Smart Traveler Registration Program (Step) when you go abroad. This allows the State Department to send them real-time updates in health, security and other emergency issues and apply to them in an emergency.
The State Department recently needs to mark a recent update of travel recommendations for several other popular destinations and others Countries also warned citizens About to visit the US
