United Arab Emirates – Level 3: Reconsider Travel

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Reconsider travel to the United Arab Emirates due to the threat of missile or drone attacks. Country Summary: The possibility of attacks affecting U.S. citizens and interests in the Gulf and Arabian Peninsula remains an ongoing, serious concern.  Rebel groups operating in Yemen have stated an intent to attack neighboring countries, including…

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I just sailed on 1 of the world’s most luxurious expedition cruise ships. Here’s a 1st look

Editor’s note: TPG’s Ashley Kosciolek was hosted by Seabourn Cruises for an Arctic expedition sailing on Seabourn Venture. The opinions expressed below are entirely hers and weren’t subject to review by the line. Seabourn Cruises’ new Seabourn Venture, the line’s first expedition vessel, is absolutely one of the most aesthetically pleasing and luxurious to enter the expedition sector. Carrying…

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New Caledonia – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in New Caledonia. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to New Caledonia. If you decide to travel to New Caledonia: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy’s COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.  Enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) to receive Alerts…

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Kyrgyzstan – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions

Kyrgyzstan – Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions Last Update:  Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise normal precautions in Kyrgyzstan. Read the country information page for additional information on travel to Kyrgyzstan. If you decide to travel to the Kyrgyz Republic: Read the Department of State’s COVID-19 page before planning any international travel, and read the Embassy COVID-19 page for country-specific COVID-19 information.  Enroll in the Smart…

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Uruguay – Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution

Last Update: Reissued with updates to health information. Exercise increased caution in Uruguay due to crime. Country Summary: Violent crimes, such as homicides, armed robberies, car jackings, and thefts occur throughout the country and in urban areas frequented by U.S. government personnel, day and night. Criminals commonly travel in pairs on motorcycles to approach unsuspecting victims with a weapon…

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