Travel-State Dept Global Health Advisory Update

 

Yesterday the U.S. Department of State issued this update to the Travel Advisory page.  Previous to this, the U.S. was under a Level 4 Travel Advisory, which meant that international travel was not advised.  It was never a travel ban, but simply meant that the U.S. Government may not be able to help you in a foreign country as their Embassies could be closed, there may not be any repatriation assistance should borders close, etc.

Because so many parts of the world are beginning to open up to foreign travelers, the U.S. has now removed the Global Travel Advisory & has reverted back to a country by country assessment of the current travel situation.  It is important to know that a country may be classified as a Level 4, but that doesn't mean that the entire country fits the unsafe criteria be it due to crime, health reasons, etc.   It's important to read the advisory completely to determine if a particular destination that you may be considering is considered safe for a visit.

Though we have a long way to go before the world is open to U.S. Citizens, still many are banning Americans due to our current number of Covid cases & hot spots, but this is a hopeful start of the Global Travel Economy's recovery.

When you are ready to travel the world, I am here to help you.  Together we can work on a trip plan that excites you while also keeps you comfortable with safety in mind.