As numerous Americans get ready for spring break , concerns have arisen regarding the safety of travel to the Dominican Republic — as part of a hunt for a missing American student — along with other Caribbean tourism spots, including the Turks and Caicos Islands .
A factor for travelers to consider is the U.S. State Department's warnings The federal agency releases a travel advisory ranging from Level 1 to Level 4, for each nation.
The tiers represent the level of precaution the department suggests travelers should exercise when deciding to visit another country.
At level 1, travelers are encouraged to take standard precautions since every international journey carries certain risks. Moving up to level 2 indicates an elevated alert for potential dangers to personal well-being and security. When advised at level 3, U.S citizens should consider avoiding trips to that nation because of significant hazards to their safety and security. Finally, reaching level 4 means it’s best for everybody to avoid visiting that destination entirely.
The State Department weighs several factors when issuing advisories, including crime levels, terrorism threats, civil unrest, health concerns and the possibility of a natural disaster.
Countries can also have multiple level advisories if some areas pose more of a risk than others. The warnings are reviewed and updated regularly by the State Department.
The map below shows the advisories by country. Hover over a country to see what level advisory it has and search for a specific nation in the table.
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