#tourist-safety

#tourist-safety

Days after cartel violence, destruction, and anxiety gripped towns across Mexico a sense of normalcy appears to be returning to many parts of the country. The unrest in 20 Mexican states was in connection with the killing of the powerful leader of the Jalisco New Generation Cartel, Nemesio Rubén Oseguera Cervantes, 'El Mencho.' The violence led to mass flight cancellations, the shuttering of entire towns, and an order for American travelers to shelter in place.

"The United Kingdom is Europe's most dangerous destination for tourists," the findings flatly stated. "Those renting a vacation home here should be aware that there are 254,000 burglaries recorded each year, meaning thieves break into residences every 2 minutes. Renting a car puts you at risk, too, with criminals stealing 364,000 vehicles annually across the country. Tourists here should also watch for pickpockets in crowded areas, as the UK sees around 121,000 such incidents."

"The security alert, issued on Nov. 25, tells Americans to be aware of "recent property crimes, financial crimes, and robberies that have impacted foreigners in Costa Rica, including U.S. citizens." "Tourists have reported break-ins and armed robberies at Airbnbs and other rental properties," the embassy wrote. "Criminal gangs have targeted foreign-owned businesses and residences for crimes that included robberies, break-ins, and extortion."

She was really excited because she was going out there to meet up with her friend Bethany [Clarke], who she hadn't seen for seven months," Zak tells BBC Newsbeat. He says his 28-year-old sister, a trainee lawyer, was a "very experienced traveller", so seeing her off was nothing out of the ordinary. The siblings' farewell was "more just wishing her to go and have a nice time," says Zak. "'See you when you're back', kind of thing.

The "Level 2" advisory, which was re-published Oct. 7 with an updated summery, alerts travelers they should be aware of potential terrorism in the island country. "There is risk of terrorist violence, including terrorist attacks and other activity in the Maldives," the State Department warned, adding American travelers should "stay aware of your surroundings" and "avoid demonstrations and crowds." The State Department added it was possible attacks may occur around tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, malls, and around local government facilities.

An English tourist was treated in hospital after a knife attack in Temple Bar late on Saturday night, close to where another English tourist was left in a critical condition after an unrelated attack a month ago.

We are deeply shocked and devastated by the recent incidents that have tragically occurred. Our priority is to support those affected and their loved ones.

Rescue teams found 11 survivors and recovered 27 bodies, eight of them children, as a tourist boat capsized in Halong Bay amidst Storm Wipha.

The National Portrait Gallery near Trafalgar Square reported 3,060 crimes in one year, including 1,200 thefts, while their spokesman pointed out only two reportable instances among 1.6 million visitors.

The horse from the King's Guard bit a tourist in London after she stood too close, highlighting the danger despite clear warning signs.

That's a lot of stupid people voluntarily getting sandblasted with sand and jet fuel exhaust fumes.

A father and son from Wales have drowned while swimming at an unguarded beach near Australia's Great Barrier Reef, highlighting risks at popular tourist destinations.