April was a relatively quiet month in terms of travel guidance.
The U.S. State Department issued only a handful of updated travel advisories over the past month but the latest information remains invaluable ahead of the busy summer travel period.
Here are some of the most significant travel advisories announced in April.
El Salvador - Level 1
Travelers can exercise normal precautions in the Central American destination of El Salvador this summer. According to the State Department, "gang activity has decreased over the last three years," causing a "drop in violent crimes and murders."
"U.S. government employees working in El Salvador are allowed to travel throughout the country during daylight hours. However, due to the risks, U.S. government employees are prohibited from traveling between cities or departments at night," with the exception of travel between San Salvador and the country's international airport and the La Libertad department, officials stated in the April 8 update.
Ghana - Level 2
The State Department reissued its Level 2 travel advisory for Ghana on April 8, advising travelers to exercise increased caution in the African country "due to crime and violence against women travelers and lesbian, gay, and bisexual travelers."
What's more, visitors should reconsider travel to the Upper East Region, North East Region, Upper West Region and the western portion of the Savannah Region (all areas west of the N12 Highway) that shares a border with Burkina Faso and Ivory Coast due to civil unrest and crime, officials warn.
Accra, Ghana. (Photo Credit: truba71/Adobe)
Serbia - Level 2
Serbia remains at a Level 2 heading into May, with U.S. officials encouraging Americans to exercise increased caution due to the threat of crime. "Violence associated with organized crime and high-profile sporting events in Serbia is common," the State Department reiterated in an April 11 update.
Colombia - Level 3
On April 17, the State Department reminded Americans to reconsider travel to Colombia due to crime, terrorism, civil unrest and kidnapping.
As of mid-April, travelers should avoid Arauca, Cauca (excluding Popay¨¢n) and Norte de Santander departments due to crime and terrorism, as well as the Colombia-Venezuela border region due to crime, kidnapping and conflict between armed groups, and the risk of detention.
Morocco - Level 2
The State Department reissued its Level 2 travel advisory for Morocco on April 21, reminding travelers to exercise increased caution due to terrorism threats.
"Terrorist groups continue plotting possible attacks in Morocco. Terrorists may attack with little or no warning," the advisory states. "They target tourist locations, transportation hubs, markets, shopping malls, and local government facilities."
Nonetheless, there are safe ways to explore this remarkable destination, including on a TTC Tour Brands expedition.
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