Securely Travel Brief - 26 April 2018

Travel Brief – April 26, 2018

Today’s travel brief is culled from the travel warnings and travel alerts found via news media, government and social networks.

Slovakia — US citizens, including children being targeted by terrorists

In an unusually direct warning, the US Department of State is warning US citizens in Slovakia of being targeted by terrorists.

Actions to take:

• Stay alert in public places, including schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations and transportation hubs.
• Review travel routes and times to reduce time and place predictability.
• Keep a low profile
• Be aware of your surroundings.
• Review your personal security plans.
• Report social media threats to local authorities.

#Slovakia Security Alert: The U.S. gov't remains concerned that terrorists are intent on targeting U.S. citizens, including children. Terrorists may target schools, hospitals, churches, tourist locations, & transportation hubs. Stay alert. Full text: https://t.co/zQR1nJv7A8 pic.twitter.com/VwRWRN856M

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 25, 2018

Philippines - Riot Police in place in Boracay Beach area

We have written on the closing of Boracay beach which has occurred - Beach ordered closed 26 April 2018 – Boracay, Philippines

The closure will affect the livelihood of 17,000 hotel, restaurant and other tourism workers, plus 11,000 construction workers. Travelers are cautioned not to travel to Boracay from April - October 2018.

VIDEO: Security drill in paradise. Philippine riot police startle tourists as they stage drills on Boracay a day before the world-famous tropical island is shut down pic.twitter.com/fiDpkMRCKy

— AFP news agency (@AFP) April 26, 2018

New Caledonia - Australia warns travelers of high cost of medical treatment

Recommends that travelers have adequate travel/medical insurance. Travel advisory on New Caledonia. We support this advice, not only for New Caledonia, but all locales outside one’s home country, as detailed in “Be sure to have the right travel insurance.”

Nicaragua – US Citizens – do not travel if not necessary

US Embassy continues to warn ssued a travel restriction on US government personnel – 5am-5pm travel is permitted. To all US citizens who feel unsafe, Embassy advice: Leave the country.

Embassy Security Alert

United States - Department of State is hosting Solo Traveler “Twitter-Chat”

We're ready to chat about solo traveling! Do you like to go on solo trips? Do you have safety tips to share? Join us for our #SafeTravelsChat focusing on Solo Travelers! THURSDAY APRIL 26 at 2:00 PM! pic.twitter.com/7s00ddpLIj

— Travel - State Dept (@TravelGov) April 25, 2018