Travel Warnings and Advisories
Before departing, find out whether the country or countries you intend to visit are under any severe travel warnings or alerts. Do this by checking the State Department's website for currentwarnings (for long-term conditions, like armed conflicts or security threats) and alerts (for short-term conditions, like regional sports events or mass demonstrations); or use the State Department's handy Smart Traveler app (available on Apple and Android for free).
But try not to judge an entire country by just a few regions, or by its reputation alone. If the travel warning only advises against visiting a certain city or region, use your best judgment as to whether you still wish to visit that country—making sure to stay away from the area in question. Likewise, a country with a bad reputation might actually be in the midst of a revival, moving on from a legacy of violence or unrest and focusing on making cultural, social, and economic strides. (And that often translates to discounts on hotels and airfare as incentives for tourism.) By all means, don't ignore warnings, but don't make false assumptions about a place.
In addition, be sure to check with the CDC for any health-related alerts or notices in effect in your destination. The CDC will outline whether it's safe to visit—and, if it is, how to protect yourself from infection once you're there.
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