The safety of our passengers, leaders and local staff is critical to us. In the event of travel safety issues, we utilise a number of sources to make our decisions. Below you can find the latest updates from the UK Foreign Office Travel Advice. Please note: This is not an exhaustive resource. For specific clarification on safety regarding one of our trips, please contact us directly.
Cambodia
24th April 2018
Latest update: Summary - updated visitor figures for 2017; Safety and security section (Political) - date of national election will be 29 July 2018
Senegal
24th April 2018
Latest update: Summary - removal of information about possible protests around Dakar on 19 April
Mauritius
24th April 2018
Latest update: Summary - Tropical storm ‘Fakir’ is forecast to bring hazardous sea and weather conditions to Mauritius from 24 April 2018 and is expected to pass at about 120 km to the South-West of Mauritius by this afternoon; you should monitor the progress of approaching storms from the Mauritius Meteorological Services and follow the advice of the local authorities
Canada
23rd April 2018
Latest Update: Summary - in an incident in Toronto on 23 April a vehicle struck a number of pedestrians near Yonge and Finch. Local authorities have confirmed that they are dealing with a number of casualties, and an investigation is ongoing. The area surrounding the incident has been sealed off, and disruption to local transport services can be expected. Please follow the advice of the local authorities
Saudi Arabia
23rd April 2018
Latest update: Terrorism section - addition of information on incident in Asir region on 19 April
Chad
23rd April 2018
Latest update: Local laws and customs - 2018 dates for Ramadan; Entry requirements section (Visas) - addition of information if your visa is valid for longer than a short visit; Health section - updated statistics on AIDS
Tanzania
23rd April 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Crime) - addition of information on the increase of residential burglaries in Zanzibar
Nicaragua
22nd April 2018
Summary: The Foreign and Commonwealth Office (FCO) advise against all but essential travel to Nicaragua.
Armenia
22nd April 2018
Summary: Protests, which started in Yerevan on 13 April, are continuing and have spread to many other parts of Armenia. Law enforcement agencies have begun to disperse protesters. Roads in Yerevan and other towns can be closed at short notice. You should avoid areas where demonstrations are occurring and carry a form of ID with you at all times. You should monitor the local media and follow the advice of the local authorities.
Madagascar
21st April 2018
Summary: Due to political demonstrations taking place in the centre of Antananarivo from the morning of 21 April, and the possibility of robust action by the authorities to disperse them, you should avoid the area around Independence Square and the Town Hall.
Venezuela
20th April 2018
Latest update: Summary - addition of information on trade and travel links between Venezuela and Panama; addition of information on travel between Venezuela and the islands of Aruba, Bonaire and Curacao; Money - addition of information on a new currency due to be introduced in June 2018
Germany
20th April 2018
Latest update: Summary - removal of information on World War 2 bomb defusion on 20 April
Austria
20th April 2018
Latest update: Summary - removal of information about a rail collision in Salzburg on 20 April
Nigeria
20th April 2018
Latest update: Summary and Safety and security section (Local travel) - addition of information on protests in Abuja and other Nigerian cities; addition of information on kidnappings
St Lucia
20th April 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Air travel) - removal of information on Mustique Airways
St Vincent and the Grenadines
20th April 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Air travel) - removal of information about Mustique Airways
Grenada
20th April 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Air travel) - removal of information on Mustique Airways
Barbados
20th April 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Air travel) - removal of information on Mustique Airways
Netherlands
20th April 2018
Latest update: Local laws and customs section - minor amendment to information on Dutch law on buying or smoking soft drugs in public places
Pakistan
19th April 2018
Latest update: Safety and security section (Air travel) - the Pakistan authorities have confirmed that the opening of the new airport in Islamabad has been postponed from 20 April to 3 May 2018; if you plan to travel around this period, you should check details with your airline and be prepared for delays or disruption