Ms. Moore, 75, has always felt safe during her stays in Jamaica, where she’s returning for the fourth time on Wednesday.
But this year, while she’s still happy to take a trip, a travel advisory for Jamaica, reissued in January by the U.S. State Department, has elevated her concerns.
“I’m sure there are parts, just like the United States, that you can go into that are not recommended,” said Ms. Moore.
In recent weeks, the State Department and U.S. Embassies have issued new and updated advisories urging travelers to Mexico, Jamaica and the Bahamas — some of the busiest international spring break destinations — to exercise extra caution after recent violent events, some in tourist areas.
Security experts suggest that the advice is largely consistent with advisories of previous years.
Persons:
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Organizations:
U.S . State Department, State Department, U.S, Embassies
Locations:
Panama City, Fla, Caribbean, Jamaica, United States, Mexico, Bahamas