Researching a potential holiday destination should really feature as an essential part of any trip, whether it is about finding out what visas are required, what you might have to consider if travelling through Ramadan, or whether there are parts of a country that are 'off-limits' to tourists.
Whatever your query regarding the safety of a destination, entry requirements or even travel health, the Foreign & Commonwealth Office is the best resource to find out what you need to know, or signpost you further.
Sometimes, after booking a holiday, news may break that a country is in a state of war, has suffered terrorist attacks, or has been at the forces of a natural disaster. Often with media representation, situations can be taken a little out of context, and it is always worth checking up with your agent and the Foreign Office to find out if the area you are visiting will be at risk or is affected.
Interestingly, at the time of writing, there are only two countries in the world (Chad and Somalia) that the Foreign Office advises against ALL travel to. For comprehensive information, check the website.
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