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The UK Foreign Office has recently released a list of vital travel warnings for more than 225 travel destinations. While some warnings are minor, others are a little more serious. Some relate to vaccination advice, others to terror risks. It is always a good idea to think “better safe than sorry” and check out the latest warning prior to your family holidays. A link to the official FOC list of countries is included in the tweet below.
Check out the FOC's latest travel warnings before heading off on holiday this year.https://t.co/u1oDsWAVv7
— Anne Sewell (@anners2008) June 5, 2019
For anyone planning overseas holidays this year, the following are the latest warnings and holiday advice. Most are common sense and nothing to panic about! As pointed out by the Daily Post, around 19 million visits were made to Spain by Brits last year and the majority of those trips were trouble free. However, the following are some of the warnings for Spain and Turkey.
Demonstrations in Barcelona and Catalan region in Spain
Pro-Catalan independence demonstrations can occur “with little or no warning.” While they are intended to be peaceful, things sometimes escalate to become confrontational. These demonstrations could affect transport services, with disruption and delays.
Balcony falls in Spain
Warnings have been issued about balcony falls following a number of incidents in the Balearic Islands. The public is warned about the overuse of alcohol and drugs when going out onto a balcony, after people have died or been seriously injured.
False claims about gastric illness in Spain
There has been a warning about air pollution in Madrid, as well as an increase in holidaymakers reporting false claims of gastric illness on holiday in Spain. Due to so many false claims on travel insurance, people are being warned they could face charges in both Spain and the UK for these claims.
No go areas in Turkey
A recent report by Thomas Cook pointed out that many Brits are travelling to Turkey and Tunisia this year. According to the FCO, British tourists should avoid travelling to areas within 10 km of Turkey’s border with Syria. They say all but essential travel to this area should be avoided, along with the provinces of Diyarbakir, Hakkari and Tunceli. However, Cappadocia, pictured here, is still fine.
Demonstrations in Turkey
In the past, demonstrations popping up with cities across Turkey have led to violence in the streets. In Istanbul, these demonstrations tend to be held in Taksim Square, in Istiklal Street and the Basiktas and Kadikoy districts. More recently, demonstrations have been held in Okmeydani. Tourists are warned to avoid any demonstration and get out of the area should one develop as police often use water cannon and tear gas to disperse these protests.
