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TROUBLE HOT SPOTS AROUND THE WORLD
For information regarding no go zones for British travellers and other areas that have become dangerous for British citizens, go to the British Foreign Office website by clicking this link - www.fco.gov.uk.
The above mentioned website is being continually updated with relevant information regarding British citizens travelling abroad.
There you will find information regarding visa requirements, holiday vaccinations, and information regarding no go areas of the world.
No go areas are generally war zones, natural disaster zones or areas that pose a health hazard or harbour individuals who may pose a threat to the safety of British citizens.
Kidnapping cases are becoming more prevalent in certain areas around the world, with new statistics citing Afghanistan, offshore Somalia, Iraq, Pakistan, Nigeria, Mexico, Venezuela, Colombia and Yemen as the top nine locations in the world where a foreigner is most likely to be kidnapped.
Most governments around the world are asking potential travellers to exercise caution if considering visiting the following locations -
Closed Countries
North Korea
Turkmenistan
Countries With Special Restrictions Put In Place On Foreign Travellers
Iran
Saudi Arabia
Countries Which Are Dangerous Due To Civil Unrest Or War
Afghanistan
Chad
Iraq
Mali
Niger
Somalia
Syria
Countries Which Might Pose Other Types Of Danger To Foreign Travellers
Democratic Republic of Congo
Egypt
Libya
Mexico
Nigeria
Papua New Guinea
Yemen
WEATHER TRENDS AROUND THE WORLD
Weather, climate, humidity and temperature can also play a large part in deciding where to go on holiday .
The world temperature map above can help you determine what areas of the world will be comfortable for you to travel to.
Any one who feels uncomfortable in particularly high or low temperatures or high levels of humidity need to check these aspects of the weather before making their final choice of destination.
Knowing what type of weather you will be experiencing whilst away can also act as a guide to choosing the correct clothing, shoe wear, sunscreen and insect repellent for a holiday.
Certain individuals with heart, lung or breathing problems may find very hot countries or those with a high humidity rate, problematic for their conditions.
People who travel to very hot countries from cool or temperate regions might do well to consider a few days of acclimatisation beneficial, before undertaking any strenuous activities, or before spending long periods outdoors in the heat.
When travelling to a hot country always remember to drink plenty of water, not fizzy drinks, and to use sun block.
Do not keep skin exposed for long periods in the bright sunlight and pay particular care to the shoulders, or spend too long sunbathing on the beach or by a poolside.
Don't be fooled by cloud, the sun is still strong and you can burn even under dense cloud in a hot country.
Wear some form of head covering if you are going to spend long hours sightseeing or out on daily excursions.
Remember to wear protective clothing if travelling to very cold regions, particularly taking great care to cover the extremities, fingers, toes and head.
Wear sunglasses to protect the eyes in any bright sun light, whatever the temperature of the area.
Very dry climates be they in hot or cold countries can result in the drying out of skin, hair and nails so take moisturising skin and hair products away with you.
Shown below is a list of the annual dangerous weather trends found around the world.
ATLANTIC HURRICANE SEASON
The Atlantic Hurricane Season runs from June to November with the worst activity occuring during the month of September.
Areas affected by the Atlantic Hurricane season are the Caribbean, the Gulf of Mexico and the south and central eastern United States.
PACIFIC CYCLONE SEASON
The Pacific Cyclone Season runs from November to April and typically affects areas of the the south Pacific.
AUSTRALIAN CYCLONE SEASON
The Australian Cyclone Season runs from November to April and typically affects the areas around the northern coast of Australia, Papua New Guinea and Indonesia.
INDIAN MONSOON SEASON
The Indian Monsoon Season occurs during the months of June through to September and typically affects the south west of the sub continent.
TORNADO SEASON U.S.A
The U.S.A's Tornado Alley is generally considered to be located in the states which are situated between the Rocky Mountains and the Appalachian Mountains. The worst affected states are generally considered to be Alabama, Illinois, Iowa, Kansas, Missouri, Mississippi, Nebraska, Oklahoma and Texas. Tornadoes can occur in any month of the year as they are formed by cold air coming down from Canada meeting warmer air coming up from the Gulf of Mexico, but they tend to be most prevalent during the months of March through to August.
OTHER STAY SAFE HOLIDAY ADVICE PAGES
For more holiday / travel stay safe advice, check the links below to some of the other advisory pages found on this website.
For more health information, please read our page
Travel and holiday health advice
For information about which countries are dangerous for the gay community, visit our page
For worldwide emergency telephone numbers, visit our page
Emergency telephone numbers around the world
To find British Consulates, visit our page
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