Flight To Bermuda

This Public Announcement is being issued to update security information on potential terrorist actions against Americans in Tajikistan and add concerns due to narcotics trafficking through Tajikistan. This Public Announcement supersedes the Public Announcement dated July 19, 2004, and expires on August 12, 2005. Elements of terrorist groups allied with al-Qa'ida, including the Islamic Movement of Uzbekistan (IMU) and other groups, remain active in Tajikistan and still pose risks to tr ... [Read More]

Tips for Women Traveling Alone

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Nauru

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Madagascar

INFORMATION FOR VICTIMS OF CRIME:  The loss or theft abroad of a U.S. passport should be reported immediately to local police and to the nearest U.S. embassy or consulate.  If you are the victim of a crime while overseas, in addition to reporting to local police, please contact the nearest U.S. Embassy or Consulate for assistance.  The Embassy/Consulate staff can, for example, assist you to find appropriate medical care, to contact family members or friends and explain how funds could be transferred.  Although the investigation and prosecution of the crime is solely the responsibility of local authorities, consular officers can help you to understand the local criminal justice process and to find an attorney if needed. ... [Read More]

Tips for Travelers With Disabilities

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Travel Tips for Older Americans

Revised August 1996 PREPARATION FOR YOUR TRIP Start Early. Apply for your passport as soon as possible. Three months before your departure date should give you plenty of time. See the section, Passports and Visas, for details on how to apply. Learn About the Countries You Plan to Visit. Before you go, read up on th ... [Read More]

Bhutan

SPECIAL CIRCUMSTANCES:   Visitors are advised to carry cash or travelers checks, since credit cards are not widely accepted in Bhutan. Druk Air, the only carrier servicing Bhutan, has rigid restrictions on the amount and size of luggage passengers may carry into the country. Passengers are advised to book bulky items ahead as unaccompanied baggage, since the aircraft servicing Bhutan have limited space available for large bags, and airline employees may not load large pieces of luggage. Flights into and out of Paro Airport are restricted to daylight hours and are dependent on suitable weather conditions. Flights are sometimes delayed or cancelled. Passengers are advised to allow at least 24 hours transit time for connecting flights from Paro Airport and to travel on non-restricted air tickets so that th ... [Read More]

Greece

MEDICAL FACILITIES AND HEALTH INFORMATION:  Medical facilities are adequate, and some, particularly the private clinics and hospitals in Athens and Thessaloniki, are quite good.  Some private hospitals have affiliations with U.S. facilities, and generally their staff doctors have been trained in U.S. or other international teaching institutions.  However, English is not as widely spoken as might be expected.  Public medical clinics, especially on the islands, may lack resources; care there is often inadequate for American standards and often, little English is spoken.  Many patients, Greeks and visitors alike, are transferred from the provinces and islands to Athens hospitals for more sophisticated care.  Others may choose to transfer from a public to a private hospital within A ... [Read More]