Bermuda Restaurant

GDP (nominal): Provisional estimates for 2002, $3.75 billion; 15.8% ($593.2 million) from international companies, 12.9% ($484 million) from real estate and rental, 12.6% ($470.8 million) from financial intermediation, 9.4% ($351.5 million) from wholesale, retail trade and repair services, 6.3% ($237.7 million) from the hotel and restaurant sector, 6.1% ($230.5 million) from construction, and 36.9% ($1.38 billion) from other sectors. ... [Read More]

US Department Of State Post Report

Good restaurants are available throughout the island, and most hotels have first-class dining rooms. However virtually all dining establishments are priced for the tourist trade and are expensive. "Continental" and Italian cuisine predominate. Ethnic restaurants - Chinese, Indian, and Mexican - exist, but are far from authentic. ...

Bermuda offers a host of activities.  Professionally, members of the small Consulate General staff maintain a wide range of official contacts with the British and Bermudian authorities associated with their particular portfolios. Socially, the Consul General can expect an extensive round of ceremonies, luncheons, dinners, receptions, and other functions.  Other members of the staff will find official demands less pressing, but can participate in a wide range of professional and social opportunities according to their personal preferences.  For recreation, there are a number of outdoor sports including world class golf, tennis, fishing, sailing, diving, and swimming.  There are a number of restaurants serving up everything from the classic Bermudian Sunday morning cod fish and potatoes  to superb international cuisine.  Other forms of entertainment include movies,  theatrical productions, art exhibits, musical concerts,and seve ... [Read More]

Afghanistan

June 09, 2005 This Travel Warning provides updated information on the security situation in Afghanistan.  The security threat to all American citizens in Afghanistan remains critical.  This Travel Warning supersedes the Travel Warning for Afghanistan issued November 11, 2004. The Department of State strongly warns U.S. citizens against travel to Afghanistan.  There is an ongoing threat to kidnap and assassinate U.S. citizens and Non-Governmental Organization (NGO) wor ... [Read More]

Tips for Travelers to the Caribbean

May 1997 Foreword Since colonial times, the Caribbean has been a favorite place for American visitors. In the past 50 years, tourism to the area has increased greatly, and today millions of U.S. citizens visit the islands every year. The majority of these visitors have a safe trip. To help you have a similar experience, the Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs has prepared these tips for you. Consular Affairs provides services to Americans ... [Read More]

Firearms Arrests in Mexico - Press Release

July 21, 1999 Many U.S. citizens may be planning to take a trip to Mexico during this busy summer travel season. The Department of State wishes to alert gun owners to leave their guns at home when they go to Mexico. Mexico has severe penalties for taking in any type of firearm, weapon, or ammunition without first obtaining written authorization from Mexican authorities. It does not matter whether U.S. citizens are licensed to carry the firearm in the United States, or if they unintentionally transport it while driving in their vehicle, or have it in th ... [Read More]

Guatemala Public Announcement

This Public Announcement is being issued to remind U.S. citizens of the continuing serious security situation in Guatemala.  This Public Announcement expires on November 3, 2005. U.S. citizens are urged to be especially aware of safety and security concerns when traveling in Guatemala.  Although the majority of travelers visit Guatemala without mishap, violent criminal activity on the highways in Guatemala continues, and the number of armed robberies on city streets and in p ... [Read More]

Norway

CRIME INFORMATION:  Norway has a relatively low crime rate.  Most crimes involve the theft of personal property.  Residential burglaries, auto theft, and vandalism to parked cars can also occur.  Most high-end value vehicles, especially in Oslo, have visible alarm system indicators to discourage joy riders or thieves.  Persons who appear affluent or disoriented may become targets of pickpockets and purse-snatchers, especially during the peak tourist seasons (May-September).  Thieves frequently target tourists in hotels, particularly lobby/reception and restaurant areas.  Often such thieves work in pairs, and use distraction as a method to steal purses or briefcases.  While passports are frequently stolen in the course of these thefts, money, credit cards and jewelry ... [Read More]

Malawi

American citizens are urged to avoid traveling on foot at night, especially in urban areas, as incidences of armed muggings and assaults have increased.  Specifically, expatriates have been targeted in Lilongwe, and several Americans have been injured.   Even when walking in a large group, city streets should be considered unsafe after dark.  Pedestrians should be cautious even during daylight hours.  Visitors in need of transportation should request hotel or restaurant management to contact a taxi or car service. ... [Read More]

Italy, Holy See (Vatican City) and San Marino

CRIME:  Italy has a moderate rate of violent crime, some of which is directed towards tourists, principally for motives of theft.  Some travelers have been victims of rape and beatings.  There have also been incidents of drinks laced with drugs being used by criminals to rob, and in some cases, assault tourists.  Many of these incidents have occurred in the vicinity of Rome’s Termini train station and at major tourist centers such as Campo de Fiori and Piazza Navona, as well as in Florence and Naples.  Criminals using this tactic “befriend” a traveler at a train station, bus stop, restaurant, café or bar in tourist areas, then eventually offer a drink laced with a sleeping drug.  When the tourist falls asleep, criminals steal the traveler’s valuables.  ... [Read More]

South Africa

Credit card fraud, counterfeit U.S. currency, and various check-cashing scams are frequently reported.  Do not accept "assistance" from anyone, or agree to assist others with ATM transactions.  Travelers should try to avoid using ATMs after bank business hours.  There have been reports of ATMs retaining the card, the cardholder leaving the scene since they cannot remove the card, and criminals later returning to retrieve the card from the machine.  When giving your credit card to a store or restaurant employee for processing, do not let them take the card out of your sight.  Also beware of fraudulent schemes in which a caller from South Africa (who usually is not South African) attempts to win the confidence of an unsuspecting American, who is then persuaded either to provide privileged fin ... [Read More]