One-Stop-Shopping for Travel Information - The U.S. Department of State

www.travel.state.gov

Last summer, as many as 25 million Americans may have traveled abroad, and this year, you, too, may be one of millions thinking of a summer get-away. Get geared up for your travel by visiting Travel.State.Gov, the U.S. Department of State’s one-stop-shop for information, tips and guidance on making the most of a safe and meaningful trip.

The website is host to numerous practical, helpful bits, from Tips to Studying Abroad, to Embassy Registration and Emergency and Crisis Assistance.

Among the top concerns of traveling abroad is the socio-political volatility of a country. Travel.State.Gov can keep you informed. Travel Warnings are available to describe long-term, protracted conditions that make a country dangerous or unstable. Travel Alerts are issued to disseminate information about short-term conditions, such as natural disasters, terrorist attacks, coups, anniversaries of terrorist events, election-related demonstrations or violence and high-profile events such as international conferences or regional sports events.

Spend some time familiarizing yourself with Travel.State.Gov to ensure you’re taking sensible steps to making your travel as safe and hassle-free as possible!