Are there any alerts that have been issued for traveling in Italy and Spain through the end of March? I have plans to visit Rome, Sicily, Naples and Madrid during this time from the US. Given the events going on to the east, I wonder if anyone has guidance or suggestions about making such a journey. Thanks. Phil
Posted by
Chicago
3240 posts
I suggest signing up for the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program (STEP) here:
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Thanks. Helpful info and a very good idea.
Posted by
USA
52 posts
Sign up but it's hard to take their travel advisories seriously. They still have level 4 "do not travel" warnings (their highest) in place for Spain and Italy due to terrorism and COVID.
The most dangerous part of any trip I take, by far, is the drive to Newark.
Posted by
Texas
375 posts
Just be careful with those alerts. I signed up 2 years ago, then covid hit, tried to unsubscribe and it took months and multiple attempts.
Posted by
Chicago
3240 posts
tried to unsubscribe and it took months and multiple attempts
If you enter your travel dates, there is no need to unsubscribe.
Posted by
OP
11 posts
Hah . I tried several times to subscribe after the recommendation, but failed. I think given the rest of what I've now read, it's just as well. Thanks.
Posted by
Italy
3812 posts
It's like saying that you are not going to visit Vancouver in Canada because it's only 1,500 miles away from the Narco War in Mexico.