Finalizing your upcoming spring break trips? Ensure your potential destinations are recommended for tourists.
The U.S. Department of State issues travel advisories for those planning or traveling internationally, with four warning levels.
As of February 2026, 23 countries are at level 3, and 22 are at level 4. Here’s what that means.
When is Spring Break 2026?
It depends on where you live. For some, spring break begins early in March, while others must wait until mid-April.
There are 4 levels of travel warnings. Here’s what they mean
To see all the countries under travel advisories, click here.
Which countries have a Level 3 travel warning?
Which countries have a Level 4 travel warning?
Traveling abroad? Here are some safety tips before you go
The U.S. State Department recommends that citizens enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program and develop contingency plans in case of emergencies.
As for general safety tips, author Christopher Elliot shared his tips with USA TODAY back in 2023 for travelers before they head out on their vacation:
Some groups advise against traveling to the US for FIFA 2026
Several groups, including the ACLU of Florida, the Florida Immigrant Coalition, and the American Friends Service Committee, issued a travel alert for the U.S., particularly Florida, ahead of the FIFA World Cup.
Their message was for visitors to “strongly” reconsider travel to Florida due to what they called multiple cases of tourists and U.S. citizens being detained for immigration enforcement purposes. Soccer fans from around the world are expected to travel to the U.S. for the World Cup, which will feature seven matches in Miami.
Contributing: Michelle Spitzer, Florida Today
Samantha Neely is a trending reporter for the USA TODAY NETWORK-Florida, covering pop culture, theme parks, breaking news and more. You can get all of Florida’s best content directly in your inbox each weekday by signing up for the free newsletter, Florida TODAY, at https://floridatoday.com/newsletters.
This article originally appeared on Palm Beach Post: Traveling for spring break 2026? See current travel advisories
Reporting by Samantha Neely, USA TODAY NETWORK – Florida / Palm Beach Post
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