About 1.7 million travellers are expected to pass through Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga during the upcoming March break period — roughly 400,000 more than last year, airport officials said this week.
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Travellers are seeing offers for well-known getaway spots such as Curaçao, Bahamas, Belize, Aruba, and Costa Rica. If you’re planning a trip, it’s worth checking the latest travel advisories before you finalize bookings.
Why Canada’s Travel Advisories Matter
Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories website helps travellers make informed decisions and travel more safely outside the country. The federal government reviews trends and incidents affecting international travellers, monitors global events, and collects updated reporting from multiple sources to keep guidance current.
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Five Tourism Countries With Advisory Updates
| Country | Key Risks | What’s Driving the Advisory |
|---|---|---|
| Mexico | Criminal activity, kidnapping | Recent security disruptions (roadblocks, violence); tourist areas better protected but risks remain. |
| Dominican Republic | Crime | Frequent petty theft and opportunistic crime; tourists targeted in common transit and resort areas. |
| Chile | Demonstrations, civil unrest, crime | Pickpocketing and distraction thefts; heightened vigilance advised in large cities. |
| Germany | Terrorism, polio update | Ongoing threat environment in Europe; advisory notes poliovirus circulation and vaccine guidance. |
| United Kingdom | Terrorism, polio update | Risk of random violent incidents; terrorism alert level noted; poliovirus circulation and vaccine guidance included. |
Mexico
Risks
High levels of criminal activity and kidnapping.
Reasons For The Advisory Update
On March . 22, 2026, criminal groups set up roadblocks using burning vehicles in various cities across Mexico. There were shootouts with security forces and explosions, including on roads and highways connecting affected areas to Mexico City. The security situation has since stabilized.
What Travellers Should Know
- Authorities have increased efforts to protect major tourist destinations, and gang-related violence is generally lower in these areas.
- Even so, violent crime can still occur in major cities, popular tourist areas, and resort zones.
- Clashes between gangs and cartels have taken place in hotels, nightclubs, and restaurants.
- Border regions face regular criminal activity, and confrontations between organized groups and security forces can happen.
- Shootouts, attacks, and illegal roadblocks may occur without warning.
Dominican Republic
Risks
Crime.
Reasons For The Advisory Update
Petty crime — including pickpocketing and bag-snatching — occurs frequently, and tourists are common targets. Opportunistic theft is widespread, and crime often rises during holiday periods.
Common Theft Patterns Reported
- Thieves may snatch visible cash, valuables, or grab a phone directly from your hands.
- Incidents can happen at resorts and hotels, including inside private rooms and room safes.
- Thefts occur from inside cars, especially rental vehicles, and in busy areas like beaches and transport hubs.
- Drive-by robberies are common; riders on motorcycles, scooters, or bicycles may snatch bags from pedestrians.
- Some thieves reach into vehicles (including taxis) stopped at red lights to steal belongings.
- At airports, thieves may target checked baggage in departure areas.
Chile
Risks
Ongoing demonstrations, civil unrest and crime.
Reasons For The Advisory Update
Petty crime such as pickpocketing, bag snatching, and theft from vehicles can occur across the country. Travellers are advised to remain especially vigilant in larger cities.
How Theft Often Happens
- Thefts frequently involve distraction tactics, with pickpockets working in pairs or groups using different ruses.
- In some cases, thieves on foot coordinate with motochorros (thieves on motorcycles) to snatch purses, phones, and backpacks.
- In Valparaíso and Santiago, rental cars are commonly targeted.
- One pattern reported is tire puncturing, followed by theft when occupants exit the vehicle to check the damage.
Germany
Risks
Threat of terrorism and an update regarding the polio virus.
Reasons For The Advisory Update
There is a threat of terrorism in Europe, and terrorists have carried out attacks in several European cities. In Germany, multiple incidents over recent years have resulted in injuries and deaths. Further attacks are considered possible.
Polio Advisory Note
Some international destinations, including Germany, have circulating poliovirus. The World Health Organization has issued temporary vaccination recommendations for countries with circulating wild poliovirus type 1 or circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus types 1 or 3.
Polio is highly contagious and can damage the nervous system in severe cases, potentially causing weakness or paralysis that may be permanent. Before travelling, ensure your routine polio vaccinations are up to date.
United Kingdom
Risks
Threat of terrorism and an update regarding the polio virus.
Reasons For The Advisory Update
Terrorist attacks have caused casualties and have included random violent incidents in public areas, such as knife attacks, vehicle attacks, and explosions. These incidents have occurred mainly in the London area but have also happened elsewhere.
UK Threat Level Guidance
The Government of the United Kingdom maintains a public alert system and communicates terrorism and national emergency threat level changes online and through local media. The national terrorism and national emergency threat level is currently 3 (“substantial”) on a scale of 5.
Polio Advisory Note
Some international destinations, including the United Kingdom, have circulating poliovirus. The World Health Organization has issued temporary vaccination recommendations for countries with circulating wild poliovirus type 1 or circulating vaccine-derived poliovirus types 1 or 3.
Polio is highly contagious and can damage the nervous system in severe cases, potentially causing weakness or paralysis that may be permanent. Before travelling, ensure your routine polio vaccinations are up to date.
