Under new DOS Travel Advisory system every country is assigned a color-coded risk rating from one to four, defined as: These new travel advisories replace previous Travel Warnings and Travel Alerts.

She wants to know that you have a safe travel experience planned. It is important to register with STEP (Smart Traveler ...

The State Department will notify you if there's a problem at your destination and may be able to offer assistance. So is it safe to travel this fall? Yes — as long as you take a few common-sense ...