The Key Travel Advisories Announced in August

After a July that saw more than 150 updated travel advisories issued by the U.S. State Department, August was a quiet month by comparison.

Officials issued just a handful of updates this past month, the majority of which were Level 1 advisories encouraging travelers to exercise normal precautions at their destination.

As we head into the final stretch of summer and what's likely to be a busy September for travel, here are the updated travel advisories from the past month that you'll want to be aware of.

Fiji - Level 1

Family holiday in Fiji. (photo courtesy noblige/iStock/Getty Images Plus)

Travelers can continue to exercise normal precautions in Fiji but the State Department warns that some areas have increased risk. Officials recommend exercising increased caution in Colo-I-Suva Forest Park, noting that crime along the trails, particularly phone and bag snatchings, occurs frequently in areas where foreigners gather.

"Be aware of your surroundings at all times and be extra vigilant when displaying items like jewelry, bags and cell phones in public," the advisory states. "Do not physically resist any robbery attempt. Use caution when walking or driving at night."

Argentina - Level 1

Buenos Aires, Argentina. (Photo Credit: mihtiander / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

Argentina is listed at Level 1 heading into the fall. However, the State Department asks Americans to exercise increased caution in the city of Rosario (Santa Fe province) due to crime.

"Criminal and narcotics trafficking elements are active in Rosario resulting in increased crime and violence," the August 18 advisory warns. "U.S. Embassy personnel are required to give advance notice before traveling to Rosario."

Mexico - Other 

Cancun's Hotel Zone at sunset, Quintana Roo, Mexico. (photo via Jonathan Ross / iStock / Getty Images Plus)

The State Department updated its travel advisory for Mexico on August 22, breaking it down by state. Mexico's most popular tourist destinations receive a Level 1 (exercise normal precautions) or Level 2 (exercise increased caution) designation. Some of these places include Cancun and the Riviera Maya in Quintana Roo, Los Cabos in Baja California Sur and Mexico City, among others.

Travelers should avoid six states due to crime and kidnapping. They include Colima, Guerrero, Michoacan, Sinaloa, Tamaulipas and Zacatecas. Travelers are also encouraged to reconsider travel to Baja California, Chihuahua, Durango, Guanajuato, Jalisco, Morelos and Sonora state due to the threat of crime and kidnapping.

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