Travel Alert: Louisiana and Texas Travelers Urged to Skip These Destinations

KNGT-FM - With spring turning to summer, many families will be planning their well-deserved summer vacations. People go to many different places for vacation, whether within driving distance or out of the country, but there are some places that residents should be aware of when planning their trips.

Some folks even like to venture out beyond the confines of the United States. Have you ever wondered which countries are the most visited? World Population Review has provided the Most Visited Countries of 2025...

• France
• Spain
• United States
• China
• Italy
• Turkey
• Mexico
• Thailand
• Germany
• United Kingdom

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The U.S. Department of State often updates its travel advisories to keep Americans safe. These warnings are based on things like health risks, terrorism, crime, and political unrest. Sometimes, new laws or events in a country can raise safety concerns, like unfair imprisonment or protests.

Travel advisories are ranked from Level 1 to Level 4:

• Level 1: Exercise Normal Precautions – Safe to visit, just be aware, like you would at home.
• Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution – Some extra risks, like petty crime or health concerns.
• Level 3: Reconsider Travel – More serious dangers like civil unrest or higher crime rates.
• Level 4: Do Not Travel – These countries are very dangerous due to crime, kidnapping, terrorism, or unstable governments.

Here are a few of the places you SHOULD NOT travel to...