Canada issues travel advisories for these hot vacation destinations [Video]

Winter is in full force in Ontario and many Canadians may be dreaming of a sunny destination for a break.

There are travel hacks for those looking for a budget trip or luxury resorts for a bit more pampering.

Whatever your plans, it is a good idea to check out the latest advice and travel tips for your destination.

The federal government maintains a Travel Advice and Advisories page to help travellers make informed decisions and travel safely outside Canada.

They analyze trends and incidents affecting international travellers, monitor world events and collect updated reports from different sources.

Here are some countries with travel advisories:

Colombia

Risks: High levels of crime.

Reasons: There has been an increase in deaths related to online dating applications used by criminals to identify and lure foreigners looking to meet people in Colombia. Incidents occur most frequently in larger cities, including but not limited to Bogota, Cartagena and Medellin.

Online dating applications are often used by criminals …