As temperatures plunge, many Canadians seek a warm-weather travel break.
Wind chill values dropped down to -20 C in Mississauga and other parts of southern Ontario on Thursday.
While there are many travel deals out there, it is a good idea to check out the latest advisories when preparing for a trip. Safety levels can change quickly.
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 updated travel advisories:
Chile
Risks: Demonstrations, civil unrest and water safety.
Reasons: Demonstrations and strikes occur regularly in Santiago, particularly in Plaza Italia, also known as Plaza Baquedano, as well as in Valparaíso and Concepción. They also occur occasionally elsewhere in the country. They may lead to traffic disruptions.
Dangerous waves caused by large ocean swells occur along the Chilean coast. …