As the thermometer plunges, a Caribbean getaway can offer a break for many Canadians.
This weekend the forecast calls for some sub-zero temperatures in the GTA and southern Ontario. The good news is, airfares are down for many tropical destinations for 2025, particularly in the Caribbean.
However, Canada has some travel advisories for many warm-weather countries.
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:
Mexico
Risks: High levels of criminal activity and kidnapping.
Reasons: Levels of crime, particularly violent crime, are high throughout Mexico. In recent weeks, there have been violent clashes between rival armed groups in Culiacán, Mazatlán and their surrounding areas.
Mexican authorities have made efforts to protect major tourist destinations, resulting in lower levels of gang-related violence in these areas. However, incidents of violent …