What travel advisories mean for your vacation plans.

With spring break coming up, you are probably excited to take a vacation.   However, if a travel advisory is issued, you may not know what this means for your plans.   Before you panic and cancel all your reservations, here's what you need to know about travel advisories.

• What is a Travel Advisory?

Travel advisories are official warnings issued by the U.S. government.   These warnings provide information about the relative safety of traveling or visiting a certain country or location.   Travel advisories are meant to help travelers make informed safety and security decisions when traveling to potentially risky destinations.   Travel advisories are often issued for inclement weather, security concerns, civil unrest, or disease outbreaks.

• What Do Travel Advisories Mean for Your Plans?

If a travel advisory is issued for the country you are traveling to, this does not necessarily mean that you should cancel your vacation.   There are different levels of travel advisories, and your plans should depend on the threat level.   For instance, Level 1 advisories mean that you should exercise regular precautions, but are otherwise safe to visit a location.   Level 2 advisories warn that you should exercise increased caution.   While you can still travel, you need to be very wary and perhaps only travel under the protection of professional guides or with an organization.   Level 3 advisories ask you to reconsider travel.   In January 2020, travel to China was marked a Level 3 due to the outbreak of coronavirus.   At this threat level, many U.S. airlines will automatically start canceling flights.   When Level 4 advisories are issued, travel is not permitted.   In February, China was upgraded to a Level 4 threat with Wuhan under complete quarantine for coronavirus.   At this point, no travelers can enter or leave the county. This is what you need to know about travel advisories and your travel plans.   Do you need assistance with your shipping or delivery needs this spring?   Then turn to us at MDS, Inc.   Located in Southern California, we're your custom courier & mail delivery service experts for all your  mail and delivery  needs in Los Angeles, Long Beach, Irvine, and Orange County.   Contact us  for more information today.