Around 1.7 million travellers are expected to pass through Toronto Pearson Airport in Mississauga during the upcoming March break according to airport officials. This is roughly 400,000 more travellers than the same period last year, reflecting a strong increase in holiday travel demand.
Many Canadians are looking toward warm-weather destinations for their vacations. Popular spots currently offering travel deals include Curaçao, Bahamas, Belize, Aruba, and Costa Rica.
However, travellers are advised to review the latest government travel advisories before booking their trips.
Canada’s Travel Advice and Advisories website provides updated safety information for international travel. The federal government monitors global events security incidents, and traveller risks to help Canadians make informed decisions when travelling abroad.
Below are some of the latest advisories affecting popular destinations.
Mexico
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Risk | Criminal activity and violence |
| Key Concerns | Roadblocks, cartel violence, shootouts |
On March 22 2026, criminal groups set up roadblocks using burning vehicles in several Mexican cities. The incidents included shootouts with security forces and explosions on highways connecting areas to Mexico City Authorities say the security situation has since stabilized.
Mexican officials continue to increase protection at major tourist destinations, which generally experience lower levels of gang-related violence However, violent incidents still occur in cities, tourist areas, and resort locations.
Confrontations between organized crime groups and security forces remain a concern, particularly in border regions Shootouts, attacks, and illegal roadblocks can happen without warning.
Dominican Republic
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Risk | Crime targeting tourists |
| Key Concerns | Pickpocketing, bag snatching, theft |
Petty crimes such as pickpocketing and bag snatching are common across the Dominican Republic Tourists are frequently targeted, especially during holiday periods when crime tends to increase.
Incidents have been reported in resorts hotel rooms, rental cars, beaches, airports, bus stations, and on public transportation.
Drive-by robberies are also common. Thieves riding motorcycles scooters or bicycles may grab bags or valuables from pedestrians. In some cases, criminals reach into vehicles stopped at traffic lights to steal belongings.
At airports, thieves sometimes target checked baggage in departure areas.
Chile
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Risk | Demonstrations, civil unrest, petty crime |
| Key Concerns | Pickpocketing, vehicle theft, distraction scams |
Chile continues to experience occasional demonstrations and civil unrest, alongside incidents of petty crime.
Pickpocketing, bag snatching, and theft from vehicles can occur anywhere in the country but are more common in larger cities.
Criminals often operate in groups and use distraction techniques In some cases, thieves on foot work with criminals on motorcycles—known locally as motochorros to steal purses, backpacks, or phones.
In ValparaÃso and Santiago, criminals sometimes puncture rental car tires and steal belongings when drivers stop to inspect the damage.
Germany
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Risk | Terrorism threat and poliovirus advisory |
| Key Concerns | Possible attacks, vaccination recommendations |
European countries, including Germany, continue to face a potential threat of terrorism. Several attacks in recent years have resulted in injuries and fatalities, and authorities warn that further incidents could occur.
Germany is also among several destinations where poliovirus circulation has been detected.
The World Health Organization has issued temporary vaccination guidance for countries with circulating wild poliovirus type 1 or vaccine-derived poliovirus types 1 or 3.
Polio is a highly contagious disease that can affect the nervous system and may cause permanent paralysis in severe cases. Travellers are advised to ensure their routine polio vaccinations are up to date before travelling.
United Kingdom
| Category | Details |
|---|---|
| Risk | Terrorism threat and poliovirus advisory |
| Key Concerns | Public attacks, vaccination recommendations |
The United Kingdom also faces a terrorism threat with previous incidents including knife attacks vehicle attacks, and explosions in public spaces.
Most attacks have occurred in London though incidents have taken place elsewhere across the country.
The UK government maintains a public terrorism alert system, and the current national threat level is Level 3 Substantial on a five-point scale.
Like Germany, the UK has also reported circulating poliovirus prompting vaccination recommendations from the World Health Organization.
Travellers should verify that their polio vaccinations are current before departure.
For a full list of travel advisories and updated safety information, travellers should visit the official Canadian government travel advisory website before planning international trips.
