Maine residents warned to avoid travel to these areas

This time of year is when people, especially Mainers, love to travel, but you should definitely not plan a trip to these places this summer.

The state of Maine isVacation Land' There's a reason for that. We welcome the summer wave of tourists to come, spend and then go away – just as we hope. If you're thinking of doing the same,trip, Spendingand departure—You might want to reconsider.

Some places are simply not worth the trip.

We know it's not always easy living in Maine. We absolutely love it. It's wonderful and truly “The way life should beHowever, for half the year, we cannot go outside without taking special precautions. boots, coat, Mittens, hat, scarfand Long JohnsSo, naturally, with the other half, you want to make the most of it and enjoy every moment.

The Department of State's Bureau of Consular Affairs prioritizes the safety and security of U.S. citizens overseas. To support this mission, the Bureau provides important information to help travelers assess the risks associated with international travel and offers guidance on steps they need to take to stay safe abroad.

Travel advisories are a key component of the Bureau's efforts to protect U.S. citizens overseas.

These advisories provide travelers with important safety and security information and Make informed travel decisionsCountries around the world have travel advisories based on safety and security situations that may affect U.S. citizens.

In our area, many people travel in the summer because the weather is nice. Better and warmHowever, many people also travel in the winter to escape Maine's cold, harsh winters. Regardless of when you travel, be sure to heed current travel advisories.

There are some parts of the world that you should avoid visiting.