Check the advice first, October 2026: A 60-day state of exception declared on 15 September 2026 applies in eight provinces, among them Pichincha, where Quito lies, and curfews have returned several times this year. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the Pacific coastal provinces (Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas, with...

Safety and travel advice, October 2026: A state of exception covering eight provinces, Pichincha and Quito among them, has applied since 15 September 2026 for 60 days, and curfews have been imposed several times this year, so look up the current decree before you walk anywhere. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas,...

Travel advisory, October 2026: Since 15 September 2026 a 60-day state of exception has applied in eight Ecuadorian provinces, Pichincha (which contains Quito) among them, and several curfews have been imposed this year, so check the current decree. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo...

Read before you book, October 2026: Ecuador declared a 60-day state of exception on 15 September 2026 across eight provinces, Pichincha and Quito included, and curfews have been imposed several times this year. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas (airside...

Advisory summary, October 2026: Eight provinces, including Pichincha and its capital Quito, have been under a state of exception since 15 September 2026, declared for 60 days, and curfews have come and gone several times this year. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo Domingo de los...

Safety notice for families, October 2026: The government declared a 60-day state of exception on 15 September 2026 in eight provinces, Pichincha (Quito) among them, and curfews have been imposed on several occasions this year. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa Elena, Guayas, El Oro, Los Ríos and Santo Domingo de los Tsáchilas...

Before you plan, October 2026: Ecuador has been under a 60-day state of exception since 15 September 2026, covering eight provinces that include Pichincha, the province of Quito. Curfews have been imposed several times this year, so look up the current decree before each leg of your trip. The UK FCDO advises against all but essential travel to the coastal provinces of Esmeraldas, Manabí, Santa...

Before you walk anywhere. Ethiopia is in an active conflict. Federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed fighting on 23 September 2026, and flights to Tigray are suspended. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has heard of attacks, possibly by drone, on military sites in Addis Ababa, warns of a high terrorism threat, and names Meskel Square, Bole Medhanealem, Bole Atlas and Entoto as places where...

Advisory: read before you sightsee. Ethiopia is in an active conflict. Fighting between federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed on 23 September 2026, and Ethiopian Airlines has stopped its Tigray flights. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) reports attacks, possibly by drones, on military sites in Addis Ababa, warns of a high terrorism threat that includes places of worship and tourist sites,...

Couples, check the advisories first. An armed conflict is under way in Ethiopia. Fighting between federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed on 23 September 2026 and flights to Tigray have been suspended. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has noted reports of attacks, possibly by drone, on military sites in Addis Ababa and warns of a high terrorism threat that can reach hotels, restaurants, bars...

Important: this page recommends no overnight trips. Ethiopia is at war. Fighting between federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed on 23 September 2026, Ethiopian Airlines has halted flights to Tigray, and the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has reported attacks, possibly by drones, on military sites in Addis Ababa. The FCDO advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of...

Parents, please read first. Ethiopia is in an active conflict: federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed fighting on 23 September 2026, and flights to Tigray are suspended. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) reports possible drone attacks on military sites in Addis Ababa, a high terrorism threat, and robbery hotspots at Meskel Square, Bole and Entoto. It advises against all travel to Tigray,...

Warning before you plan a day out. Ethiopia is fighting an active war. Federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups clashed again from 23 September 2026, civilian flights to Tigray were suspended, and the UK Foreign Office (FCDO) has heard of attacks, possibly by drone, on military sites in Addis Ababa. The FCDO advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Oromia, Afar and...

Advisory for all visitors. Ethiopia is in the middle of an armed conflict. Fighting between federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups started again on 23 September 2026, and Ethiopian Airlines has stopped flying to Tigray. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) mentions possible drone attacks on military sites in Addis Ababa and warns that the terrorism threat is high, with Meskel Square, Bole and Entoto...

Read this before you book anything. Ethiopia is at war. Federal forces and Tigray-aligned groups resumed fighting on 23 September 2026, and flights to Tigray have stopped. The UK Foreign Office (FCDO) reports attacks, possibly by drones, on military sites in Addis Ababa and rates the terrorism threat as high. It advises against all travel to Tigray, Amhara and Gambela and to parts of Oromia, Afar...

Old San Juan is small enough to walk end to end without a guide, and what you pay for depends mostly on whether you want to go inside things. Heat and slick cobblestones are the main hazards, so bring water, sun protection and shoes with grip. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from 1 June until 30 November. Free on your own Paseo de la Princesa. About 300 metres of promenade follow the south...

Sightseeing in San Juan comes down to opening hours and entry rules, so the table below comes first and the notes follow. Costs are in US dollars. Start early, because the stone streets hold heat, and note that hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November. Stop Where Entry Hours El Morro and San Cristóbal Old San Juan $10 for ages 16 and over, both forts, 24 hours Daily 9am to 5pm, cards only...

Romance in San Juan is mostly an evening affair, once the heat eases and the old stone city turns gold. This page groups the options by how much planning they need. It lists venues with published hours and details but names no hotels, so pick a base by neighbourhood on a booking site. Prices are in US dollars, often plus Puerto Rico’s 11.5% sales tax. The Atlantic hurricane season stretches...

What this page covers This page lays out four trips that you assemble yourself from a base in the capital, including two island overnights that need a ferry or a flight. It does not name hotels or guesthouses, so choose a room by neighbourhood on a booking site and match it to the trip you want. Prices are in US dollars, often plus Puerto Rico’s 11.5% sales tax. Atlantic storms are most...

Most San Juan family plans come down to age limits, weight limits and ticket cutoffs, so this page is organised around those. Prices are in US dollars, with Puerto Rico’s 11.5% sales tax added to many of them. Midday heat is strong, and hurricane season runs from 1 June to 30 November. The water rule that applies to every age Condado and Ocean Park have dangerous rip currents, and tourists...

Good day trips from San Juan are those where the drive leaves enough hours for the actual outing. A rental car makes every one of them easier, because public transport does not serve most of these places. Costs are in US dollars. Hurricane season (1 June to 30 November) and heavy rain can close roads and cancel boat departures with little notice. About an hour out El Yunque National Forest. Allow...

Guided and ticketed attractions around San Juan are few enough to compare in one table. All figures are US dollars before Puerto Rico’s 11.5% sales tax, and several operators publish no price at all, so the last column says where to look. Attraction Base Starting price Who can go Casa Bacardí tours Cataño $40 to $195 Ages 18 and over Toro Verde, The Monster Orocovis $114.99 4 ft and 100 to...

San Juan fits a lot into a small area, so it helps to sort the options by time of day and by how far you are willing to travel. Prices below are in US dollars, and Puerto Rico’s 11.5% sales tax is often added at checkout. The Atlantic hurricane season lasts from 1 June until 30 November. Mornings: stone walls and museums Begin at San Juan National Historic Site, run by the National Park...

Travel advisory. Before you head out on the highways, note that the UAE is caught up in a live regional conflict. Iran has fired missiles and drones at the country since 28 February 2026, and debris from intercepted missiles has come down in parts of Abu Dhabi. The UK Foreign Office reports strikes and retaliation across the region since 8 July and warns of further escalation. The UK does not...

Travel advisory. A stay of several nights gives conditions more time to change, so read this first. Iran has fired missiles and drones at the UAE since 28 February 2026, and debris from intercepted missiles has fallen in parts of Abu Dhabi. After a ceasefire in April, the UK Foreign Office reports strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region from 8 July, with a risk of escalation. The UK does...

Travel advisory for families. The UAE is currently caught up in a regional conflict. Since 28 February 2026 Iran has launched missiles and drones at the country, and debris from intercepted missiles has fallen in parts of Abu Dhabi. The UK Foreign Office reports renewed strikes and retaliation across the region from 8 July and cannot rule out more. The UK does not advise against travel to the UAE;...

Travel advisory for couples. Weigh the current situation before you plan anything special here. The UAE has been drawn into a regional conflict: Iran has fired missiles and drones at the country since 28 February 2026, and debris from intercepted missiles has fallen in parts of Abu Dhabi. The UK Foreign Office reports fresh strikes and retaliation across the region from 8 July and a risk of more....

Travel advisory. On foot you are outdoors and exposed, so read the current advice first. Iran has fired missiles and drones at the UAE since 28 February 2026, and debris from intercepted missiles has landed in parts of Abu Dhabi. The UK Foreign Office reports strikes and retaliatory attacks across the region since 8 July and names falling debris as the greatest risk. The UK does not advise against...

Travel advisory. Abu Dhabi sits inside a region at war. Since 28 February 2026 Iran has launched missiles and drones at the UAE, and fragments of intercepted missiles have landed in parts of the capital. After a ceasefire in April, the UK Foreign Office reports fresh strikes and retaliation around the region from 8 July, with more possible. At the time of writing the UK does not advise against...

Travel advisory. Guided visits are running in Abu Dhabi, but the UAE is part of an unsettled regional conflict. Iranian missiles and drones have been fired at the country since 28 February 2026, and debris from intercepted missiles has fallen in several parts of the capital. The UK Foreign Office says strikes and retaliatory attacks have recurred across the region since 8 July and that more are...

The old city is built for feet. Its galis (lanes) are pedestrian, and vehicles stop at Godowlia or about 1.5 km short of the main temple, with e-rickshaws and walking covering the rest. This page is for self-guided walkers and starts with lane habits before the routes. Costs here are in rupees (INR), at a rate near 95 to the US dollar, and they are approximate. Lane habits that help Carry a small...

Most Varanasi sights are places of worship first, so the rules matter as much as the opening hours. This page lists the main ones by kind: Hindu temples, a Buddhist site, a fort and museums, a quiet study centre and the river. Prices are in Indian rupees (INR; about 95 to the US dollar), and fees and hours change, so check them before you set off. Rules that apply almost everywhere Cover your...

Varanasi is a pilgrimage city of crowds, ritual and noise, so it is not a conventional honeymoon spot, and the romantic options are few. What it offers a couple is a few quiet hours at the edges of the day: light on the river at dawn, a heritage hotel on the water and a fire ceremony from a boat at dusk. This page follows one day in that order and ends with where to sleep.

The calendar shapes a Varanasi stay more than the number of days does, so start there and then fit the sights around it. Two to five days is the useful range. Amounts below are in Indian rupees (INR; about 95 to the US dollar), and fees and train times change, so confirm them before booking. Dates that decide the trip October to March: the comfortable months, with the best conditions for early...

Varanasi is a working pilgrimage city, and little in it is aimed at children. The ghats are packed, the lanes are shared with motorbikes and cows, and the main temples impose strict rules. A family trip is still possible if you keep days short, start early and choose the calmer places listed here. Costs are in Indian rupees (INR; about 95 to the US dollar) and are approximate. A realistic day with...

How far you can go from Varanasi depends on how many hours you can spare, so this page is arranged by time. Distances are approximate road or rail figures, and fees, fares and train times change, so confirm them locally. Costs are quoted in rupees (INR), at a rate near 95 to the US dollar. Half a day: Sarnath Sarnath lies about 10 km from the ghats (published figures range from 8 to 13 km), which...

Four questions settle most tour decisions in Varanasi, and they are worth asking before any money changes hands. What is the price, and does it cover a boat or each person? How long does it run, and where does it start and finish? Is a shop stop built in? Will the boats be running on the day? Fees below are in Indian rupees (INR; roughly 95 to the US dollar, and it moves), and most operators do...

Most of what a visitor does in Varanasi costs nothing, and the paid extras are optional. This page sorts the activities by what you pay, so you can see where money buys something and where it does not. Prices are in Indian rupees (INR; the rate is roughly 95 to the US dollar and moves), and each figure is a guide to confirm before you go. The usual India cautions apply: keep a hand on your bag in...

Safety and entry notes. The FCDO advises against any travel within 5 km of Azerbaijan’s border with Armenia, and against all but essential travel to the south-western districts around Karabakh, where landmines and unexploded ordnance are still a risk. The US State Department’s rating is Level 3, Reconsider Travel. Visitors fly in, because the land crossings with Armenia and Russia are...

Before you book flights for two. The UK FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of the Armenian border, and against all but essential travel to the Karabakh-area districts it names, because mines and unexploded ordnance remain. The US State Department’s advisory is Level 3, Reconsider Travel. With the Armenia and Russia land borders closed, couples fly into Baku. Everything suggested...

Government travel advice. The FCDO in London advises against all travel within 5 km of the Armenian border and against all but essential travel to a list of south-western districts hit by the 2020 and 2023 conflicts, where landmines and unexploded ordnance are still found. The US State Department’s advisory sits at Level 3, Reconsider Travel. Armenia and Russia are closed by land and flights...

Plan around the official warnings. The FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of the Armenia border and against all but essential travel to the Karabakh-area districts on its list, where mines and unexploded ordnance remain, and it notes that travel insurance can be invalid if you go against its advice. The US advisory stands at Level 3, Reconsider Travel. Everyone should fly in: the Armenia...

For parents: official advice. The British FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of the border with Armenia, and against all but essential travel to the south-western districts affected by the 2020 and 2023 conflicts, where landmines and unexploded ordnance have been left behind. The US State Department gives the country a Level 3 rating, Reconsider Travel. Land crossings with Armenia and...

Check the official advice first. The British FCDO advises against all travel within 5 km of Azerbaijan’s border with Armenia, and against all but essential travel to the south-western districts affected by the 2020 and 2023 conflicts, where landmines and unexploded ordnance remain. The US State Department rates the country Level 3, Reconsider Travel. Land borders with Armenia and Russia are...

Read the advisories before paying a deposit. The UK government warns against every journey within 5 km of the Armenian border and against all but essential travel to the Karabakh-area districts it lists, where mines and unexploded shells remain; the United States places Azerbaijan at Level 3 (Reconsider Travel). Armenia and Russia are closed by land, and flights operate normally. The tours below...

Official travel advice, in brief. Britain’s FCDO tells travellers not to go anywhere within 5 km of the Armenia frontier, and to avoid all but essential journeys to the Karabakh-area districts it names, because of landmines and unexploded ordnance. Washington rates the country Level 3, Reconsider Travel. The Armenia and Russia land borders are shut, so arrivals are by air. The activities on...

Accra does not have one grand walking route. It has a handful of districts that are good on foot, joined by short taxi or app rides, and the heat and traffic keep every walk short. Read the ground rules first, then pick a route. Money is in cedis (GH₵), at about 11.7 to the US dollar, and cash is what markets and street stalls expect. Ground rules Dress for the sun: a hat, closed shoes for uneven...

Accra’s sights fall into two clusters, the old colonial waterfront at Jamestown and the monuments and museums further inland, and they work best as two separate days. Several of the stops are memorials, so dress simply and keep your voice down. Fees are in cedis (GH₵), at about 11.7 to the US dollar, and are for non-Ghanaian adults. Opening hours shift, so confirm them before you set out....

Accra is a romantic city for an evening out, not for a resort-style beach week. Only a few couple-friendly places could be confirmed as open, so this page sketches one day in order, from a cool morning to a late set of live music, and then suggests a weekend away. Amounts are in cedis (GH₵), roughly 11.7 to the US dollar. Cards and mobile money (MoMo) work mainly at hotels and upmarket venues, so...

The useful way to plan a trip away from Accra is by how many nights you can spare, because the roads decide what fits. Everything west toward Cape Coast funnels through the Kasoa junction, which is a regular bottleneck, and the main routes clog from about 6:30 to 10:00 and from 16:30 to 20:30. Leave early, and treat journey times as estimates. Cedi (GH₵) amounts below convert at about 11.7 to the...