Visitors travelling to a holiday hotspot have been urged by officials to lock their doors and keep documents safe.
The Foreign Office has warned UK tourists to know where their paper work is and keep their accommodation locked.
Holidaymakers headed to the Caribbean, particular the island of Dominica, have been given a warning to “leave documents in a safe” and “keep doors locked”.
Tourists have also been advised to “take precautions to protect their personal safety” after a spike in crime in the area.
BirminghamLive reports precautions include: “Make sure your accommodation is secure – this also applies if you’re staying on a yacht.”
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The Foreign Office stated: “Take care when walking alone off main roads. Take particular care around large gatherings, including street and beach parties, especially after dark or during the festival season. Avoid isolated areas, including beaches, after dark.
“Only use licensed taxis. Do not carry large amounts of cash or jewellery. Leave valuables and travel documents in your hotel safe or a safety deposit box. Keep car doors locked when driving and do not stop if pedestrians try to flag down your vehicle.”
Bosses from the FCO added: “There is a high threat of terrorist attack globally affecting UK interests and British nationals, including from groups and individuals who view the UK and British nationals as targets. Stay aware of your surroundings at all times
“It is illegal for anyone, including children, to dress in camouflage clothing. There are severe penalties for drug offences.
“Pack all your luggage yourself and do not carry anything through customs for anyone else. Attitudes towards the LGBT+ community are mostly conservative throughout the Caribbean. Certain same-sex sexual acts are illegal.
“LGBT+ travellers should be mindful of local attitudes and be aware that showing affection in public may attract unwanted and negative attention.”
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Take care when swimming. Currents can be stronger than they look and not all beaches have lifeguards or warning flags, the Foreign Office added.
The Mirror reported last month how the FCO has issued an urgent alert to British tourists currently soaking up the sun or planning trips to 19 countries, amid rising tensions in the Middle East.
Hotspots on the list include popular holiday destinations such as Egypt, Tunisia, and Morocco.
The notice is driven by the growing conflict between Israel and Lebanon, with the Foreign Office on Sunday cautioning that ongoing hostilities require travellers in or considering visiting these nations to stay vigilant as the situation is changing fast.
Countries specifically named where vigilance is paramount are Egypt, Bahrain, Algeria, UAE, Tunisia, Syria, Jordan, Iraq, Israel, The Occupied Palestinian Territories, Qatar, Oman, Morocco, Libya, Iran, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Yemen, and Lebanon itself.
In Lebanon, UK nationals were then urged to make tracks home at the earliest opportunity.
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