Travel in 2027: The World’s Safest and Least Safe Destinations

(KMDL-FM) We have reached the swan song of the year 2026. That means it is time to start making travel plans for 2027. There are a lot of interesting and new destinations that are opening up to American travelers. The cruise industry is reporting record bookings for the upcoming sailing season too. So, let's look at the places we can go, could go, should go, and probably should avoid.

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For our purposes, we were thinking internationally. There are plenty of great places to visit inside our country, so if traveling outside our borders isn't your thing, you'll find there are some great destinations.

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As far as cruise destinations from the Gulf South are concerned, things have improved. I know Jamaica is coming back after the big hurricane a few years back. Mexico has regained control over its tourist areas, but the west coast of that nation has really taken a beating this hurricane season, so check before you fly out there.

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The big cities of Europe aren't immune from travel dangers. The Saints are supposed to play a football game in Paris on Sunday; that may or may not go off without a hitch. There is a travel advisory for those who are planning on attending the game.

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So where is it safe to travel, and where is it not so safe? We've identified five places we wouldn't advise you to go, and we've identified five places we've been and can highly recommend. So, here's your list of the 5 Safest and 5 not-so-safe places to travel in 2027.