With the holidays behind us and the prospect of a long Michigan winter ahead, you may be thinking about getting out of Dodge. But there are some places you need to avoid.

Polar Vortex in Michigan

A Polar Vortex is about to force millions of Americans into the deep freeze. Michigan residents can expect a blast of arctic cold air sweeping through the midwest during the second week of January, as we outlined here.

This cold winter air may make the thought of travel even sweeter as Michigan residents seek solace in warmer regions like Las Vegas, Florida, or even the Bahamas.

However, as you plan your next vacation it is important to note that there are several locations you must avoid in order to avoid serious consequences.

Avoid Traveling to These Locations

We've outlined 20 locations that should be avoided at all costs and explained why these places are on the US government's current 'Do Not Travel' list.

 

The Official U.S. Government 'Do Not Travel' List

Traveling to unique and exotic places rather than the usual tourist traps can be quite an adventure. However, it's crucial to research your destination thoroughly.

While every trip comes with some degree of risk, requiring you to mind your surroundings and take some precautions, there are some places you just shouldn't visit, as they are not worth the risk.

The United States government has a convenient website that helps by listing travel advisories they have in place for countries all over the world, ranking the risk from Level 1 through Level 4.

If a country is issued a Level 4 advisory, you should NOT travel there. As of November 2024, the countries below are on the 'Do Not Travel' list.

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The 10 Michigan Cities You Don't Want To Be In After 9PM

With crime among adult offenders reaching its peak at 9 p.m., these are the cities in Michigan you'll want to avoid after dark, according to PropertyClub. Let's count down to the number of cities to visit in the daylight, with 10 Michigan cities to avoid after 9 p.m.

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America's Most Deadly (and Safest) Holiday's

A study conducted by the Omega Law Group analyzed fatal accident data from the National Highway Traffic Safety Administration's (NHTSA) Fatality Analysis Reporting System (FARS) to see which of the main twelve holidays in the USA saw the most fatal accidents. Here are America's Most Deadly and Safest Holidays.

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