As the weather starts to heat up, more and more Americans will be planning vacations. However, United States citizens have recently been warned about trips to 23 different countries around the globe.

In a significant move to safeguard American travelers, the US Department of State has updated its travel advisory system, identifying 23 nations where heightened caution is urged. The advisory system evaluates a range of risks,

The State Department encourages U.S. citizens traveling to enroll in the Smart Traveler Enrollment Program for emergency updates and make it easier to locate you in an emergency.. Other safety tips: Do not bring weapons or ammunition to the Turks and Caicos Islands. Avoid walking alone and at night.

The U.S. Department of State issued warnings for travelers heading to 126 destinations, including 21 places where U.S. citizens should not travel