wolfpackmom Posted March 29, 2016 #1 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Just saw this on US Dept. of State FB Page: March 29, 2016 The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. Effective March 29, 2016, the Department of State ordered the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel posted to U.S. Consulate in Adana and family members of U.S. government civilians in Izmir and Mugla provinces, and restricted official travel to Turkey to “mission-critical” travel only. U.S. Consulate in Adana remains open and will provide all routine consular services. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated March 17, 2016. Foreign and U.S. tourists have been explicitly targeted by international and indigenous terrorist organizations. U.S. citizens are reminded to review personal security plans and remain vigilant at all times. U.S. government personnel in Turkey remain subject to travel restrictions in southeastern provinces of Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Sirnak, Diyarbakir, Van, Siirt, Mus, Mardin, Batman, Bingol, Tunceli, Hakkari, Bitlis, and Elazig. U.S. citizens should avoid areas in close proximity to the Syrian border. For your safety: Avoid travel to southeastern Turkey, particularly near the Syrian border. Stay away from large crowds, including at popular tourist destinations. Exercise heightened vigilance and caution when visiting public access areas, especially those heavily frequented by tourists. Stay away from political gatherings and rallies. Follow the instructions of local authorities in an emergency. Monitor local media. Stay at hotels with identifiable security measures in place. https://travel.state.gov/…/alert…/turkey-travel-warning.html Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Boscodog Posted March 29, 2016 #2 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I would imagine that all the Turkey ports will be cancelled. I personally have a Mediterranean cruise this summer and have becoming increasingly nervous about stopping in Kusadesi. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wolfpackmom Posted March 29, 2016 Author #3 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Turkey: US Defense Department Orders Evacuation of Military Families Due to Security Concerns The Pentagon made the announcement on Tuesday. The State Department also re-issued a travel warning for Turkey due to increased threats from terror groups in the area. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
T.O.cruisers Posted March 29, 2016 #4 Share Posted March 29, 2016 I would imagine that all the Turkey ports will be cancelled. I personally have a Mediterranean cruise this summer and have becoming increasingly nervous about stopping in Kusadesi.[/quote Me too. I'm kind of hoping that Kusadasi is cancelled. I can pick lots of places I'd rather go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphey Posted March 29, 2016 #5 Share Posted March 29, 2016 Keep in mind that the threat area is far, far away from Istanbul... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
14ersco Posted March 30, 2016 #6 Share Posted March 30, 2016 One of the Air Force bases where the families are leaving is near Izmir, about an hours drive from Ephesus. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare Keith1010 Posted March 30, 2016 #7 Share Posted March 30, 2016 Thanks for sharing this. Keith Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
FloridaTourist Posted March 30, 2016 #8 Share Posted March 30, 2016 So I leave in 19 days and we stop in Turkey for Ephesus. Part of a 12 day 11 port cruise. When would the cruise line let us know about the port change if there is one? In advance or when we board? Currently I have a private tour booked and the terms specify I'm not liable for charges if ship doesn't dock but I would want to replace it with something in what ever port we go. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scher Posted June 5, 2016 #9 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Just saw this on US Dept. of State FB Page: March 29, 2016 The U.S. Department of State warns U.S. citizens of increased threats from terrorist groups throughout Turkey and to avoid travel to southeastern Turkey. Effective March 29, 2016, the Department of State ordered the departure of family members of U.S. government personnel posted to U.S. Consulate in Adana and family members of U.S. government civilians in Izmir and Mugla provinces, and restricted official travel to Turkey to “mission-critical” travel only. U.S. Consulate in Adana remains open and will provide all routine consular services. This Travel Warning replaces the Travel Warning dated March 17, 2016. Foreign and U.S. tourists have been explicitly targeted by international and indigenous terrorist organizations. U.S. citizens are reminded to review personal security plans and remain vigilant at all times. U.S. government personnel in Turkey remain subject to travel restrictions in southeastern provinces of Hatay, Kilis, Gaziantep, Sanliurfa, Sirnak, Diyarbakir, Van, Siirt, Mus, Mardin, Batman, Bingol, Tunceli, Hakkari, Bitlis, and Elazig. U.S. citizens should avoid areas in close proximity to the Syrian border. For your safety: Avoid travel to southeastern Turkey, particularly near the Syrian border. Stay away from large crowds, including at popular tourist destinations. Exercise heightened vigilance and caution when visiting public access areas, especially those heavily frequented by tourists. Stay away from political gatherings and rallies. Follow the instructions of local authorities in an emergency. Monitor local media. Stay at hotels with identifiable security measures in place. https://travel.state.gov/…/alert…/turkey-travel-warning.html Well now this makes me very nervous going to Ephesus Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
goldesq Posted June 5, 2016 #10 Share Posted June 5, 2016 I was there 2 weeks ago. Not one single thing to worry about. The concern us more for Izmir. Vusta would not be dicking in Kysadasi if there was a huge concern. If you decide not to go to Ephesus you are doing yourself a HUGE disservice. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare John Bull Posted June 5, 2016 #11 Share Posted June 5, 2016 Well now this makes me very nervous going to Ephesus No worries. Check a map :) JB :) Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Murphey Posted June 10, 2016 #12 Share Posted June 10, 2016 (edited) We had a wonderful day at Istanbul yesterday. It was beautiful and the people were friendly and happy to see us. Kusadasi was equally nice. Going back this week Sent from my iPhone using Tapatalk Edited June 10, 2016 by Murphey Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Omega1 Posted June 10, 2016 #13 Share Posted June 10, 2016 Istanbul has been on the UK government FCO advice list as not to travel to ........If you travel against this advice insurance is invalidated and government assistance not guaranteed. There is no such warning from the FCO - as others have stated, the FCO is advocating care and vigilance. Consequently, travel insurance is not invalid if travelling to Istanbul and Kusadasi. We were in both places last month and had a wonderful time. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
GrJ Berkshire Posted June 10, 2016 #14 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I was incorrectly informed that this was FCO advice re Turkish travel. Although I gather many companies like Regent, Oceania have pulled out of Turkey altogether, and tourism is under pressure. Shame, as Istanbul is a wonderful city and at the crossroads of so much history. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
scher Posted June 10, 2016 #15 Share Posted June 10, 2016 I was incorrectly informed that this was FCO advice re Turkish travel. Although I gather many companies like Regent, Oceania have pulled out of Turkey altogether, and tourism is under pressure. Shame, as Istanbul is a wonderful city and at the crossroads of so much history. So are you saying there is no advisory not to travel in Turkey? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Rare cruisemom42 Posted June 10, 2016 #16 Share Posted June 10, 2016 So are you saying there is no advisory not to travel in Turkey? As far as I know (I am traveling in Italy right now) there is no US or UK warning against travel to Turkey in general, just to a few, very specific places. They are advocating travelers to be sensible -- or perhaps cautious is a better word -- and to avoid certain places that may be targeted. But there is no outright ban. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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