MONTREAL (AAN): Some Canadians are reconsidering or postponing plans to visit parts of the Caribbean after recent military actions and regional tensions. Several Canadian travel industry sources say that a number of clients are choosing to avoid Aruba and Curaçao — islands located near the coast of Venezuela — as well as Cuba, citing safety concerns.
Travel agents report growing concern among travellers about destinations in the region and some clients are switching their focus to alternative sunny destinations such as Mexico, Jamaica, and the Dominican Republic. A travel professional at Flight Centre Travel Group Canada said that the company is seeing travellers change their vacation plans due to perceived risks.
Some travellers have even paused or cancelled Caribbean trips after reading about regional events, with social media comments noting worries about security and travel disruptions near Venezuela and Cuba.
One commenter on a travel forum said they cancelled their Aruba or Curaçao ticket and were looking for another destination, citing concerns about nearby conflicts and safety. Others have expressed disappointment over changing travel plans.
Some travel agencies in Canada are advising customers to choose destinations that feel less risky and to be cautious about travel near regions where military actions or political instability have occurred.
Despite these traveller reactions, major Canadian airlines — including WestJet, Air Transat, and Porter Airlines — continue normal operations to Caribbean destinations. Air Canada has also issued a temporary travel advisory policy, allowing passengers with bookings to certain Caribbean airports, including Aruba and Curaçao, more flexible rebooking options.
It’s important to note that official Canadian government travel advice for Aruba continues to recommend that travellers “take normal security precautions.” This means there is no formal government directive currently advising Canadians to avoid travel to Aruba or Curaçao.
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