Latest Travel Advice
The safety of all our travellers is extremely important to us. When events outside of our control affect the safety and security of our passengers, we monitor the situation very closely and make appropriate changes to our itineraries if necessary. In extreme cases we may cancel
some departures, though this is rare
We endeavour to keep this page as current as the situation allows. Please understand that sometimes communication to affected areas can be disrupted, and so it takes time to get accurate information about the situation on the ground.
The updates below represent the latest reliable information we have available to us from the Foreign and Commonwealth Office.
Egypt
There are NO restrictions in place
We have cancelled tours for departures up to and including Thursday 31 March 2011. This may include multi-country tours that travel to Egypt within this time frame.
As of 01 April 2011 we will be operating normal scheduled departures but we will of course continue to closely monitor the situation and review this advice if need be.
For multi-country trips including travel to Egypt, it may be possible to continue travel on a portion of the trip and we can assist with making the necessary arrangements.
For more information see Travel advice for Egypt
Libya
We advise against all travel to Libya.
Imaginative Traveller has cancelled all tours to Libya up to April 23, 2011.
For more information see Travel Advice for Libya
Morocco
There are NO restrictions in place
There have been demonstrations in a number of major cities across the country and incidences of looting and vandalism in Tangier, Marrakech and other locations. You should follow news reports and be alert to developments that might trigger public disturbances. You should take precautions for your personal safety and avoid public gatherings and demonstrations.
For more information see Travel advice for Morocco
Japan
The earthquake and subsequent tsunami that struck the North East Coast of Japan on Friday 11 March has resulted in a huge loss of life and has caused major damage to infrastructure including several nuclear power stations.
Due to the ongoing instability of the situation, the Foreign Office is now advising against all non essential travel to Tokyo and north east Japan.
Status of Imaginative Traveller tours to Japan:
We have cancelled the following departures:
Japan Revealed (PCJR) - departing 26 March 2011
Empire of the Sun (GCEM) - departing 2 April 2011
Japan Revealed (PCJR) - departing 3 April 2011
We will continue to monitor and review the situation and will update this information accordingly.
For more information please see Travel advice for Japan
