All but essential travel is advised to the northern Bekaa Valley and areas of South Lebanon close to the Israeli border. There continues to be a high risk of terrorist attacks throughout the Middle East, including in Lebanon. All visitors should be particularly vigilant in public places - such as tourist sites - and avoid military sites and Palestinian refugee camps. Travellers should visit one of the following government websites for the latest risk assessment:
British Foreign and Commonwealth Office
Website: www.fco.gov.uk/travel
Tel: +44 (0)870 606 0290.
US Department of StateWebsite: http://travel.state.gov/travel/cis_pa_tw/tw/tw_1764.html
Canadian Department of Foreign Affairs and International Trade
Website: http://www.voyage.gc.ca/dest/sos/warnings-en.asp