If the US State Department issued a travel WARNING against France, would you still go?
 

I don't mean a travel advisory but an all out "Don't go there" warning due to possible hostilities among the Muslim community towards Americans. For the record I like France just fine but I would not travel no matter how great air/hotel deals may be.

Sure. France is a big country and there's soo much of it to see other than the touristy parts like Paris and the South of France.

Well, we are headed to Paris in about a month, and this thought has surfaced in my mind. I think we would still go, but just be very careful about our surroundings and activities.

My husband and I just got back from Paris and the people there were very gracious and friendly. I did not sense one shred of hostility anywhere so I wouldn't worry about it.

Yea, just enjoy yourself and don't stress yourselves out. I'm going to Germany in early Spring and needless to say I've been thinking about what could happen. Ever watch Auntie Mame? As she says, "Live...live...live!"

YES

George and his groupies would not stop me from going anywhere. I love France.

Right on, Jor!

I'm headed to France, Germany, and Belgium in a month and not much is going to stop me. I'm way too excited about this trip to cancel it now. It's good to hear positive reports from people who have just returned. I agree with "live, live, live" Auntie Mmaw also said that "life is a banquet and most poor suckers are starving to death."

Yupper! That's one of my fav. quotes from that movie.

<BR>QUINTY!<BR>Where is the trip report? Did you have a wonderful time:)

You bet. I have a house there, and I need to check that the cable company properly installed the cables over the winter. I don't give a darn whether we're at war or not. And as far as &quot; hostilities among the Muslim communities,&quot; just what is it that would trigger your reluctance to go to France? What &quot;hostilities among the Muslim comunity&quot; are you talking about? If you can be specific maybe we can address your concerns.

I seriously doubt the U.S. would ever issue a travel warning about travel to France. They will have the usual (pardon my French) cya advice.<BR><BR>The British government has a list of countries that they advise against all travel as well as a list that they advise against all except essential travel. See www.fco.gov.uk , I think.

Hubby and I are leaving for Paris 3/19 - not changing a darn thing!! In every country someone hates someone else...not going to stop us!

I wouldn't need a warning from the government not to go to France. I had such a horrible travel experience there . . . not once, but twice . . . that I don't have any desire to go back.

Snoopy,<BR><BR>What was your horrible experience in France?

My husband and I are scheduled to be in France March 5-19 and I wouldn't even think about canceling. I have British friends who recently canceled their trip to the U.S. because it was far too dangerous. Seems to me that the world is a dangerous place no matter where you are. Canceling a trip might protect you from being hurt away from home but it might not protect you from being hurt.

With or without a warning I refuse to return to France, Belgium or Germany util they get their act together.<BR><BR>Abandoning their NATO ally Turkey in its time of need has made that decision for me!<BR><BR>I'll go to Italy, the UK or Spain instead!<BR><BR>US

Yo Uncle,<BR><BR> I'm with you. The behavior of France, Germany, and Belgium is beyond belief. To deny an ally the support that they PROMISED is a complete rejection of customary relations between nations.<BR><BR> The ingratitude of those louts is mystifying.<BR><BR> It will be a cold day before I intentionally put money into their hands.<BR><BR><BR>MM

me, I had my most horrible travel experience in Minneapolis, but I'd still go back.