- Despite Foreign Office warnings, UK travellers are showing renewed interest in Venezuela, with one in 12 Wanderlust magazine readers expressing readiness to visit.
- Demand is expected to rise following Sir Michael Palin's upcoming TV series on the country, where he highlights its “spectacular” scenery but acknowledges the challenging travel conditions.
- The Foreign Office warns of high murder rates, armed robbery, mugging, and “extreme violence”, while the US State Department advises American citizens to “prepare a will” before visiting.
- Lupine Travel's Venezuela tours have sold out, but the operator cautions about increasing tensions and high detention risks for individuals with US links.
- Sir Michael and travel experts say some of the draws of Venezuela are its “magnificent” mountains, beautiful beaches, exotic wildlife, and the world’s tallest waterfall.
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