Travel advisory map shows which countries have warnings from the U.S. State Department
Questions have surfaced around the safety of traveling to the Dominican Republic​ and other Caribbean tourist destinations, including Turks and Caicos Islands​.
Disappearance in the Dominican Republic: Timeline of Sudiksha Konanki mystery
Sudiksha Konanki, like many students, headed to the Dominican Republic for spring break. She was staying at a beachfront resort before disappearing.
Missing American in Dominican Republic: Unpredictable ocean currents, beachfront pose major search challenge
The Dominican Republic beach where UPitt student Sudkisha Konanki vanished last week is known for unpredictable currents and is located near the end of a protective coral reef.