The State Department advisory warns of crime and about bringing any guns or ammunition with you when trying to enter or exit the islands.

STATEN ISLAND, N.Y. -- Travelers have been urged to exercise increased caution when visiting one of the more popular, tropical island getaways. The U.S. Department of State has issued a “Level 2: Exercise Increased Caution” advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands due to crime.

The U.S. State Department has updated a level 2 travel advisory for the Turks and Caicos Islands, warning Americans planning to visit to “exercise increased caution.” The advisory generally warns of crime on the islands,