India, March 8 -- The United States government has issued a travel advisory for a popular tourist destination. Earlier this week, the Department of State issued a Level 2 travel advisory for Turks and Caicos Islands. The advisory warns travellers to "exercise increased caution" when visiting the Caribbean hotspot.

Turks and Caicos is a British Overseas Territory in the North Atlantic, consisting of eight major islands. Its main island is Providenciales, where the majority of the crimes occur, according to the US State Department.

A Level 2 advisory urges travellers to "be aware of heightened risks to safety and security," per the agency's safety and security messaging on its official website. The agency updated its travel advisory on Tu...