While a Level 2 warning is the second lowest on the State Department’s scale, the agency says travelers should remain aware of their surroundings when visiting. In particular, the advisory says visitors should stay alert in tourist areas as they can be targeted in an attack.

Italy has long been a summer hotspot for globetrotters everywhere -- but an updated travel advisory has just been issued for the beloved European vacation destination.

Image via Shutterstock If you're planning to travel this summer, then it pays to be informed. The US has just issued a travel warning for one cherished European vacation destination all dear to our hearts.