Canadian sun seekers in Jamaica are being urged to ``exercise a high degree of caution'' following a spate of violent crime in the popular winter getaway.
The Canadian government has issued a travel warning in the wake of a military lockdown in St. James Parish, which includes the popular tourist destination Montego Bay.
The government's safety note urges anyone staying at a resort in the affected area to ``restrict your movements'' to the property.
Those who venture beyond should use transportation arranged by the resort and only use organized tour operators for excursions and travel.
Jamaican Prime Minister Andrew Holness has said escalating criminal activity was endangering public safety, necessitating a state of public emergency and the deployment of military forces.
A married couple from Winnipeg was found dead earlier this month while visiting Jamaica.