Travel Q&A: What does the end of State Department’s ‘do not travel’ advisory mean for American travelers? August 6, 2020August 6, 2020 Curtis Tate, USA TODAY Comments Off on Q&A: What does the end of State Department’s ‘do not travel’ advisory mean for American travelers? The State Department has lifted its blanket advisory for Americans to avoid international travel, put in place because of the coronavirus pandemic.