The State Department deleted and apologized for a tweet it posted Wednesday that offered spring break advice to those traveling outside the U.S.
"Not a '10' in the US? Then not a 10 overseas," the tweet said. "Beware of being lured into buying expensive drinks or worse—being robbed. #springbreakingbadly."
Immediately after it was posted, some accused the message of being sexist. The State Department noted that the tweet could apply to either gender, but that didn't quell outcry.
Eventually, the State Department removed and apologized for the tweet.
Some have been offended by our earlier tweet and we apologize that it came off negatively 1/2— Travel - State Dept (@Travel - State Dept)1459378192.0
We see many Americans fall victim to scams each year & want all to be careful while traveling 2/2— Travel - State Dept (@Travel - State Dept)1459378210.0
You can still see some of the agency's other spring break tips:
Somebody offered you a free trip abroad, but the free luggage they offered is lined with cocaine. Beware of these scams #springbreakingbadly— Travel - State Dept (@Travel - State Dept)1459282833.0
Tempted to buy cheap pirated goods overseas? Don’t. You could be prosecuted in the U.S. #springbreakingbadly— Travel - State Dept (@Travel - State Dept)1459168516.0
Check your stuff to make sure you aren’t carrying any banned items such as guns/ammo into your destination country. #springbreakingbadly— Travel - State Dept (@Travel - State Dept)1458825336.0
If someone asks you to take a package overseas, dont do it. Foreign jail is not where you want to spend spring break. #springbreakingbadly— Travel - State Dept (@Travel - State Dept)1459271742.0
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