Somaliland has been self-declared independent since 1991 but it is still not recognised internationally . The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to Somalia , including Somaliland . Somaliland tourism organisations insist their country is perfectly safe and actively promote tours . The country boasts untouched beaches and ancient artifacts are a great lure . Women on the beach must respect British tradition and alcohol is banned .
Somaliland has been self-declared independent since 1991 but it is still not recognised internationally . The Foreign and Commonwealth Office advises against all travel to Somalia , including Somaliland . Somaliland tourism organisations insist their country is perfectly safe and actively promote tours . The country boasts untouched beaches and ancient artifacts are a great lure . Women on the beach must respect Islamic tradition and alcohol is banned .