Jordan is a perfectly safe destination for travelers, but Middle East conflicts, especially in neighboring Syria, are weighing heavily on travelers minds, says the Guardian. So much so, they are not booking.
"I always tell my guests they are in a very safe place. There might be issues around the corner, but here you are perfectly safe," says one of the waiters.
While they are perfectly safe, clearly visitors aren't exactly flocking to the country.
"Some of the country's most extraordinary sites are virtually deserted; tourism has fallen 66 percent since 2011," writes Amelia Gentleman.
Tourists are missing out on an amazing experience.
"Nothing had prepared me for how spectacular Jordan is, and perhaps part of the intense experience of visiting now is tied up with the unusually solitary feeling you have as you walk through its ancient sites," says Gentleman.
And there is certainly a lot to see.
"We had only one day in Petra, but there was so much we wanted to see that we walked 12 miles, racing around in the heat to pack everything in, overwhelmed and stupefied by the quantity of beautiful tombs and facades," writes Gentlemen.
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While there may be a tourism warnings in effect, it's pretty standard operating procedure for the location and visitors should not be worried.
"The Foreign Office travel advice notes that there is "a high threat from terrorism" in Jordan - but it makes the same warning about Egypt, and also Germany and France," says Gentleman.
For more information on traveling in Jordan, read on here.
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