Syria and Jordan - Safe?

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Permalink Reply by Nayaz Noor on March 2, 2011 at 9:33pm

Dear Dorothy,

 

A difficult question to answer at this stage... I guess it will depend upon how things pan out in Libya and whether this kind of movement will spread further.

I will try to find out a little more from a couple of my Jordanian partners. However, if you can get in touch with the Jordan Tourism Board in your country, they may be able to throw more light on the situation.

 

regards

 

Nayaz Noor

CEO

Safir Tours

India

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Permalink Reply by Dorothy Conlon on March 2, 2011 at 9:43pm

Thanks, Nayaz. Just today I received the final docs from the tour company, so we're definitely going. They must feel confident, so I'll trust their judgment.

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Permalink Reply by Rajesh Taneja on March 2, 2011 at 11:25pm

Ho Dorothy,

As of today both these countries are totally safe. Well you never know if something crops up in due course of time.

Be in touch, if you need some arrangements to be done there let me know.

Regards

Rajesh Taneja

www.mymiddleeastholidays.com

 

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Permalink Reply by Jordan Direct Tours on March 7, 2011 at 5:53am

Hi Dorothy,

 

We are based in Amman Jordan and can tell you that Jordan is safe for visiting.
Demonstration do take place in Amman and around Jordan, mostly on Fridays but been all largely peaceful so far.

I found this article online… maybe this is helpful for you!

 

http://www.guardian.co.uk/travel/2011/mar/05/middle-east-travel-adv...

 

I personally feel very safe here and just try to avoid downtown Amman on a Friday.

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It’s actually a really good time to come because the attractions are a bit quieter.

 

All the best!

 

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Permalink Reply by Jose Balido on March 7, 2011 at 7:18am

Dorothy,

 

Just saw this article on eTN pertaining to your question. Let us know how your trip goes!

 

José

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Permalink Reply by David Paul Appell on April 3, 2011 at 3:47pm

Hi Dorothy, are you still considering going to Syria?  The safety question is starting to look a little clearer now, and it seem like things may now be a little too unsettled. A couple of visiting foreigners have already gotten caught up in the strife between demonstrators and the dictatorship, and if you're in the wrong place at the wrong time....what are your plans at this point?

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Permalink Reply by David Paul Appell on April 6, 2011 at 2:06pm

Happy to hear that our intrepid Dorothy Conlon is in Aleppo even as we speak and everything is fine. Take lots of pictures, Dorothy, and have a great time! This would be the trip of a lifetime... but I think you've had a few of those!

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