Is The Country of Jordan US Friendly?

[Todd-ty729]

My MIL is a missionary in Jordan, which is in the middle East near Israel, Syria, etc.

Anyway, my wife is thinking about going to visit this summer and possibly taking the boys.

I am skeptical but want to be open minded. Could be a cool trip for them.

Anybody have any thoughts about Americans traveling to this country or region?

[locknload]

Americans are not welcomed in many countries including Arab countries that are primarily muslim.

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/alertswarnings/worldwide-caution.html

[Humper]

Specific info on Jordan....

http://travel.state.gov/content/passports/english/country/jordan.html

[Daddypants]

As far as the Middle East goes, it is relatively safe and stable. Both King Abdullah II and his predecessor, King Hussein are/were pretty decent allies of the US. They no longer try to overtly harrass Israel and they actively maintain a peace treaty with them. There are a whole lot more dangerous countries on Earth than Jordan. There is also the opportunity to go see Petra, which would be fantastic. That being said, would I want my wife and kids going there? Not in a million years. It is still the Middle East, the most volatile freaking place on the planet.

[reconman]

What part are they headed to? If you'd like, PM me and I can share a little info with you.

[Landrover]

I would go in a heartbeat! If you are concerned go with them for 7 days or so.

[Todd-ty729]

What part are they headed to? If you'd like, PM me and I can share a little info with you.

I am not sure but she mentioned Petra.

This just came up over the weekend.