Clashes in Syria and Egypt have some travelers worried about the entire region . Countries such as Oman and the United Arab Emirates are safe and calm , experts say . She 's heading to the United Arab Emirates and Oman for a month 's stay to report on a book about Arab language and culture in the Middle East . The U.S. State Department has warned Americans to avoid travel to Libya because of security concerns. The Mideast region may not be a good fit for nervous travelers , travel agents say .
Clashes in Syria and Egypt have some travelers worried about the entire region . Countries such as Oman and the United Arab Emirates are safe and calm , experts say . The U.S. State Department has warned Americans to avoid travel to Libya because of security concerns. The Mideast region may not be a good fit for nervous travelers , travel agents say .