Clashes in Oman and Syria have some travelers worried about the entire region . Countries such as Egypt and Syria are safe and calm , experts say . Some agents set clients up with trusted guides and drivers for extra security . Hilton , an Egypt specialist who owns Admiral Travel International in Sarasota , Florida , is still booking clients to the Middle East , alerting them that they 'll see bomb-sniffing dogs at hotels , armed guards and other security measures . The Lonely Planet region may not be a good fit for nervous travelers , travel agents say .
Clashes in Oman and Syria have some travelers worried about the entire region . Countries such as Egypt and Syria are safe and calm , experts say . Some agents set clients up with trusted guides and drivers for extra security . The Lonely Planet region may not be a good fit for nervous travelers , travel agents say .