Just the phrase Middle East Attractions may have you puzzled. After all, many people don't realize that there is much more to the Middle East and the areas of Central, West and South Asia than armed conflict and terrorists. In fact, these regions are rich in history, culture, beauty, and natural and man-made wonders.

It is only in the Middle East that you can find the most magnificent monument to man's ingenuity and imagination. Only here will you see the man-made island in the shape of a palm tree, appropriately called Palm Island. While there are also a number of historical and cultural sites that you will want to make sure you visit, it is the new and magnificent building projects that are turning Dubai into the Paris of the Middle East.

Jordan is one of those nations in the Middle East that, while located in the tense area near Israel, Iraq, Saudi Arabia and Syria, have remained relatively peaceful. Ruled by the handsome King Abdullah II and his beautiful and gracious wife, Queen Rania, Jordan welcomes visitors. Jordan is where you can trace the footsteps of Moses and visit that amazing fortress, Petra, featured in the movie "Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade".

Central Asia is the land that lies between the Caspian Sea to the west and China on the east, Russian to the north and India to the south. Then there's the area of West or Southwest Asia, and actually the term "Western Asia" has recently replaced the terms "Middle East and "Near East" by the United Nations. Many of these nations promote tourism and welcome visitors with many attractions and things to do.

Top Middle East Travel Destinations

In addition to the attractions mentioned above, here are some more of our choices for the best vacation destinations in the Middle East:

• Armenia
• Azerbaijan
• Bahrain
• Cyprus
• Georgia
• Israel
• Kuwait
• Oman
• Qatar
• Turkey
• Pakistan
• United Arab Emirates
• Yemen
• Mongolia
• Bangladesh
• Bhutan
• India
• Maldives

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