Although you obviously need to avoid the Syrian and Iraqi frontier zones, that's not a reason to give up on a trip to Jordan. The inhabitants are very welcoming and the sites are so amazing that you won't regret having dared to go.
Compelled to jump in and play the part of adventurer when you see the a photo of the sublime Al Khazneh? Then don't wait another minute, a trip to Jordan will be right up your street.
You should go if
You dream about seeing Petra and its marvels
You want to follow in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia in Wadi Rum
You love honeyed pastries
You want to find out what it feels like to float in the Dead Sea
You dream about walking in Biblical places
You shouldn't go if
You're frightened that the Syrian frontier is too close
Too much sugar will ruin your diet
You're looking for a holiday off the tourist tracks