Given the turbulent state of world politics, there are immense challenges facing the world traveller this summer. For instance, many formerly popular travel destinations in the Middle East and Africa may now be off limits to foreigners. Even if you can get discount hotel reservations or discount airline ticket reservations, the U.S. State Department offers stern warnings to stay away from certain regions of the world. So, instead of going to Jordan or Kenya, perhaps you should travel to Spain or travel to Hawaii, or anywhere that's peaceful and not racked by warfare and internal strife. If you're travelling abroad this summer, stay on top of international news.