The idea of waiting until things are better before one starts traveling again may have one waiting for years if not indefinitely. You could wait a few years, and it is possible that things could get better and provide for a safer experience.
I realized that my number one bucket list destination was ironically also probably one of the safest places that I could visit right now, and that is open to United States travelers: Bora Bora in French Polynesia.
People thought that my business partner and I were crazy for starting our luxury gay vacation company, Zoom Vacations, immediately after 911. However, we just kept focusing on providing great tours, and we honestly had one of our best years ever.