Arwad Island, a somewhat dirty and touristy island 2 mi/3 km off the southern coast and 95 mi/150 km northwest of Damascus, merits a visit by those who want a look at what Syria used to be like: ...

Arwad is far from the front lines of Syria's war, but the island, known for its maritime heritage, is suffering economically on account of a drop in tourism. Arwad is far from the front lines of ...