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With a population smaller than that of central London, Jordan can be easy to overlook when it comes to holidays. But despite being the size of Austria or Portugal, the kingdom has so much...

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If you’re planning to visit the Dead Sea, get to Jordan quickly – some forecasts suggest that it will have completely vanished within 50 years.

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When the Ottoman rulers of Jordan refused to give permission to a Christian family to build a church, no-one could have predicted the result. For that decision, at the end of the...

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Larger than life and still controversial, Lawrence of Arabia inspired an epic. In fact, the only thing on a grander scale than his exploits is the scenery at Wadi Rum where he made his home....

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Lost for centuries beneath the desert’s sweeping sands, the rediscovery of Petra in Jordan – recently voted one of the world’s new seven wonders – is a story almost as...

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Petra is a city that is both breathtaking and awe-inspiring. The encouraged route into the city takes guests along the siq, a mile-long narrow gorge through the rose-red rocks Petra is famous for....

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Leafy green forests aren’t something which instantly spring to mind when you think of Jordan’s natural beauties. Deserts, yes. But not miles of protected oak and...

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Explore Jordan, Egypt and the Red Sea Riviera on Thomson's Red Sea Magic Cruise.   Jordan is known for its mysterious lost cities and spectacular deserts while Egypt,...

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Move over Sharm el-Sheikh, Eilat, watch your back – Aqaba is coming!   The Red Sea town is less discovered than its...

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Long famous for Petra and the Dead Sea, Jordan is moving upmarket and its luxury hotels and spas have moved into the first division.For most people, Amman international airport is...

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Unlike some resort hotels, every room in Jordan's Kempinski Hotel in Aqaba has a perfect sea view and it doesn’t get better than this. For those familiar with the more well known...

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Surrounded by Bedouin tents, in the Dana Biosphere Reserve, the Feynan Eco-lodge is entirely solar powered, with all water coming from a nearby spring and a ban on plastic bottles.

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Situated 400 metres below sea level, on the shores of the Dead Sea, the Jordan Valley Marriot Hotel offers spectacular views and peace and tranquility.Long thought of as...

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Occupying 250 metres of the Dead Sea shoreline in Jordan, O Beach doubles as a spa location and hot nightspot, as well as offering unique spa treatments.   With just a handful of...

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The key to a great Jordanian meal is the freshness of its ingredients, and you can’t fault the marvelous Mezze dishes at the Haret Jdoudna restaurant in Madaba, Jordan.Oozing...

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Fast Facts for Jordan Capital Amman Government Constitutional monarchy Currency Jordanian dinar (JOD) Area total:...