"The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan" Jordan by Rodan44

Jordan Travel Guide: 4,588 reviews and 9,653 photos

Jordan was the first trip to the Middle East for my wife and I. It is a realtively small country, but possesses a wealth of history, culture, and scenic beauty. It has been ruled by Nabateans, Romans, Byzantines, Omayyads, Turks, and British before becoming the self-ruled monarchy that it remains today. Each of these rulers left their mark on Jordan, leaving it with some of the most important archaeological sites in the region. Jordan's landscapes range from fertile river valleys to rugged hills to barren desert to seaside beaches. The Jordanians are hospitable and welcoming. The country has also managed to remain peaceful and stable despite the recent termoil of its neighbors. It's no wonder that hordes of tourists flock to Jordan. For us, it was a wonderful trip full of great memories, and I would highly recommend it to all other travellers.

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Pros and Cons

Pros:History, ruins, desert, dead sea, food, friendly people
Cons:expensive, over-touristed
In a nutshell:For a small country, Jordan has an amazing amount to offer

Last visit to Jordan: May 2004
Intro Updated Nov 23, 2004
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Reviews (13)

Sunrise as seen from Amman West Hotel - Jordan

Convenient & Comforatable Accomodation... Hotels (4)

4 star hotel located at 4th circle. Location is convenient for accessing Amman's old city and historical attractions by... more travel advice

Resort on the Dead Sea Hotels (4)

Dead Sea Spa Hotel was the original luxury resort on the Jordanian side of the Dead Sea. Now it sits next to the newer... more travel advice

Camping Under the Desert Sky Hotels (4)

Jabal Rum Camp is a very clean, comfortable, and well-run campsite in Wadi Rum. I stayed one night. They serve a decent... more travel advice

Old Village Converted into 5 Star Hotel Hotels (4)

I only stayed one night and unfortunately did not have much time to explore, but the hotel really is lovely, almost an... more travel advice

Things to Do (9)
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BorderHopper Jun 14, 2004 at 9:04 PM Report Abuse

Your description of Wadi Rum left me wishing I was there.....under the stars & alone in the desert ( of course w/ lots of water and a reliable 4x4). Nice page!