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Discover the desert sands of Arabia

Discover the desert sands of Arabia

Oh that the desert were my dwelling place, with one fair spirit for my minister, that I might all forget the human race, and, hating no one, love but only her… (Byron)

Jesus’ Baptism Site awarded UNESCO World Heritage status

Jesus’ Baptism Site awarded UNESCO World Heritage status

The site by the side of the River Jordan, opposite Jericho, which for over two millennia is believed to be where Jesus was baptised by John, has just been made a UNESCO World Heritage Site.

New Chauffeur Driven Tour of Jordan

New Chauffeur Driven Tour of Jordan

Specialist operator Corinthian Travel has created a NEW 14-day itinerary to Jordan, travelling throughout in a private, chauffeured, air-conditioned vehicle.

Shooting-stars in Wadi Rum

Shooting-stars in Wadi Rum

The month of August is the best month of the year in the northern hemisphere to witness meteor showers, and the red desert of Jordan is the perfect place to view them thanks to the zero light pollution and crystal-clear skies.

Spring walking in Jordan, in style (and in private)

Spring walking in Jordan, in style (and in private)

There is so much more to discover in Jordan than deserts and dunes, especially in springtime; valleys carpeted with colourful wild flowers, thickly forested hillsides, rivers flowing through deep gorges, towering cliffs and waterfalls, and the glittering Dead Sea.

Jordan & Jerusalem - an epic journey

Jordan & Jerusalem - an epic journey

North Africa and Middle East specialist Corinthian Travel has launched a brand new 10-day trip entitled Jordan & Jerusalem.

Museum of Jordan opens in capital, Amman

Museum of Jordan opens in capital, Amman

The Museum of Jordan has opened in the country’s capital, Amman, housing over 2,000 artefacts from Jordanian history, including the Dead Sea Scrolls.

Jordan showcases 'Wild Arabia' in new BBC documentary

Jordan showcases 'Wild Arabia' in new BBC documentary

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan will be showcasing its natural beauty and desert wildlife this week with the launch of the new BBC wildlife documentary, Wild Arabia.

Top family adventures in Jordan

Families looking for a change of pace on their next holiday should look no further than Jordan, a destination that offers a unique combination of adventure and education.

Intrepid to run special tour to see Rwandan gorilla-naming

Intrepid to run special tour to see Rwandan gorilla-naming

Intrepid Travel has launched its 2013 Africa & Middle East programme with two new comfort-standard itineraries in Jordan, and plans to run a special departure of its Gorilla, Chimps & Game Parks tour in June so that travellers can experience an annual Rwandan mountain gorilla-naming ceremony.

Travel company adds tour to Petra for 200th anniversary

Travel company adds tour to Petra for 200th anniversary

Small group adventure specialist Intrepid Travel has announced that it will run an extra departure of its eight-day 'Explore Jordan' tour to coincide with the celebrations which are planned for Petra's 200th anniversary.

Good financial news for adventurous families

Good financial news for adventurous families

As David Cameron heads off to Brussels in an attempt to find a way out of the Eurozone financial crisis, one British holiday firm has found a way to dramatically reduce prices to certain countries around the world, where prices are coming down as the value of sterling is heading upwards.

Give your children the gift of travel this Christmas

Give your children the gift of travel this Christmas

In an increasingly commercial world there are some things that money can’t buy like memories gleaned from exciting family adventure holidays spent over the Christmas and New Year period with like-minded people.

Last minute September adventures for the seasonal savvy

Last minute September adventures for the seasonal savvy

With children back at school, September is the perfect time for holiday-makers to bag themselves some last minute sun without the crowds. Travellers can chose from a range of last minute tours from £679pp with The Adventure Company.

Late deal to Jordan - Save up to £500 per couple

Stay five nights at a unique and luxurious hotel in Jordan and receive a complimentary upgrade to an Ishtar Superior Room worth a saving of up to £500 per couple.