Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
SHOULDER SEASON(SEP-FEB)
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»The best time to visit the Red Sea; prices in and around Aqaba rise accordingly.
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»Bitter nights in the desert and even rain or snow curtail many activities such as camp-
ing.
LOW SEASON(JUN-AUG)
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»The desert in the middle of the summer is extreme. Temperatures throughout Jordan
can be stifling.
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»Prices are at their best but many places close in the low season.
Your Daily Budget
BUDGET LESS THANJD40
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»Shared room in budget guesthouse: JD10-40
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»Street fare and local markets: under JD5
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»Public transport: JD5
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»International Student Identity Card reduces cost of some tourist sites: JD5
MIDRANGEJD40-120
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»Double room in *midrange hotel: JD40-90
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»Eating in local restaurants: JD5-10
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»Car hire: JD25
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»Entry costs/unguided activities: JD10
TOP END OVERJD120
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»Double room in five-star hotel: over JD90
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»Buffet lunch/dinner: from JD10
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»4WD car hire: JD140
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»Guided activities: JD50
Websites
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Jordan Jubilee
(
www.jordanjubilee.com
) Practical website about southern Jordan.
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Jordan Tourism Board
(
www.visitjordan.com
) Excellent official website.
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Lonely Planet
(
www.lonelyplanet.com/jordan
)
Destination information, hotel book-
ings, traveller forum.
