Travel Reference
In-Depth Information
Directory A-Z
PRACTICALITIES
Newspapers & Magazines available in Jordan
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Jordan Times
(
www.jordantimes.com
)
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The Times
(
www.thetimes.co.uk
)
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Guardian Weekly
(
www.guardian.co.uk/weekly
)
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International Herald Tribune
(
www.global.nytimes.com
)
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Time
(
www.time.com
)
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Newsweek
(
www.thedailybeast.com/newsweek
)
Radio
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» Radio Jordan (96.3 FM)
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» BBC World Service (1323 AM)
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» Popular hits (99.6 FM)
TV
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» Jordan's Channel 2 (French and English)
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» Satellite channels (BBC, CNN, MTV, Al-Jazeera) available in most midrange and top-end hotels
Discount Cards
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» International Student Identity Card (ISIC) for discounts at some tourist sites.
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» University ID cards are not accepted.
Smoking
There are laws banning smoking in public places, but these are rarely enforced, with the following exceptions:
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» Top-end hotels in Amman, the Dead Sea and Aqaba reserve a few nonsmoking rooms.
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» The occasional quality restaurant enforces a non-smoking policy at selected tables.
Weights & Measures
Jordan uses the metric system. See the inside front cover for a conversion table.
Accommodation
Jordan has accommodation to suit most budgets, although away from the main tourist
centres there's limited choice. Jordan is so compact, however, that most attractions can eas-
ily be visited in day trips from the main towns.
