Articles tagged with: jordan

written by Dan Casper March 19, 2016

Articles tagged with: jordan

Jordan desert stargazing adventure

As Brian Cox returns to BBC2 (January 16th) with another three-night series of Stargazing LIVE and predicted prime conditions make viewing the northern lights one of this year’s must-do holiday experiences, it seems astronomy is no longer the preserve of those in possession of either a PhD or a telescope.

Jordan celebrates the 200th anniversary of the rediscovery of the ‘Lost City’ of Petra in 2012 (photo: Thinkstock)

Top 10 holiday destinations for 2012

Forget New Year’s resolutions. What are you going to do, see and experience in 2012?

Petra is one of the most fascinating sites in the world (photo: Thinkstock)

New Year getaway in magical Jordan

For an alternative Christmas or New Year getaway, Encounters Travel is offering an eight-day escorted tour of Jordan for £695pp.

Petra is one of the highlights of the Tintin Jordan tour

On the Go Tours launches Tintin trips

Ahead of the release of new movie The Adventures of Tintin: Secret of the Unicorn this month, On the Go Tours has launched a suite of adult and family trips inviting travellers to follow in the footsteps of the intrepid Belgian reporter.

See the sights on this scenic cruise (photo: Thinkstock)

The Pyramids to Petra cruise

Saga Cruises is offering a seven-night Pyramids to Petra cruise – on the Spirit of Adventure – from £1,299pp.

EasyJet now provides a direct link to Amman

EasyJet links Gatwick to Jordan

EasyJet has launched a flight route linking London Gatwick to Amman, Jordan, providing the airport's first low-cost connection to the Middle East.

WebTV: Discover Jordan

Discover the eighth wonder of the world with a unique holiday to Jordan. Watch our live web TV show for tips on creating a luxurious, intrepid, historical journey to one of the world's most incredible destinations.

New 7 wonders of the world

As voting for the official new seven Wonders of Nature reaches its third and final phase,<i>Travelbite.co.uk</i> has a look at the results from New7Wonders's last major campaign: to determine the Official New Seven Wonders of the World.

Tintin has inspired adventure holidays in India, Egypt and Jordan

Tintin holidays to India, Egypt and Jordan

Last minute Jordan & Syria

Travel trends for 2009/2010

Travel Blog: Baltics, Caucasus, Middle East and Ethiopia

Middle East: Jordan and Israel escorted tour

With just a few weeks days until Christmas, there is no better time to explore the ancient biblical sites of Jordan and Israel while getting some winter sun in a short-haul destination.

Jordan: Last minute break in Petra & Aqaba

On offer this week is a unique seven-night trip to Petra and Aqaba in Jordan, combining one of the 'New 7 Wonders of the World' and the Red Sea for just Ã‚Â£647 per person (two sharing).

Jordan: Last minute escorted holiday

Guests are this week offered a chance to visit Petra with this last minute holiday deal.

Jordan: Last minute Red Sea break

This week guests are offered a week in Jordan, combining the Red Sea and the Dead Sea with the opportunity to visit Petra, Wadi Rum and Jerash.

Top travel ideas with travelbite.co.uk

Today at travelbite.co.uk <i>Chris O'Toole</i> is taking a look at some of the top holiday ideas from the first half of 2009 – from short-breaks in the UK, through to some hot destinations in Europe and around the world.

Summer holiday ideas for MPs

Westminster MPs are taking a whopping 12-week summer holiday this year – that's a week longer than last year's break!

Jordan: Last minute singles holiday deal

Holidaymakers can this week embark on a voyage of discovery and immerse themselves amid the rich culture of Jordan, with this last minute singles holiday.

Jordan: Last minute 8-day trip

Jordan: Last minute Petra and Wadi Rum trip

For centuries the deserts of Arabia have held a special fascination to Westerners and on offer this week is a nine-day Petra and Wadi Rum trip allowing travellers to find out why.