Lonely Planet Jordan (Country Travel Guide) [Paperback]

Jenny Walker (Author), Matthew D. Firestone (Author)

Book Description

Series: Country Travel Guide | Publication Date: May 1, 2009

Nobody knows Jordan like Lonely Planet. Our 7th edition will help you discover the magic of this ancient land - whether it be basking in the sun-drenched glory of Petra, exploring the desert citadels, getting off the beaten track on a camel safari or simply sipping a bittersweet cardamom-flavored coffee.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practial and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Extended coverage of Petra and Wadi Rum
Full-color Outdoor guide covering hiking, camel trekking, cycling and more
Unique Green Index highlights the best eco-tourism options

Product Details

• Paperback: 368 pages
• Publisher: Lonely Planet; 7 edition (May 1, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1741047382
• ISBN-13: 978-1741047387
• Product Dimensions: 7.6 x 5 x 0.8 inches
• Shipping Weight: 1.5 pounds (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 3.3 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (7 customer reviews)
• Amazon Best Sellers Rank: #379,148 in Books (See Top 100 in Books)
  • #13 in Books > Travel > Middle East > Jordan

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31 of 31 people found the following review helpful:

1.0 out of 5 stars Quick-fix job with predictably dismal results, September 7, 2009

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Jordan (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback)

I have visited Jordan at least 20 times in the past few years, and I use the Lonely Planet and Rough Guide in parallel. Sadly, the 2009 Lonely Planet edition represents another low point on LP's downward quality spiral. I say this with sadness, as a longtime LP user whose bookshelf is full of dog-eared LP classics. The Jordan guide is just modestly updated from the 2006 edition. There are hard-to-justify omissions (Qasr Bshir), laughably outdated facts (such as the Amman municipal bus fares or the access route to Qasr al-Mushatta) und tons of information that is just plain wrong. The book reads like a sloppy, unenthusiastic desk update. From the content it is abundantly clear that the authors have not even bothered to read the country information in the discussion forum on LP's own website...! The only improvement is a two-page snapshot of scenic routes down to (or up from) the Dead Sea. I am forced to conclude with a single piece of advice: Buy the Rough Guide instead!

5 of 5 people found the following review helpful:

3.0 out of 5 stars Useful, but not up to date, April 7, 2010

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Jordan (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback)

Like always, Lonely Planet has problems updating their travel guides, but generally it is an easy to navigate source of information. I noticed that the list of hotels in the Lonely Planet guidebooks has become very limited and we often had to search for accommodation after arrival as the listed hotels tend to be booked out first.

1 of 1 people found the following review helpful:

4.0 out of 5 stars Lonely Planet Jordan, July 23, 2011

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This review is from: Lonely Planet Jordan (Country Travel Guide) (Paperback)

Information is valuable and useful. I always like to have a map included but this did not - - But that is OK. The book is just the right size for traveling.