The Rough Guide to Jordan (Rough Guide Jordan) (Paperback)

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By far the best guidebook. -- Sunday Mercury, 20 January 2000, Birmingham, UK --This text refers to an alternate Paperback edition.

Product Description

"The Rough Guide to Jordan" is the essential guide to the Middle East's most enticing destination. This title features detailed accounts of the best attractions Jordan has to offer, along with the clearest Jordan maps and plans, lift the lid on this fascinatingly diverse country. With expert advice and background, explore the world wonder that is Petra, an ancient city carved from rose-red mountain cliffs, roam the sands of Wadi Rum in the footsteps of Lawrence of Arabia, and then relax on golden beaches at Aqaba, Jordan's beautiful Red Sea resort hideaway. You'll find detailed guidance on getting the best out of a visit to Amman, the buzzing Jordanian capital, as well as Crusader castles and stunningly well preserved Roman cities. Float your cares away on the Dead Sea, the lowest point on Earth, or take in spectacular views over the Dana biosphere reserve. At every point, the Rough Guide steers you in the right direction to find the best hotels in Jordan, recommended Jordan restaurants, cafes and shops across every price range, giving you clear, balanced reviews and honest, first-hand opinions. This title helps to explore all corners of Jordan with authoritative background on Jordan's culture and history, the clearest maps of any guide and practical language tips. Make the most of your holiday with "The Rough Guide to Jordan".

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Product Details

• Paperback: 496 pages
• Publisher: Rough Guides; 4 edition (August 31, 2009)
• Language: English
• ISBN-10: 1848360665
• ISBN-13: 978-1848360662
• Product Dimensions: 7.7 x 5.1 x 0.9 inches
• Shipping Weight: 7.2 ounces (View shipping rates and policies)
• Average Customer Review: 4.5 out of 5 stars  See all reviews (10 customer reviews)
• Amazon.com Sales Rank: #36,323 in Books (See Bestsellers in Books)

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47 of 47 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars the best guide to Jordan, January 14, 2005

By	Kabo "Kabo" (UK) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to Jordan (Paperback)

For a recent trip to Jordan I bought all the guidebooks I could find in bookstores, and this one is, by far, the best. Not only does it provide all the necessary, utilitarian information, but it provides great background reading on the history and culture of the country. Much better than the other available books, especially the Lonely Planet.

There was very little we saw that wasn't extensively and well covered. The author has clearly spent a great deal of time living and travelling through Jordan.

The recommendations for Amman and the most notorious tourist destinations (Petra, Wadi Rum, Dead Sea, Jerash) are uniformly accurate, clear, and useful, but the book also offers plenty of information about less obvious destinations - e.g. small towns along the main roads, always suggesting a good place to stop and have a snack and giving interesting historical details.

This is not only a practical and useful guidebook, but also an essential reference on Jordan for those willing to read or explore more. Very highly recommended.

41 of 42 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars Excellent!!, March 2, 2003

By	Shikambu (Venice, CA, USA) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to Jordan (Paperback)

This is more my style of guide book!! Excellent background information on archeological sites around Jordan with (considering it's a guide book) great info on Petra! Everything from the King's Highway to Wadi Rum is covered in thoughtful detail by an author who obviously did his homework. This book really sparks your interest in going to Jordan, and introduces the Bedouin and mainstream Jordanian culture to the reader well. Border crossings, visas, food, health, transportation... it's all in here. LP and Let's Go guides should learn a thing or two from this guide! It doesn't bog itself down with useless information like some other guide books do. Going to Jordan? Get this first!

36 of 37 people found the following review helpful:

5.0 out of 5 stars A Detailed And Accurate Guide - Excellent, April 2, 2000

By	Stephen Welsh (London) - See all my reviews

This review is from: The Rough Guide to Jordan (Jordan (Rough Guides), 1999) (Paperback)

A detailed and accurate guide to all the main sites in Jordan. The informaton included is up to date and extensive, including chapters on travel, where to eat & stay, health, history, backgrounds on Islam, shopping & the media, along with much advice on local behaviour and attitudes.

Whilst in Jordan, I found this guide to be an invaluable tool to getting around and learning about local history and culture.

The attention to specific detail is extremely accurate and up to date.

A must for any first time traveller to this historic and beautiful country.