Jordan holidays

As part of our TTT Tour to Jordan, we had (of course) to make the trip to the otherworldly Wadi Rum. Having already spent time in Amman and the unbelievable ancient city of Petra, Wadi Rum was next on our list; a vast, red expanse known as the ‘Valley of the Moon’. Importantly, Wadi Rum is not a desert, but a valley (‘wadi’ meaning valley in Arabic). As such, it is hemmed in by towering sandstone hills and granite cliffs. Windswept and magnificent, this valley is home to a surprising...

You’ll be forgiven for overlooking Amman as a standalone destination - I certainly did. When planning our fourth TTT Tour, this time to Jordan, we focused almost entirely on our visit to the country’s crowning jewel - Petra. Alongside exploring this ancient city, we also wanted to ensure our itinerary included a visit to the country’s famous Wadi Rum desert, alongside an obligatory float in the Dead Sea....

Jordan is a very safe country in the Middle East and most visits are completely trouble free. That said, it is a predominantly muslim country and dress codes are more formal than in the UK and US. In rural areas, people can be very conservative and so you will stand out as a solo female traveller. ...

When it comes to planning your trip to Jordan, there's one big question. It's not whether you should go, it's when should you go! The best time to visit Jordan depends on a few different factors. Firstly, is a sunny beach break in Aqaba a large part of your plans? Or are you primarily visiting Jordan as the spectacular open air museum that it is, gathering Petra, Wadi Rum and the Dead Sea within its borders? ...