Jordan holidays
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On his epic walk through the Middle East, adventurer Leon McCarron witnesses grand views, kind gestures and a pose in readiness for celebrity
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Google Street View has mapped the ancient city of Petra, providing armchair travellers with a video tour of its historic sights – with commentary by Queen Rania of Jordan
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Cat Rainsford’s summer of working holidays ends in Jordan, helping a Bedouin tour firm. Tourists are few, but that leaves time for lessons in both Arabic and the art of friendship
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Despite tensions, tourism in the Middle East is growing and, for the most part, visitors can travel safely. Daniel Adamson assesses the situation in Palestine, Israel, Lebanon, Jordan, Oman and Tunisia
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Readers reveal their favourite boutique stays, from Somerset to Sri Lanka
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Early autumn is the perfect time for a short break matching sunshine with cultural and outdoor pursuits
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A chivalrous guide and his obedient camels offer gentle transport around the moonscape of the Wadi Rum desert
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When it comes to adventure travel, local guides who really know their stuff can make all the difference, says Ed Douglas
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Despite its fevered activity, Salt reveals hints of its ancient past
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There are fantastic bargains to be had on holidays to Egypt, Tunisia, Morocco, Jordan and the UAE, as tour operators try to tempt tourists back
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What's the best way to get to know a place? Our writers reveal canny – even cheeky – ways to uncover what the guide books don't tell you – from lining up local mates to inviting yourself into someone's home
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Tourism is a big industry for the Middle East, but is it wise to head there now? Gemma Bowes consults tourist boards, tour operators and the Foreign Office
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The rise of voluntourism, the opening up of the Middle East and the death of the staycation… Here are the 10 big travel trends for the coming year
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The hottest openings and dreamiest holidays for this year - with something for all seasons
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From stargazing under the clearest skies in Chile, to a Death Valley road trip, you came up with all kinds of ways to experience the desert
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From astronomy tours in the Atacama desert to a Dark Sky Park in Galloway, constellation-spotters are spoilt for choice
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This week, Lonely Planet's Tom Hall on avoiding flight taxes and fees, cycling Jordan, going overland across Africa and St Petersburg highlights
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Packages, flights and accomodation for visiting Petra in Jordan
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Why not go on an adventure with a difference this year - and raise money for your favourite charity at the same time? There are hundreds of events to choose from but here is a selection at home and abroad
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We asked you to tell us about your adventures in travel over the past year. You responded in your hundreds; here is a selection of our favourites further afield
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Few places offer peace and solitude like the desert. These places also offer a mix of comfort and adventure
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Mystical ruins, roads made of skeletons, desert art installations ... explorers, travel writers and tour operators remember their favourite travel moments
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The spectacular Ben Hur Live show opens in London this week, but Gareth Rubin goes one better in Jordan – taking the reins of a Roman chariot himself
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The Middle East is seeing big increases in numbers of tourists, alongside major investment in new hotels, attractions and tours, says Annabelle Thorpe
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Five experts who live and work in the region suggest their perfect itineraries, taking in the blockbuster sites and the hidden delights
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Tom Hall of Lonely Planet answers your questions about worldwide travel. This week, visiting Petra, ski conditions in Spain, car insurance in North Cyprus
Instagram snapshots From Petra to Wadi Rum: an archaeologist's view of Jordan