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Don't miss the Winter 2023 newsletter, #LearnJordan!

| View in browser COVID-19 Travel Updates Read more “It is time we do all we can to make the good in the world and to bring people together in understanding.” — King Abdullah II Lonely Planet's Best in Travel 2023: Jordan Visiting Jordan is like landing on another planet. Whether you're camping in Wadi Rum's breathtaking, Martian-like landscape or feeling your body come alive floating in the Dead Sea, Jordan is the perfect place to wash off all your worries and unwind. Here you can indulge in unforgettable experiences you'll be talking about for years. Where else can you chase camels as they run a high-speed race in the desert? Follow local fashion designer Tania George as she takes us to the BEST spots to eat, shop, and relax - showing us that there's so much more to Jordan than just visiting Petra. Read More Miracles & Prophets: Roaming through the Holy Land of Jordan   The Jordan Trail is an almost 700-kilometer-long hiking trail that traverses Jordan from north to south — a unique Holy Land-based, long-distance hiking and pilgrimage trail brimming with biblical references and adventure.   Read More An Ancient Jordanian Map Reveals Jesus' Baptism Site   If Umm Qais marks the starting point of the Jordan Trail, the Baptism Site is surely one of its main highlights. Down the Dead Sea Road, not even an hour away from Amman, one gets to Al-Maghtas, the place traditionally (and officially) considered to be Jesus’ baptism site. Read More Old Trade Routes, Ancient Ruins, Afternoon Tea: Biking the Jordan Trail “Yalla, yalla!” Sari Husseini called out in Arabic. “Let’s go!” With 10 miles of trail ahead, we pedaled away from Jebel es Saffaha, a mountain in southern Jordan with a long narrow ridge leading to its summit. To the west, the Arabah Valley cut a swath next to the Israel-Jordan border. To the east, the Ard as Sawwan Desert unfolded into a shimmering haze toward Saudi Arabia. In the spring of 2022, photographer Kari Medig and I set off with our mountain bikes, a pickup truck, and our guide, Sari, to ride on sections of the Jordan Trail, a recently established 420-mile hiking route—with plenty of parallel biking paths—that traverses the length of the country.  Read More What to See Inside Petra Jordan A trip inside Petra Jordan looks like something out of an Indiana Jones movie. But this is no movie set – the lost city of Petra is a UNESCO World Heritage Site that was inhabited for centuries! Even if you don’t know anything about its history, you will be impressed by the mammoth rock carvings and raw beauty of its rose-colored sandstone. With more than 800 registered sites in Petra, it can be overwhelming! Have no fear, there are signs in English that will help you find your way.   Read More Finding Moments of Stillness in Petra Despite all its architectural wonder, on first impression, ancient Petra feels like a theme park. Crowds of tourists spill off of buses and you become absorbed into the hoards as you funnel down the city’s one main path through the narrow slot canyons. Bursting out at Petra’s iconic Treasury, you’re greeted by braying camels, pleading hawkers, and garish souvenir stands competing for your attention, leaving the stunning sandstone carvings to blend into the background as you take it all in. Read More The Black Traveler's Guide to Visiting Jordan Jordan, officially named the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan, is a small Middle Eastern country nestled between Israel and Iraq. Home to one of the new 7 wonders of the world, as well as the site of Mount Nebo—the place where Moses stood and saw the Promised Land—this mostly desert country is high on travel bucket lists for travelers young and old. There are a few things you’ll want to know ahead of time to ensure your visit runs smoothly. From what to expect in Petra and Wadi Rum to currency and etiquette, here’s your guide to exploring Jordan.  Read More A Unique Approach to the Traditional Travel Agent FAM Trip My tour included three days in the bustling capital of Amman; a day trip to As-Salt (which was named a UNESCO World Heritage Site in 2021); the exploration of ancient cities Jerash and Petra; a tour of Mount Nebo (the alleged burial site of Moses); a stargazing excursion and overnight in a glamping tent in Wadi Rum; and a float in the Dead Sea. Sprinkled in between were visits to several community- and family-led social enterprise initiatives, meals at local restaurants and hotel site inspections. Read More Click here for more articles on Jordan   Subscribe to Our Blog With the vast range of experiences that Jordan has to offer, the JTBNA blog will uncover and showcase all the hidden gems, must-sees and travel updates. Visit the blog now to subscribe and go deeper into this ancient culture. Jordan is only a click away! The Amazing Race Films in Jordan Beit Khairat Souf: A Home to Jordan's Local and Tasty Pleasures World's Oldest Church is in Jordanian City of Aqaba Subscribe   Jordan Itinerary Trip Planner Try our new Automatic Trip Planner powered by HipTraveler! Planning your trip to Jordan has never been easier. Simply input your travel style, length of stay, and the type of experience you seek - our planner will build a personalized itinerary for you that can be used to plan and book your trip. Build your perfect Jordan journey today! Click here to begin   Jordan Travel Deals Jordan: Women's Expedition with Intrepid Travel Join an eight-day Women’s Expedition in Jordan and break the barriers of traditional tourism and discover sisterhood in this inspiring desert nation and uncover a lesser-seen side of Jordan as you travel with an all-women group guided by a female tour leader. Learn More Biblical Jordan 2023 with Educational Opportunities Go on a journey to Biblical Jordan in 2023. Discover all of the awe-inspiring sites related to the Old and New Testaments on this brand new 9-day tour. Explore Petra, Madaba, Jerash, Mount Nebo, and more.    Learn More Jordan Cycling Adventure with Indus Travels Get ready to see some of the most fascinating sights in the Middle East with this 10-day small-group tour of Jordan! Between the ancient sites of Petra and the Bedouin wonders of the Wadi Rum, this tour of Jordan will take you on the trip of a lifetime!    Learn More   Featured Stories On Jordan Check out Jordan in the Press for the latest news and stories.   Follow us for the Latest on Jordan and More, Including Giveaways!   Instagrammable Moments: #VisitJordan Check out recent adventures in Jordan!   Read Testimonials From Travelers! "I would love to come back to this country and explore more, the people were so hospitable and the food was great too." — @joe.dambra, November 2022   Have you been to Jordan and want to share about your experience or are you thinking of going to Jordan and want to know what people thought? Either way, visit our testimonials page to join the conversation! READ TESTIMONIALS HERE   JTBNA, 1420 Beverly Road, Suite 203, McLean, Virginia 22101, USA Unsubscribe |
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