“Visited Jordan this week, so much to see and experience! We visited the site where John the Baptist baptized Jesus, Petra and all its fascinations, camels, and the spot where the big boulder comes rolling out of Indiana Jones. So much history there in the ‘Rose City,’ voted one of the 7 new wonders of the world. It takes 3 days to really see it all, we only spent 3 hours. Put it on your must see list if you haven’t already!” — Oprah Winfrey, March 2023
Impressions and Connections at AdventureELEVATE Near East AENE 2023
The Jordan Tourism Board (JTB) in partnership with the Adventure Travel Trade Association (ATTA) hosted the annual AdventureELEVATE Near East (AENE), a premier regional event hosted this year in Amman, Jordan. The conference concluded with resounding success on October 14, 2023 and brought 185 travel industry delegates from 30 different countries to Jordan for a three-day adventure tourism conference and opportunities to explore the destination on multi-day pre-adventures.
The Half Marathon Des Sables (HMDS) kicked off its second edition in Jordan’s stunning Wadi Rum desert. The adventure-filled week began on November 4th in the beautiful landscapes of Wadi Rum where participants chose to either walk or run at their own pace through three stages.
Top things to do in Jordan with Kids
Jordan is a massively underrated destination for family travel, especially for more adventurous and outdoorsy groups. The country has no shortage of open spaces to run, hike, or cycle, alongside fully accessible ancient ruins to explore.
As a bonus, Arab tradition usually calls for big families and lots of dedicated family time, so there’s no lack of activities for children of all ages.
This accolade reflects Jordan’s commitment to promoting itself as a top-of-mind adventure destination, showcasing its remarkable assets, including the vibrant Jordanian community, rural tourism, and the unparalleled diversity in both landscapes and tourism experiences.
Bonita Inn, Amman: Cozy Accommodations in Jordan's Capital
In Amman, the Bonita Inn may be best known as a destination for drinks and small plates, serving Spanish-inspired tapas in a plant-lined outdoor dining space. But upstairs, this family-owned inn has good-value guest rooms that provide an alternative to the large international chain hotels in Jordan’s capital city. The Bonita Inn is located in the Jabal Amman district between the second and third circles, on a side street off of Zahran Street, a main east-west artery through the city.
Feynan Ecolodge: Off the Grid Adventures in Jordan
The country’s first “ecolodge,” Feynan Ecolodge opened in 2005, owned by the Royal Society for The Conservation of Nature (RSCN), the Jordanian non-governmental organization that currently manages ten of the country’s nature reserves. Since 2009, EcoHotels, a private Jordanian company, has operated the lodge for the RSCN, with the goal of creating an enterprise that’s socially responsible and environmentally sustainable, while also helping support the surrounding communities.
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The rolling desert dunes of Wadi Rum. The buoyant, restorative waters of the Dead Sea. The millennia-old majesty of Petra. And oooh, the shawarma. For ancient history, "Are we still on Earth?” views, and all things hummus, Jordan is your jam.
Biblical and Historic Jordan is jam-packed with visits that appeal to travelers with a particular interest in ancient times. Each day reveals more about the long and sacred history of this amazing nation.
Travel to the ‘Rose City’ of Petra, the highlight on this Jordan trip. But there’s more to discover as you learn about Jordanian culture with the Khzoz family, have dinner with a Bedouin tribe and spend a soulful night gazing at the clear night’s sky when you stay in Wadi Rum desert.
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