Jordan Holidays, Flights & Travel Guide
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Jordan Holidays
and Travel Overview
Situated between Israel, Iraq and
Saudi Arabia, the Kingdom of Jordan is unexpectedly peaceful amid
the turmoil of its neighbouring countries and is a wonderful place
to visit, made more so by its hospitable people whose immediate
reaction to travellers is 'welcome to Jordan'. With a reputation
for being one of the most friendly countries on earth, it is sad
that so few people dare to explore its immense sense of history, as
well as two of the most magnificent sights in the Middle East: the
ancient rock-hewn city of Petra and Wadi Rum's spectacular desert
scenery. Jordan is a kingdom layered in
antiquity, from the work of Nabataean stonemasons to characters
such as Moses and Lawrence of Arabia; from ancient cities and
Biblical sites to desert castles, Crusader forts and Byzantine
mosaics. This ancient culture belies the fact that it is also a
modern country, with a good infrastructure, a thriving business and
arts scene, and first class hotels, restaurants and shopping
opportunities. The contradictions between the old and new are
astonishing. Jordan is a relatively small
country of varied landscapes, where the fertile Jordan Valley,
bordering the entire western side of the kingdom, is separated from
the immense desert stretching to the east by the populated
highlands. As part of the Great Rift Valley, the Jordan Valley
incorporates the Dead Sea, the lowest point on the earth's surface
and most famous for its heavy salt and mineral concentrations,
while the main towns are strung out along the length of the
highland plateau, including the friendly capital, Amman, as well as
plenty of historical sites from ancient civilisations.
Home to breathtaking desert-scapes, colourful coral reefs
that are unequalled anywhere else in the world, and sweeping vistas
towards the Promised Land, Jordan is full of charismatic beauty,
both in scenery and in the genuine Arabic welcome afforded to
strangers. Welcome to Jordan&
Tourist Offices - Jordan Tourism Board, Amman: +962 (0)6 567
8294 or www.see-jordan.com
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Entry Requirements
for Jordan Holidays & Jordan Travel
All visitors require a passport valid for
at least six months after date of arrival in the country. All
nationalities require a visa, which can be obtained prior to
arrival, or they can be issued at the airport if arriving by air
and are valid for one month; extensions are possible for up to
three months at any police station. All documents and tickets for
onward travel are also required.
- For Australians -
Australians require a passport and a
visa.
- New Zealanders require a passport and a
visa.
- United States citizens require a passport and
visa.
- United States citizens require a passport and
visa.
- British citizens require a passport and a
visa.
Currency of Jordan
The official currency is the Dinar (JOD), which is
divided into 100 piastres or 1,000 fils. Foreign currency and
travellers cheques can be changed at any bank or moneychanger,
although the latter will usually give a better rate of exchange.
Banks are closed on Fridays. Better hotels will also exchange
money. American Express, Visa, MasterCard and Diners Club are the
most widely accepted credit cards and can be used at major hotels,
restaurants and tourist shops; cash can be withdrawn from inside
banks. ATMs are available, though acceptance of foreign cards is
limited.
Jordan
Telephone Access Codes and Communications
The international dialling code for Jordan
is +962. The outgoing code is 00 followed by the relevant country
code (e.g. 0027 for South Africa). Jordan has international direct
dialling with most countries. City/area codes are in use, e.g. (0)3
for both Aqaba and Petra. Mobile phone companies have roaming
agreements with most international mobile phone operators. There
are Internet cafes in Amman and most major
towns.
Jordan
Duty Free Allowances & Restrictions
Travellers to Jordan over 18 years do not have
to pay duty on 200 cigarettes or 25 cigars, or 200 grams of pipe
tobacco; 1 litre of alcohol, 1 or 2 bottles of perfume and
eau-de-Cologne or lotion for personal use; and gifts to the value
of JD50 or US$150. Restricted items include firearms, sporting guns
and other weapons without prior approval from authorities of
country of origin and destination country. Prohibited items include
all narcotics and birds or bird products.
Jordan
Holidays - Tipping Information
Most of the better hotels and restaurants will
add a 10-12% service charge to the bill, but smaller establishments
usually expect a tip. It is customary to round up the price of a
taxi trip instead of tipping.
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