Electricity

The voltage in Jordan is 220 Volts. A mixture of European plugs and UK plugs are used. Adaptors for your electrical appliances are available at some hotels

Alcohol

Alcohol is readily available throughout Jordan. During the month of Ramadan alcohol may only be available in certain places

Shopping

From jewelry to coffee to perfume, Jordan offers a great selection of interesting handicrafts. When shopping in markets, you should always haggle: this is the traditional way to shop and it is not only expected but often fun. Remember to smile, take things in good humor and only pay what you really think the goods are worth to you. When in government shops or more upmarket places, prices are usually set. Objects of high value, particularly jewelry, are a risky purchase so please exercise caution as they cannot be replaced or returned once you have come back. Our representative and the locals in the place you are staying will be able to recommend certain shops with which they have a good relationship and where you should not be hoodwinked

What to take

During the trip your baggage will be carried by bus and by 4WD vehicles. The only baggage weight limit is that imposed by the airline. However, we ask that you restrict your luggage to one main bag plus a small daypack. In general, we recommend that you travel as light as possible as this will make transiting between airports and carrying your bag to hotel rooms a lot easier for you. You may find that wheeled luggage is more convenient on a trip

Swimming

Currents can be extremely strong in the Dead Sea. Do take extra care when swimming and do not allow children to swim unsupervised

Telephone

You can make international calls from hotels but they do tend to be very expensive. Hence the best way to make calls is by buying a local SIM card or a visitor phone card

Insurance

It is always advisable to obtain good travel insurance to cover the worst possible scenario. Do keep a copy of your policy separately as a safeguard

Time zone

Jordan is 2 hrs ahead of GMT

Passports

A full valid passport is required for your holiday and most countries now insist upon at least 6 months’ validity beyond your return date of travel and at least two full pages left in your passport. Allow plenty of time if you need to send your passport to the Passport Office for renewal, particularly prior to peak travels periods.

It is useful to carry photo ID with you at all times so get several good quality photocopies, this also makes replacing a lost passport easier. All clients, but honeymooners especially should ensure that names in passports are those given out on the booking form