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A must visit in Jordan to experience starry nights, traditional Bedouin dinners, camel rides into the sunset...get that Lawrence of Arabia feeling.... #lifeAtExpedia #theGreatOutdoors

The vast desert. The vast night sky. The vastness of life. And our own insignificance.

Sleeping under the Milky Way in the Wadi Rum, after many rounds of shisha and swapping stories with your Bedouin guide... few experiences match up to that 😍

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The vast desert of Wadi Rum in Jordan is a sight to behold

Take a day out in the desert of Wadi Rum, ride camels, sandboard down the dunes, climb the natural rock bridges and stay the night in a Bedouin camp.

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Desert camels in the Wadi Rum desert, Jordan

Wadi Rum Protected Area

Explore the great outdoors at Wadi Rum Protected Area, a lovely green space in Wadi Rum. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the campsites.

Beautiful private beach club in Aqaba. Women can't really swim at the public beaches so this was a welcome spot

Aqaba Marine Park

Why not spend a carefree afternoon at Aqaba Marine Park during your travels in Aqaba? Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

The locals rest on the city beach of Aqaba in Jordan watching the sunset to the Red Sea and the passing ships. The hills across the Aqaba bay is already Egypt. Travel tip: if you don't want to spend your time at the crowded by locals city beach go Tala Bay area - it's only 9 km from Aqaba and the quality of the beach and water is great #LifeAtExpedia

Palm Beach

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Palm Beach might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Aqaba. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.

Khazali Canyon

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Khazali Canyon during your travels in Wadi Rum. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the campsites.

Aqaba featuring tropical scenes, general coastal views and swimming

Al-Hafayer Beach

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

Sharif Hussein bin Ali Mosque

Its religious and historical meaning is matched by its elegance and beauty, particularly at night, when the structure is Aqaba’s shining beacon.

Aqaba Fort

Trace the history of this small but mighty fort, once a hotel for travelers on the road to Mecca and the site of a major victory for Lawrence of Arabia.

Wadi Rum Visitor Center

You can spend an afternoon browsing the exhibits at Wadi Rum Visitor Center in Wadi Rum. Discover the area's desert landscape and seek out the campsites.

Berenice Beach Club

If a restful vacation is part of your travel plans, Berenice Beach Club might be the perfect place to seek out during your trip to Aqaba. Wander the seaside in this relaxing area.