Amman Travel Forum

I'll be in Jordan in early November. What clothing should I be taking besides the regular slacks, short-sleeve tops, a sweater and good walking shoes? My group will be going out to dinner but I think it won't be too upscale.

Hello and another question: What should I expect to pay for a taxi in and around Amman? I'll need to take a taxi from my hotel to a location less than 20 miles away.
Please advise.
Thanks,
franceonisland

Hello VTers,
I will be visiting Petra next month. I'm recovering from tendinitis on one foot and will still be hobbling around. Is walking around in Petra doable for me? (We will be staying in a hotel at the entrance of Petra, so very convenient.)
Please advise.
franceonisland

Does anyone knows if it is possible to upgrade an (internet ADSL 512kbps) to 1024 or more and if so how much does it cost?

I'll be staying in Amman for a few weeks. I will be by myself, so I don't really care how crappy the apartment is as long as it is cheap and has hispeed internet access.

I also wouldn't mind sharing a place with someone as long as the two above conditions are met.

Please help.

Thanks,

I used to live in Amman 5 years ago, but now I don't know how much things cost there. Could I rent a one bedroom/studio apartment somewhere around 5th or 6th circle for JD200 to JD350 per month? Does anyone know of a small aprtment like that for rent?. Shukran.

Is it possible to rent a car in Amman, drive south towards Petra and Wadi Rum. Then, drive back up towards Jerusalem and Bethlahem with a stop at the Dead Sea on the way, then finally drop the car off at Tel Aviv airport. Or is all that too far-fetched? Trying to plan my vacation for next summer, and can't find a good way to get around Jordan and Israel without hitting up all the good spots. I am also planning a flight to Cairo after Tel Aviv.

Will have only 5 days on ground in Jordan in early October.

The thought is to do Amman Airport (direct-->) Wadi Rum --> Petra --> Dead Sea --> Amman Airport.

Wouldn't mind skipping Amman altogether; would like to know if arriving at sunset in Amman during Ramadan precludes making a move the same night to Wadi Rum, or anywhere else of interest for that matter.

Am reading past posts in forum and some of your Jordan pages; would appreciate any suggestions!

Just a quick question here. Anyone knows any good decent nice lively Bar / Club in Amman? I'm planning to visit Jordan early Oct (which is still in the month of Ramadan), will alcohol be served and bars open?

Thanks for the info :)

I am planning a travelling trip to Amman during 12 to 15 october. Intend to cover Petra and Dead Sea.
I though of staying at Petra Palace hotel (heard its 300m fr Petra site) but not sure if they can provide hotel transfer service. If they don't, by what means of transport is available? Is there any bus route from Amman airport to Petra. If i get taxi from airport, how much its cost (estimate abt 100miles) & do they run on meter?

From Petra to Dead Sea, is there any bus route, how long its take & fare? If taxi? Also from Dead Sea back to Amman, any bus route?

Thanks for advise, am quite blur especially as single traveller new to Jordan.

Hey there,
It wasn't planned, but once I got here I found out that I have to stay in Amman for a while instead of the original one day I thought I was staying. I don't know anyone and have nothing in particular to do. I've read all there is to read on places to go and things to do, but I'd rather do it with other people. Any tips on something "interactive" any tours or horsback riding treks that don't come with the full package (accomodation etc.), any events that you wouldn't really know about if you were a tourist :)
Any advice would be much appreciated.
Peace out

I will be staying in amman for one year starting november and I am looking for a female flatmate to share a large flat in western amman. Any good ideas how to go about finding a flatmate would be appreciated.

Thanks in advance

UK

We have a 3 hour layover in Amman. Since we will not be entering Jordan, does the airport have restaurants by the gates?

Are the signs clear for not entering Jordan and transferring to the the departure section?

Thanks in advance for your help.

I will be staying at the Crowne Plaza Amman and the Crowne Plaza Petra while visiting in November and I am wondering about the internet services at these hotels..... Not certain if I want to carry my laptop through 12 days of Egypt and the on to Jordan, but I do write a travel blog daily with pictures and would like to keep this current during my travels. Are there any internet cafes close to either, or both, of these hotels? Thanks for any assistance on this matter.

Hello everyone,

I'm plannning to travel Jordan and Israel next month, and as I have very limited time I'm planning to travel Israel first.

My question is,,, is there any possible transportation from the queen alia airport to the King Hussein Blidge? There's only private taxi or any other cheeper way to get there?

Any comment will be appreciated. Thank you!!

Hope to have a nice 4 day visit to Amman at "Le Royal" hotel this Thursday. Is it within walking distance from any shops or malls? Or do I have to use taxis? What's the nearest mall, and how much should I give the taxi? Or are they metered anyway?

I'm Italian and I will go to jordain on october 26 and sty there for 8 or 9 days . i don't want to go in hotel but rent a flat small ,clean in Shmeisani place. Someone has some Internet address gives me or numbers to contact? thanks .

Hi All,

I am planning to visit for a holiday in Jordan during the Ied Mubarak seasons (October 11 - 15). Please advise whether the tourist places such as Petra, Dead Sea etc open during that day??? How about the tourist provider and the transportation to there, are they available?

Thanks for your help folks!

BR//meity

what is the drinking age in jordan? plz give me a simple answer do not write an essay about it..thank you

how can i reserve wedding hall in bristol hotel

Hi to all of you!
To me speak, that it can be dangeruosly for me. I allways traveled alone, because of my work (I work TV jornalist - too many meetings, people and ect. So, when I have a rest I seek silence and peace;)); I'm 28 y.o. A russian woman. Is't really can be promlems for me? Thanks.

Is Amman a nice city to visit? Are there many nice sights? What other language do Jordanians speak besides Arabic?

Thanks a lot in advance!

Hello,

I was wondering if anyone knows if the Queen Alia Airport has long-term parking options as we want to park our car for a week. Is there a special long term car park? Do we need a special permit?

Thanks

Jenn

Your website for Jordan announces the Hashemite Hash House Harriers and indicates that they run in Amman on Mondays at 6:30 p.m. But nowhere on the Internet, at your site or at HHHH's site, can I find where they gather to begin the run.

Please advise.

I am french and i will stay in Amman from about July 9th untill August 19th. I am looking for a clean and bright furnished apartment 1 or 2 bedrooms to rent near Jordan uni.

I will be in Amman May 11 to June 8 and would like to find a nice furnished apartment in a good area.

I am looking for short term furnished apartment in Amman. I will be there from may 2007 to august 2007 (and more if available) . if you can help, please let me know.

1000 US$ a month maximum.

Jean-Michel.

France.

Hello,

My plane is arriving to Amman Airport at 3:30 in the morning from Frankfurt. Seems like a somewhat risky time to be ariving to the airport and looking for a taxi? (I'm alone)

Does anybody have experiences taking a taxi that late at night? I think my hotel will be pretty centrally located in the city.

Likewise, when I fly out, I've got the 5AM flight back to Frankfurt, which means I should plan on being there by 3AM or so. Yikes!

Advice? thansk!

ps /how much is a taxi from the airport to downtown?

Hello everyone,

I am coming to Amman at the end of April and i am looking for an appartment. I would like it to be furnished with 1 - 2 bedrooms with A/C, and internet. I have a budget of 500 Dinars. The rent period is 1 to 3 months with a possiblity of extending to a year depending my employment situation.

On another topic, are there any private clubs with memberships in Amman? I am talking about a club that has tennis courts, swimming pools, a restaurent..etc

I appreciate any help you can provide. Please email me any further communications at whijazi7@yahoo.com

Kind Regards,
Wael

Hey there,
I'm From Lebanon,and im planing to visit jordan for couple of days with my girlfriend.we are searching for relatively cheap up to 50$ per night accomodation for two of us,somewhere in Amman.
Additionaly im searchin for care rental places, that offer good rental cars.
Could anyone suggest anyhing? I would greatly appreciate that.
Thanks in advance.