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From the moment you arrive in Jordan you will appreciate the timeless power of its ancient heritage. Visitors enjoy the incredible, dramatic landscapes of majestic water-cut canyons, jagged flaming rock and hazy sunlit miles of smooth desert. This ancient Kingdom boasts an assorted mosaic of architecture left behind by civilisations long since past. The people of Jordan are committed to preserving its national treasures and sharing its distinctive culture, history and ecology with responsible travellers. We are happy to announce the launch of responsibletravel.com’s insiders' guide to Jordan which covers the diversity of experiences to be discovered in this captivating country. Been inspired to travel to Jordan? Then read the rest of this Jordan holiday article.

Kids (and Dads...) who fancy themselves as little Indiana Joneses will love a holiday in Jordan: with camel-back rides, ancient temples and dungeons, camping in tents and of course visiting the original film location for Indiana Jones and the Last Crusade in Petra! Whilst adventure is guaranteed to be on the menu, there's also accommodation with all the comforts you'd need as a family and plenty to fascinate grown-ups and children alike. Whether you fancy a starlit night, observing the constellations and watching the glow descend upon the dunes from your Bedouin tent, or prefer a splash in the pool at a hotel, our holidays offer bags of activities but also plenty of "me" time. Why not use a trip to Jordan to brush up for those school history and geography exams? Swap the boring books for real Roman cities, Crusader castles, floating on the Dead Sea and racing across the desert with its fascinating wildlife and magical stories. It is also the birthplace of the world's great religions with a rich and vibrant cultural history. Find out more about family holidays in Jordan in this Jordan holiday article.

Although Jordan may primarily be known for its cultural attractions, with Petra featuring on many a traveller's ultimate must-see list, there's so much more to this beautiful country than just historic buildings and desert scenery. If you're looking for an unforgettable adventure holiday, then take Jordan by the scruff of the neck and shake it: you might be surprised what drops out… Read more about active holidays in Jordan in this Jordan holiday article.

There's a sprawling plethora of historical sites to explore in Jordan. Since the dawn of society, it has acted as a link between continents - any movement of people between Africa, Asia, Arabia and Europe would be likely to pass through Jordan. Its role as a pathway, trade route and conduit for commerce and communication means that it bears the imprint of many important civilisations including the Pharonic Egyptians, Nabateans, Byzantines and Crusaders. They left behind many archaeological sites, historical towns and monuments that are scattered throughout the country and make Jordan a fascinating destination. Visitors cannot fail to be impressed by some of the most remarkable architecture in the world. Jordan is such a magical place it is difficult to pick just one highlight but travellers to Petra and Wadi Rum will agree that these sites hold a special place in their memories. If you fancy a trip to Petra and Wadi Rum, then read more in this Jordan holiday article.

Visitors to Jordan will experience a typically Arabic welcome – infact, one of its greatest atrributes are its people. Warm, gracious and hospitable, they may well ask you to join them for a chat. It is one of the best ways to learn more about their local culture. "The local people they like tourists. They ask them to have a cup of tea or a cup of coffee. Very easy. Just say, 'Salaam alaikum'. The local people will say, 'Wa alaikum Salam'. They will start talking and the tea will come" - Mahmoud Hawawreh, guide on the Al Ayoun Trail. Jordan has a diverse community, with many different ethnic groups living there, including Bedouin, Palestinians, Iraqis, Chechens, Druze, people from other Arabic nations and Westerners. This small Middle Eastern Kingdom’s position as a country means that it benefits from an incredible range of influences, old and new – it has been a mixing pot of cultures for thousands of years and is a fascinating destination. If you fancy finding out more about the culture of Jordan, then read the rest of this Jordan holiday article.