Dead Sea Trip to Jordan - Spring 2010

[Radar]

Hi,

I'm really considering this but would just like to ask people from their personal experience, what differences might I hope to expect to experience from a visit to the Dead Sea to a holiday in any other hot country eg Egypt.


Many thanks

[HELI-PILOT]

Hi,

I'm really considering this but would just like to ask people from their personal experience, what differences might I hope to expect to experience from a visit to the Dead Sea to a holiday in any other hot country eg Egypt.


Many thanks

RULE 1: Don't mention the 'H' word!!!!! (you'll be pleased to get back to work after your DS trip...........if you do it properly you'll be at breakfast by 6am, lie in the 50 degree sun til 4pm with a break for lunch, then a night of moisturising.........it's an easier life in Guantanemo Bay........or so i'm told!).

[Radar]

Thanks Heli-pilot

So far a similar to pattern in Egypt although we do occassionally go snorkelling which I guess can be substituted for a short dip in the DS. 

Have you noticed any differing effects on the P ?

[mattellie]

Hi,

I'm really considering this but would just like to ask people from their personal experience, what differences might I hope to expect to experience from a visit to the Dead Sea to a holiday in any other hot country eg Egypt.


Many thanks

Hi Radar,

There are 2 main differences, one is the Dead Sea with its mineral content and secondly the unique sunshine.

The Dead Sea evaporates very quickly in the heat causing a mineral haze which hangs over the sea and filters the suns rays. This enables longer, safer exposure to the sun using only oils and not sunscreen.

Cheers,
Paul

[DSG]

Dear All,

Please see below the latest update of who is going when for this springs trip to the Dead Sea in Jordan.

Most importantly the hotel is now fully booked on 16th,17th & 18th May. If you are still considering coming out, seriously please do not hang around before making your booking

Gareth (DSG): 22 nights. 14th May to 5th June flying BMI
Dee: 22 nights. 14th May to 5th June flying BMI
Helen: 22nights. 14th May to 5th June Flying BMI
Anna Schmidt: 21 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Anne & Terry: 21 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Andy E: 35 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Sejal Patel: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying Royal Jordanian.
Sarah Joiner: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying Royal Jordanian
Tom Butler: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying from New York
Steven: 21 nights. 16th May to 6th June flying Turkish airlines via Istanbul
Bridget: 21 nighhs 1st May to 21st May flying BMI

Many thanks
DSG
(I can't wait till May may P needs the sun) 

[mattellie]

UPDATE...

Most importantly the hotel is now fully booked on 16th,17th & 18th May. If you are still considering coming out, seriously please do not hang around before making your booking

Bridget: 21 nights 1st May to 21st May flying BMI
Gareth (DSG): 22 nights. 14th May to 5th June flying BMI
Dee: 22 nights. 14th May to 5th June flying BMI
Helen: 22nights. 14th May to 5th June Flying BMI
Anna Schmidt: 21 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Anne & Terry: 21 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Andy E: 35 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Margaret Adams: 14 nights. 14th May to 28th May flying BMI
Jess Calke: 14 nights. 14th May to 28th May flying BMI
Sejal Patel: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying Royal Jordanian.
Sarah Joiner: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying Royal Jordanian
Tom Butler: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying from New York
Steven: 21 nights. 16th May to 6th June flying Turkish airlines via Istanbul

[C Ramsey]

Hi, I'm hoping to get booked up tomorrow.  thanks for all the info you have sent through

[mattellie]

UPDATE...

Most importantly the hotel is now fully booked on 16th,17th & 18th May. If you are still considering coming out, seriously please do not hang around before making your booking

Bridget: 21 nights 1st May to 21st May flying BMI
Gareth (DSG): 22 nights. 14th May to 5th June flying BMI
Dee: 22 nights. 14th May to 5th June flying BMI
Helen: 22nights. 14th May to 5th June Flying BMI
Anna Schmidt: 21 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Anne & Terry: 21 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Andy E: 35 nights. 14th May to 4th June Flying BMI
Margaret Adams: 14 nights. 14th May to 28th May flying BMI
Jess Calke: 14 nights. 14th May to 28th May flying BMI
Sejal Patel: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying Royal Jordanian.
Sarah Joiner: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying Royal Jordanian
Tom Butler: 21 nights. 15th May to 6th June flying from New York
Steven: 21 nights. 16th May to 6th June flying Turkish airlines via Istanbul
Paul Chapman: 15 nights. 20th May to 5th June flying BMI

[trebor]

Hi Everyone, I have been to the Dead Sea 3 times (2004/5/8), all on the Israeli side, with great results.  I am interested in going to the Jordanian side but I'm not clear, from this thread, as to why people prefer Jordon to Israel, therefore, any comments will be greatly appreciated.  Rob

[mattellie]

Hi Everyone, I have been to the Dead Sea 3 times (2004/5/8), all on the Israeli side, with great results.  I am interested in going to the Jordanian side but I'm not clear, from this thread, as to why people prefer Jordon to Israel, therefore, any comments will be greatly appreciated.  Rob

Hi Trebor,

Just about everything is better

Food you can actually eat
Clean, well maintained hotels
Friendly and helpful hotel staff
Friendly non p fellow guests
Solariums that have numbers limited so it does not resemble a cattle market with plenty of beds for everyone
and not a cockroach to be seen anywhere...