Dead Sea Trip to Jordan - Spring 2010

[yosemitesam]

Hi Dave,

There is no problem going in April although the hotel rates may be higher than later in the summer as it is effectively their high season. One other thing is that the days will be shorter and cooler in April and possibly a slight increase in flies.

I still may go out in June so feel free to give me a shout if you fancy going out then.........it is cheaper in June, hotter and less flies!

Good luck whenever you choose to go!

J.

P.S. Israel v Jordan............no contest!

Hi J

Wow, thanks for the prompt reply. Good point about the length of daylight in April (and the flies, I remember those little buggers!). I'm taking some time off work just now (IT Contractor, one of the few benefits) and hence me toying with a visit to the DS sooner rather than later. However, I'm not doing too bad at the moment with my P (thank God it's been kinder to me than in my 20's and 30's) and so I think that even with shorter days I should still benefit. It seems a better option to do this than badger my doctor for another 12 weeks of UVB and infinitely more pleasurable. Mostly it's my legs that are proving stubborn with the topical steroids, with a little on my trunk area and the usual elbow problem. As with some others I find that I can get around 6 months free of P after UVB treatment and/or a long sunny holiday and then after that it's slower to return and responds better to the creams etc. In fact light treatment is the only treatment that's ever gotten me completely clear.

Dave

PS. It's really great to read and learn about other peoples experiences with P. Real people with real advice, wish I'd taken notice years ago.

[DSG]

Dear All,

Please find below the latest update for the trip to the Dead Sea in Jordan this spring.

Firstly many thanks for all the congrats messages ref my engagement to Dee especially the one about the guide dog thanks Jules!!

Quite a few more have booked up so it should be a fun trip this year.
 
Don't panic for those that still want to go the hotel still have availability in April and mid May(they are only full 15th,16th,17th & 18th May at the moment, however places are strictly limited and only certain room types may be available, so please don't hang around if you want to come along to zap that P into submission.



Bridget: 21 nights 1st May to 21st May flying BMI
Katy Buckley TBC: 18nights maybe 1st May to 19th May flying TBC
John Dickson: 14 nights 2nd May to 16th May
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: 23 nights. 14th May to 6th 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
Christine Ramsey + her dad 18 nights. 19th May to 5th June flying Royal Jordanian
Carol Macey: 14nights. 19th May to 2nd June flying Royal Jordanian
Katie Coleman: 14nights. 19th May to 2nd June flying Royal Jordanian
Mitul Patel: 21nights. 19th May to 6th June flying Royal Jordanian
Rob Gibson: 15nights. 20th May to 6th June
Yoshi: 15nights. 5th June to 20th June
Paul Chapman: 15 nights. 20th May to 5th June flying BMI

Ok thats it for now, if you need anymore info please don't hesitate to ask.

Bring on the sun Jordan here we come
And boy does my skin need it!!!!
Many thanks
DSG (Gareth)

[DSG]

Dear All,

Here is another update for you of who is going when

Tammy Borges: 14nights. 25th April to 9th May flying TBC
Greg McCann: 20nights. 25th April to 16th May flying TBC
Anjna Patel: 14nights. 25th April to 9th May flying TBC
Bridget: 21 nights 1st May to 21st May flying BMI
Katy Buckley TBC: 18nights maybe 1st May to 19th May flying TBC
John Dickson: 14 nights 2nd May to 16th May
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: 23 nights. 14th May to 6th 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
Christine Ramsey + her dad 18 nights. 19th May to 5th June flying Royal Jordanian
John Payne: 17nights. 19th May to 5th June flying TBC
Carol Macey: 14nights. 19th May to 2nd June flying Royal Jordanian
Katie Coleman: 14nights. 19th May to 2nd June flying Royal Jordanian
Mitul Patel: 21nights. 19th May to 6th June flying Royal Jordanian
Jean Van Derginst: 14 nights 19th May to 2nd June flying from Chicago
Rob Gibson: 15nights. 20th May to 6th June
Paul Chapman: 15 nights. 20th May to 5th June flying BMI
Yoshi: 15nights. 5th June to 20th June

I will add the latest at the weekend
Any questions just ask
Cheers 
DSG

[danny]

Im off to israel in april (yippeee)

could someone please advise me,
what are the hours i should aim to be in and out of the sun ?(over midday etc)

is it okay to use baby oil from day 1? any other oil more recommended?

cheers
danny

[mattellie]

Im off to israel in april (yippeee)

could someone please advise me,
what are the hours i should aim to be in and out of the sun ?(over midday etc)

is it okay to use baby oil from day 1? any other oil more recommended?

cheers
danny

Hi Danny,

Start off with safe, short exposure during the early and late sun from day one then gradually build up to 5 hours a day but always avoiding the sun between 11am and 2/3pm.

Yes, you do use baby oil from day one but a far better choice is the carrot oil which is available in the petra centre opposite the LOT hotel.

Paul

[HELI-PILOT]

Hi Danny,

Just out of interest why did you choose Israel over Jordan?

HP.

[danny]

wellll im slightly biased, ive got family over there.
i was lucky, i picked up a £200 ticket from air france to tel aviv a couple of weeks ago, so im off to the hod in two weeks a mainly horrible hotel, but we all know the drill.

cheers for the bathing hours advice.

danny

also, why is carrot oil preferable?

[BeinHarim]

I see you're aware of the dead sea's health advantages, I'm sure it'll do you good.
If you need any kind of advice about site seeing in Israel and Jordan, feel free to contact us and we'll show you around.
Have the best day,

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[HELI-PILOT]

Blimey Gareth, you should pack your job in and become a Tour Operator!

That's one heck of a list.

Hope you all have fun.

Say hello to Viva 17 for me! 

[Rootie]

Yippee!!!!
I'm booked! 1st to 21st May on same flight as Bridgey and Andy. Sharing with Bridgey again this year as its such a lot of fun! Just been perched on the edge of settee for an hour waiting for moisturiser to sink in to maximum effect! Not for much longer! Oh to be normalish for a few months! Bliss! 

Wish Lumpy was coming though!