This handy pocket-size guide is packed with useful information, tips and recommendations, accompanied by colour photographs, charts and maps for the first-time traveller who wants to experience the major highlights that Jordan has to offer. This travel book surpasses other guides in that it incorporates essential information in an easy-to-carry and easy-to-read format that is attractive and useful at the same time. It provides a visitor with an invaluable introduction to Jordan by concisely highlighting ‘must see’ areas in a practical and user-friendly format, thus encouraging the tourist to make the most of his/her available time. All the essential information you need to get around an unfamiliar country is compacted into useful and practical ‘At-a-Glance’ sections at the end of each chapter. The fold-out map of Jordan is ideal for tourists and visitors. In addition to the main map of Jordan, which highlights places of interest, it features 5 full-colour town plans and 3 site plans. The contents include, Amman • North of Amman and the Jordan Valley • East of Amman and the Desert Castles • Madaba and the Dead Sea • The King’s Highway • Petra • Aqaba and the Southeastern Desert.