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Aqaba is a city in the south of Jordan, located along the Gulf of Aqaba, the northern portion of the Red Sea. It's Jordan's premier resort area and the main draw of this location are definitely its beaches and the fantastic diving and snorkeling opportunities.
From the Aqaba Travel Guide
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Good location opposite beach with fine off beach fringe reef for snorkelling. Hotel rooms and buildings in reasonable condition with a good sized swimming pool. Best hotel breakfasts I'd had anywhere in Jordan. Problem was the staff. There were a couple of good ones, which I won't name for fear of reprisals from the others. ... more
It's a great place! All new and clean. Good service, good ambiance, cozy, feels safe and vary attentive staff. It's located near the other dive centers at the south beach but more up the hill, which is a bit of a walk to the beach but thus very quiet and tranquil. ... more
My mom and I were beyond impressed with the camp, it was easily the highlight of our trip! I would highly reccommend it to anyone who wants to have an authentic Jordanian experience. ... more
1 Day Tour from Aqaba to Petra
I will be stopping on a cruise at Aqaba, Jordan for 1 day and I'm trying to organise a day trip to Petra. Can anyone recommend a local tour company who could organise a private tour for us (2 people)? Also, I have seen one from Jordan Sinai Hotels and Tours which looks pretty good and reasonably priced ...
Saudi Arabia to Egypt across the Gulf of Aqaba
Hello! A small group of friends including myself are planning a little (!) road trip, and are trying to work out if there is any way to get across the Gulf of Aqaba by ferry from Saudi Arabia to Egypt, avoiding driving around the north and having to get visas for both Jordan and Israel. Since ...
Nuweiba to Petra via ferry to Aqaba, or bus/taxi Taba/Eilat?
We will be staying in Nuweiba and want to get to Petra. Can anybody offer advice on whether it is an easier trip overland through Israel or by ferry straight to Aqaba. Four people, no passport issues as we'll be flying out of Israel. Thanks, Marty. ...
Aqaba, Jordan
The plan for Jordan is two days at Petra. Three of us caught a taxi to the Petra Gate Hotel. It’s a ...
Posted in MV Discovery - 2009 by dpedler
Winterlude in Aqaba
Empty beach and boardwalk in Aqaba, Jordan. Jan 14 (Anica) "Brrr! Snorkeling anybody? Not!" Today we drove to Aqaba. When we got there we tried the Aquamarine Hotel, Movenpick, Aqaba Gulf Hotel ...
Posted in Our Big World Trip by jennrob
AQABA, JORDAN
From the Red Sea port of Aqaba, Jordan’s only seaport, you can see Israel, Egypt and Saudi Arabia. We travelled north toward the Jordanian desert - the granite hills dramatically show the colors ...
Posted in MORE SERENITY FOR THE CHAPLAIN AND ME by Swenigale