Product Description

Nobody knows Jordan like Lonely Planet. Our 7th edition will help you discover the magic of this ancient land - whether it be basking in the sun-drenched glory of Petra, exploring the desert citadels, getting off the beaten track on a camel safari or simply sipping a bittersweet cardamom-flavored coffee.

Lonely Planet guides are written by experts who get to the heart of every destination they visit. This fully updated edition is packed with accurate, practial and honest advice, designed to give you the information you need to make the most of your trip.

In This Guide:

Extended coverage of Petra and Wadi Rum
Full-color Outdoor guide covering hiking, camel trekking, cycling and more
Unique Green Index highlights the best eco-tourism options

Product Details

• Amazon Sales Rank: #38240 in Books
• Brand: Lonely Planet
• Published on: 2009-05-01
• Original language: English
• Number of items: 1
• Binding: Paperback
• 368 pages

Features

• ISBN13: 9781741047387
• Condition: NEW
• Notes: Brand New from Publisher. No Remainder Mark.
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Review
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Customer Reviews

Quick-fix job with predictably dismal results
I have visited Jordan at least 20 times in the past few years, and I use the Lonely Planet and Rough Guide in parallel. Sadly, the 2009 Lonely Planet edition represents another low point on LP's downward quality spiral. I say this with sadness, as a longtime LP user whose bookshelf is full of dog-eared LP classics. The Jordan guide is just modestly updated from the 2006 edition. There are hard-to-justify omissions (Qasr Bshir), laughably outdated facts (such as the Amman municipal bus fares or the access route to Qasr al-Mushatta) und tons of information that is just plain wrong. The book reads like a sloppy, unenthusiastic desk update. From the content it is abundantly clear that the authors have not even bothered to read the country information in the discussion forum on LP's own website...! The only improvement is a two-page snapshot of scenic routes down to (or up from) the Dead Sea. I am forced to conclude with a single piece of advice: Buy the Rough Guide instead!

Lonely Planet Jordan
I bought this book after my trip to Jordan. I usually buy my Lonely Books before I make the trip. Even after the trip, the book was very useful. I was able to better understand and appreciate the sights I saw while in Jordan. I have had very good impressions with all the Londly Planet books I have used.

A great tourist guide book
As with other Lonely Planet country guidebooks, this book is detailed, well written and up-to-date. It has a couple of pages of pictures from around Jordan. Lonely Planet sets the standard for country guide books. My only reservation is that Lonely Planet has the nerve to charge $22.99 for a 304 page book!