Petra Marriott

... stinky (remember the horses!), it was also quite hot. When we all finally got back to the bus, we were taken to the Marriott Petra hotel. We immediately changed and jumped into the pool, the pool was surprisingly cool for water that had been sitting in ...

... , copper, sugar, medicines, ivory, perfumes and fabrics, just to name a few. From its origins as a fortress city, Petra became a wealthy commercial crossroads between the Arabian, Assyrian, Egyptian, Greek and Roman cultures. Control of this crucial trade ...

... it was just a simple change in time- and a free ride.  We loaded our luggage into his car and he drove us to the Marriot hotel where we were going to have lunch!!! His other cousin works at this Marriott, so we got in on a delicious lunch buffet with ...

... moved spices, textiles, livestock, gold, silver and many other valuable items between countries. Finally, we arrived at the Marriott Hotel in Petra - probably the most beautiful place we have stayed while on this trip. Set atop a hill overlooking a ...

... ;gone from one end of the spectrum to the other, in terms of lodging.  I am currently basking in the splendor of the Marriott Resort of the Dead Sea.  I've done the mud over the body thing and washed it off in the absolutely saltiest water you ...

OK, here I am sat in the Marriot Hotel having drinks and eating steak. Ben needed to go back to Beirut to do some things he missed out on so Israel is off the list. I, on my own...am heading off to Egypt now for a relaxing week....should be nice. ...

After traveling throughout the Middle East on business trips over the past few years, I highly recommend Jordan for first-timers.  It's certainly different than the Western World, but the people and culture are very Western friendly...therefore ...

... We had a blast. I must say it was quite nice to stay in classy hotels for once (yes, my family is now a  frequent flyer of Marriot Hotels). We hit the big sites of Jordan, but I think my family can agree, that a week was not enough time. We went to ...

... world, and with the exception of a few little mishaps, the trip went off without a hitch. We ate in a 5-star Marriott Hotel overlooking Petra, and rode a speedy catamaran across the gulf of Aqaba back to Egypt. After so many day trips and night trips ...

... is a good descriptor of the hospitality we've seen.   Everyone should come to the Holy Land. Everyone should see Jerusalem, visit Petra and eat the amazing delicious food of this place. We can't wait to share more of this trip with you when we see ...

... . So glad I went. Don'r worry mom, it's so much more than prostitution and marijuana haha. First off, we stayed in a Marriott, which was ideal considering we heard awful stories about the local hostels. So after checking in we wandered the town on our ...

... in tents made of goat or camel hair, which is water resistant. Most Bedoin children do not attend school. Finally, we arrived at the Marriott Resort and Spa at the Dead Sea. This lovely resort was like an oasis in the desert. A beautiful building made of ...

... trails are closed during that time. This is to prevent tourists from being flushed down during flashfloods. The day before, driving from Petra to Dana we passed Shobak Castle. On impulse we turned off the main road and onto the track leading to the ...

... , once there, bus loads of tourists are waiting for us. Once again we meet the Korean tour group that we saw earlier in Petra.  While there, another Guide tries to solicit my custom... The only thing I can do is say no and run away.  I ...

... Cheese that is open 24/7/365. They even have a satellite dish so the vendor can watch TV. Finally we arrived in modern day Petra, complete with a Marriott and Crowne Plaza. Our first stop was at a monument/gift shop for the spring of Moses. He’d be ...

... because of my doubts that I’d even make it.  There are three other hotels immediately adjacent to the Movenpick – Marriott, Kepinski/Ishtar, and Dead Sea Hotel.  I only checked out the Marriott, and the Movenpick was nicer.  And ...

... I'm not artificially increasing my count Ten Times inebriated 9 ( apparently, am quite conservative on holidays) Best hotel Cairo Marriott (or Moevenpick Petra) Number of rainy days in six weeks 2 (quite incredible, I think, for Israeli and European ...

... on the recommendation of our travel book, I think I would opt for one of the hotels next time. (Currently, there is a Marriott and a Movenpick, but many new hotels are under construction). Drove back the main highways in the dark. Pass many very ...

... of the Dead Sea. The area is looking like a mini Sharm-el-Sheik.   The Kempinski neighbors the Movenpick, Marriott, and Crown Plaza resorts.  Currently the Kempinski is the newest.  More are under construction.  Ironically there ...