Middle East Travel
You had better take some good advice before visiting the Middle East. The area has some stable countries (respect local culture and laws to the maximum) but there are some areas/countries at war.
With recent conflicts still happening in Syria the area and bordering countries you should be extra careful if you absolutely cannot avoid them.
There are safer destinations like OMAN and the UAE.
Cities like Dubai however has a very safe reputation and welcome millions of tourists yearly without issue. As a female there are some things to be very careful of. Review the sections of your favorite travel websites and of course our own information.
The Dead Sea is located near Jerusalem which is the ancient and capital city of Israel. The Dead Sea is popular for its salt and mineral quality. There are many spa resorts located on the sea shore which provide spa enriched treatments with natural minerals. Dead Sea hotels are usually fully booked in the summer as the beach is considered the best place to enjoy the holidays. Summers fall in July and August so if you are going to embrace the sea’s beauty avoid going during this period. It is however recommended to visit the Dead Sea during the month of November onwards. You can book hotels in a package deal through tour operators or over the Internet. However there is always an option of booking with the hotel directly over the phone or face to face.
There is a wide range of locations available near the Dead Sea. Leonardo Club Hotel is a 5-star hotel located along the beach. This property is well known for its fantastic restaurants and rooms. Health spas with mineral treatments are available, which is the special highlight of this hotel. Sauna facilities, Jacuzzi and private solariums add value to the money spent on your vacation here. Daniel Hotel is another 5-star property based along the sea shore. It is well-known for the stylish facilities within the hotel and spa facilities located on two floors. Guests, who prefer to spend more time in spas and rejuvenate themselves with mineral treatments, should opt for this hotel as the range of spas and treatments available here is limitless.
Le Meridien David at the Dead Sea is a 4-star hotel known for its location over the mountains and sea. Masada is only ten minutes away from this hotel and hence, is preferred by travelers who are looking to explore the archeological ruins in Israel. Prima Oasis is the next in line in the 4-star category. Crowne Plaza, Lot Hotel and Hod Hotel are some more on the list of Dead Sea hotels which accommodates thousands of tourists at the Dead Sea.
In the past few years, there has been a tremendous increase in the number of mid-range hotels and guest houses available to tourists all over the world. This has had quite an impact on the kind of accommodations people choose while travelling as these mid range hotels offer some good facilities without being too hard on the pocket. This has caused some travel experts to believe that the popularity of backpacking is on the decline. After all, finding a decent place to sleep is one of the biggest costs during a holiday, sometimes even more so than what people pay to get to a certain destination.
However, regardless of how many mid range hotels spring up all over the globe; backpacking has always found its takers and will continue to do so. There is simply no better way to explore every part of a country or city than with fellow backpackers whose main aim is not the accommodations or facilities that a place can offer, but rather its natural sights and culture.
Backpacking in Jordan
