Jordan

Fly to Amman, which is the capital city and gateway to the country. If you need some rest, book a room for the night at The Hyatt or Intercon (which is where the US troops stay (yummy) - when transiting or w/e release from Iraq. Once fresh and ready to drive for hours, get yourself to Wadi Rum a breathtaking desert - Lawrence of Arabia territory. Renting a jeep and geting a local guy to drive you around is the best option. You can either do it as a day trip or go local and camp in the desert - the real deal means a romantic experience but no loos or showers. A new luxe camp is bineg built in the desert but won't be ready till 2010.

Add to your trip a hard camel ride in Petra. You'll need walking shoes and a sense of humour. The walk through the siq to the treasury is once in a lifetime. And if you are hapy to walk upwards for an hour or rid a donkey go to the upper Monastery. The best place to stay is The MovenPick, which is by the entrance. There's also a fun Flintstone style bar at the entrance to the site, which dates from 80ad - built into the rocks.

The cherry on top of the cake is the new Kempinski Hotel @ the Dead Sea. Do not miss this one!!

I think the pictures talk for theirself...