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Aqaba, Jordan

Greatly prized as Jordan's window to the sea, Aqaba brings a refreshing release from the rose-coloured desert to the north. Its sandy beaches and coral reefs are the most pristine on the Red Sea, and Jordanians hope to preserve them through careful planning. With several first-rate hotels, restaurants, and shops, Aqaba caters to a tourist crowd that is tranquil and relaxed, seeking its pleasures more by day than by night.

Jordan is one of the most fascinating destinations in the Middle East. The people are open and friendly; attractions are manifold and unequalled. The country is not blessed with rich oil supplies like some of its neighbours, but the country's treasures lie in the beauty of the land and a unique combination of antiquities, natural environment and human traditions.

The fabulous ruins of Petra, the captivating desert of Wadi Rum, the salt formations of the Dead Sea and the magnificent waters of the Aqaba Gulf draw scores of visitors to the Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan.

The population is mostly Arab, with approximately 60% Palestinian. In addition, the country counts 40,000 Bedouins (nomadic desert dwellers). A large part of the population earns its living from farming.

Aqaba is Jordan's only port and of tremendous importance to the country's economy. Countless trucks ply the route between Aqaba and the capital, Amman, a journey of some 220 miles. For cruise vessels the port provides the gateway for excursions to famed Petra and spectacular Wadi Rum as well as trips to the Dead Sea. With stark mountains rising in the background, the port boasts an attractive setting. In the center of town is a string of shops, hotels and restaurants.