Comments on: Enchanting spots: Petra, Jordan http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=enchanting-spots-petra go explore. experience. and be inspired. Wed, 23 May 2012 09:47:07 +0000 hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.3.2 By: A perfect place to propose marriage | Velvet Escape http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-36060 A perfect place to propose marriage | Velvet Escape Tue, 25 Oct 2011 12:42:28 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-36060 [...] brightly, illuminating the façade of the Treasury – the most famous of the monuments in Petra, an ancient city in southern Jordan. In the square directly in front of the Treasury, hundreds of [...] [...] brightly, illuminating the façade of the Treasury – the most famous of the monuments in Petra, an ancient city in southern Jordan. In the square directly in front of the Treasury, hundreds of [...]

]]> By: ira http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-7327 ira Sat, 02 Apr 2011 03:28:55 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-7327 me gustrai ir es la ciudad me de mi sueño si me gustrai ir es la ciudad me de mi sueño si

]]> By: Iconic Buildings Reveal Energy http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-6496 Iconic Buildings Reveal Energy Wed, 29 Dec 2010 15:55:15 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-6496 [...] Coliseum (which was built for “fight to the death” entertainment), Jordan’s Petra (which was built for commerce) and China’s Great Wall (which was built for protection). [...] [...] Coliseum (which was built for “fight to the death” entertainment), Jordan’s Petra (which was built for commerce) and China’s Great Wall (which was built for protection). [...]

]]> By: Enchanting spots: Milfod Sound, New Zealand | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-3158 Enchanting spots: Milfod Sound, New Zealand | velvet escape's blog Tue, 15 Jun 2010 14:50:11 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-3158 [...] Petra, Jordan [...] [...] Petra, Jordan [...]

]]> By: Enchanting spots: Cappadocia | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-2804 Enchanting spots: Cappadocia | velvet escape's blog Fri, 21 May 2010 17:47:23 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-2804 [...] Petra, Jordan [...] [...] Petra, Jordan [...]

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-1415 velvet Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:20:53 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-1415 Thank you Doreen. I've published quite a few now. The latest one was the <a href="http://velvetescape.com/blog/2009/11/enchanting-spots-monteverde-cloud-forest-costa-rica/" rel="nofollow">Monteverde Cloud Forest</a> in Costa Rica. Thank you Doreen. I’ve published quite a few now. The latest one was the Monteverde Cloud Forest in Costa Rica.

]]> By: Doreen Pendgracs http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-1414 Doreen Pendgracs Fri, 20 Nov 2009 13:08:23 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-1414 Love the idea of "Enchanting Places." Well done, and I look forward to reading more. Love the idea of “Enchanting Places.” Well done, and I look forward to reading more.

]]> By: Where They’ve Been – Middle East | Travelfusion Blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-1341 Where They’ve Been – Middle East | Travelfusion Blog Wed, 11 Nov 2009 14:26:38 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-1341 [...] Enchanting Spots: Petra, Jordan – Velvet Escape [...] [...] Enchanting Spots: Petra, Jordan – Velvet Escape [...]

]]> By: Travelfusion http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-1338 Travelfusion Tue, 10 Nov 2009 11:02:47 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-1338 I love this post - thanks for sharing! I've always wanted to go see Petra...so much so that I've blogged about it today and included your post as a link :) Check it out - http://blog.travelfusion.com/2009/11/10/where-theyve-been-middle-east/ - and thanks again for sharing your tips!!! -Kathryn @Travelfusion I love this post – thanks for sharing! I’ve always wanted to go see Petra…so much so that I’ve blogged about it today and included your post as a link :)

Check it out – http://blog.travelfusion.com/2009/11/10/where-theyve-been-middle-east/ – and thanks again for sharing your tips!!!

-Kathryn @Travelfusion

]]> By: Enchanting spots: Sydney Opera House | velvet escape's blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-1072 Enchanting spots: Sydney Opera House | velvet escape's blog Wed, 16 Sep 2009 04:17:08 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-1072 [...] Petra, Jordan [...] [...] Petra, Jordan [...]

]]> By: Enchanting spots: Mount Nemrud, Turkey | velvet escape’s blog http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-862 Enchanting spots: Mount Nemrud, Turkey | velvet escape’s blog Sat, 08 Aug 2009 09:37:30 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-862 [...] Petra, Jordan [...] [...] Petra, Jordan [...]

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-760 velvet Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:52:55 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-760 Hi Alan, Thanks for your comment. There are many ways to get to Petra from Amman (tours, taxi, bus, etc..) - keep in mind though that it is quite a long way and it's best to take your time as there's so much to see in between like Karak and Wadi Rum. A 3-4 day return trip would be the minimum, more if you head further south to Aqaba. As it's the height of summer now, I suggest you arrange your trek around Petra in the morning - the temperatures rise very quickly to an unbearable 40+ degrees Celsius. Bring sufficient water and a cap with you! Keep in the shade as much as possible as well. I'm not sure if it's still there but there was a fantastic hammam (Turkish baths) in the small village outside the main entrance to Petra - it was a great stop after a day in dusty Petra! Have a great time there. I'm sure you'll love it. Cheers, Keith Hi Alan,
Thanks for your comment. There are many ways to get to Petra from Amman (tours, taxi, bus, etc..) – keep in mind though that it is quite a long way and it’s best to take your time as there’s so much to see in between like Karak and Wadi Rum. A 3-4 day return trip would be the minimum, more if you head further south to Aqaba. As it’s the height of summer now, I suggest you arrange your trek around Petra in the morning – the temperatures rise very quickly to an unbearable 40+ degrees Celsius. Bring sufficient water and a cap with you! Keep in the shade as much as possible as well. I’m not sure if it’s still there but there was a fantastic hammam (Turkish baths) in the small village outside the main entrance to Petra – it was a great stop after a day in dusty Petra!

Have a great time there. I’m sure you’ll love it.

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Alan http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-759 Alan Sat, 25 Jul 2009 21:32:36 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-759 Yes! Headed to Petra in a few weeks, and couldn't be more excited. Nice writeup! Any tips on what time of day to go? How to get there from Amman? How much time to set aside? Yes! Headed to Petra in a few weeks, and couldn’t be more excited. Nice writeup! Any tips on what time of day to go? How to get there from Amman? How much time to set aside?

]]> By: velvet http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-729 velvet Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:31:35 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-729 Thank you Amy, Dave & Deb, and Lisa for your comments. If you're ever in Jordan, don't miss this amazing place (Jerash and Wadi Rum are other highlights!). Cheers, Keith Thank you Amy, Dave & Deb, and Lisa for your comments. If you’re ever in Jordan, don’t miss this amazing place (Jerash and Wadi Rum are other highlights!).

Cheers,
Keith

]]> By: Lisa at Wanderlust Women http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-728 Lisa at Wanderlust Women Tue, 21 Jul 2009 14:23:28 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-728 Great article - you are indeed fortunate to have traveled here & love the pics! Great article – you are indeed fortunate to have traveled here & love the pics!

]]> By: Amy @ The Q Family http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-727 Amy @ The Q Family Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:20:06 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-727 Truly enchanting indeed! Love the photo and your description. You could write a travel guide. :) Truly enchanting indeed! Love the photo and your description. You could write a travel guide. :)

]]> By: Dave and Deb http://velvetescape.com/2009/07/enchanting-spots-petra/#comment-726 Dave and Deb Tue, 21 Jul 2009 01:14:06 +0000 http://velvetescape.com/blog/?p=1988#comment-726 I really want to go to Petra. It was also in the Latest Transformers. The movie wasn't very good, but it took place in great locations. I really want to go to Petra. It was also in the Latest Transformers. The movie wasn’t very good, but it took place in great locations.

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