New Family Friendly Hotels in Middle East:

Moevenpick Petra Nabatean Castle: Wadi Musa, Jordan

Moevenpick Petra Nabatean Castle: Wadi Musa, Jordan

Property The Moevenpick Petra Nabatean Castle is a four-star hotel near the Petra archeological park. This hotel boasts stunning views of the Wadi Musa valley as well as great food and impeccable service. Even for really whiny kids who... ...more »


The King David Hotel: Jerusalem, Israel

The King David Hotel: Jerusalem, Israel

Property The King David Hotel is a lovely hotel in the center of Jerusalem. The property is a historic attraction in itself -- during the British mandate, it held British administrative offices in one wing that were bombed in 1946... ...more »


Hyatt Regency Taba Heights: Taba, Egypt

Hyatt Regency Taba Heights: Taba, Egypt

Property A luxury 5-star hotel in Egypt between the mountains of Sinai and the Red Sea. It's got gardens, lagoons, miles of private beach, and a fantastic children's program. At 485 square feet, standard rooms here are spacious. ... ...more »


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Visiting Jordan with Kids. Yes, that Jordan

The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan may not be the first place you think of for a fun family vacation, but trust me, you should put it on your list.  This small country in the Middle East is very family-friendly and... ...more »

Visiting Petra with Kids

Visiting Petra with Kids

What makes for a favorite kid destination?  What has to be there to make sure to keep your kid's interest? Meg from Backpack to Buggy once commented on one of my posts here that all kids really need are some rocks... ...more »

Please Don't Stop the Music

Please Don’t Stop the Music

On our second day in Petra, I decided that Chet and I would make the arduous trek to Ad-Deir – otherwise known as the monastery. Ad-Deir is about as far as you can get from the Petra Visitor’s Center without... ...more »