I'm sorry saint82, but I just need to make a slight correction to your report. The currency in Jordan is the Jordanian Dinar and not the Jordanian Dollar. Sorry, but I just had to...

Can't really say much about Israel (maybe someday soon I can visit - paging Dovester) but Jordan has a lot to offer in terms of historical sites. I regret not visiting Petra while I was working there for a few months; never had the time really.

Enjoy your stay in Jordan tharris and safe travels...