Travel In Style

Stopping by the Dead Sea won't be as fun if you won't be pampered by a hotel. Hotel is not only a place to stay but a place to serve you while you enjoy the place. Just imagine yourself cooking for an hour, fixing your bed in thirty minutes and doing things for yourself and no time left for swimming, morning walk, enjoying the sunset/sunrise or even eating a luxurious meal.

We arrived in the Holiday Inn Resort at 12 midday and checked- in. With the number of our group, we were able to get discounts. From 60 JD (or more than what we expected) the rate went down to 49 JD (2,940 Php) per person. Aside from that, each room has the chance of drawing a complimentary card. Two of my friends were able to get free back and neck massage, while our room took a free beach bag, and the other room had a free complimentary meal. The amount paid is inclusive of rooms (three per person), breakfast (buffet style), and access for internet wifi, swimming pools, and private dead sea beach and not to mention- the life guards.

in the lobby area for big groups while waiting for the check-in process

the luxurious lobby

While waiting, we planned what will our activities be. Just looking by the lobby window, the vast swimming pools are so inviting. No one will be more excited when you get to see yourself dipping in cool waters. We were also thinking about the dinner, the rooms, the dead sea beach, and yes-the clothes to wear.

By the way, the 11 JD (660 Php) left was just exact for my dinner expense. Well, that is how I calculated my budget. I paid another 14 JD (840 Php) for the coaster ride bringing us to the hotel and getting us back the next day which continued our getaway to Mt. Nebo ( where Moses viewed the Promise Land and died and where the late Pope visited in 2000) and Madabba (where St. George built a Greek Orthodox Church) known for it's mosaic map showing the ancient Holy Land.

Budgeting always play an important role when traveling. Plan ahead of time. Don't compute for exact amounts but instead, add a little extra budget for emergencies or unexpected necessities. One more thing, don't spend all your money for that travel. Always leave an amount for you to live the next days till the salary comes.

Here's a peek to our experience of a WORLD CLASS destination.

the group who enjoyed from the contemporary Arabesque-style hotel to it's other offer



            
Thanks for visiting my site. I'll be posting more pictures soon. I will also include the biblical site Mt. Nebo on my next blog. I encourage you to make most of your time exploring God's creations. Earn, save, and travel in style.
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