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The restoration of ancient murals in Jordan has revealed some fascinating secrets of Islamic life, scrollpost.com writes.Conservationists have been tirelessly working on the restoration of 1,300-year old

Pharmacist Raj Aggarwal has shared his top tips for Brits heading off on holiday this year - claiming it doesn't take much effort to stay healthy whilst out in the sun.Speaking to Walesonline.co.uk, Aggarwal

3.5 million people are planning on taking a foreign holiday during the Queen's Diamond Jubilee bank holiday weekend, with many extending the break into a nine-day extravaganza.While millions of people

Jordan's tourism sector is set to be a key player in supporting the country's economy in 2012, reports TTN Worldwide.According to ministers, the tourism industry has been earmarked as one of the most important

Jordan has been highlighted as one of the top holiday destinations for 2012, thanks to its ancient culture, sunshine, landscape and affordability.The Middle Eastern country has "been spared the conflicts

Pressure from the Office of Fair Trading has forced the hand of banks and credit card companies when it comes to charges regarding foreign currency, reports BBC News.By essentially charging money to customers

Emerging destinations will lead growth of the tourism industry over the next 20 years, reports news.opodo.co.uk.Adventurous excursions, like holidays to Jordan and Petra for example, will form a key part

Jordan and Oman have been lauded by a travel specialist for taking the lead in a "responsible tourism" drive in the Middle East.Justin Francis, a 'holiday experience' insider, says that the two Arab countries

Tourists have been enthusing about Jerash, especially as the annual Festival for Culture and Arts kicked off at the weekend, The Jordan Times reports.Not particularly well known, Jerash is an ancient Roman

An increasing number of Britons are heading abroad for their holidays, according to recent research compiled by the Airports Council International (ACI).It found that this year, both Gatwick and Heathrow