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north Africa and the Red Sea knowledge
Aqaba has become more accessible since the
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launch of direct weekly flights from Gatwick
Eilat
This Red Sea resort on Israel’s southern tip
was once very popular in the UK, but is now
featured by only a few specialists.
The beaches and diving are as good as
anywhere on the Red Sea. The big plus is
that visitors can also discover the Holy Land.
It appeals mainly to couples keen to explore
and families.
Flying time from Stansted is five hours to
Ovda airport in Israel (transfer time 50 min-
utes) or Taba airport in Egypt (90 minutes).
Prices are higher than in Egypt, with a
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week’s half-board starting at £599 with es.
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Superstar Holidays.
Panorama’s Mark Littlefair says: “Eilat is
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ideally located to explore the region, including
Jerusalem, the Dead Sea or Petra in Jordan. If you fly into the capital, Amman, you “We can also sell multi-centre tours via
Dolphin Reef is an ecological site offering face a four-hour transfer by road. But a Aqaba, making it a lot more convenient for
the opportunity to interact with dolphins.” direct weekly flight now operates from people who wish to end their trip with a few
Gatwick to Aqaba, with a transfer time of days’ relaxation on the Red Sea.
only 15 minutes. “Aqaba offers all the benefits of a Red Sea
JORDAN.
Longwood Holidays marketing manager resort – year-round glorious weather, a host
Aqaba Tara Bradberry says: “This opens up the way of watersports and fabulous sandy beaches.
Aqaba is a developing Red Sea resort which we can sell Aqaba – as a simple package “It also acts as a great base from which to
is usually offered as part of a tour. holiday. explore Petra and Wadi Rum.”
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