I just returned from a long mideast trip, inc. Jordan, and there is not much at all to see in Amman other then Jerash which is about 40min outside of town and worthwhile.

Wadi Rum was very hot when I visited but I heard about how cold it can get there at night in the cooler months and the one camp I stopped at for tea was quite rustic so do your research.

Too bad about the Dead Sea being too cold in Dec. since that was a fun overnight and experience but incredibly hot/humid for my Sept. visit. I stayed at the Kempinski Istar Dead Sea which was a gorgeous design hotel and had good access to the sea and lots of mud to use!

Thanks moremiles. Your comment about Amman helps alot with our planning. I hope to hear from anyone who has stayed overnight at Wadi Rum in December or visited the dead sea area at that time.

I have just returned from Egypt and Jordan. I was disappointed in Amman and would of been happy to miss it all together and drive from the airport straight to the dead sea.

In Wadi Rum we stayed at the Jebel Rum Camp. Rustic yes and a big change from the magnificent 5 star Dead Sea Marriott we had just stayed at. Very basic but the main outdoor living area and the tent accommodation did appear to be clean. Basic single bed with a reasonable mattress. A sheet, blanket and towel was supplied. The toilets and showers were passable, although the sewerage from the toilets seemed to waft across the camp. I am not a camping girl and could not wait to leave, however my husband who loves his outdoor camping loved it!!

I should say... "the sewerage SMELL"