Dead Sea

In Jordan, floating in the Dead Sea is a must-do activity. At 418 meters below sea level, this body of water is the lowest spot on Earth accessible by road. It almost shines a bright shade of turquoise, making for an especially dramatic image when viewed against the backdrop of salt-encrusted rock ledges and bleak red rocks. The Dead Sea region's attractions are around an hour away by automobile from Amman.

The mineral-rich water of the Dead Sea is well-known. Water, according to wellness aficionados, has skin-healing powers. You won't be able to swim laps in the Dead Sea since it is so thick and salient that all you can do is float on top of it.

The Dead Sea is accessible from a number of locations, including Amman Beach. Spend a night at one of the opulent spa resorts on the Dead Sea's northeast shore. They usually have their own private wading areas with buckets of Dead Sea dirt. Your skin will be softer than ever after a bath with this red-brown sludge.

At all costs, avoid getting Dead Sea water in your eyes. The extreme salinity hurts like nothing you've ever experienced.

• Location: between Israel and Jordan in southwestern Asia.
• Timing: N/A
• Famous for: floating in the Dead Sea is a must-do activity
• Entry Fee: US$ 3
• Best Time To Visit: to avoid the worst of the heat, visit in the spring (March to May) or fall (October and November).