A Dead Sea holiday combines history with nature, and there is plenty to do in and around the region. In fact, many people flock to the Dead Sea every year because of the health benefits associated with the famous water and the surrounding mud. A traditional Dead Sea mud bath is a must-try activity during your stay in the area. The Dead Sea borders both Jordan and Israel, so a Dead Sea holiday could combine a trip to both locations, while there is plenty more to do in the region as you are able to visit attractions, such as the desert fortress of Masada, and gaze upon the region’s stunning natural beauty. One of the biggest attractions in the region during a Dead Sea holiday is Masada, a desert fortress in the Jordan Desert in Israel. The UNESCO World Heritage Site was thought to have been built as a refuge for King Herod the Great and has been restored so that tourists can explore this great landmark and learn about the history of the region. The Dead Sea location also lends its name to the Dead Sea Scrolls, a set of scrolls that had been stored in caves at Qumran before being discovered in the mid 90s. Many of the scrolls contained fragments of books of the Bible and other early texts. Many of these caves can still be explored, and this is another fascinating historical activity on offer while staying near the Dead Sea in Israel.

Ein Bokek is the main tourist strip on the Israeli side of the Dead Sea and the location of many hotels and spas. There are also a number of restaurants and shops to take in along this strip and, again, this is a brilliant location for tourists to stop at while on a Dead Sea holiday. No trip to the Dead Sea would be complete without a visit to one of the many spas that border the natural habitat. The spas use the natural resources created by the sea’s minerals to develop an extensive range of treatments that are designed to make you look and feel great. There are many more activities to entertain and enthral visitors to the area including the Sodom and Gomorrah golf course, Mount Sodom and Flour Cave (a natural white chalk canyon) - all of which will be sure to make your holiday at the Dead Sea a memorable and enchanting experience.

Tourism exists throughout the year but there are two very distinct seasons to be aware of, and you may want to plan your holiday according to the climate you prefer. The weather in Israel, Jordan and the Dead Sea rarely drops below 20 degrees C, but temperatures are much higher (reaching highs of 40 degrees C and averaging between 25 and 39 degrees C) between April and October. It also rarely rains during this period. By contrast, the months from November to March tend to be much cooler, ranging between 15 and 25 degrees C, and are also considered to be the wetter months as this is when the Dead Sea region sees most of its rainfall. Heavy rain showers can descend with little notice, so tourists are discouraged from swimming too far out of their depth in the Dead Sea during these months. If swimming is a large consideration for your holiday then travelling outside of these months may be advised. Israel also experiences the odd dry desert windstorms through these months, so it is worth being careful if doing desert travelling during this period. One last point to note about Israel and the Dead Sea region is the observance of a Sabbath Day, a day of rest for Jews. As Israel is a highly religious country most venues will observe a Sabbath Day on a Saturday, where no work will be done. This includes the cooking of meals and serving to guests, so you may want to plan your holiday around these times, too.