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Middle East Travel Guides by HotelTravel.com |
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A playground for Saudis and Middle East expats, Bahrain is a fairly lenient Islamic country of 33 tiny islands in the Persian Gulf. It is a wealthy country that entertains with casinos, alcohol, shopping malls and beaches. However, Bahrain is still steeped in Islamic tradition. Manama, the capital, is packed with mosques and minarets. Some females dress in western-style clothing but immodesty is frowned upon. Perhaps its legendary Tree of Life – a verdant tree blooming out of arid desert – says it all: Bahrain is full of surprises and contradictions.
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| Outside of the media glare, Iran is a wonderful travel destination for culture-seekers and the adventurous alike. From magnificent ruins and grand museums to trekking and rock climbing, there is something for every traveller. The capital city of Tehran is cosmopolitan and modern, but has kept intact the best of its heritage and traditions. |
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Kerman Travel
Qom Travel
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Tehran Travel
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Regarded by many as the Holy Land, Israel is a remarkable, fascinating and historical country. A world-class destination, Israel offers numerous cultural and religious attractions, luxurious spas and celebrated sea resorts - all within an atmosphere that combines the very ancient with the ultra high-tech. Everyone has their own perception of what Israel is about: it’s fun in the sun, it's floating in the Dead Sea, it's non-stop nightlife, it’s the Promised Land, it’s a magical place. And while it is all of these things, it is also much more.
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Dead Sea - Ein Bokek Travel
Eilat Travel
Haifa Travel
Jerusalem Travel
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Netanya Travel
Tel Aviv Travel
Tiberias Travel |
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Jordan may be an exhilarating, relatively new destination for international tourists, but it boasts plenty to satisfy. Legendary ancient cities, stunning coral reefs, remote desert canyons and the miraculously curative Dead Sea provide a wonderfully exotic bridge between mountain and sea.
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Al Aqaba Travel
Amman Travel
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Petra Travel |
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The small constitutional monarchy of Kuwait has a rich cultural heritage and many modern attractions. You may think that the glitzy opulence of its new, modern hotels and glittering skyscrapers is in contrast to the traditional mosques and souks. But the warm hospitality of its people joins the seeming contradictions and makes it a charming destination.
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Kuwait Travel
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Behind the headlines, Lebanon is a wonderfully unique Middle East destination with ancient ruins, a beautiful Mediterranean-lapped coast and pulsating nightlife in the stylish city of Beirut. Its craggy alpine peaks and green valleys are perfect for eco-tourism and adventure-seekers while the hip and trendy will flock to cosmopolitan Beirut for its dazzling variety of shops and restaurants.
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Beirut Travel
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The legendary
home of Sinbad
the Sailor, Oman
retains its
ancient
atmosphere,
coupled with
luxurious
hotels, striking
beaches and
fascinating
markets. Be sure
to wander the
winding
corridors of
Mutrah Souq –
the oldest
market in
Muscat, and
marvel at the
surprising
tropical
greenery of
Salalah. Go
dolphin-watching
or sip Arabian
coffee in an
exotic majlis.
Oman may be the
friendliest
country in the
Middle East,
with dramatic
landscapes
dotted with
oases, forts and
palaces that
inspire
exploration.
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Qatar has only recently opened its doors to international visitors, but has definitely made up for lost time. With much of the country covered by sand dunes and salt flats, the best place to visit is the capital city of Doha with its heady mixture of traditional Arab architecture and dazzling, modern buildings. If a beach holiday is attractive, there are lovely sandy beaches in the south of the country. The towering sand dunes and distinctive rock formations await your discovery in Qatar.
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Doha Travel
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Saudi Arabia can be found in the Middle East and is perhaps most famous for the city of Mecca. This city is considered to be the birthplace of the Islamic religion and draws thousands of visitors every year who arrive on holy pilgrimages. To the average western visitor, Saudi Arabia is a highly religious and conservative country with limited tourist attractions.
Tourist visas are not issued and because of this, most people visiting the country are either Muslim pilgrims, western businessmen or those working in the oil industry. Regardless of your reason for visiting, you should take the opportunity to visit the country’s most significant cities as well as a few of the
numerous historical and religious sites.
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The Syrian Arab Republic has been continuously inhabited for tens of thousands of years and is justly proud of its antiquity. Its historic sites rival those of its neighbours and provide an endlessly fascinating glimpse of Middle Eastern tradition and culture. The cities of Damascus and Aleppo are the crowning jewels of this ancient wonderland and not to be missed.
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Aleppo Travel
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Damascus Travel
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Laying claim to the world’s only
seven-star hotel, the United
Arab Emirates provides luxury
among the sands, sun and sea.
This is no place to come looking
for a guesthouse. This is the
place to indulge, to splurge,
and to spoil. It is also a place
to embark on desert safaris and
scuba dive the Arabian Sea.
Comprised of seven separate
sheikdoms that differ from one
another as night and day, the
UAE is a flamboyant, curious
clash of cultures and
generations; the ancient desert
meets Beverly Hills.
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Yemen's hugely varied landscapes, from lush, green valleys to rugged peaks, semi-arid plains and wide sandy beaches provide endless reasons to explore its treasures. Adventure-seekers have been flocking to Yemen in recent years due to the wealth of trekking and camping opportunities. The towns and cities shelter colourful souks, heady spice markets and mosques within their ancient walls.
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Sanaa Travel
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