Middle East

Luxury hotel with French flair and authentic Hammam spa opens in Morocco
Fairmont Hotels and Resorts, a brand of Accor, has announced an opening date for its newest flagship hotel, Fairmont La Marina Rabat Salé. Nestled at the confluence of the Bouregreg and the Atlantic Ocean in Morroco’s capital, the property, which is set to welcome guests as of November 28th, 2022, offers breath taking views of the region’s landmark sites. Designed

Here are some of the best things I did on an eight-day trip to Israel
Of all the things I envisioned doing in Israel – from floating in the Dead Sea to visiting the historic Western Wall – one thing I didn’t remotely anticipate was to wind up defacing public property. Yet here I am, feeling like a rebel, with a can of light pink spray paint in my right hand in the back streets

This city in Jordan is actually home to some of the best Roman ruins outside Europe
Visiting the Jordanian capital of Amman can quickly turn into an open-air history class. Tourism officials note that the Romans, Greeks, Byzantines and Muslims all left their mark on the city, with plenty of historical reminders found in both Amman itself and nearby as well. Roman ruins — including an amphitheatre — can be found in some parts of Amman,

Day and Night: The ultimate Jordan itinerary
Jordan will provide visitors with an endless number of exotic experiences, regardless of whether it’s sun-up or sundown. The country’s storied history and intriguing landscapes ensure that there never needs to be a dull moment for vacationers. DAY The Jordan Trail Duha Fayyad is inviting energetic sorts to trod over terrain that has hosted the likes of Roman Legions, Biblical

Israel has finally dropped mandatory PCR testing for travellers
Israel’s Ministry of Health has confirmed that Israel is dropping its final COVID-19 curbs by removing on-arrival PCR tests. Under the new guidelines agreed by the Ministry of Health and the Airports Authority, passengers landing at Ben Gurion airport from May 20 will no longer be required to perform a PCR test. The news was announced via a statement on