Middle East & Africa Travel Tips
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Family-Friendly Activities in Dubai
Written by Viator, May 2013
Though it is strangely off the radar for many Western tourists, the Emirate of Dubai has grown into a fantastic travel destination, particularly for vacations with the family. Located ... Read more
3 Days in Abu Dhabi: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, March 2013
The capital of the United Arab Emirates—as well as the largest and richest—manages to hold on to its cultural heritage while modernizing at a dizzying rate. Known for its beaches, excellent museums, ... Read more
Visiting Jerusalem from Tel Aviv
Written by Viator, September 2012
Accepted by most members of the United Nations as the de facto capital of Israel, Tel Aviv is not, in fact, the city that Israel names as its capital. Officially, the city of Jerusalem is the ... Read more
Seeing Penguins at Boulders Beach
Written by Viator, August 2012
Going to South Africa and expecting to see animals in the wild is pretty standard stuff. Most people think of lions, giraffes, elephants and hippos as what they might see from the backseat of a ... Read more
Durban Spice Market in South Africa
Written by Viator, July 2012
When you travel to the southern-most country on the African continent, chances are you don’t expect to find some of the best Indian food you’ll ever have, but that’s exactly what happens when you ... Read more
3 Days in Beirut: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, April 2012
There are few places in the Middle East where modernity and history fuse with such a sense of intrigue than in Lebanon’s capital city of Beirut. An ornately constructed metropolis set on the eastern ... Read more
Dubai Best Views
Written by Viator, August 2011
Start your scenic exploration of Dubai on the water. Before you begin, take a moment to imagine the city as the somewhat sleepy fishing port it was 40-odd years ago. Now get out on Dubai Creek, the ... Read more
Dead Sea from Amman
Written by Viator, April 2011
The incredible Dead Sea sits 400 meters (1,312 feet) below sea level in the Jordan Rift Valley making it the lowest point on Earth. The landlocked Dead Sea is the end point for a number of rivers, ... Read more
Relax at a Marrakech Hammam
Written by Viator, April 2011
Whether you opt for a traditional scrub down or luxury spa treatment in a five-star resort, no trip to Morocco is complete without experiencing the rituals of the hammam, or Turkish-style steam bath. ... Read more
Cairo Private Tours
Written by Viator, January 2011
One of the most densely populated cities in the world, Cairo is the capital city of Egypt and has a history that dates back to the 10th century. Nicknamed “The City of a Thousand Minarets”, this ... Read more
Day Trips from Marrakech
Written by Viator, December 2010
If you’ve explored the Marrakech medina and haggled for bargains in the sprawling souk, heard storytellers weave their magic in the Djemaa el Fna square, and dined al fresco on Moroccan cuisine, it’s ... Read more
African Safaris
Written by Viator, September 2010
Where else but an African safari can you see the Big Five (lions, leopards, rhinos, elephants and buffalo) plus giraffes, springboks, zebras and wildebeest up close and personal in their native ... Read more
3 Days in Jerusalem: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The living home of the world’s three major religions, Jerusalem is also a vibrant city for outdoor sightseeing. Stroll along pedestrian walkways and streets lined with Ottoman architecture, past ... Read more
3 Days in Tel Aviv: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
Ultramodern Tel Aviv is a Mediterranean-style beach city, with cosmopolitan cafes, boutique shopping and world-beating museums. The city’s boundless nightlife and 24-hour lifestyle are legendary, but ... Read more
3 Days in Oman: Suggested Itineraries
Written by Viator, August 2010
The Sultanate of Oman is an off-the-beaten track desert destination for lovers of empty sand dunes rolling into the distance, and miles of pristine beaches lining the Gulf. Mountain trails lead to ... Read more
