Region

Middle East

Visitors to the Middle East are in for a unique travel experience: both famed religious sites and the most luxurious accommodations in the world co-exist beautifully in this part of the globe. Israel alone boasts the Via Dolorosa, the Mount of Olives, the Western Wall and Temple Mount, the Tomb of King David and the Garden of Gethsemane. In the oil-rich country of Kuwait, you can visit souks and mosques, take in the famous Kuwait Towers landmark and even learn about pearl diving through the country’s annual festival. The kingdom of Jordan offers incredible desert landscapes and unparalleled coral reefs.

If you’re looking for consummate luxury, the United Arab Emirates capital city of Dubai awaits you. Boasting the most opulent hotel on earth—the phenomenal Burj Al Arab—Dubai offers unrivaled dining, accommodations and entertainment. Saudi Arabia, too, provides its visitors will lavish options and an abundance of things to see and do. Be sure to visit King’s Fountain—the highest fountain in the world—as well as Haram Mosque in the holy city of Mecca. And if you’re an avid bargain hunter with an appreciation for designer names, don’t miss the duty-free shopping available throughout the region.