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Just Back From Dubai    dubai.jpg   By:   Meagan Drillinger

Dubai is an ever-changing city smack dab in the middle of the desert. View


israel

May 20, 2013 | News | By Newswire

New print campaign will depict a series of the country's most popular tourist destinations. more >>


israel tourism campaign

May 8, 2013 | News | By Adam Leposa

Israel is rolling out a new series of initiatives aimed at boosting tourism from North America. We spoke with Haim Gutin, consul and tourism... more >>


Mediterranean sea

May 7, 2013 | News | By Newswire

The Mediterranean touring company is updating their website to provide more details on packages and customization, plus a more user-friendly... more >>


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April 30, 2013 | News

Departures begin in November 2013 and run until April 2014, and include trips to Italy, Spain, Portugal, The Alps and Central Europe, Morocco,... more >>


USTOA Executive Committee Members

April 29, 2013 | News | By Newswire

Israel's Ministry of Tourism hosted an exclusive tour of Israel for Executive Committee members of the USTOA to get better acquainted with the... more >>


Cambodia

April 23, 2013 | News | By Newswire

Travcoa's 2014 product line-up is now available for booking. more >>



Maiden's Tower of Istanbul, Turkey

April 3, 2013 | Deal

The ten-day trips depart on May 31, June 14, and June 28, and visit Istanbul, Ankara, Cappadocia, Konya, Pamukkale, Kusadasi, Izmir, Ephesus,... more >>


Comino Island, Malta

January 21, 2013 | Deal

Tours Specialists Inc. of Florida is offering four six- and seven-day FAM trips to Malta, Morocco, Jordan, and Portugal, which includes hotels,... more >>


Israel

February 14, 2011 | Deal

Get in on this last minute deal to Israel, starting at $1,875 per person based on double occupancy. more >>


Dubai

January 10, 2011 | Deal

Travco is offering a five-night package starting from $1,195.16. more >>



Shangri-La Toronto

March 21, 2013 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox, Joe Pike, Mary Winston Nicklin, Meagan Drillinger

From top names in the field to boutique properties and rising stars, here's our list of the hottest new hotels that opened between January and... more >>


Underwater scenery in Thailand

November 20, 2012 | Article | By David Moseder

Sport provides opportunities to sell to luxury adventure travelers. more >>


Selman Marrakech

July 17, 2012 | Article | By Frances Pondish, Jena Tesse Fox, Mary Winston Nicklin, Meagan Drillinger

In no particular order, here’s a “top 10” of the latest luxe accommodations. more >>


abu dhabi

May 30, 2012 | Article | By Mary Winston Nicklin

Increased tourism promotion and a hotel boom are clear signs that the UAE’s largest emirate and its namesake capital are putting out the welcome... more >>


Suite on the Avalon Panorama

April 9, 2012 | Article | By Susan Young

Moving past first-quarter challenges, trade experts reflect on what’s ahead. more >>


A solo traveler in the Serengeti

February 15, 2012 | Article | By Jena Tesse Fox

As more people set off to see the world on their own, the industry is adjusting to a new niche market. more >>


Abu Dhabi    abudhabi_feature.jpg   By:   Mary Winston Nicklin

Increased tourism promotion and a hotel boom are clear signs that the UAE’s largest emirate and its namesake capital are putting out the welcome mat for western visitors. View

Middle East Articles

  • Photo Of The Day: Yemen Beach

    Filed under: Photos, Yemen, Photo of the Day, Middle EastSlyhoo, Flickr Looking at the gorgeous beach landscape above, you might think you were looking at Hawaii or New Zealand. Today's Photo of the Day was actually taken in Yemen, a Middle Eastern country, which just celebrated its Unity Day after being consolidated in 1990, and the first Arab country to give women the right to vote. With borders [...]

  • Learn The City of History - Day 3

    It is now my last day before I leave Egypt for now. I wanted to go somewhere special so I wanted to see the ancient world of Cairo. I first go to the Babylon Fortress. It was built by the Romans which was in a strategic position to dominate Egypt along the Nile. They built several churches and a monastery embedded within the fortress. The fortress’ towers are almost 10 meters high and 31 meters [...]

  • May 22 Dubai Day 2

    May 22 Full day in Dubai We enjoyed a good night's sleep in our smallish but tastefully appointed room. The Orient Guest House has a parent company that operates as a large mainstream hotel on a busy street about a four minute walk from our place. But within that four minute separation lies a world of a difference. We are located literally in the oldest part of old Dubai. The little lane ways arou [...]

  • A Traveler In The Foreign Service: What Impact Does Moving Have On Children?

    Filed under: Learning , Africa , Asia , Europe , North America , South America , United States , Middle East , Central America If you're a parent who is interested in an international career, you've probably worried at one point or another what impact your peripatetic lifestyle will have on your kids. One of the most common questions I get about the Foreign Service is how the lifestyle affects ch [...]

  • Egypt troops in Sinai sweep mistakenly hit funeral

    Incident comes as police and military search for security personnel kidnapped by suspected militants