Middle East
The Kingdom of Jordan – and its Jewels (video clip)
THE KINGDOM OF JORDAN AND ITS JEWELS Jordan – a dry desolate desert? I wouldn’t blame you for your misconception. Isn’t that in a troubled Middle East war zone? I wouldn’t blame you for that wrong idea either… I myself ventured off with a little band of (more) adventurous travel agents wondering what I’d find.…
Read MoreDiscovering the Treasures of Egypt and Jordan
DISCOVERING THE TREASURES OF EGYPT AND JORDAN Sitting in the extra leg room section of Monarch airlines made my 5 hour journey to Taba hassle free – then just 30 minutes later we were sitting outside in the warm evening at the Marriott Resort and Spa, with a cold beer admiring the beautifully illuminated hotel…
Read MoreFujairah – the Little Known Emirate (video clip)
FUJAIRAH THE LITTLE KNOWN EMIRATE There are 7 Emirates in the UAE and even though Abu Dhabi is the capital, Dubai must be the most famous! Fujairah, in complete contrast, is a little known Emirate, about 2 hours across the desert, on the shores of the Indian Ocean. It’s quieter here, no shopping malls or…
Read MoreEilat and Petra
EILAT AND PETRA Today I closed my eyes, lay back and floated in the Dead Sea. And while I floated, a calm and quiet feeling settled over me–for this place, 1,320 feet below sea level, has a unique atmosphere that slows down the system and induces a feeling of relaxation that you cannot find anywhere…
Read MoreThe Magic of Arabia
THE MAGIC OF ARABIA I’ve been to Dubai many times, and I love its opulence and its excess. Dubai is a serious rival to Las Vegas and Sun City – everything’s bigger and brighter, more stunning and more rich! This time I was invited to visit Dubai’s famous 6 star hotel the Burj Al Arab…
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