Egypt – Colours of the Nile
Egypt now moderates and controls the numbers of people and access to their rich heritage of historic sites – a much more civilised but still highly rewarding experience. You might not always appreciate that you’ve been limited in time or access to some of the richest historical resources on the planet but it engenders a much more dignified experience than the coach loads of ‘box-tickers’ of the past....
Jordan – a sea of sand and stone
You could go to Jordan for the food, the culture, the beaches, the shopping – but you wouldn’t – far better to regard a holiday here as an archaeological tour and you’ll love every minute. That’s not to say that Jordan doesn’t have any of the list above, it does, but you can find far better examples of each in alternative destinations. Jordan had been on our bucket list for some time; long before Indiana Jones galloped down the canyon...
Al Maha – desert oasis in Dubai
Leave the action and altitude of Dubai city centre and experience a luxury oasis of calm in the Arabian desert next time you’re there. With Dubai one of the most significant hubs for air travellers around the world its surprising that more don’t spend a little time exploring beyond the high-rise glitz of the ever-changing city skyline that constantly seeks to touch the stars; when a few nights under the stars in the...
