Middle East Travel
Tailor made travel in the Middle East
Travel company Cox & Kings, has launched its new Middle East brochure for 2010, featuring a comprehensive programme of escorted group tours and private tailor-made travel to the Middle East, North Africa, Central Asia, and the Gulf.
Israel's hidden gems
Israel is not a large country. You can drive from its northern border to its southern tip in less than 10 hours. From east to west it will take you less than two. But this small territory contains an unimaginable wealth of natural landscapes, historical treasures and a rich cultural heritage - many of which have yet to be explored.
Unwrapping the top destinations for chocoholics
The recession is proving a useful tool for the UK’s chocolate retailers because while sales on other products dwindle, chocolate sales have more than quadrupled. An increase of 80 percent year-on-year cited by a leading UK retailer* shows that the UK’s desire for chocolate has not melted in 2009.
Israel encourages travellers to explore Eilat
The Israel Government Tourist Office has just launched a standalone website for Eilat - explore-eilat.com – as part of its promotion of its Red Sea destination for 2009. The new web site provides useful tourist information on accommodation, sightseeing and tours, attractions, nightlife and entertainment, events, and UK tour operators.
Oman Air moves to Heathrow
Oman Air has secured valuable slots at London’s Heathrow airport to launch non-stop flights from Heathrow to Muscat in Oman. Oman Air currently operates a daily service to Muscat from London Gatwick but will move its operation to Heathrow from 15 January 2009.
Yemen looks forward to 2009
Yemen’s delegation to London’s World Travel Market was busy this year. Including the six tour operators already offering trips to Yemen, there are now twenty British companies planning programmes for 2009 and Yemeni operators will be hosting a series of study tours in January and February next year.
Insiders info into the next “hot” destinations
Backpackers are always the first to discover the new “it” destinations that the rest of us will be visiting in several years time. They were sailing Croatia in the 90s, the first in when China opened their doors and tucking into sushi before the rest of us knew raw fish was a delicacy.
Plans for a new Mövenpick Hotel in Damascus
Mövenpick Hotels & Resorts has taken yet another important step in its Middle East expansion strategy. A management agreement for a modern 5-star hotel in the heart of the Syrian capital, Damascus has just been signed with the owning company Toumeh International Group.
Take a break – visit the Middle East
The Middle East is experiencing a resurge in popularity as a travel destination, and the region’s guaranteed sunshine and accessibility make it an ideal choice for a short break this winter. Middle East specialist Cox & Kings is offering some superb-value short breaks based on some of the top hotels in the region.
Diving, adventure and adrenaline in Oman
Fast becoming an ‘Adventure Capital of the World’ the Sultanate of Oman is an exciting and breathtaking country with a diverse landscape including majestic luscious fjords, vast desert expanses, pristine reefs and dramatic rugged mountains - an outdoor enthusiasts perfect playground. Oman is recognised as one of the best undiscovered marine sanctuaries open to diving tourists.