The Middle East

I did this cruise on my own in February 2019 (you can read the paragraph below for reasons why this was a solo cruise). It was the final part in a longer holiday which included a few days in Bangkok before the cruise.This was a cruise of two halves (Brian). The major ports of call were Dubai and Abu Dhabi. During the whole itinerary passengers get two complete days in Dubai, plus part of a third. The whole days either come one at the beginning and one at the end, or two together at the end –...

The UAE is a magnificently diverse nation that has it all - modern signature attractions, cultural sophistication, and astounding natural scenery. With wide possibilities for sightseeing, fun and leisure, one of the best things that make this country the most visited destination in the Middle East is its variety. In fact, it will be a tough task to create a compact itinerary with all of the Emirati staples. So use this list to plan your must-dos in the UAE. See Dubai’s unrivalled...

Dubai, in the UAE might not be the first destination that springs to mind when you’re thinking about a good place to take the family on holiday, but despite its reputation as an expensive city for the super-rich; a place filled with glitz and glamour and luxury living, it is actually a great place to take the whole family.Here are just some of the fun family activities you can do as a family in Dubai:Get a Birdseye View of the CityDubai offers so much variety and is home to some many...

With such easy internet access nowadays, it can be hard to travel and feel like you are truly discovering some exotic and different. And especially if you travel often, you can soon begin to feel tired of the same old cookie-cutter hotel rooms. So we’ve put together a list of the most extreme hotels in the world to get you inspired for your future travels or to simply enjoy a virtual tour around the globe.Poseidon Undersea ResortAs if Fiji wasn’t exotic enough of a travel destination...

We’re in the peak of winter and have been stuck at home for a long time, so we can’t help but dream of destinations currently enjoying some of the warmest days of the year. Trade-in your winter scarf and gloves next year for a beach towel and flipflops somewhere warm. It doesn't have to break the bank either - there are many lovely beach destinations that are perfectly affordable and will allow you to enjoy a relaxing sunny holiday right in the middle of winter. Let’s take a look at...

Every year, developers around the world are designing innovative skyscrapers that keep getting taller. With many cities battling to take the top spots with their increasingly sophisticated designs and engineering capabilities, the rise of the supertall skyscraper is ever on the up. But what towers can be crowned the tallest in the world?We take a look at the top 5 tallest skyscrapers here.Burj KhalifaOpened in 2010, the Burj Khalifa in Dubai is the world’s tallest structure, standing at an...