Middle East

Okahirongo Elephant Lodge

The 40 best stays for your travel bucket list

Check out the most incredible holiday accommodation around the globe. The best stays are in tented camps, beach resorts and architectural marvels.

Rafting in the wilds of Canada

25 slow travel experiences to transform your travels

These immersive experiences will convince you that slow is the only way to go.

Underwater suite at Atlantis, The Palm

Honeymoon like an A-lister in the UAE

With the wow factor everywhere, you’ll fall in love with the lush honeymoon offerings at this luxe resort in Dubai.

Destination wedding at AYANA Resort, Bali

The most romantic resorts for your destination wedding

From Bali, to Dubai, Whitsundays to Fiji, discover the best places to honeymoon, pop the question or say ‘I do’.

Dune bashing is one of the most thrilling things to do in Abu Dhabi

14 awesome things to do in Abu Dhabi

Abu Dhabi isn’t just about the sand. There are endless things to do for all ages, no matter how adventurous you want to get.

a camel being led by a tour guide and a lady standing on a quad bike in the desert

The ultimate solo traveller guide for Qatar

Qatar: a solo travellers adventure, wellness and cultural playground.

Abercrombie & Kent: Insider Access takes you to the Exotic

Abercrombie & Kent: Insider access to North Africa and the Middle East

Leave the planning to the experts. A&K’s tailor-made itineraries are curated to match your interests, style, and budget.

EXCLUSIVE DEAL: Save $300 on a ‘Gorgeous Greek Islands & Dubai’ women-only tour

This deal is exclusive to Vacations & Travel readers. Uncover Greece’s beauty with a group of like-minded women with Sisterhood Womens Travel.

Emirates A380 Brisbane

The world’s largest passenger jet set to return to Brisbane skies from 1 March

Emirates’ A380 is making a return to Brisbane in order to meet rising travel demands to the third most visited city in Australia.

Aura Skypool

First look at the world’s first and highest 360-degree infinity pool

Even with all of its over-the-top attractions Dubai is yet to get a 360-degree infinity pool….that is until now. Would you swim at Aura Skypool?

Israel COVID booster shots

This country just made booster shots compulsory for tourists

It was an early leader in vaccine adoption but cases increased to 10,000 a day when the borders opened to tourists.

Deep Dive Dubai

World’s deepest swimming pool holds an entire sunken city

From the surface it looks like any other swanky hotel pool. But dive a little deeper and you’ll be amazed by what you will find.