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These are the best destinations for women traveling solo, plus tips for how to go.

A Nile cruise is an essential part of most trips to Egypt, and a dahabiya sailboat cruise is the way to get more out of the experience.

Scent is inexorably linked to memory. Author Maggie Downs explores what makes aromas so enduring—and how we can sniff out more powerful travel experiences.

Women make up a majority of travelers and the lion’s share of the tourism workforce. As the travel industry rebuilds, it is time to put the so-called second sex first.

It is important to wear sunscreen on your face every day, no matter what kind of type of skin you have. To find the best face sunscreen for you, follow these tips from dermatologists and discover a few of our tried and tested favorites.

The Four Seasons, the St. Regis, and the Yotel group were among the first to throw open their doors.

At the birthplace of the Rolls-Royce, England’s automobile history comes roaring to life.

Israel’s new airport is making a whole region more reachable—here are six things to add to your itinerary for when you land.

Run by a local Bedouin tribe, the first long-distance hiking trail in mainland Egypt aims to support and preserve the culture of those who have been traveling these ancient routes for centuries.

With Hawaii leading the charge, many destinations are moving to ban reef-damaging sunscreens. Here’s the why, where, and what of the matter—plus some handy tips for picking your own eco-friendly sunscreen.

By venturing from Jerusalem to Jordan on foot, Leon McCarron sought to immerse himself in the region’s rich history, connect with its people, and fight the Western world’s fear by reporting back on his experiences.

Mt. Sinai is a truly spiritual place, and the track to get there is one that occasionally calls on all your devotion. However, once at the top there is no doubting the power of the view. The faithful read out from Bibles and quietly contemplate the Commandments that were passed down to Moses here, while others simply acknowledge there is no better place to spend sunset in the Sinai.

A short drive from Amman, the town of Madaba is home to one of Jordan’s largest Christian communities and several impressive churches. Of these, the Greek Orthodox St. George’s Church is the most interesting. The church wasn’t built until the end of the 19th century, but during construction workers uncovered one of the most important surviving artistic relics of the Byzantine era: the Madaba Mosaic Map. Created by artisans in the 6th century, the mosaic was once an intricate map of Holy Land sites, covering modern-day Jordan, Israel, the Palestinian Territories, and Egypt’s Sinai. Only a quarter of the original work survives today, but even this fragment, which sits in the floor of the church, shows astounding detail. Look closely and you’ll see fish swimming in the Jordan River, the walls and gates of Jerusalem, Mount Sinai, and even the Nile Delta. There’s also an excellent exhibition next to the church to help you get the most out of your viewing.

Savi and I are the kind of travellers who prefer holidays that involve a lot of activities. Even on a “relaxing” holiday we tend to get bored of lying on the beach and love to indulge in some local activities; if these activities are adventurous, even better. On a week-long holiday in Sharm el-Sheikh, we decided to experience the sunset deep in the desert one evening on a quad bike excursion. Quad biking in the Sinai desert is a popular activity and tours run through the day, but we opted for the sunset slot. Best decision ever! Helmets on, engines blazing, and off we went. We were so excited that even the warm gusts of wind and pieces of gritty sand against our faces could not spoil the experience. Maneuvering those powerful machines over the sand dunes was one big adrenaline rush. As we went deeper into the desert, the city lights began to fade. An hour into the trip, we stopped for a break and there it was—a staggeringly beautiful sunset. All of us watched in awe as the sun turned from tangerine to burgundy as it disappeared in the distance. After a refreshing drink at a remote Bedouin camp, we drove back under a clear sky littered with tiny stars. It was time to let go of the machine. But the experience was ours to keep. Make sure you wear old clothes, and carry sunglasses and a scarf. Opt for the sunrise or sunset slot even if it costs a bit more. You won’t regret it.

The Nile is the heart and arteries of Egypt. There are many options to ride along the longest river in the world’s current, but to get close to El Nil, take an overnight trip on a traditional Felucca. It’s an easy and lazy ride down the river past palm-tree banks, small villages, and ancient ruins. You can book a one or two night cruise from your hotel. Beware scams along the river side.