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The Middle Eastern country is the latest to lift certain pandemic travel restrictions, including predeparture and postarrival COVID testing.

In a bid to revive a struggling tourism industry, Israel is finally welcoming (fully vaccinated) travelers back, just in time for the holidays.

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Here’s how cruise lines are handling sailings in the Middle East region during the Israel-Hamas War.

What travelers need to know as violence in Israel and the Gaza Strip escalates.

As the U.S. State Department issues a worldwide travel alert, is it safe to travel to the Middle East? What about Europe? Security experts offer their advice.

Those with COVID-19 vaccination certificates will be able to move between the two countries “without limitations, no self-isolation, nothing.”

AFAR’s special cruise correspondent recently cruised from Aqaba in Jordan to Athens on the newly launched superyacht “Emerald Azzurra.”

Two peacemakers and business partners—one Jewish and one Palestinian—offer ideas for how travelers can turn into “citizen diplomats.”

There are several challenges threatening UNESCO’s beloved World Heritage sites.

Walk through ancient cities and coastal cliffs that have starred in Hollywood’s biggest productions.

Photos depicting urban centers around the world, from a morning commute in Addis Ababa to a night out in Havana.

The Israel-Hamas war has affected tourism in neighboring Middle Eastern countries. Local tour operators and travel companies report on the current conditions on the ground.

The U.S. State Department has released a global travel warning amid an escalation of tensions in the Middle East. Security experts offer some context and advice for international travelers on how they should proceed with trips abroad.

There’s more to these locations than sand, sun, and surf.