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How This Saudi Port City Is Experiencing a Cultural Renaissance

With the launch of new cinemas, film centers, and the most prestigious film festival in the country, Jeddah has its eyes on being the world’s next cinematic superpower.

Sponsored by Visit Saudi

The front half of a Qatar Airways aircraft seen in the air with the wheels down

Air Travel News

Can You Fly Through the Middle East Right Now? The Current State of Air Travel in the Region

Airports have been packed with thousands of stranded travelers following airspace closures and widespread flight cancellations and delays. Here’s what to know.

June 24, 2025 07:28 PM

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Blane Bachelor

Burj Al Arab is a luxury hotel built on an artificial island in front of Jumeirah beach.

Hotels

Can a Hotel Really Have 7 Stars?

A history of luxury hotel ratings systems—and how the “seven-star” hotel was born.

November 29, 2023 01:53 PM

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Mark Ellwood

Flowering desert (desierto florido in Spanish). It rarely rains in Atacama desert but it does a carpet made of millions of flowers covers the otherwise dry ground

Off The Tourist Trail

This Less-Visited Part of Chile’s Atacama Is Full of Desert Superblooms, Penguins, and Sweet Sun Wine

Avoid the crowds in one of the world’s most popular deserts with these Indigenous cooking classes, canoe trips, and sound healing sessions.

April 30, 2026 03:53 PM

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Yulia Denisyuk

Huntington Hotel lobby with a central seating area and stone floors

Stay Here Next

In San Francisco, a Glamorous Historic Hotel Just Reopened With an Indoor Pool and Buzzy Restaurant

Following a major renovation, the Huntington Hotel is once again one of the most compelling luxury stays in San Francisco.

May 19, 2026 02:49 PM

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Heidi Mitchell

Where to Travel Next

Have an Insider Experience on a Thrilling Vacation in Abu Dhabi

Godubai’s fascinating, detail-oriented tours allow for an unforgettable voyage into the past, present, and future of the United Arab Emirates.

As of the start of 2024, the $52 advance e-visa is no longer mandatory.

January 12, 2024 05:36 PM

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Bailey Berg

Outdoor Adventure

Many People Don’t Know This Type of Safari Exists—but It’s the Best Way to See Animals Up Close

Weaving along a maze of channels and lagoons, you never know what nature will throw at you.

February 10, 2025 02:57 PM

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Alexandra Owens

Illustration of a globe depicting a handful of flight routes

Air Travel News

These Are the Busiest Flight Routes in the World

As more travelers took to the skies this year, these flight paths in the United States and globally saw the greatest numbers of passengers.

December 20, 2023 07:10 PM

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Michelle Baran

Mountains surrounding the town of Grindewald, Switzerland.

Art + Culture

15 Star Wars Filming Locations Worth a Visit

It turns out the “Star Wars” galaxy isn’t terribly far, far away.

August 18, 2023 02:16 PM

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Kyle N. Ormiston

The pool at the Shangri-La Qaryat Al Beri, Abu Dhabi surrounded by palm trees, lounge chairs, umbrellas, and a four-story yellow hotel building

Air Travel News

This Airline’s New Flight Stopover Program Includes Free Luxury Hotel Nights

Turn a connecting flight into a restorative retreat.

June 6, 2024 08:44 AM

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Bailey Berg

In the Magazine

A Road Trip Through Abu Dhabi Reveals Its History

From brutalist architecture to conservation oases, Abu Dhabi has it all.

December 1, 2021 02:28 PM

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Nicola Chilton

Viking river cruise ship on the Nile River in Egypt with lush shores and a smattering of building

Cruise News

Are Middle East Cruises Canceled? A Line-by-Line Breakdown

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

November 6, 2023 07:44 PM

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Fran Golden

This Country Will Finally Let Women Travel Independently

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