Venture outside the cities for Arabian culture, oasis wonders and Bedouin glamping.
Cruise the dunes in a vintage Land Rover, watching for leggy oryx sprinting across the sand. Arrive at a romantic Bedouinstyle tent with traditional musicians and dancers. After dinner, do some desert stargazing through the camp telescope, with an astronomer on hand to orient the heavens. Wake early the next morning for a hot-air balloon ride with a falconer on board, as you watch the sun rise over the Al Hajar Mountains.
Explore a seemingly endless sea of date palms (the number is actually about 147,000) in the oasis of Al Ain on a day trip from Dubai. The United Arab Emirates’ first UNESCO World Heritage site, the plantation features a centuries-old irrigation system. The town is also home to the Hili Archaeological Gardens, with Bronze Age monuments dating back some 5,000 years.
An abundance of cultural treasures
Traveling across Europe opens your eyes to a world of unparalleled culture and history. It often seems impossible to choose between the Renaissance art of Florence and the Impressionist paintings of Paris; Germany’s Bavarian castles and the bustling multicultural London streets. The wealth of knowledge acquired in Europe is an asset of a lifetime – its only rivals being the people and food you’ll encounter along the way! Close proximity of individual countries makes it easy to incorporate any number of them into your trip, while each country is more than worthy of a focused, extended stay as you immerse yourself in the culture and communities.
The Possibilities Are Endless
Set to a backdrop of an impressive variety of landscapes, from lush tropical rainforests to the breath-taking Rocky Mountain range, North America offers a unique adventure for every traveler. Take a road trip along the Pacific Coast highway, zip-line through Canada’s temperate rainforests, or journey through Mexico’s Copper Canyon by train. The endless opportunities of the land will leave you wanting to discover more.
