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A mile-long coastal walkway, Lahat Promenade runs from Tel Aviv Marina to Charles Clore Park and is a lively place for a seaside stroll.

Its religious and historical meaning is matched by its elegance and beauty, particularly at night, when the structure is Aqaba’s shining beacon.

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

Spend a day underwater without getting wet. Walk out to this observation point located in the middle of a coral reef teeming with life.

Next to the shoreline walkway of Doha’s Corniche is one of the city’s favorite parks, especially popular on weekend evenings.

Escape from the noise of central Tel Aviv to a relaxing park famed for its dramatic sculptures and high vantage point over the city.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Next to the shoreline walkway of Doha’s Corniche is one of the city’s favorite parks, especially popular on weekend evenings.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

For centuries, pearl diving has been an important part of Qatar’s economy. See this pretty monument that honors that tradition.

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

Wander the narrow, winding streets of this ancient port district and shop in its flea market where you will find almost anything and everything for sale.

Offering more than just historical exhibitions, this museum housed in Jerusalem’s ancient citadel provides all the context needed to understand this great city.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

For an interesting water-based experience on dry land in Eilat, survey the sterns of visiting watercraft to determine their origins.

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

With its spectacular vistas of red sand and blue skies and incredible camping sites, this desert is an essential stop on any journey through Jordan. 

Surfing and dancing are among the regular activities on this beach with a lively promenade, an amphitheater and a toddler’s pool.

Art from across 14 centuries is displayed inside a striking limestone building designed by I.M. Pei, with architecture influenced by traditional Islamic style.

Next to the shoreline walkway of Doha’s Corniche is one of the city’s favorite parks, especially popular on weekend evenings.

Its religious and historical meaning is matched by its elegance and beauty, particularly at night, when the structure is Aqaba’s shining beacon.