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

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.

Al Wakrah\'s nicely redeveloped beach offers a vast expanse of white sand dotted with palm trees. It’s a great place to relax on weekends.

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

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. 

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

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. 

Many of the world’s monotheistic religions have major sites in this Middle Eastern country, which also features Dead Sea resorts and a lively metropolis.

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

Many of the world’s monotheistic religions have major sites in this Middle Eastern country, which also features Dead Sea resorts and a lively metropolis.

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. 

Family-friendly facilities, dancing fountains and plenty of green offer a welcome retreat in this huge park in the heart of Doha, where kids can run free.

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

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.

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. 

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

Set on the Red Sea, this coastal resort town is one of the world’s best snorkeling destinations and an idyllic beach getaway.

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. 

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.

Restaurants backing onto this popular beach set up tables and stands on the sand so you can dine with accompaniment from the soothing sounds of the sea.