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Travel Board: Middle East Destinations: Where Can the OT Reccomend in the ME?
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:21 am
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:21 am
Looking to take a weekly trip to a safe, yet exciting locale in the Middle East sometime in April.
I'm currently in the Middle East, so flights to neighboring countries are of no issue.
Given the current state of the region, looks like the UAE and Turkey are probably my best bets, unless the more enlightened OTers can recommend other spots.
Here are a few places I've been eyeing thusfar:
Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ankara, Turkey
I realize UAE destinations are more expensive than most, but that's why I appeal to the OT for practical advice.
I basically I'm looking for a place that has a good combination of interesting sites, decently-priced hotels, allows the sale of alcohol, and friendly to westerners.
Any personal travel experience in the area?
I'm currently in the Middle East, so flights to neighboring countries are of no issue.
Given the current state of the region, looks like the UAE and Turkey are probably my best bets, unless the more enlightened OTers can recommend other spots.
Here are a few places I've been eyeing thusfar:
Dubai, UAE
Abu Dhabi, UAE
Ankara, Turkey
I realize UAE destinations are more expensive than most, but that's why I appeal to the OT for practical advice.
I basically I'm looking for a place that has a good combination of interesting sites, decently-priced hotels, allows the sale of alcohol, and friendly to westerners.
Any personal travel experience in the area?
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Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:21 am to Womski
Gaza Strip is nice this time of year.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:23 am to Womski
Tel Aviv
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:30 am to Womski
Go to North Africa instead. Morroco.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:37 am to Womski
Amman Jordan
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:47 am to Womski
Go to Istanbul over Ankara.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:49 am to Womski
You could just go to Europe and soak up all the Middle Eastern culture
Posted on 3/6/16 at 7:55 am to Womski
Doha, Qatar
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:18 am to Womski
Don't count out Beirut. It's a pretty rocking town when they aren't trying to blow it up. Baalbek has those magnificent Roman ruins and the northern part of the country has a few crusader castles that are interesting. Give it a shot!
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:41 am to Mindenfan
Check out sallalah oman. A beautiful oasis in the desert
Posted on 3/6/16 at 8:54 am to Womski
If you've a date in Constantinople she'll be waiting in Istanbul
Posted on 3/6/16 at 9:01 am to Womski
Oman...authentic ME culture and still safe.
Posted on 3/6/16 at 9:11 am to LSUKTR
Ya, Muscat Oman looks cool.
Istanbul is great.
I'd like to see Petra in Jordan
Istanbul is great.
I'd like to see Petra in Jordan
Posted on 3/6/16 at 9:19 am to Teddy Ruxpin
Petra, Jordan.
Anywhere in Israel
Anywhere on the Turkish coast (Istanbul, Izmir, etc.)
Anywhere in Israel
Anywhere on the Turkish coast (Istanbul, Izmir, etc.)
Posted on 3/6/16 at 10:17 am to Womski
Of the 3 options you mentioned, Dubai. It's been a few years since I've been, so my info may be outdated.
Posted on 3/8/16 at 3:53 pm to SuperSaint
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Tel Aviv
Mass stabbing just happened there, killing one American.
If you're playing the odds, good time to go.
This post was edited on 3/8/16 at 3:54 pm
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