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Anguilla

Highlights – A brief story about our three nights stay on the island of white sand beaches and turquoise water called Anguilla.   Time of Visit:  January 2026 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Anguilla is a small island in the Eastern Caribbean that is chalk full of nice white sand beaches and turquoise blue water.  …

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GEM and The Great Pyramids

Image:  The Three Great Pyramids of Giza, Egypt. Highlights:  How to see the newly opened Great Egyptian Museum (GEM) and The Great Pyramids in Giza, Egypt. TIme of Visit:  November 2025 Duration of Visit:  Two Nights Description The Great Egyptian Museum (GEM) opened in late 2025.  The museum grounds are still under construction but the …

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White Desert

Image: The popular chicken and mushroom rock formation during our third stop. Highlights – Useful information in planning your adventure into the White Desert of Egypt.   Time of Visit: November 2025 Duration of Visit: One NIght Description The White Desert is a beautiful expansive land about six hours drive from Cairo. This special place got …

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Luxor

Image: Luxor Temple at night. Highlights – Useful information to successfully plan a visit to the archeological sites in Luxor, Egypt.   Time of Visit: November 2025 Duration of Visit: Three Nights Description Luxor is often referred to as the greatest open air museum in the world.  Indeed it is, as there are several archeological sites …

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Cyprus

Image: The Sea Caves about 10 minutes drive from Protaras. Highlights – How to spend six days in the Mediterranean island of Cyprus.   Time of Visit:  November 2025 Duration of Visit: Six Nights Description Cyprus is the third-largest island in the Mediterranean.  The island is blessed with beaches with turquoise and clear waters, a pine …

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Petra

Image:  Ad Deir (Monastery) in Petra Archeological Park, Jordan. Highlights – Your ultimate guide on how to visit Petra, Jordan.   Time of Visit:  October 2025 Duration of Visit:  Three Nights Description Petra (hereinafter referred to as the Park) is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is more than two thousand years old.  It was built …

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Cappadocia

Image: Hot air balloons at sunrise at the town of Goreme. Highlights: – Useful information to successfully plan your visit to Cappadocia, Turkey.   Time of Visit:  October 2025 Duration of Visit: One night in Aksaray, four nights in Ortahisar Description Cappadocia is a region in Central Turkey that is famous for its extraordinary, otherworldly landscapes …

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Trabzon

Image:  Sumela Monastery. Highlights – Day tour from Trabzon, Turkey visiting Sümela Monastery, the mountain village of Hamsekoy, Karaca Cave and Zigana mountain top.   Time of Visit: October 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Trabzon is located on Turkey’s northeastern Black Sea coast.  It is a city rich in history, natural beauty and culture. …

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Selçuk

Image:  The Library of Celcus in Ephesus Ancient City, Selçuk, Turkey. Highlights – Seven places to see in Selçuk, Turkey. Time of Visit:  October 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Selçuk is a town near the coast located in Izmir Province in Turkey’s Aegean region.  The town is steeped in layers of ancient history …

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Bergama

Image: Temple of Trajan arched tunnel in Akropol. Highlights – What to see and do in this out of the beaten path and genuine Turkish town of Bergama. Time of Visit:  October 2025 Duration of Visit: Two Nights Description Bergama, located in the Izmir Province of Western Turkey.  It is a town steeped in ancient …

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