Travel
5 ways to make the most of
your staycation this summer
C
ontrary to popular belief, not
all educators leave the Middle
East over the summer holidays.
There are some among us, who
for several reasons choose to stay in
the region over the summer. If you are
choosing to stick around this summer
this article is for you.
1. Bag a luxury hotel bargain
If you have ever dreamed of spending
a night or two in the most expensive
hotels in the region, then I have some
great news for you. Over the summer
months, the most expensive hotels
and resorts slash their prices to attract
business. The fact is very few tourists
will brave the summer heat to visit the
Middle East during this period, so in
order to attract visitors, hotels and
resorts offer unbelievable deals. Since
you are already here and have grown
accustomed to the heat, why not
spend some time in the lap of luxury? A
top tip is to call the hotels directly and
enquire about their residents’ rates.
Do not be afraid to bargain during
those months. Some hotels will even
include meals, if you are persistent.
2. Enjoy traffic free
explorations
One of the best things about being
out and about during the summer
months in this region is that there is
considerably less traffic on the roads.
Ever thought of doing a tour of any
of the major cities in the region?
Well, grab some company, lots of
cold drinks, and make a day of it.
With schools being out and many
people being away on holidays, it is
the perfect time to discover some
new places in a city near you. Start
your day early when it is a little cooler.
Museums and most places of interest
are air-conditioned, so you will be able
to enjoy at your leisure. Don’t forget
your sunscreen if you will be spending
extended periods outdoors.
3. Flights to nearby
destinations are reduced
The summer is perfect for visiting
those countries close by. Flights to
other parts of the Middle East tend to
fall once the rush is over at the start of
the school holiday. Head to Petra in
Jordan. Go check out the pyramids of
Giza, or see what life is like in Salalah,
Oman. All of this is possible for less
in the summer. If you detest crowds
and would rather not queue, then this
is the best time to go to those more
popular tourist attractions.
4. Invite friends and family to
visit
If your relatives can handle the heat,
invite them over. You will have more
time to take them touring, and it will
cost them far less. Major cities like
Dubai and Abu Dhabi have put on
summer programmes to keep both
adults and children entertained, so
there will always be something to do.
5. Get The Entertainer
The Entertainer is a book or an app
that you can purchase, which allows
you to enjoy, buy one-get one free,
offers on dining, accommodation and
entertainment. I would encourage you
to get the app instead of the book,
as the app is always being updated
with the latest offers. I can personally
testify to the savings you can enjoy
while using The Entertainer.
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