Condé Nast Traveller (Middle East)

Established in 2013, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East stands out as the premier luxury travel lifestyle magazine in the GCC region, offering readers essential insights and candid opinions. With its award-winning photography and engaging articles, the magazine inspires readers with a wealth of information on travel, including destinations, accommodations, cuisine, and fashion, both within the Middle East and internationally. Recognized as the most reliable source for travel guidance in the area, Condé Nast Traveller Middle East hosts the annual Readers’ Choice Awards. This prestigious event, determined by reader votes, honors the finest travel and hospitality services and experiences across the globe. Additionally, the magazine launched the Luxury Travel Forum in 2014, creating a space for industry professionals to connect and share ideas, transforming travel discussions from print to real-life interactions. This is the essence of authentic travel.

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How I travel: Patrick Schwarzenegger eyes a return to Asia for his honeymoon

3 days ago | cntravellerme.com | Kaitlin Menza

Patrick Schwarzenegger could probably use a vacation, between the whirlwind of press and attention from starring in The White Lotus, one of 2025’s hottest TV shows, and spending the previous year actually filming it on location in Koh Samui, Thailand.
The best Airbnbs in Colombo

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Lydia Swinscoe

While Colombo is often skipped on many a traveller’s seven-day Sri Lanka itinerary due to time constraints, this fascinating, colourful city, brimming with colossal ancient trees and quaint streets, deserves just as much attention as Kandy, Ella or Jaffna. Colourful tuk-tuks adorned with slogans zip around town, day and night. The sound of sweeping and Beethoven’s Für Elise, trickles out from mobile bakeries each morning.
An astronomer's guide to seeing the planetary cluster this April

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Phil Plait

From blood moons to partial solar eclipses, there's been no shortage of exciting astronomical events in 2025. Over the course of a couple of weeks in mid-April, early risers will get a treat looking to the east before sunrise: three naked-eye planets will be clustered low to the horizon, at times separated by just 8 degrees (less than the apparent size of your fist held at arm’s length).
This is when Global Village will close for 2025

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

Dubai's ever-popular Global Village only has a few more weeks before closing for the summer season. The family-friendly attraction, known for its multi-cultural pavillions, street food and regular live performances, will officially end its 29th season on Sunday, 11 May. Why is Global Village closing? As an outdoor attraction, Global Village closes each year over the hot summer months.
The best travel adaptors for international trips

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Harrison Pierce

There’s nothing like the excitement of an international trip. Whether you’re revisiting a favourite destination or stepping off the plane into a new country, the thrill of landing someplace far from home never gets old. However, that good mood can quickly sour if you find yourself at a hotel or Airbnb with no way to plug in your devices. After all, our phone reliance is often high on the road, from using it to get around, find things to do and even communicate in different languages.
Best farm stays in Europe for a retreat into nature

1 week ago | cntravellerme.com | Sarah Leigh Bannerman

You’d be forgiven for thinking the multi-coloured sandy beaches, pine-covered cliffs, and turquoise sea were the calling card of the Mediterranean island of Menorca – they alone are worth flying for. But Menorca’s true character is on its fincas, whitewashed stone farms perched on the low-rolling hills of the 30-mile wide island.
The A to Z of longevity hacks

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Jane Alexander

Anyone who has dipped a toe into the world of wellness in the last year or two will have heard the word longevity. It's become somewhat of a buzzword, with many of the world's top spas introducing new programmes designed for those seeking out the best ways to extend their lifespan. Below, we take a look at all the longevity-related hacks, words and lingo you need to know – and the places to find the ultimate longevity treatments.
Four of the cheapest places to fly to from Dubai in May

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Hayley Skirka

May is the perfect month to escape Dubai's rising heat and still make the most of pre-summer flight prices. With flight times of less than five hours and return fares starting from just $210, these handpicked destinations offer an ideal mix of culture, nature and value. From Cyprus' Mediterranean charm to adventures in Ethiopia, here’s our selection of the affordable and exciting places to fly to from Dubai in May.
UK airport strikes: everything you need to know

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Connor Sturges |Olivia Morelli

The past few years have seen post-pandemic travel chaos as airlines, airports and rail services across the country struggled to manage the demand. In 2024, many travellers had their adventures from airports across the UK impacted due to a series of strikes, as border force workers took action over pay and working conditions. However, airports such as London Heathrow did turn to contingency plans, avoiding some challenges.
Why Saudi Arabia is suspending short-term visas for 14 countries

2 weeks ago | cntravellerme.com | Sophie Prideaux

Saudi Arabia is temporarily suspending visas for visitors from 14 countries during the upcoming Hajj season in a bid to prevent overcrowding. The kingdom will temporarily pause the insurance of new short-term visas, including single and multiple entry business visit visas, e-tourist visas, Umrah visas and family visit visas. Here's everything you need to know about Saudi's visa suspension. Why is Saudi Arabia temporarily suspending visas?