Destinations of the World News - March 2024

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EDITOR'S LETTER: 16 years living in the Middle East, and I love that I’ve still barely scratched the surface of this beautiful region. I’ve walked, driven, camped, hiked, snorkelled and explored my way around the Middle East, ticking off so many incredible experiences but the To Do list grows ever bigger: Socotra in Yemen, Isfahan in Tehran, Cappadocia in Turkey, Siwa Oasis in Egypt…
One particular trip that stirs my soul in this issue is the 10-day odyssey into The Empty Quarter in partnership with Oman Expedition and Alila Hinu Bay – a once-in-a-lifetime trek through the largest sand desert in the world, bookended by luxury. My kind of yin and yang.
In Ecuador, tradition meets modernity as indigenous communities bring their ancestral culture into the 21st century, while in Panama, we take you beyond the city’s famed waterway to discover a city of many sides.
We’ve done a little curation for your Eid al-Fitr and Easter holiday plans as well, with some beautiful offers taking you from restful Ramadan retreats in Doha and Utah to Eid celebrations in the Indian Ocean, health-focused holidays in Ras Al Khaimah and family-friendly Easter breaks in the Maldives.
We hope the month ahead is one of relaxation, reflection and reconnection – and of course, new adventures and experiences. Enjoy the issue — Ramadan Kareem.
Emily Baxter-Priest, Editor-in-Chief