Travel in county Gulf

Jutting northwards into the Persian Gulf, Qatar is one of the world’s smaller nations (about the size of Yorkshire, England), but it is also the world’s richest country per capita. Many will only see Doha’s skyline from afar during an airport transfer, and football fans will know Qatar as the controversial location of the 2022 World Cup, but its labyrinthine souks, intergalactic architecture and beautiful sand dunes are well worth a closer look.

I've lived in Florida for eight years but only recently heard of 30A, a growing travel hot spot in the Florida panhandle.

Sep 11, 2024 • 10 min read

The Gulf Coast of the United States is preparing for Tropical Storm Francine, which is forecast to become a hurricane on Tuesday.

Vacations ... aren't they great? There's nothing like heading to a beautiful tropical island in the Caribbean, Florida or the Gulf Coast in the summer or fall. Vacation can be wonderful — that is, until a seasonal tropical weather event or hurricane hits your destination. Then a vacation can become a huge headache or something even worse.

Fans of upscale cruises are about to have a new option for sailings to the Caribbean and the Panama Canal.

It once was one of the South's best-kept secrets, but now the word is out.

Welcome back to our Saturday edition, a rundown of our best lifestyle reads. Moms always figure it out. That was the case for Suzanne Hayes, who moved her family of three into a hotel because it was cheaper than renting and came with amenities.

Nestled on Florida's west coast, Tampa's cruise port is situated on the bay, rather than directly on the Gulf of Mexico. Port Tampa Bay serves five cruise lines and offers a variety of sailings to destinations like the Caribbean, the Bahamas, Mexico and Central America.

Train travel through the South is about to get a fresh impetus next year, as a route along the Gulf Coast of Mississippi, Alabama, and Louisiana is on track to be restored after a nearly 20-year hiatus.

UPDATE: August 4, 2024 at 8:00 p.m. ET

It was 104°F last week in Dubai, 106°F in Riyadh and Abu Dhabi temperatures rose past 120°F in June.

Regulators in the United Arab Emirates approved the first license for a lottery on Sunday, and made public its casino and gambling regulations – a major step towards the Arab state being the first in the Gulf to allow legalized gaming.

Jul 19, 2024 • 5 min read

Jul 19, 2024 • 5 min read

One of the most powerful real estate developers in the Gulf is partnering with the Indonesian government to boost its tourism sector.

Jul 17, 2024 • 7 min read

When Hurricane Beryl intensified into a Category 5 storm last week, it broke records and left a trail of damage across the Caribbean. The first named hurricane of the season, Beryl is the earliest Category 5 Atlantic hurricane ever recorded, and also the first Category 4 hurricane to form in the Atlantic in the month of June — a portent of what experts say is a hurricane season that will be much more intense than usual. It was also abnormal because of where it formed, farther south and east than is typical for storms of this magnitude.

Etihad Airways expands its Boston to Abu Dhabi service to daily flights and introduces the Airbus A350 on Toronto routes, enhancing North American connectivity.

Jul 12, 2024 • 7 min read

Coastal Mississippi is a must-visit oasis for sun-lovers, thrill-seekers, and adventurers alike. Spanning an impressive 62 miles, visitors can indulge in an array of unforgettable experiences – celebrating the very essence of the summer season and vibrant, welcoming communities across the region’s three counties. From exploring Coastal waters to tantalizing summer treats, outdoor escapades, heritage tourism, and more, Coastal Mississippi promises an unparalleled retreat.

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