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When travelling during Ramadan, things can be a little different for fasting passengers. Photo: Danila Hamsterman / Unsplash
Flying while fasting for Ramadan – here's what to know

From airline iftar boxes to calculating the correct timings for imsak, here are the main things to consider

TravelMarch 08, 2024
Hayley Skirka
The Seychelles offers calm seas and warm days in April. Photo: Luka Odak / Unsplash
Ten of the best places to visit this April

Spring has sprung and with it comes water festivals, flower blooms, music events and more

TravelMarch 06, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Etihad will start flights to Jaipur, India in June. Unsplash / Aditya Siva
Travel Unpacked: Etihad adds flights to India and Turkey

The National rounds up the most interesting tourism news you might have missed

TravelMarch 04, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Yayaki Spetses is a boho-chic hideaway on an island that is one of Greece's best-kept secrets. Photo: Yayaki Spetses
Hotel of the week: A boho-chic hideaway on a Greek island

Small is beautiful at Yayaki Spetses in the Saronic archipelago, which has played host to Claudia Schiffer, Daniel Craig and Paris Hilton

TravelFebruary 09, 2024
Hayley Skirka
As more travellers flock to Antarctica, the world's most protected wilderness faces an increasing conservation risk. Unsplash / Cassie Matias
Will Antarctica be the next victim of overtourism?

Balance between travel and preservation in world’s most remote wilderness is a fragile one

TravelJanuary 11, 2024
Hayley Skirka
Sheraton Abu Dhabi is one of the UAE's oldest resorts. Photo: Prasch Buken Partner
Historical abodes: 15 of the UAE’s oldest hotels

From the longest-running hotel in Abu Dhabi to the country's first mountain resort in Hatta, these grandes dames have stories to tell

TravelNovember 29, 2023
Hayley Skirka
Kayaking is one of the many outdoor activities Hatta is known for. Photo: Visit Dubai
Hatta ultimate guide: Getting there, what to do and where to stay

From adventures in the mountains to beekeeping farms, here's everything you need to know before visiting

TravelNovember 18, 2023
Hayley Skirka
A staycation fit for royalty awaits at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi. Khushnum Bhandari / The National
A regal weekend at Emirates Palace Mandarin Oriental Abu Dhabi

Michelin-starred dining, a new luxury spa and lots more await at this palatial retreat

TravelSeptember 26, 2023
Hayley Skirka
The writer's aerial adventure begins on the Greek island of Spetses, pictured here. Getty Images
Why the Greek islands are best seen via helicopter

Home to more than 6,000 isles, Greece is a destination that's ripe for airborne exploration

TravelSeptember 07, 2023
Hayley Skirka
Soon, we may all be going on an AI holiday. But are they any good? Photo: DTCM
Can ChatGPT plan the perfect weekend in Dubai?

The National asks the AI bot for tips on how visitors can enjoy a weekend in the city – here’s what it suggests

TravelAugust 27, 2023
Hayley Skirka
Sheikh Mohamed bin Rashid has been exploring nature on a recent trip to Scotland. Photo: @khalifasaeed / Instagram
Sheikh Mohammed fishing, boating and seal-spotting in Scotland

The Dubai Ruler enjoyed a day out taking in the picture-perfect scenery of the Inner Hebrides

TravelAugust 17, 2023
Hayley Skirka
Montreal comes alive every summer with a cacophony of festivals across the Canadian city. Photo: Montreal Tourism
Summertime in the city, exploring Montreal’s seasonal playground

Canada's second-largest city offers festivals galore, a colourful history and plenty of Quebecois culture

TravelAugust 17, 2023
Hayley Skirka
Dubai is gearing up for a busy travel period as residents return after summer. Photo: Dubai Airport
Dubai airport warns of busy period as residents return

More than 3.3 million travellers are expected to fly in and out of the emirate over the next 13 days

TravelAugust 16, 2023
Hayley Skirka
The UAE capital has lots to offer visitors, from fine dining in the city to island escapes on the coastline. Victor Besa / The National
Top 15 things to do in Abu Dhabi

The UAE capital has something for everyone, from world-famous museums to award-winning theme parks

DestinationsAugust 16, 2023
Hayley Skirka
Chris Hemsworth is no stranger to Dubai, having previously starred in an advertisement for Emirates and Expo 2020 Dubai. Photo: Emirates
Chris Hemsworth takes his family into the future on Dubai visit

The Hollywood star toured the Museum of the Future with his wife and children

TravelAugust 16, 2023
Hayley Skirka
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