United Arab Emirates

Water way to ride and slide

Kerry van der Jagt samples five of the most dizzying thrills you can experience in a desert anywhere.

Jordan

Passage to Indiana

Tim Anderson takes the narrow path to Petra's cinematic landmark.

Middle East

Dubai: food file

Come for the hotels and stay for the food, writes Ute Junker of a desert city's culinary delights.

World's top 10 party towns

Lonely Planet names the best cities in the world to party the night (and day) away in.

On board the world's most beautiful ship

Is the MSC Splendida the most beautiful cruise ship ever built?

Group tours

Adventures for groupies

Great life experiences in far-flung destinations are in reach like never before, writes Belinda Jackson.

Q&A

Your questions

Is there a way to avoid all those charges when you withdraw money from an ATM while overseas?