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It is a truth universally acknowledged that travel is stressful. It’s easy to spend hours in a haze of inspiration, scrolling through beautiful location after beautiful location but it’s a lot harder to make a holiday happen. Thankfully help is at hand in the form of a new wave of websites who believe that traveling should be leisurely and stress-free. In the Middle East, the need-to-know website is HolidayMe. Based in Dubai, Riyadh, and Pune as well as the UAE and Saudi Arabia, HolidayMe is the first of its kind: a customized booking portal in the Middle East. HolidayMe makes it simpler to journey across the globe to the 300+ cities on offer. From the beginning to the end, the site seeks to make your trip more relaxed and organized, meaning you can finally burst that repetitive cycle and see the world.
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How to book bespoke holidays on HolidayMe

The first step is choosing where you want to go. Simply search for the country or city you would like to visit and select an itinerary that matches your desires. There are over 1,000 itineraries on the site, but the website also allows people to craft their own trips, which is especially good for seasoned travelers. And even for those who prefer to use HolidayMe’s existing itineraries, you can add one of the 8,000 extra activities on offer into your schedule to ensure a unique, meaningful trip away. Whether you’re interested in sightseeing, food, tours by bike or even jumping in a helicopter and seeing a city from above, you’re guaranteed to find something to suit your every whim.

HolidayMe also offers an airport pickup and drop-off facility so you don’t need to worry about learning the local language to flag down a taxi. And to keep your friends and family at ease, it’s easy to share your itinerary with others so they can track your vacation from home. In all, HolidayMe is a website that inspires, enabling you to create and enjoy your ultimate cultural trip.

Vacation Inspiration: Five great holidays to book today

Armenia Free and Easy with Flights

Get ready for a three-night stay in Armenia’s capital, Yerevan. With a free airport pickup and drop off, HolidayMe’s Armenia Free and Easy package makes it easy for visitors to experience the city’s great features, such as the Erebuni Fortress, the statue of Mother Armenia, and the Opera House. If you want to experience the scenic beauty of the country, add the excursion to visit ‘Little Switzerland’ to your itinerary and visit the beautiful Lake Sevan and town of Dilij­­an.

A Delightful Week in Turkey

Tour some of Turkey’s most exciting cities in HolidayMe’s A Delightful Week in Turkey holiday. Travel to Istanbul, Kusadasi, Pamukkale, and Antalya, and see some of Turkey’s greatest sites, like the Topkapi Palace, the Temple of Artemis, the ruins of Heirapolis, and the Roman Baths. Consider an excursion to a Turkish Dinner and Show and watch belly dancers as you eat delicious Turkish cuisine.
Malaysia-Free and Easy with Flights

Head to Kuala Lumpur for an affordable three-night trip to experience the tourist attractions of Malaysia. With Malaysia-Free and Easy, travelers can experience some of the country’s highlights, like beaches, rainforests, and shops. With a mixture of guided tours and leisure time, this trip is a perfect balance for those who want to learn about the city while relaxing.
Thrilling Escapade to Kenya and Tanzania

Experience the beauty of Africa’s savannah with a Thrilling Escapade to Kenya and Tanzania. Travel to Amboselli National Park in Kenya, and the Ngorongoro Conservation Area and Lake Manyara National Park in Tanzania. HolidayMe makes it easy for visitors to navigate these countries with guided safaris and tours. You’ll see amazing animals up-close, making this trip a once-in-a-lifetime experience.

The Glitz and Glamour of France

On The Glitz and Glamour of France tour, travelers voyage to the French Riviera, traveling to Nice, Monaco, Eze, and Monte Carlo. Afterwards, head on to Paris and explore the city and its major landmarks, including the Eiffel Tower, Notre Dame Cathedral, and Louvre Museum. This package also includes transportation and entry tickets to Disneyland Paris for a chance to say ‘Bonjour’ to your favorite Disney characters.
By Sean Scarisbrick

Sean is a graduate student at Hunter College where he studies Middle Eastern history. He is particularly interested in cultural history and language’s contribution to culture. He loves Shakespeare, Malala Yousafzai, Game of Thrones, foreign languages (Arabic, Spanish, and French), and Arabic street art.
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A contributor to titles including Vogue, the Guardian, KEIN, Rollacoaster, Wonderland and Twin magazine, India Doyle joined Culture Trip to help launch their fashion section for the EMEA region, where she focussed on giving emerging designers across the globe a platform to reach international audiences. Now based between London and Greece, she is one of Culture Trip's Greek contributors and covers cultural life in Athens.

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