As we are closing the year, we are looking forward to some of the amazing destinations that you can add to your bucket list.

Egypt, Morocco, Japan and Eastern Europe have been some of the destinations that globetrotters navigate towards in 2023. But more awaits in destinations including Azerbaijan, Iran and Saudi Arabia.

Here’s why you should consider visiting these gem destinations in 2024:

Azerbaijan

Also known as the land of fire, Azerbaijan is popular for its strong culture, culinary experience and unique attractions. Explore Baku’s Old City and indulge yourself in a traditional Azerbaijani breakfast, pass through Silk Road inspired streets and discover Azerbaijan’s latest UNESCO World Heritage site in Sheki’s Old Town, enjoy morning hikes through the country’s timeless mountain villages and go wild life spotting in one of the country’s nine national parks. Of course, don’t forget to experience the country’s tea culture and taste the new wines.

Iran 

This ancient land has some of the most beautiful architecture, bustling bazaars and breath-taking landscapes. If this is your first time in Iran, you have limitless spaces and places for you to visit. One of Iran’s highlights includes Silk Road Bazaar, a UNESCO site and the world’s largest and oldest covered marketplace. Others highlights include the dazzling Blue Mosque of Tabriz, known for its beautiful tile work, and the peaceful ambience, Naqsh-e Jahan Square in Esfahan popular for its breath-taking religious architecture, grand bazaar explorations and magical tea houses, the ancient desert city of Yazd famous for its Persian history, culture and food and the skydiving centre in Tehran.
 

Saudi Arabia 

Worried about the heat or rain? Saudi Arabia has gone high tech to create the biggest sun shade umbrellas in the world. In three minutes, the shades are all up covering an area half a football field equipped with air conditioners. This square has become one of the unique attractions in Riadh. Other highlights in Saudi Arabia include Tabuk, famous for its archaeological sites that date back 500 years BC and timeless historical stories and the Red Sea which is filled with adventure experiences including sailing, kayaking and diving among shipwrecks and coral reefs, exploring the inland environment, and star gazing in the dessert.

 So how does your 2024 look like?

Explore unique destinations and create memories to last you a lifetime, be it alone, with friends or with your family.