Stephanie Holmes stays at a working winery in the middle of the Israeli desert.

Stephanie Holmes checks into a hotel in the heart of high street shopping heaven.

Its ethos is to live for the now, writes Stephanie Holmes.

Emirates Palace is the height of opulence, but it's not as expensive as you'd think.

Stephanie Holmes discovers a multitude of treasures in beautiful, baffling Jerusalem.

Many places are remarkable but the politics rule out total relaxation.

The ups and downs of ski touring on the border of Iraqi Kurdistan and Iran.

What do you know about Asia's third-smallest country?

There is still beauty close to the horrors of the Syrian conflict.

Stephanie Holmes checks into a huge junior suite with palace views.

Nick Jenkins discovers a friendly way to visit the turbulent Middle East.

Alison Stephenson realises why her luxury hotel was so cheap - it's 50C outside.

'Magnificent mosques, diverse history and unrivalled hospitality,' are drawcards for the country.

Graham Reid spends 24 hours in Dubai International's famously huge and busy terminals.

Dubai's new rainforest hotel will make for a unique guest experience.

Christopher Adams runs into an alarming situation in a Middle Eastern market.

Ewan McDonald heads to the UAE to live the high life.

The serenity of Majdal Shams leaves Edna Heled at peace.

Forts and watchtowers by the hundred in the sultanate of Oman point to a fierce past.