Cape Town is a port city on South Africa’s southwest coast, on a peninsula beneath the imposing Table Mountain. Slowly rotating cable cars climb to the mountain’s flat top, from which there are sweeping views of the city, the busy harbor and boats heading for Robben Island, the notorious prison that once held Nelson Mandela, which is now a living museum.

Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it’s also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood’s Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game.

Port Elizabeth is a city on Algoa Bay in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. A major port, it’s also known for its numerous beaches. The Donkin Heritage Trail takes in the Old Hill neighbourhood’s Victorian landmarks. Coastal boat tours spot whales and rare seabirds, while wildlife reserves outside the metropolitan area are home to elephants, rhinos and other big game.

A rapidly developing town, bustling with life, crazy and alluring. The ideal place to take the temperature of this city is Port Louis Market, down by the water-front.

Muscat is a city with many points of interest, from natural freshwater pools, parks and nature reserves to plenty of unspoilt, soft sandy beaches and an abundance of marine life.

As one of the most important cities in the United Arab Emirates, Dubai has everything to meet a holidaymakers needs. The year round sunshine and excellent soft sandy beaches along the Jumeriah coast are ideal for those wanting to relax. For the more active, there are watersports to be enjoyed in the warm waters of the Persian Gulf. One of Dubai’s highlights is the Gold Souks, where gold glistens in the windows of endless rows of shops. Shopping here is a must – the duty free status of the city means there are plenty of bargains to be found.