Name: Alucious
Question: From South Africa do I need a visa for Israel and how are the hotel fees. Could you tell me prices in Rands please. Thank you.
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Do South Africans need a visa to visit Israel
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What’s needed for a Saudi to receive a Ukrainian visa
Name: Mohsen Hajjan
Question: Hi, I’m a Saudi citizen and I want to visit Ukraine for a tour in the end of next month, however, I heard that in order to apply for visa one of the inquires is to get an invitation letter from a travel agency in Ukraine. How can you help in this matter? Best regards,
Israel changes its visa rules
Posted in Middle East by Dakota on August 23, 2009
Israel has apparently switched up its visa rules in respects to visitors also wishing to travel to the West Bank, under control of the Palestinian Authority. While before one visa applied to both regions, meaning a person travelling to Israel could also travel into the West Bank and then back to Israel.
Now it seems Israel is effectively refusing to issue visas to any visitor who intends to visit the Palestinian Authority. Although the policy is being implemented sparingly, it can still abruptly ruin a person’s travel plans.
The Palestinian Authority has protested the measures saying it unfairly restricts commerce in the West Bank. The US State Department has also issued a statement criticizing the new visa policies.
If you would like to read more about the new visa regulations, please take a look at this article from Time Magazine: http://news.yahoo.com/s/time/20090822/wl_time/08599191791700
Destination of the month - March 2009
Destination of the month: Muscat, Oman. March is a good month to visit Oman as time of year takes on a new level of importance whenever you are visiting the Middle East. Built between the mountains and the Arabian Sea, Muscat is the antithesis of more high-profile Middle Eastern cities such as Dubai. Here the architecture is understated and natural beauty takes precedence.
Check out our website for information on the region and other travel information for Muscat: http://www.travelersdigest.com/muscat.htm
Destination of the month - November 2008
Destination of the month: Petra, Jordan. Named one of the ‘new seven wonders of the world’ Petra is renowned for its rock cut architecture. This time of year is good for a visit to Jordan as it lets you bypass the scorching heat that plagues the region throughout most of the year. You can expect the skies to be sunny & the people friendly.
Check out our website for information on tours to the region, and other travel information for Petra: http://www.travelersdigest.com/petra.htm
Mailing List: November
Hello everyone, this is our mailing list for the month of November. This month we hear from Kurt Sherwood on his recent trip to the world’s newest nation East Timor. But first we’ll discuss our destination of the month.
Transportation - Alanya-Marmaris, Turkey
Posted in Middle East by Dakota on October 2, 2008
Name: Jenny Kerslake
Question: Hi, I will be arriving in Alanya in Turkey on the afternoon of Wednesday the 1st of October. My husband and I then need to travel to Marmaris by Thursday in order to link with a tour. Could you please let me know if there is a bus or train service for this connection. Thank you
