Activities in Africa + Middle East

The plugged-in, South Africa–based luxury outfitter (formerly known as CC Africa) owns 46 lodges and camps across Africa and in India. T+L Trip pick

Though it now runs tours on every continent and in more than 100 countries, A&K’s signature trip remains the lavish tented African safari. T+L Trip Pi

A&K has new, comfortable boats, with internet access, lounge pools, and private docks (which means faster, more accessible loading).

Follow in the steps of Mary Magdalene, Miriam, and Queen Helena. Other itineraries highlight Holy Land favorites: the Garden of Gethsemane and the Dom

Modern African design is showcased beautifully at this high-end gallery, which fills its well-lit split-level space with an eclectic collection of

The fledgling Africa’s Eden (formerly Operation Loango) gives amateur naturalists the opportunity to see Gabon’s lush rainforests, unspo

Cairo’s most famous bookseller, Al Diwan, will open at Cairo International in late 2009. At the shop you’ll find Egyptian titles including No One Slee

One of the best places to escape the maddening airport crowds is this expensive and lavish reception and service center for VIPs—or those willing to p

You’ll find camel’s-milk chocolate (that’s right, camel’s milk) with dates, spices, and half the fat of your standard cow’s-milk variety.

Many news and book outlets in the airport are operated by Al Shorouk, Egypt’s largest publishing house. Here you’ll find nonfiction and literature in

Attractive collection of modern African folk art and abstract paintings.

Located about nine miles southwest of downtown Athens, Alimos is one of Greece's largest marinas, with more than 1,000 docking spaces. On-site ameniti

Best shop on the island for stylish clothing: Kenyan-made leather bags and belts; beaded leather sandals; soft linen slacks.

Lebanese-born Helou just opened a London-based cooking school, but she still accompanies small groups to cities such as Tangier, Morocco, to visit loc

Furniture, beaded suede jackets, kikoi robes, and housewares from the Nairobi designer. The waterfront space is her first freestanding shop stocked wi

Look for silver jewelry and glassware by bedouin craftspeople at this market.

At Israeli artist Ayala Serfaty's 2010-opened shop, you'll find a selection of ottomans and chairs covered in velvet or Lycra and in organic shapes—bu