Lebanon, a beautiful country that’s often overlooked when planning a holiday, should be on everyone’s bucket list in 2018. You simply won’t find delicious hummus (and Lebanese mezzes), Roman ruins, fun nightlife, stunning mountains and beaches, awe-inspiring mosques and churches, all in one place anywhere else in the world!

In this twin set of seven-day scenarios, you'll give yourself an urban base to explore in-depth and from which to branch out into the regions. If you're enticed by the beach and nightlife of Tel Aviv, Israel's Mediterranean metropolis, start there. If you are more motivated by historical or religious interest, make Jerusalem your starting point.

Bahrain is a small island nation in the Persian Gulf. It is an archipelago made up of 33 islands. Due to its geographic location, the life and economy in Bahrain largely revolves around water. It combines the Arabic and Persian culture, both of which has contributed in shaping the life and culture of people in the country, which you can experience when you travel to Bahrain.