<strong>Saudi Arabia:</strong> The Middle Eastern nation has thrown money and resources into developing mass tourism. Here's what you should know before you visit:
Saudi Arabia: The Middle Eastern nation has thrown money and resources into developing mass tourism. Here's what you should know before you visit:
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<strong>Getting there:</strong> Most international tourists arrive via capital city Riyadh or via Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport, pictured here.
Getting there: Most international tourists arrive via capital city Riyadh or via Jeddah's King Abdulaziz International Airport, pictured here.
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<strong>Dressing up:</strong> Although foreign women aren't required to cover their heads, many do so out of politeness and to fit in.
Dressing up: Although foreign women aren't required to cover their heads, many do so out of politeness and to fit in.
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<strong>Timing matters:</strong> Due to the hot weather, many businesses close during the sunniest times of day, so plan attraction visits for morning or evening.
Timing matters: Due to the hot weather, many businesses close during the sunniest times of day, so plan attraction visits for morning or evening.
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<strong>Welcome committee: </strong>Many attractions around the country will greet guests with a cup of tea or coffee.
Welcome committee: Many attractions around the country will greet guests with a cup of tea or coffee.
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<strong>Mecca:</strong> Islam's holiest sites, such as the Kaaba in Mecca (pictured here) remain off limits to non-Muslim visitors.
Mecca: Islam's holiest sites, such as the Kaaba in Mecca (pictured here) remain off limits to non-Muslim visitors.
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