Chances are, that 15 years ago you had never heard of Dubai, one of the United Arab Emirates, but today you can’t pick up a newspaper or a magazine without reading something about this over-the-top desert playground.  The evolution from quiet desert to tourism mecca has carved out a reputation for Dubai as having the biggest, best, and most luxurious of everything in the world.  Not surprising, it has a very expensive price tag to go with that reputation.
But if you thought Dubai was only for the rich and famous, the Dazzling Dubai tour will grab your attention.
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Yearning for an exotic trip without the accompanying exotic, and budget crippling, price tag?  Friendly Planet Travel tries to make high-quality exotic travel affordable with its all-inclusive escorted vacation packages and cruises.  These guys create destination packages to some of the most exotic and exciting places in the world, at prices that won’t break the bank.
I’m looking at a current travel special to Vietnam, a country I’d like to visit, but am not quite ready to tackle on my own.  Friendly Planet is offering a 8-day Vietnam package for only $999, including air fare from LAX – a real …read more