The Middle East, Africa and Indian Ocean together represent one of travel’s great frontiers — a vast arc of extraordinary destinations stretching from Morocco in the north-west to the Maldives in the south-east, each with its own compelling story to tell. The region’s diversity is its defining characteristic: ancient desert kingdoms, volcanic island paradises, the world’s finest safari landscapes and some of the most sophisticated modern cities on earth all coexist within this remarkable geographical range. In the Middle East, Dubai and Abu Dhabi have established themselves as world-class destinations in their own right — combining ultra-modern infrastructure, exceptional hospitality and growing cultural depth with year-round sunshine and convenient connectivity as stopovers on long-haul routes. Jordan offers Petra and Wadi Rum — two of the world’s truly unmissable experiences. Oman delivers the region’s most authentic and traditional Arabian experience. Africa’s safari destinations are unmatched anywhere on earth. The Masai Mara and Serengeti in East Africa host the world’s greatest wildlife spectacle. Botswana’s Okavango Delta and South Africa’s Kruger offer the finest luxury lodge experience. Namibia’s vast desert landscapes and coastal wilderness are extraordinary. Morocco and Egypt provide the continent’s most accessible cultural experiences, each with thousands of years of history. The Indian Ocean island destinations complete the picture: the Maldives, Seychelles, Mauritius and Zanzibar each offering a different vision of tropical perfection, from ultra-luxury private island resorts to cultural richness and extraordinary marine environments. This entire region benefits from excellent connectivity and is accessible on both direct and one-stop flights from Ireland.