• Kuwait

Situated in the Middle East, Kuwait has spent more than $5 billion to repair the damage to infrastructure which occurred during the war in the early ‘90's. As a result of this, facilities and amenities in this small country (only 7,000 square miles) are among the most modern in the world. Kuwait, which is an Arabic word meaning ‘fortress built near water', is a wealthy country with reserves of crude oil ensuring its continued affluence. The discovery of oil here in the 20th century literally transformed the country into the prosperous one that it is today. The country of Kuwait (including several small offshore islands), whose capital, Kuwait City, is a lively and exotic place, is mainly flat with a slightly undulating desert plain susceptible to sandstorms between March and August. With over 400km of coastline and a stable economy, Kuwait is becoming increasingly popular as a tourist destination not only for those who wish to relax in top hotels, but also for backpackers and travellers who include it in their wider voyages. The dry, desert climate, Kuwaiti folklore and legend, preserved archaeological sites and an architectural mix of old and new mean that Kuwait appeals to a very broad range of visitors, combine this with infrastructure well above the standard experienced in other Middle Eastern countries and you know that you are about to have a comfortable enjoyable holiday; although you will probably return home with sand in your shoes.

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