Lebanon Holidays

Prior to the war, which engulfed this tiny country in the early 70s, Lebanon was indeed the Paris of the east. Sophisticated and cosmopolitan it has beaches and ski resorts less than an hour apart. Since the recent unrest in the Middle East the rebuilding of Beirut continues and much of the lifestyle and vibrancy associated with Lebanon is returning. There are several superb hotels to choose from both inside and outside the city.

Lebanon has a lot to offer a wide selection of travellers, the coastal regions of are stunning and some of the world's oldest towns line Lebanon's coast, the ancient harbour of Byblos, with its attractive yellow stone walls and red tile roofs, and Tripoli, which as the name suggests, is three districts in one city. Inland, one must visit the glorious palace at Beiteddine, the remains at Anjar and, of course, no trip to Lebanon would be complete without a visit to the gigantic and magnificent temples at Baalbek. In the spring Lebanon plays host to international music festivals and some concerts are even performed at Baalbek itself.

A trip to Lebanon can be made on its own, it is, of course, easily combined other countries such as Syria or Jordan.

Journey Ideas for Lebanon