Sojourn | Sovereign Magazine Autumn 2021
Welcome to the Autumn 2021 issue of the Sovereign Luxury Travel magazine, Sojourn. There’s nowhere hotter right now than the UAE, as it literally has something for everyone, as you can find out in our cover feature, Meet the Middle East (page 8). We’re also sharing our top picks with you in our What’s Hot for Summer 2022 (page 15), and Our Favourite Hotels (page 43) so that you can get ahead of the surge by booking early to avoid disappointment. The first European country to be on the green list, Portugal has received a lot of attention recently. We take you away from the popular Algarve to Discover Sintra: Portugal's Fairytale Town, where you can enjoy a self-drive holiday (page 19). If you’ve not been able to get away anywhere this summer, then why not consider some Winter Sun (page 36) with our amazing offers? We’re also feeling joyous as festivals and events begin to open again, as seen with our Celebratory Traditions of the World feature (page 45). Perhaps you’ve been delaying marriage plans until there’s more certainty? Our How to Plan The Perfect Holiday Proposal article (page 38) is here to help. If you have any reservations about travelling to any specific countries on the green and amber list, please talk to our Personal Travel Planners - we’ll be honest with you. You’re also protected by our Book with Confidence guarantee. Embrace the sunshine with a Sovereign Luxury Travel holiday.
Welcome to the Autumn 2021 issue of the Sovereign Luxury Travel magazine, Sojourn.
There’s nowhere hotter right now than the UAE, as it literally has something for everyone, as you can find out in our cover feature, Meet the Middle East (page 8).
We’re also sharing our top picks with you in our What’s Hot for Summer 2022 (page 15), and Our Favourite Hotels (page 43) so that you can get ahead of the surge by booking early to avoid disappointment.
The first European country to be on the green list, Portugal has received a lot of attention recently. We take you away from the popular Algarve to Discover Sintra: Portugal's Fairytale Town, where you can enjoy a self-drive holiday (page 19).
If you’ve not been able to get away anywhere this summer, then why not consider some Winter Sun (page 36) with our amazing offers?
We’re also feeling joyous as festivals and events begin to open again, as seen with our Celebratory Traditions of the World feature (page 45).
Perhaps you’ve been delaying marriage plans until there’s more certainty? Our How to Plan The Perfect Holiday Proposal article (page 38) is here to help.
If you have any reservations about travelling to any specific countries on the green and amber list, please talk to our Personal Travel Planners - we’ll be honest with you. You’re also protected by our Book with Confidence guarantee.
Embrace the sunshine with a Sovereign Luxury Travel holiday.
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THEMiddle East<br />
MEET<br />
Welcome to the decadent and diverse world of the UAE.<br />
<strong>Sovereign</strong> Luxury Travel’s hand-picked selection - Dubai, Abu Dhabi,<br />
and Ras Al Khaimah - literally has something for everybody.<br />
Fifty years ago, seven countries in the Middle East combined to form an elective monarchy<br />
as one united country that today is best known as the United Arab Emirates, often simply<br />
referred to as the UAE or the Emirates.<br />
Situated on the Arabian Peninsula, the UAE has land borders with Oman and Saudi Arabia, and<br />
maritime borders with Qatar, which is hosting the next FIFA World Cup in 2022.<br />
There are three distinct emirates within the UAE that are ideal for a luxury holiday from the UK: Dubai,<br />
Abu Dhabi, and Ras Al Khaimah. Each emirate is very different, offering unique holiday options.<br />
FIVE REASONS TO VISIT THE UAE<br />
1 SAFETY AND INCLUSIVITY<br />
The UAE is an incredibly safe destination for solo travellers,<br />
couples and families alike. If you were to accidentally leave<br />
your wallet and phone on the table, it’s more than likely to<br />
be there when you return.<br />
Many of the activities found in Dubai, Abu Dhabi and<br />
Ras Al Khaimah are high-tech and innovative and you can<br />
always expect high standards of health and safety.<br />
Even though Arabic is the UAE’s official language,<br />
everybody speaks English and everything is written in<br />
English, which makes it really easy for you to navigate and<br />
get around.<br />
The UAE has been globally praised in its quick response to<br />
the COVID-19 pandemic and was one of the fastest countries<br />
in the world to roll out vaccinations. All the hoteliers and<br />
attractions boast an impressive track and trace system.<br />
2 YEAR-ROUND DESTINATION SUNSHINE<br />
You can enjoy sunshine all year round as the UAE only has two seasons - winter and summer. The<br />
most popular time to travel to the Emirates is from October through to April, when you’ll find average<br />
temperatures of 30°C.<br />
The summer season from May to September, when temperatures are closer to 40°C, is still a perfectly<br />
good travel time, as you don’t need to spend all day in the heat, and you’ll often find more affordable<br />
accommodation options.<br />
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