Despite its relatively tiny size, Lebanon remains grand in its natural marvels. It is embarked in a mission to spread the culture of ecotourism and to raise awareness of nature & environment preservation. Nature reserves cover a vast array of rich exploration, from land to one-hour-away seafront. Its mild environment allows all year round outdoor…

4 nights in Hotel Sofitel Beirut Le Gabriel in Beirut + 2 nights in Massabki hotel in the Bekaa valley

A treasures of cultures, religions and civilizations, Lebanon has been shaped by numerous legends and many centuries of history. it is a land caressed by the Mediterranean, with beaches and valleys washed by sunshine.

Lebanon is a country of beautiful complexities and socio-cultural contradictions. Loyal to its roots & culture, faithful to its Middle Eastern identity and yet cosmopolitan and modernized, the city projects a glamorous lifestyle similar to Saint Tropez. Trend setters and creative designers, internationally renowned gastronomy restaurants, this cradle of civilization, is rich in its treasures.…

The charming coastal town of Batroun is next beckons with its ancient sites and Phoenician fishing port. Its splendid beaches, rich archaeological sites and old-world charm, contrasting with its vibrant nightlife, make Batroun a prized destination. It has seen the likes of the Phoenicians, Romans, Byzantines and Crusaders gallop through at different times, evident in…

Designated as one of the not-to-be-missed destinations in 2009 by the prestigious New York Times, Lebanon's capital, Beirut, has a treasure of attractions to offer. Amazing nightlife, nearby sandy beaches, a shopping paradise, great resorts and hotels, and a robust joie de vivre that is particular to this modern yet Levantine city at the same…

Byblos stands witness to the earliest Phoenician writing found in Lebanon, and is the city that gave us the alphabet. Byblos is also considered the major port of the Mediterranean of the 3rd millennium BC. Around 1200 BC the Greeks named the city Phoenicia in reference to its coastal regions, and later named it Byblos…

Lying 85 kilometers north of Beirut, Tripoli is the country's second largest city and the capital of the North. The name Tripoli is derived from the confederation of three Phoenician cities of Tyr, Sidon and Arwad. The city fell under Greek, Crusader and Arab domination, followed by the Mameluks and the Ottomans. Tripoli boasts numerous…

Lebanon is first and foremost a mountainous country. It offers great skiing opportunities in winter, such as in Faraya, the Cedars or Laqlouq

Between the Lebanon Mountains and the Anti-Lebanon Mountains lies the Bekaa plain, offering a multitude of colors and perspectives. Once the breadbasket of the Romans, the Bekaa remains a rich area of agriculture, farming and vineyards. The ancient Baal Bek (today Baalbek) in the north of the valley may seem to some like 'the edge…

The Chouf region, very close to Beirut, is part of the mountain which is a key feature of the country. This is where Fakhreddine gathered the Lebanese nation. It is also here that the prince Shehab had installed the Lebanese capital.