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Travel information and tips on Saudi Arabia including passport information, accommodations, transportation to and in Saudi Arabia, attractions and things to see and do, restaurant suggestions, tours, and much more. "Getting Away With Jim Bruner" - your first stop for travel information on Saudi Arabia!

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Here is a quick overview on Saudi Arabia
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Travel Etiquette
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Getting To and Around Saudi Arabia

British Airways (ba.com) flies between Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and London.

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Cities and Towns In Saudi Arabia

Dammam

British Airways (ba.com) flies between Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and London.

Jeddah

British Airways (ba.com) flies between Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and London.

Riyadh

British Airways (ba.com) flies between Dammam, Jeddah and Riyadh and London.

There are Marriott properties in the following cities of Saudi Arabia: Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh

My preferred hotel chain is Marriott. I have stayed Residence Inns, which are prefect for longer stays with all the comforts of home; Spring Hill Suites, which I have found nice for longer stays as the have up to 25% more room than comparably priced rooms; Towne Place Suites, again when I want more room or am on a longer stay; Courtyard by Marriott, which has everything the business traveler needs, as well as families; Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, which I find spacious, comfortable and affordable. Another great idea is to stay at one of the JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts where you can enjoy a new dimension for your vacation or holiday. and Marriott Hotels and Resorts and have found them all to be of consistent quality and service. I have also stayed at some of their Vacation Club properties and have enjoyed each visit. AAA members can get discount rates at Marriott, as can Seniors. Click on Great Getaways for less at Marriott for special officers and great deals at Marriott hotels worldwide!

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Some Things To See And Do In Saudi Arabia
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Some Suggestions For Accommodations In Saudi Arabia

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For accommodations in Saudi Arabia, click on Hotels in Saudi Arabia

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My preferred hotel chain is Marriott. I have stayed Residence Inns, which are prefect for longer stays with all the comforts of home; Spring Hill Suites, which I have found nice for longer stays as the have up to 25% more room than comparably priced rooms; Towne Place Suites, again when I want more room or am on a longer stay; Courtyard by Marriott, which has everything the business traveler needs, as well as families; Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, which I find spacious, comfortable and affordable. Another great idea is to stay at one of the JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts where you can enjoy a new dimension for your vacation or holiday. and Marriott Hotels and Resorts and have found them all to be of consistent quality and service. I have also stayed at some of their Vacation Club properties and have enjoyed each visit. AAA members can get discount rates at Marriott, as can Seniors. Click on Great Getaways for less at Marriott for special officers and great deals at Marriott hotels worldwide! There are Marriott properties in the following cities of Saudi Arabia: Jeddah, Madinah and Riyadh

Olaya, Riyadh

Riyadh

Hotel Al Khozama literally translates to "sweet desert flower." Appropriately named, you will find the hotel to be an oasis flourishing in the royal capital of Riyadh. Here, Arab tradition blends peacefully with modern culture. Rosewood's first property in the Middle East, located in Riyadh's elegant commercial and residential Olaya District, Hotel Al Khozama features 187 guest rooms, executive suites and Al Khozama suites. The hotel also boasts some of the finest restaurants in Riyadh, with a reputation built over the years for excellent cuisine and service standards. As with the entire hotel, dining at Al Khozama is the ultimate expression of Riyadh. Restaurant Al Nakheel features traditional Arabic delicacies in an authentic atmosphere, and The Windrose features a variety of international cuisine. Address: Olaya Road, P.O. Box 4148, Riyadh 11491, Kingdom of Saudi Arabia. Phone: 966.1.465.4650. Fax: 966.1.464.8576. Email: alkhozama@rosewoodhotels.com

My preferred hotel chain is Marriott. I have stayed Residence Inns, which are prefect for longer stays with all the comforts of home; Spring Hill Suites, which I have found nice for longer stays as the have up to 25% more room than comparably priced rooms; Towne Place Suites, again when I want more room or am on a longer stay; Courtyard by Marriott, which has everything the business traveler needs, as well as families; Courtyard, Fairfield Inn, which I find spacious, comfortable and affordable. Another great idea is to stay at one of the JW Marriott Hotels & Resorts where you can enjoy a new dimension for your vacation or holiday. and Marriott Hotels and Resorts and have found them all to be of consistent quality and service. I have also stayed at some of their Vacation Club properties and have enjoyed each visit. AAA members can get discount rates at Marriott, as can Seniors. Click on Great Getaways for less at Marriott for special officers and great deals at Marriott hotels worldwide!

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Some Suggestions For Dining In Saudi Arabia
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Some Favorites In Saudi Arabia
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Some Interesting Links For Saudi Arabia

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Saudi Arabia Business Etiquette and Culture - An excellent guide to business culture and etiquette in Saudi Arabia.
Executive Planet™ provides valuable tips on business etiquette, customs and protocol for doing business worldwide. Our guides are co-authored by experts in international business etiquette, who are available to answer your questions on the discussion board.

This guide to Saudi Arabia business etiquette and culture covers many aspects of doing business in Saudi Arabia. It is our goal to provide practical, accurate, and up-to-date tips on Saudi Arabia business culture and etiquette, written by experts in business consulting in Saudi Arabia. We encourage visitors to leave questions or comments on our discussion boards, moderated by experts in intercultural training and business. Click On: Executive Planet - Saudi_Arabia

This guide contains the following articles:
Let's Make a Deal - negotiating tactics, the value of connections, recommended business card style and content, business card protocol, sitting and presenting yourself in meetings, language for brochures and promotional material, pace of business, preferred presentation styles, final agreements, thinking styles, adherence to company policy, and more on Saudi Arabia business culture . . . Prosperous Entertaining - typical mealtimes throughout the day, best venues for business entertaining, punctuality for social events, dinner table seating etiquette, mealtime etiquette, importance of alcohol, toasting, guidelines for hosting a banquet/social event, what foods should be served/avoided, accepting and declining invitations, and more on Saudi Arabia business etiquette. . . Appointment Alert! - typical vacation times, recommended appointment times, length of the lunch hour, signals that indicate beginning or end of an appointment, best arrival time (early, late, right on time), and more on Saudi Arabia business culture. . . Gift Giving - recommended gifts, gifts to avoid, good and bad colors for wrapping paper, how to present a gift to individuals and groups, guidelines for receiving gifts, and more on Saudi Arabia business culture. . . First Name or Title? - using titles such as 'Doctor', naming conventions to avoid, when to use first names, and more. . . Public Behavior - how to greet strangers and introduce yourself, the rules for men shaking hands with women, acceptable demeanor, rules for eye contact, gestures/sayings to avoid, and more on Saudi Arabia business culture. . . Business Dress - is dress modest, conservative, etc., specific dress requirements for men and women, what visitors should wear to social functions, and more on Saudi Arabia business culture. . Conversation - welcome and unwelcome topics of conversation, the role of compliments, the tone of voice to be used, whether your hosts are physical or more reserved, and more on Saudi Arabia business etiquette. For additional information, click on http://www.executiveplanet.com/index.php?title=Saudi_Arabia

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