Kingdom of Saudi Arabia

The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia (K.S.A.) may not seem like the most obvious destination for tourism, but give it a try and you just might be surprised. The people (if not the religious police) are welcoming and, once they warm up to you, quite friendly; the food is delicious; and the weather, though scorching hot and occasionally punctuated with sand storms and flash-flood rain torrents, can be exciting. Prepare to adapt to cultural norms and conservative values.