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Allons-y Active member

Member since 21 October 2010

Allons-yActive member23 February 2011 08:54:51

I would love to travel within KSA in the coming 3 days, but I am not sure which options are under 12 hours from Riyadh. I have been to Alkhobar/Dammam/Dhahran already, and the other locations Lonely Planet gives bus fares/times for are 8 hours plus. I might be up for those places, but something closer is welcome, too.

I also don't know the transportation situation: with the king returning, will flights/buses/trains be affected in the coming days?

Any suggestions on good places to go this time of year (for example, Taif might be better saved for the summer months when I will want a cooler location)? Is Jeddah a bad choice since it may (?) still have bad after effects of the flooding?

Thanks in advice for your insight!!!!

the_blade Contributor

Member since 09 October 2010

the_bladeContributor23 February 2011 09:19:17

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Are you the lucky one getting an off from work on Saturday (applicable to schools, government, military)...

johanendina Member

Member since 20 March 2011

johanendinaMember26 March 2011 07:35:03

Read about Safari Resort on an older post from Musicman - we went to look for it - eventually found it and are definately going to book in there for a weekend soon!

tmg Guest

tmgGuest26 March 2011 16:49:03

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come over and have a look at Bahrain
you can probably get a good deal on accomodation!

slyshooter Serial expat

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slyshooterSerial expat26 March 2011 16:56:26

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Allons-y wrote:
I would love to travel within KSA in the coming 3 days, but I am not sure which options are under 12 hours from Riyadh. I have been to Alkhobar/Dammam/Dhahran already, and the other locations Lonely Planet gives bus fares/times for are 8 hours plus. I might be up for those places, but something closer is welcome, too.

I also don't know the transportation situation: with the king returning, will flights/buses/trains be affected in the coming days?

Any suggestions on good places to go this time of year (for example, Taif might be better saved for the summer months when I will want a cooler location)? Is Jeddah a bad choice since it may (?) still have bad after effects of the flooding?

Thanks in advice for your insight!!!!

I was in Jeddah this Thursday nothing to worry about, it's as happening as it can be

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