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United Arab Emirates (UAE):
Pickleball & Cultural Tour of Dubai & Abu Dhabi
February 2 - 9, 2025 with Dr. Joy Macci
Join us for the trip of a lifetime! The trip cost of $2,800 includes:
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Accommodations at the 5-star Hotel Indigo, Downtown Dubai (daily breakfast included), within walking distance to the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Mall.
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Cultural activities include city tours of Dubai and Abu Dhabi, a Desert Safari, including dune bashing, camel rides and dinner, a Super Yacht Cruise, and a traditional Emirati dinner.
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Pickleball clinics, drills, and open play at fantastic indoor and outdoor pickleball courts!
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And five meals in addition to daily breakfast. Plus, Dubai has more restaurants per capita than New York - great for any foodie!
Contact me for more info at julie@mindful-explorer.com.
*The deadline to sign up is September 15, and spaces are limited!
Sustainable Travel is Easier Than You Think:
Next time you're planning an adventure
GREEN
Destinations, Transportation, Lodging…
Think Green, Local, and Conscious!
Opt for sustainable destinations and eco-friendly transport and lodging.
LOCAL
Experiences, Guides, Restaurants, Shopping…
Show support for the local community by choosing local businesses.
CONSCIOUS
Respect, Rethink, Reduce, Recycle, Reuse…
Be a conscious traveller, showing respect for the local culture and natural environment by reducing, recycling, and reusing.
Responsible Travel Reminders:
Before you go, do some research on your destination(s). Check out the local public transportation, farmer's markets, and locally-owned shops and restaurants.
Be sure to pack responsibly and lightly, including sustainable toiletries, a reusable or filtered water bottle, sustainable essentials like reef-safe sunscreen, multipurpose items such as reusable tote/shopping bags and a sarong or microfiber towel, reusable utensils to cut down on single-use plastics, and healthy snacks.
Be sensitive to and respectful of the local customs, dress, etc. Learn key phrases in the local language, buy local products and food, pay a fair price, and be mindful of where you shop, focusing on supporting the local community.
Use local public transport and travel overland by train and bus as much as possible instead of flying.
Be mindful of energy and water use at your lodging, keeping it to a minimum, recycle and compost when you can, and dispose of trash properly.
When exploring, stay on designated trails, respecting natural habitats and sensitive ecosystems, keep a respectful distance from wildlife, and be sure to pick up and carry trash out.
