Saudi Arabia’s holiday season full of ‘Summer Vibes’

Saudi Arabia’s holiday season full of ‘Summer Vibes’

JEDDAH: Saudi Arabia's "Summer Vibes“ is bringing 500 tourist experiences across 11 destinations to Saudi residents this summer in what promises to be a rich and fun experience for all. The Saudi Tourism Authority has launched its Saudi Summer Program 2021, running from June 24 until the end of September, offering tourist experiences through the Visit Saudi platform alongside 250 private-sector partners. The "Summer Vibes“ program targets local and international tourists with some of the best destinations available “” from the shores of Jeddah and Yanbu to Umluj and King Abdullah Economic City, to the cooler mountainous regions of Taif, Baha and Asir. Experiences can also be enjoyed across the historical and heritage areas of Tabuk, AlUla and Al-Ahsa, and the Kingdom's beating heart, Riyadh. Dania Al-Ali, a 33-year-old mother of two, decided to forgo any international trips with her family this summer due to the uncertainty caused by the COVID-19 pandemic. The news of the program excited her as the long summer will need to be filled with some sort of activities for her young children. "We've made it a habit to travel every summer but things changed since last summer and we don't really want to risk it