Bahrain

Travel to Bahrain to explore the deep traditional roots and modern skyscrapers of capital city Manama. A flight to Bahrain takes travellers to 33 tiny islands and a stunning coastline made for watersports. Unearth fascinating history in Manama with a ticket to Bahrain National Museum, home to ancient burial mounds and traditional costumes. Flights to Bahrain promise travellers a rich cultural experience, from the 400-year-old Tree of Life between Riffa and Awali, to Manama's vast Al Fateh Mosque. Nature-lovers on a city break to Bahrain head for Al Jazair's coral reefs and then go dolphin-watching off the tiny northern island of Sitra.

Bahrain is a wonderful choice for sampling Arabic food. Start dinner with mezze plates of hummus or tabouleh salad and follow with shawarma (lamb kebab), a shisha pipe and strong Arabic coffee. For evening entertainment, head for Manama's nightclub scene or buy a ticket for Bahraini traditional music. Shoppers can pick up bargains at Manama Souk, a traditional market selling gold, textiles and delicious dried fruit. KLM and partners have frequent flights to Bahrain. Book your flight to Bahrain to catch the Bahrain F1 Grand Prix in March and colourful parades on December's National Day.