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Article: Bahrain: Pearl of the Gulf.(Features)
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- Western Mail (Cardiff, Wales)
- Article date:
- March 6, 2004
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Byline: By Graham Clutton
Sitting pretty in the Arabian Gulf, Bahrain, or the 'Pearl of the Arabian Gulf' as it has become known, is quickly becoming one of the most sought after destinations for inquisitive holidaymakers from all over the world.
And why not? After all, if it's sand, guaranteed sun, good food, quality accommodation and ease of travel that you are looking for, well, this modest archipelago made up of 33 beautiful islands offers the lot.
Just a seven-hour flightwith Gulf Air from Britain, Bahrain is quite literally pushing out the ...