The Flyer: adventures in the Middle East

Welcome to the Flyer. This week: Discover the less-visited corners of the Middle East, from an inspiring walk in Palestine to Jordan's surprising green wildlife parks; on Been there, see the winning images of local life from last month's photo comp; slow travel to Norway on a coastal road trip; plus all the latest news and comment, late deals and more ... ADVERTISEMENT Inspiration Getaways The Inspiration Getaways trip to Marrakech this October - combining sun, culture and a self-development coaching programme - is for women who want to enjoy a fabulous holiday and return feeling 200%. Special price £699. THIS WEEK'S HIGHLIGHTS Walking through the heart of Palestine An extraordinary new walk through stunning landscape gives a heart-warming insight into Palestinian life. Read more in our Middle East travel special London to Stavanger by road Debbie Lawson takes the slow route north on a camping road trip along Norway's stunning south coast Video breaks: Ireland's school of drums Every year bodhrán drummers from all over the world descend on the little-known island of Inis Oírr for a unique insight into Ireland's traditional music Is this the coolest lodge in the Alps? Berge has no reception, no bar, no restaurant and no room service - but it's the ultimate mountain retreat In pictures: readers' photos of local life We select the best images to August's Been there photo competition Spotted online Alfresco clubbing in Helsinki and island hopping from Oslo in this month's tips from blog network Spotted by locals ADVERTISEMENT Mediterranean holidays from just £139 Specialists to Greece, Cyprus, Turkey, Croatia and more. Villas, traditional apartments and a range of hotels from simple to luxury. Flights from 20 UK airports THIS WEEK'S NEWS AND COMMENT Recession drives number of career breaks to a record high UK's biggest outdoor swimming event postponed due to algae Ryanair to pull out of Belfast City airport over runway delays Few air travellers offset carbon emissions, study finds ON BEEN THERE Retail therapy Find out where the best souks and markets in Africa and the Middle East are. And check out some tasty riads where you can rest after all that shopping. Blissed out in the UK Win a £200 Sony camera with your tips on calming spa destinations in Britain. ADVERTISEMENT Save 20% on Ski Holidays Lagrange Holidays offers apartments and chalets in 70+ resorts throughout the French Alps and Pyrenees. Book by 15 September and save up to 20% off accommodation. WALK THIS WAY Download our step-by-step guides to 10 top National Trust UK walks, from stargazing in Wales to military history in Suffolk LATE OFFERS Ibiza closing parties from £195pp This is the starting price for a seven-night self-catering stay at the three-star Sal Rossa Apartments in Playa den Bossa (excluding club entrance). This beachfront resort is a taxi ride from San Antonio. Price includes flights from London Gatwick on 29 September. Based on two sharing. ( directline-holidays.co.uk ; +44 (0)20 8239 3399). A week windsurfing in Greece, from £649pp This is the price for seven nights at Vassiliki Bay, Lefkas commencing 26 September, including return flights from Gatwick to Prevesa, transfers, en-suite accommodation (room only) and RYA windsurfing course. Based on two sharing. ( wildwind.co.uk ; on 0844 499 2909). Seven nights in Marigot Bay, St Lucia, from £1,455pp Save up to £790pp with this offer, based on two adults sharing a resort view one-bedroom suite including breakfast, flights with Virgin Atlantic from London Gatwick and private transfers. Book by 30 Nov, valid for travel between 1 Sept and 19 Dec. ( itcclassics.co.uk ; +44 (0)1244 355 527). GUARDIAN COTTAGES AND VILLAS Guardian Cottages and Villas service Search 10,000 UK cottages and 5,000 villas and gites across Europe COMING UP On the way on theguardian.com Our new series of video city guides starts in Istanbul; the best of India's homestays; plus Ask Tom returns to solve your travel dilemmas DID YOU MISS ... In Saturday's Travel Guardian Middle East and north Africa special: Jordan's greener side; Algiers city break; a nomad trail through the Libyan desert; plus the Middle East's new hot spots GUARDIAN HOLIDAY OFFERS Guardian holiday offers Our site brings you the best holidays available from our hand-picked suppliers. We use specialist companies that we trust to look after our readers Jordan, Petra and Damascus - eight nights from £1299 LIFE ABROAD Living abroad? For advice on living and working in another country, as well as expert advice on foreign property markets, money matters and healthcare, visit Living Abroad on the Guardian Weekly website