With the long summer finally cooling down, now’s the time to take a break to Baku, Azerbaijan. This ancient east meets west capital has finally come of age, with huge investment into its redevelopment and international luxury hotel brands like Fairmont and Jumeirah have helped turn the tourist tide into the country.
From hammans and the Maiden Tower in the Old City to the new Museum of Modern Art, there’s so much to see, plus you can shop you a storm along the beautiful Boulevard. Known as the ‘land of fire’ (due to long burning natural gas), Azerbaijan has more to offer outside Baku as well with dramatic scenery and some of the highest villages in Europe. It’s perfect for a long weekend break.
Atlantis Holidays (run by the Azerbaijan government) can help arrange visas, itineraries, tours and air tickets – www.atlantisholidays.com or FlyDubai and Qatar fly to Baku from Dubai and Doha.
