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Summer Escapes Latest Travel Options Summer is finally upon us, which means it's time for many to take a well-earned holiday. Thanks to the UAE's easy access to both East and West, there are many vacation options just a few hours' flight away. Airlines are also constantly adding new routes as competition for customers becomes ever more fierce. So if you have not yet planned your next holiday, here is a selection of some of the latest offers, whether you want to stay in the Middle East or try somewhere new. - Kenya What: Five nights from Dh3,740 Air Arabia has launched a number of summer holiday packages but Magical Kenya is our favourite. Explore the capital city, Nairobi before going into the Masai Mara, Lake Nakuru and Lake Naivasha on a five-night action-packed agenda. With prices starting at Dh3,740 including flights, accommodation, some meals and game drives. - Visit www.holidays.airarabia.com for more information - China What: New route Hainan Airlines recently launched direct flights between Dubai and Beijing departing twice a week. Introductory fares for the eight-hour flights are still available, starting at Dh1,835 inc. taxes. - For more details, call 04 397 6161 or visit www.sharaftravel.com - Mena Region What: Discounted Flights The UAE's newest airline, flydubai, has slashed prices, with the price of some routes discounted up to 50 per cent. One-way flights to Alexandria now start at Dh175, Amman is Dh125, Beirut Dh125 and Damascus Dh150, inclusive of tax. - Book online at www.flydubai.com - Etihad What: June Festival Etihad Airways is offering discounted flights on many destinations when booked before next Tuesday for travel up to July 31. Deals include Frankfurt and Johannesburg for Dh1,700 economy or Dh8,990 business and New York from Dh2,990 economy and Dh13,390 business. Prices exclude taxes and surcharges. - Call 800 2277 or go to www.etihadairways.com - Emirates Hotels What: Free Nights Emirates Hotels and Resorts' latest property, Wolgan Valley – Austrialia's first luxury-conservation based resort– is due to open in October and to celebrate they are offering a free night when paying for two. Nightly rates start at $1,950 (Dh7,156) including food, drinks and two nature-based activities. - Visit www.wolganvalley.com for more Keep up with the latest business news from the region with the daily Emirates Business 24|7 newsletter. To subscribe to the newsletter, please click here .