{"id":11047596,"date":"2025-03-04T13:46:21","date_gmt":"2025-03-04T13:46:21","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/?p=11047596"},"modified":"2025-05-05T07:42:08","modified_gmt":"2025-05-05T06:42:08","slug":"saudi-arabia-the-land-of-firsts-a-dream-honeymoon-in-the-red-sea-aseer","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/saudi-arabia-the-land-of-firsts-a-dream-honeymoon-in-the-red-sea-aseer\/","title":{"rendered":"Adventures Await in Saudi Arabia, the Land of Firsts"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">There\u2019s a special kind of&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/campaigns\/this-land-is-calling\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">thrill in being the first<\/a>&nbsp;\u2014 posting a photo that stops your followers mid-scroll, standing where the footprints are few, or tasting something that hasn\u2019t yet been endlessly hashtagged.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Millions have snapped the world\u2019s most famous landmarks and queued for the same trending restaurants, but Saudi, the Land of Firsts, offers\u202fa chance to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/things-to-do\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">uncover untold stories<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/alula\/stories\/the-natural-wonders-of-alula\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">untouched landscapes<\/a>, and&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/stories\/adventure-tourism-in-saudi-arabia-what-to-do-while-visiting\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">adventures<\/a>&nbsp;no one else can claim.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"771\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer-.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts\" class=\"wp-image-11047690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--600x386.jpg 600w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--770x495.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--500x321.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--293x188.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--390x251.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"771\" title=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer-.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts\" class=\"wp-image-11047690\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer-.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--600x386.jpg 600w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--770x495.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--500x321.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--293x188.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aseer--390x251.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">From shimmering coasts to ancient traditions, the Saudi Red Sea from Jeddah to the Red Sea Resorts, as well as the mountainous areas of the Aseer region invites you to carve your own path. Be among the first to answer this land\u2019s call \u2014 because experiences this extraordinary won\u2019t stay secret for long. Here\u2019s how to make the most of your visit to the Saudi Red Sea region.&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Day 1: Explore Jeddah\u2019s fascinating history<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Check in to one of Historic Jeddah\u2019s traditional houses.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">In Jeddah\u2019s&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/jeddah\/attractions\/summer-night-adventures-in-al-balad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">UNESCO-listed Historic Jeddah district<\/a>, daily life continues as it has for centuries among cobbled alleyways and weathered coral-stone buildings. Check into one of the area\u2019s newly unveiled boutique hotels \u2013&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/albaladhospitality.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beit Jokhdar<\/a>,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/albaladhospitality.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beit Al Rayess<\/a>&nbsp;or&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/albaladhospitality.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Beit Kedwan<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 the first luxurious stays of their kind. Each former family home has been painstakingly restored by local craftsmen, with hand-carved wooden details, traditional&nbsp;<em>rawasheen&nbsp;<\/em>window lattices and materials sourced from the bustling souqs of Jeddah.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"706\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer\" class=\"wp-image-11047600\" title=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building-567x400.jpg 567w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building-770x544.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building-293x207.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building-390x275.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1000\" height=\"706\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer\" class=\"wp-image-11047600\" title=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building-567x400.jpg 567w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building-770x544.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building-293x207.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Historic-Jeddah-building-390x275.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Unearth old Jeddah\u2019s authentic history guided by Saudi experts.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After checking in to your new home away from home, step out into Historic Jeddah\u2019s labyrinthine streets, now fully open to curious explorers following an extensive program of restoration. A&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/book.visitsaudi.com\/sa-en\/experiences\/jeddah\/Culture_History\/experience-saudi-lifestyle-in-jeddahs-al-balad\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">walk with a local expert guide<\/a>&nbsp;\u2013 many of whom grew up in the area and still have family businesses tucked among the maze of streets \u2013 takes you past intricate merchant houses, souqs brimming with the scent of oud and spices, quiet corners and secret spots.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Feast on the freshest fish straight from the Saudi Red Sea<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">As the sun dips below the horizon, make your way to&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/jeddah\/attractions\/al-basli-resturant\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Al Basli, a seafood restaurant that\u2019s one of the oldest in the city and a local institution<\/a>. Here, the Saudi Red Sea takes centre stage with grilled fish pulled fresh from its waters, and smoky flavours that reflect generations of culinary tradition, and a sense of warmth that feels distinctly local.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"899\" loading=\"lazy\" title=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts\" class=\"wp-image-11047689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-534x400.jpg 534w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-770x577.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-390x292.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"899\" title=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts\" class=\"wp-image-11047689\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-534x400.jpg 534w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-770x577.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-500x375.jpg 500w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-293x220.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/Aerial-shot-1-390x292.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Day 2: Sleep among the dunes in five-star luxury<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Discover the desert dunes like never before<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">A five-hour drive north from Jeddah along the Saudi Red Sea coastline \u2013 or a short flight into Red Sea International Airport,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/destinations\/the-red-sea\/attraction\/six-senses-southern-dunes\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Six Senses Southern Dunes<\/a>&nbsp;is one of the first luxury retreats of its kind in this historic region, offering a reimagined connection to the country\u2019s ancient landscapes. Villas echo desert rock formations with generous shaded courtyards and interiors that mix earthy textures with opulent touches. From your private terrace, gaze out at the mountains, their silhouettes shimmering in the morning light. Alternatively, stay at the newest hotel to open in the region,&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/desertrock.sa\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Desert Rock<\/a>, set where mountains meet desert, with villas that merge seamlessly into the ancient rocky landscapes.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Stay in Saudi\u2019s pioneering overwater resorts.<\/strong>\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Just a 20-minute drive from the Six Senses, the Saudi Red Sea\u2019s overwater resorts are a brand-new concept in the country, making your visit a rare opportunity to be among the first to experience this untouched marine wonderland.&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/shebara.sa\/en\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Shebara<\/a>&nbsp;is suspended above shimmering turquoise waters, with its orb-like villas mirroring the fluidity of the ocean. Step out onto your private deck for views of brilliant blue skies melting into endless horizons.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Day 3: Swim in crystal clear waters<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Explore untouched coral reefs in the Saudi Red Sea<\/strong>&nbsp;<br \/>Don&nbsp;<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/yanbu\/stories\/a-deep-dive-in-yanbu\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">a snorkel or climb into a kayak<\/a>&nbsp;to explore coral reefs so vivid they seem almost otherworldly, teeming with marine life that dart and shimmer like jewels in the sunlight. Paddle through hidden lagoons and drift past underwater gardens for an intimate encounter with a natural world that feels so untouched you might well be the first to discover its secrets.&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"779\" loading=\"lazy\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-1200x779.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer\" class=\"wp-image-11047599\" title=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-1200x779.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-600x390.jpg 600w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-770x500.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-1536x997.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-2048x1330.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-293x190.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-1400x909.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-390x253.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><noscript><img decoding=\"async\" width=\"1200\" height=\"779\" src=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-1200x779.jpg\" alt=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer\" class=\"wp-image-11047599\" title=\"Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer\" srcset=\"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-1200x779.jpg 1200w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-600x390.jpg 600w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-770x500.jpg 770w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-1536x997.jpg 1536w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-2048x1330.jpg 2048w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-293x190.jpg 293w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-1400x909.jpg 1400w, https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-content\/uploads\/2025\/02\/A-close-up-of-fish-swimming-around-and-through-coral-390x253.jpg 390w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 1200px) 100vw, 1200px\" \/><\/noscript><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Saudi Arabia: The Land of Firsts \u2013 A Dream Honeymoon in the Red Sea &amp; Aseer<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong><u>Day 4: Discover cuisine and culture in the mountainous Abha region<\/u><\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Cook your meal Aseeri style<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">After a quick flight via Jeddah to the rocky southern region of Abha, gather around an underground clay oven as a local chef\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/aseer\/stories\/traditional-dishes-and-flavors-of-abha\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">carefully prepares traditional haneeth<\/a>\u00a0by marinating spiced meat in glowing embers and sealing it beneath hot sand. The slow roasting creates a tenderness so perfect it melts on your tongue.\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>Meet the Flower Men and wear a crown made from blooms<\/strong>&nbsp;<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Nearby in the lush mountain highlands of Aseer, discover the\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/aseer\/stories\/flowerman-festival-in-saudi\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">unique ancient heritage of the Flower Men<\/a>. Adorning their heads with vibrant garlands of marigolds, jasmine and basil, these crowns are more than just striking accessories \u2014 they carry over 2,000 years of history.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Return to Jeddah and end your trip with a walk on the Waterfront<span style=\"box-sizing: border-box; margin: 0px; padding: 0px;\">, where you can\u00a0<strong>watch the tallest fountain in the world<\/strong>,\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/www.visitsaudi.com\/en\/jeddah\/attractions\/visit-king-fahd-s-fountain\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">the King Fahd Fountain, pierce the sky<\/a>. Afterwards,<\/span> take an evening wander among the food stalls, caf\u00e9s, and restaurants brimming with delicious snacks.\u202f\u00a0<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Images provided by Saudi Tourism Authority<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">To learn more and plan your trip, visit the&nbsp;<a href=\"http:\/\/visitsaudi.com\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noreferrer noopener\">Visit Saudi<\/a>&nbsp;website.&nbsp;<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>There\u2019s a special kind of&nbsp;thrill in being the first&nbsp;\u2014 posting a photo that stops your followers mid-scroll, standing where the footprints are few, or tasting something that hasn\u2019t yet been endlessly hashtagged.&nbsp; Millions have snapped the world\u2019s most famous landmarks and queued for the same trending restaurants, but Saudi, the Land of Firsts, offers\u202fa chance to&nbsp;uncover untold stories,&nbsp;untouched landscapes, and&nbsp;adventures&nbsp;no one else can claim.&nbsp; From shimmering coasts to ancient traditions, the Saudi Red Sea from Jeddah to the Red Sea [&hellip;]<\/p>\n","protected":false},"author":4,"featured_media":11047689,"comment_status":"open","ping_status":"closed","sticky":false,"template":"","format":"standard","meta":{"footnotes":""},"categories":[22,97,44],"tags":[],"class_list":["post-11047596","post","type-post","status-publish","format-standard","has-post-thumbnail","hentry","category-wedding-planning","category-middle-east","category-luxury-honeymoon-travel-ideas"],"_links":{"self":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11047596","targetHints":{"allow":["GET"]}}],"collection":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts"}],"about":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/types\/post"}],"author":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/users\/4"}],"replies":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/comments?post=11047596"}],"version-history":[{"count":0,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/posts\/11047596\/revisions"}],"wp:featuredmedia":[{"embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media\/11047689"}],"wp:attachment":[{"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/media?parent=11047596"}],"wp:term":[{"taxonomy":"category","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/categories?post=11047596"},{"taxonomy":"post_tag","embeddable":true,"href":"https:\/\/5starweddingdirectory.com\/blog\/wp-json\/wp\/v2\/tags?post=11047596"}],"curies":[{"name":"wp","href":"https:\/\/api.w.org\/{rel}","templated":true}]}}