Beirut is one of those culturally rich cities that I’ve always dreamed of visiting and just this week, I was invited by bmi, British Midland International and Four Seasons Beirut to explore the city and report back on Chérie City.
Once known as the ‘Paris of the Middle East’, Beirut has flourished since the devastation of the civil war and has become a major destination for luxury, arts and nightlife. I can’t wait to immerse myself in Lebanese culture (the food is always a good place to start) and have fun discovering a different outlook and pace of life.
As with most capital cities, rapid development brings a new identity, so I’m excited to see how Beirut’s slick new neighbourhoods interact with the old city.
Keep an eye out for photo diaries, reports and tweets to get an inside look at Beirut. If my intrepid reportage tempts you beyond belief, be spontaneous and book a flight to Beirut in the bmi summer sale! The idea of sipping on mint tea with Lebanese pastries and shisha at sundown might be too hard to resist.
bmi British Midland International has launched their lowest possible one way fares for travel this autumn and winter. Book early and take advantage of great fares – including Beirut from £169 one way from London Heathrow – when booking now for travel between 1 September 2011 and 31 March 2012. The offer closes on Wednesday 22 June, so book today at www.flybmi.com
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Chérie City is a guest of bmi and Four Seasons Beirut.
All photos by Four Seasons Beirut