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The Middle East consists mainly of arid to semiarid desert and mountain climates, and touches several bodies of water such as the Mediterranean; the Persian Gulf; and the Red, Black, and Arabian seas. Although seasonality varies by country, the spring and fall are often the best times to go because the weather tends to be mild. Summers can be extremely hot, especially in the desert, while winters can be freezing, particularly in mountainous regions. read more

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  Phoenix, AZ
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  Atlanta, GA
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  525 Lexington Avenue
  New York City, NY
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  1 Resort Dr
  Savannah, GA
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  1800 Yale Ave.
  Seattle, WA
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  Number of Rooms: 234
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  Ft. Lauderdale, FL
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• Omni Hotel at Park West
  1590 LBJ Freeway
  Dallas, TX
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• Embassy Suites Hotel Chicago Downtown Lakefront
  511 North Columbus Drive
  Chicago, IL
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  Number of Rooms: 455
  Number of Floors: 18
  
• Hilton Los Angeles Airport
  5711 West Century Boulevard
  Los Angeles, CA
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  Number of Rooms: 1236
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  900 S Orme St
  Arlington, VA
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  Number of Rooms: 408
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