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Post edited 6:25 am – March 26, 2012 by maxdence

The Gulf experiences a predominantly arid climate. Thus it is easy to
predict the weather of the nation. The summers are very hot and ranges for most
of the year. It is advised not to visit the country during July or August as
the temperatures are too high for tourists to tolerate. Thus it is wiser to
book tickets for flights to Kuwait
in advance so that the moderately cooler months of January or February can be
targeted for a pleasant trip to this Arab nation. These months are marked by
seasonal celebrations by the people of the nation.

The globally reputed architectural grandeur of Arab edifices often attracts cheap flights to
Kuwait from western countries to the Gulf.  However it is important to abide by a few
guidelines while travelling in this city or the strict rules might find the
tourists in trouble. These misunderstandings can be avoided by following a few
simple cultural conventions which also help the tourists in learning about the
culture of the nation.

The
customary way of greeting each other in this nation is handshaking. This is the
regular way of greeting families and friends but in the same sex. On occasions
of greeting someone of the opposite sex it is advisable to greet them without
touching and maintaining a fair distance. This is in accordance with the
conservative Arab culture. As a symbol of warmth and friendship it is very
generous of anybody to offer a gift exclusive to one’s country to a local to
extend a hand of friendship. Flights to Kuwait are hence regarded as
the perfect airbuses to take people on edifying journeys.

Wearing skirts or short dresses for
women is considered highly obscene in the nation and the attire chosen by any
tourist should be traditional with a head veil. Modest dressing is very
important in Arab nations and violating these cultural norms might get the
tourists in trouble. Smoking in public places is strictly prohibited and
violation of this rule leads to imprisonment and heavy fines. Recreational
drugs or consumption of alcohol also lead to similar circumstances. Islam
doesn’t permit homosexuality and the nation being a Muslim country prohibits it
by law along with any public display of affection between any two persons. Before
boarding Kuwait flights
it is highly recommended to learn a few Arabic words for greeting people and
remember the above rules to have a safe and enjoyable trip to the Arab nation.