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Gulf Air, Bahrain's national carrier, announced it will launch service to three new destinations - Aleppo, Alexandria and Salalah - from Bahrain for the summer season.

Service to the Egyptian city of Alexandria started on June 22 with five flights per week on Mondays, Tuesdays, Thursdays, Fridays and Saturdays.

Flights to Salalah in Oman will commence on July 1 with three flights per week on Tuesdays, Wednesdays and Saturdays.

Aleppo in northern Syria service will start on July 2 with two flights per week on Thursdays and Saturdays. Flights to all these destinations are from Bahrain and are available through mid-September 2009.

Salalah provides a welcome relief with its cool climate, monsoon rains, misty mountains, flowing wadis and verdant gardens while the popular Salalah Khareef Festival offers a wholesome family vacation.

Alexandria offers fascinating insights into its proud Greek and Roman past that blends well with beautiful mosques, some lovely gardens and an undulating, scenic Corniche, just perfect for a stroll or to relax by the azure waters.

Aleppo is one of the oldest continuously inhabited cities in history. The city offers plenty for those interested in culture, heritage or family vacation that includes the imposing Citadel and the labyrinthine, aromatic souk known for selling spices of every kind.

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