"Right now, cruise lines may be the best way to earn travel's biggest bragging right: visiting somewhere before anyone else. The Kingdom of Saudi Arabia's plan to welcome commercial tourism makes the country the first newly accessible destination since travel restrictions to Cuba were relaxed five years ago, and cruise ships have already arrived. Last month, MSC Cruises's Bellissima began operating Red Sea itineraries for international guests departing from a shiny new terminal in the port city of Jeddah."