Newcastle United will jet off to Saudi Arabia for warm weather training after this weekend's trip to Leeds United.
The Magpies find themselves with an enforced break after being dumped out of the FA Cup by League One minnows Cambridge United earlier this month.
Howe's squad will venture to Jeddah for a journey that the Newcastle head coach feels will enhance unity and ensure plenty of hard work over the club's 17 day break from Premier League action.