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Are ye an Ol’ English lover? Fan of William Shakespeare? Well, you are in for a treat. Every year Stratford-upon-Avon celebrates Shakespeare’s birthday on the weekend closest to it, bringing together performers, artists, the local community and ambassadors from around the world in a vibrant celebration of the life and works of William Shakespeare. This Saturday and Sunday, April 25 and 26, remember…
It is always a good idea to own a passport from a country that is on good diplomatic terms with its peers, for it allows easy travel across borders. Financial firm Arton Capital, which specializes in helping wealthy individuals obtain multiple citizenships, sometimes through immigrant investor programs, has put together a ranking of the world's most powerful passports. The ranking shows which passports give…
The internationally-renowned Japanese restaurant Nobu is set to open its Doha branch on Friday, April 17, at the Four Seasons, Doha. This will be the second outlet of the upmarket chain in the Gulf, following Nobu in Dubai, which opened at the Atlantis The Palm Jumeirah in 2008. The Qatar branch will be the 32nd restaurant for the global brand, which was started by Japanese chef Nobuyuki Matsuhisa when he…
تقع هذه الفيلا الفاخرة الحديثة على بعد مسافة قصيرة من الشواطئ الرملية العامة، وهي رائعة للعائلات أو الأزواج الذين يبحثون عن الخصوصية والاسترخاء. تضم الفيلا ثلاث غرف نوم، وحمامان، وحمام خاص (أون سويت). كما تضم ايضاً مطبخ مفتوح، وغرفة معيشة ومنطقة لتناول الطعام. الفيلا مؤثثة ومفروشة بشكل جيد. تضم الفيلا أيضاً حمام سباحة خاص في الهواء الطلق، وجاكوزي داخلي، وشرفة للتشمُّس، ومطبخ مُجهّز بالكامل، وحديقة خاصة، وشرفة،…
The St. Regis Istanbul is home to the first international outpost of the three-time Michelin star winner, Wolfgang Puck's iconic Spago restaurant. Located on the hotel's rooftop, the restaurant offers contemporary design and stunning views of the vibrant city. Inspired by the celebrated chef's global travels, the modern and imaginative seasonal menus include signature dishes, such as blue crab and lobster…
One World Observatory recently announced its official public opening date will be Friday, May 29, 2015. Positioned on top of the tallest building in the Western Hemisphere – on levels 100, 101, and 102 of the One World Trade Center building – One World Observatory will provide guests with unique, panoramic views of New York City, its most iconic sites, and surrounding waters from above 1,250 feet. A…
The bright blue sky at Padang Galak, Sanur Beach, on the wondrous island of Bali will be decorated with numerous colorful and distinct Balinese traditional kites when the 36th Annual Bali Kite Festival takes place from 18th to 20th July 2015. The festival will feature kites in huge sizes, usually up to 4 meters wide and 10 meters long. The kites will feature unique traditional shapes and design such as the…
Azerbaijan, a country at a crossroads between Eastern Europe and Western Asia welcomes the summer season with a bang! The capital city, Baku, enriched with history, culture, music and great food, is the perfect vacation spot this year. Famously known for its active spirit and sporting traditions, the European Games will be held in Baku from 12 to 28 June 2015, featuring over 6,000 athletes from 50 National…
1) Maldives Endless white-sand beaches, excellent luxury resorts and action packed water sports makes this the best island destination anyone could imagine. The clear blue water is one of Maldives best attractions. Resorts range from budget friendly to over-the-top expensive. A major bonus Maldives has is that it is a Muslim country and we can eat freely! 2) Phuket, Thailand Breathtaking views and…
GCC residents and citizens are now eligible to obtain three-month multiple-entry visas into Bahrain, as part of their new visa policy. Recipients of this visa will only be able to stay for two weeks at a time, however. The decision was made ahead of the Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix, taking place from April 17 to 19, with the aim to attract more tourists and investors to the country. Nationality,…
Starting today, 30 March 2015, Harrods will be extending its opening hours from Monday to Saturday, 10:00am to 9:00pm, allowing customers to indulge in an extra hour of some much-needed shopping in-store. Sunday trading hours will remain unchanged (11.30am – 6pm, browsing only between 11:30am and 12 noon). Shop at Harrods for their extensive range of luxury designer clothing, accessories, beauty products,…
Starting March 29 2015, Air France will offer up to 5 weekly flights between Paris-Charles de Gaulle and Vancouver, the famous cosmopolitan coastal city of British Columbia, in Canada. From March 29 to May 3, 2015, flights will operate on Wednesdays, Fridays and Sundays. From May 4 to September 13, 2015, flights will operate on Monday, Wednesday, Friday, Saturday and Sunday.
If you are planning a trip to Santiago this summer you will be happy to know that from March 3 2015 all museums in Chile have abolished entrance fees. This means that you can visit the Museo Nacional de Bellas Artes in Santiago and 25 other museums for free. The Department of Libraries, Archives and Museums or DIBAM, which runs 26 museums throughout Chile had earlier made all libraries free of cost to…
Plans have been unveiled by Russian Railways president Vladimir Yakunin for a new, albeit a tad ambitious, transport route from Europe, all through Russia to the U.S., with a high speed railway network to link Asia with Europe. For more of a visual of how long this route will be, picture a highway spanning half of the earth’s circumference. Yeah. Vladimir Fortov, the Head of the Russian Academy of Science,…
The Keukenhof Gardens is the world’s second largest flower garden, following Dubai Miracle Garden. On 20 March 2015 the Keukenhof opened its gates for the 66th time, with expectations of a total of 800,000 visitors from 100 different countries this year. Willem van Gogh, a relative of the famous painter Vincent van Gogh, officially opened the exhibition, in accordance to the Van Gogh theme showcasing this…
Hardcore Hello Kitty fans, you’re in for a treat. A recently opened tea house in Kyoto lets you order traditional Japanese cuisine Hello Kitty-style - complete with the 40-year-old Japanese pop icons face emblazoned on (and in) the cups and bowls. The Tea House Hello Kitty Saryo, a collaboration with parent company Sanrio, sells countless Kitty treats. From dim sum stamped with the Hello Kitty logo, to…
Airewards is Air Arabia’s new loyalty program, the first low-cost carrier rewards program in the MENA region. With Airewards members can earn points based on spend and not on the distance they fly. That is, members earn points on anything they pay for: the ticket fare, surcharges, baggage, seats, meals, insurance or airport services. Joining Airewards is free and open for everyone. Members can earn…
Located just 10 minutes away from the airport on the prestigious Mohammed VI Street, lies Ryad Mogador Menara and Spa, Marrakech’s five-star luxury hotel. For $192 a night, guests can enjoy the many hotel facilities including indoor and outdoor pools, the hamam and the massage center. They can also grab a bite at the in-house Moroccan restaurant, or relax in their spacious room that is fitted with a balcony…
