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If you are planning a trip to Hong Kong, you have to add one more item in your to-do list. There is a new giant ferris wheel by the HK Harbour, near the Central train stop. The 60 meter high Hong Kong Observation Wheel has just opened to visitors. It has 42 gondolas with a seating capacity of 8 people in each. The HK Observation Wheel has partnered with Hong Kong Telecom to provide free wifi to all visitors.…
Boston is famous for being home to John F. Kennedy, the first Irish-Catholic President of the United States. And now the Irish are taking over the venerable downtown Boston landmark that once was home to Filene's department store and its equally famous bargain basement aptly called Filene's Basement. In the Fall of 2015 the first Primark store in the United States will open in downtown Boston. Primark, which…
Winter in Switzerland means having a nice warm, delicious cheese fondue. And the best place to have it is the Paz Europa Fondue Hutte in Zurich opposite the main train station. While Switzerland is famous for strawberries and fruits dipped in chocolate fondue, come winter the Swiss trade in chocolate for some warm melted cheese. For the ultimate fondue experience, you can take a train from Zurich’s…
The Turkish government is building a new $100 million mosque and cultural center in Lanham, Maryland, a suburb of Washington DC to cater to the needs of the city's large Muslim population. Spread over 15 acres, the Turkish American Community Center will have a coffee house for 200 people, 5 gift shops, a cultural center, a 200-seat theater, an exhibition hall, a computer lab, a library, parking for 350…
The year's busiest travel day in the United States is the day before Thanksgiving. Wednesday, Nov 26 2014 was a day when 46 million people in the United States were expected to travel. But then came a snow storm. Affecting the northeastern US, from New Jersey to Maine, the winter's first major snow storm disrupted several thousand flights and also created long delays on the interstate highways used by…
Yemen's Tourism Ministry wants to promote the country as a destination for Islamic Tourism. A spokesperson recently commented that, “There are a large number of cities, towns and villages in Yemen that are home to important historical and Islamic sites. We have a number of historical mosques and old centers of learning that would make attractive tourist destinations. [Tourists] can go to Sana’a, Taiz,…
The UAE will be celebrating its National Day on December 2. A public sector holiday from Dec 2-6 is expected to bring in a large number of shoppers to shopping malls and eating places. In anticipation of the rush, the Mall of the Emirates is gearing up for the festivities. From November 25th - December 4th, there will be daily entertainments including an agile crew of artists who will perform choreographed…
The cobbled streets of Venice tend to give your wheeled suitcases a bumpy ride. To protect them from damage the Venice City Council is in the process of enacting a law that prohibts rolling suitcases on the few pavements and streets that exist in this city of gondolas and canals. The official reason for the ban is noise pollution. Venetian officials claim that the noise of tourists dragging their bags over…
In the late 1700s Bond Street was the favorite haunt of ‘The Bond Street Loungers’; dapper men who promenaded the street and became the early fashionistas or ‘peacocks’ of their day. They were depicted in literature and art. To celebrate this year’s shopping season, Bond Street is recreating a 300 year old tradition by a £1 million festive illumination scheme that has white peacock feathers adorning one of…
The world’s most famous bridge has something new to offer. The 120 years old Tower Bridge of London is now inviting visitors to experience a special glass walkway. The 11m long and 1.8m wide walkway allows visitors to see through the glass floor to the Thames river and traffic on the bridge below. For those who plan their visit in advance, you can experience the magic of the bridge opening up below your feet to…
If you are planning a trip to Bangkok, and you visit the MBK shopping mall, do not forget to visit the Yana Restaurant which has just received a 4-star Halal rating from the Ministry of Tourism of Thailand and the Central Islamic Council of Thailand. Yana serves both Thai and international cuisines in a clean atmosphere. Give it a try and let us know how you find the food. Do not skip the mouth watering and…
The Oxford Street Christmas Lights Switch On event took place at John Lewis' Flagship Store on Oxford Street in London on November 6, 2014. This marks the beginning of the holiday shopping season. From Marble Arch to Tottenham Court Road, the entire length of London’s traditional shopping area is lit up with fancy lights until the New Year. If you are planning to visit London this year in winter you can not only…
Qatar Duty Free has added four new premium shopping boutiques to its portfolio of retail destinations at Hamad International Airport. Passengers looking for luxury brands as they travel through Doha will now be able to shop at Coach, Montblanc, Almotahajiba and Hugo Boss, as well as more than 70 other retail outlets that are already available within the 25,000sqm of retail space at the new Doha airport. The…
Zurich's famous Bahnhofstrasse shopping centre is preparing for the Christmas shopping season with festive decorations. On November 20 2014, the special lights will go up and a Night Shopping event will take place. Shops will be open until 10pm and shoppers can enjoy walking in the brightly lit streets. Swiss currently has a special offer from Dubai to Zurich for only AED 2,550 round trip inclusive of all…
Imagine traveling on an aeroplane without windows. You cannot look out. It will be perpetually dark inside the cabin with no natural light. Your worst nightmare? Not quite. Now imagine flying past the world's tallest building and hearing the pilot say that those of you on the left of the plane can look out to see Burj Khalifa. If you are seated on the right of the aircraft you peer across the aisle to catch a…
If you are into guns and daggers, you can have a fun time at the Myrtle Beach Gun and Knife Show which is being held from Nov 1-2 2014 at Myrtle Beach, South Carolina. Located about 7 hours drive from Washington DC. Myrtle Beach is also a great destination for a summer holiday and summer in this coastal town with 60 miles of sandy beaches extends up to the end of October. At the Gun Show you can look at and buy…
More than 1 million tourists have visited Oman in the first half of 2014 and 38% of them have come from the GCC. Tourist arrivals from the GCC have surged by 10.8% and the Ministry of Tourism of Oman along with Oman Air are trying to woo more travelers from the GCC. Salim Al Mamari, Director General of tourism promotion, Oman Ministry of Tourism, said, “Because of its diverse geographical features, Oman is an…
If you an art lover and you are well endowed with loose change, you can join the ranks of the art connoisseurs. A total of 63 works of Modern and Contemporary Art from the Middle East are being offered at the Christie's Dubai online store. Price estimates range from $1,500 to $40,000. Christie's Dubai branch is located in the financial hub of Dubai - DIFC. The sale room and viewing of art can be done at…
