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Book the "Compliments of Waldorf Astoria" package to enjoy a complimentary night stay at the Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah. To avail this offer you must stay 4 nights or more. Rates are at AED1200.00 on a half board basis and this offer is valid for stays before 31st December, 2014 Waldorf Astoria Ras Al Khaimah is located 50 minutes from Dubai International Airport and offers stylish dining and…
This Ramadan, guests can experience Omani hospitality at the Salalah Rotana Resort at a 20% discounted rate. The rate applies to select hotel facilities including food and beverage and wellness spa treatments at Zen the spa and is valid until September 15, 2014. Also on offer is a traditional Iftar buffet at Saffron Restaurant for AED 124 (OMR 13) per person where early birds on group bookings before June 20,…
Machu Picchu, the fabled, mythical city of the Incas built high in the clouds between the Peruvian Andes and the Amazon Basin, has taken the title of world’s top landmark by TripAdvisor users. The historic sanctuary, which stands 2,430 meters above sea level, beat a pool of 929 contenders such as Angkor Wat in Cambodia, St. Peter’s Basilica in Vatican City, and the Taj Mahal in India to take the top spot on…
Not many tourists visit Turkmenistan. Although it was part of the ancient Silk Route, it is no longer a conduit for travelers to China. Its biggest tourist attraction is the Plateau of Dinosaurs which has over 2,500 footprints of dinosaurs from the Jurassic period. Some of the adventurous among the 15,000 tourists who visit Turkmenistan every year visit this ancient site. But now another tourist attraction is…
Noma, the world's No.1 restaurant which is located in Copenhagen is going on a tour. Chef René Redzepi and his culinary team will relocate to the Mandarin Oriental, Tokyo from 9-31 January 2015. 54 diners will be able to have lunch and dinner every day at the new Noma restaurant at the Mandarin Oriental in Tokyo. “We are thrilled to welcome Chef René Redzepi and his talented team to Tokyo in January 2015.…
If you are planning a trip to Vienna, Austria, this summer, be sure to visit Restaurant Tulpe a restaurant that serves Halal food which is located near the Schonbrunn Palace. Tulpe (or Tulip) serves Turkish as well as Austrian cuisine and is family friendly. The restaurant does not serve alcohol and explains on its website that the selling and distribution of alcohol is prohibited in Islam, therefore, even…
The Sharjah Planetarium has announced that Ramadan this year is expected to start from June 29 as the moon is most likely to be visible on June 28 2014. Ramadan is the time of year when Muslims from all over the world become very religious. Those who do not say their prayers regularly usually start going to the mosques during Ramadan. Due to Ramadan and the summer holiday season coinciding, many travelers are…
Passengers on board Etihad Airways, the national airline of the UAE, can enjoy every FIFA World Cup football match ‘live’ on all of the air carrier’s long haul aircraft from 12 June to 13 July 2014. All 64 games will be transmitted live at 30,000 feet on the airline’s modern, wide-bodied fleet of planes by IMG Media using Etihad Airways’ state-of-the-art interactive inflight entertainment system, E-box, powered…
Six Senses Zighy Bay unveils an array of summer and Ramadan highlights specially crafted with family travelers in mind which provide a series of unforgettable experiences for the whole family to enjoy. Many residents throughout the GCC (Gulf Cooperation Council) are looking for a unique break within the region for a short staycation and Six Senses ensures guests are left with memories to outlast the summer…
In line with winning the World Travel Award, The St. Regis Saadiyat Island Resort has a wide range of summer activities both beachside and within the hotel. From June 29 to July 24, and again from August 17 to 28, the capital’s popular beachfront holiday destination will once again hold a summer camp for young aficionados. Catering to ages 4 to 12 years, the thoughtfully designed program will combine fun…
Celebrity US yoga instructor Tara Stiles has been tapped by W HOTELS to create exclusive workouts that will be available systemwide as in-room tip cards and videos in suites around the world. To develop the hotel-specific program, Stiles locked herself in the rooms of several W Hotels to step into the shoes — or bare feet — of hotel guests. The end result is four yoga regimes to boost energy, ease jet…
Starting this summer and through to October, Star Clippers is inviting celebrity chefs and sommeliers to board its luxury sailing cruises to concoct gourmet menus. Passengers aboard the Star Clipper and the Star Flyer this summer will sail the Mediterranean in the company of world-class chefs including Bea Schulz, Otto Koch and Marcus Semmler, as well as expert sommeliers such as Olivier Assire, Nathalie…
Ballaro restaurant at the five-star Conrad Hotel is offering iftars this Ramadan 2014 for AED 139 per person. Located on level 6 at Conrad Dubai, Sheikh Zayed Road, the restaurant will feature Italian antipasti, live cooking stations and a buffet table that will, amongst the Italian dishes, also feature Arabic delicacies created specifically for Iftar. For more information, visit the Conrad Dubai website,…
Richard Branson’s dream of commercial space flights took a step nearer reality after VIRGIN GALACTIC signed a deal with US aviation authorities to let it blast paying customers into space, the company said Thursday. The agreement with the Federal Aviation Administration (FAA) sets out how routine space missions from the Spaceport America base in the US state of New Mexico will be coordinated with the normal…
Rotana has announced the signing of ten new hotels in the UAE, Iran and Sudan. The new hotels are expected to open their doors before 2020 contributing to Rotana’s vision of 100 hotels by this date. Cementing its position as the largest hotel operator in the UAE, Rotana has signed five new hotels in Dubai, which will increase the company’s total number of properties in the emirate to 20. In…
Looking for somewhere to stay in Rio de Janeiro during the World Cup? Ronaldinho can help — if you can afford $15,600 a night. The 34-year-old former Brazil and Barcelona star has joined the ranks of his countrymen who are hoping to cash in on next month’s footballing extravaganza by renting out their homes to foreign visitors. Ronaldinho took to Twitter to post an Airbnb advert for his…
Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park, London has opened a new wellbeing facility, including a seventeen metre indoor swimming pool and state-of-the-art fitness centre, tailored to the cosmopolitan traveller, and open to limited private membership with residents of London in mind. To complement the new facilities, The Spa at Mandarin Oriental, London is also offering a new range of detox and slimming treatments,…
Mandarin Oriental, Las Vegas has launched their Ultimate Romance package for couples to enjoy at the Mandarin Oriental Hotel in Las Vegas. Starting at US$ 2,830 and valid year round, the package includes airport pick-up with complimentary drinks, a two-night stay in a luxurious suite and the following experiences: - Sky Combat Ace “50 Shades of Vegas” experience – Love is in the air as couples take flight in…
