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For the second year in a row, an island off the north coast of Belize has been named the prettiest island in the world by TripAdvisor readers. After looking at the number of highly-rated hotels, restaurants and attractions on islands listed with the site during a 12-month period, Ambergris Caye emerged the highest-ranked island destination. Major area attractions include the second largest barrier…
Vienna has emerged as the city with the highest quality of living in a ranking that looks at everything from political stability, social and economic environments, housing and public transportation. According to Mercer’s annual Quality of Living report, the Austrian capital boasts the best living conditions in the world for expats. Vienna outranked 223 cities, and is followed by Zurich, Auckland, Munich and…
Here is a list of 10 restaurants from GQ‘s Alan Richman, which the magazine refers to as the “best restaurants of the year” and the “most outstanding restaurants of the year.” Taking the top spot is Paul Qui’s Qui in Austin, which Richman describes as “the most fascinating new restaurant in America.” “Qui’s talent is prodigious, and his food is filled with both subtle shadings and sheer…
Take a look at what the future of luxury air travel may look like, with renderings of the supersonic jet S-512 by Spike Aerospace. The Spike S-512 will reach international destinations faster than any jet on the market and break the sound barrier at 1,100 miles per hour (1,770 km/hr) — or Mach 1.6 — roughly halving conventional flight times. And one of the most innovative features of the luxury jet…
Midamar, the US based halal food producer, will be attending the Gulfood Show to be held in Dubai between February 23 and 27 2014. They'll also be celebrating their 40 year presence in the Middle East at the show too. In addition to the Greek Style Gyros served in previous years, Midamar will be serving premium Halal Turkey Deli meats as samples at their stand at the Midamar Booth, USA Pavilion Booth numbers…
With nearly 90% of parents reporting that their children’s preferences influence vacation destination decisions, hotels are targeting families through new kid-friendly programs, initiatives and outreach. “Families are an incredibly sought after group in the industry, and hotels are going out of their way to reach them,” says Lissa Poirot, editor of Family Vacation Critic. “There’s been a noticeable change…
Le Royal Monceau- Rafles Paris is offering a totally original, inspirational children’s programme, Le Petit Royal. At its heart is a line-up of fun weekend workshops to be held during Saturday Brunch at restaurant La Cuisine. The hotel’s creative workshops are led by professional artists and available in French and English. Each workshop is inspired by major exhibitions currently taking place in Paris. Also…
Heir to the British throne Prince Charles arrived in Riyadh late on Monday as part of a four-day Middle East tour, which includes a tour of an old Saudi Arabian city and a visit to a museum in the Qatari capital Doha. Yesterday, the prince took part in the annual Janadriyah Festival, a celebration of Saudi culture and heritage The Prince of Wales wore traditional robes and carried a sword as he…
The Arabian Travel Market roadshow arrives in Riyadh today to deliver a presentation at the offices of the Saudi Commission for Tourism & Antiquities, to Saudi participants at this year’s exhibition. Executives from Reed Travel Exhibitions, the organiser of ATM, are conducting a workshop ahead of this year’s May 5th-8th event in Dubai, bringing together key industry figures in the Kingdom of Saudi Arabia,…
New York City’s Times Square was transformed into a giant ‘Oreo’ adventure land in the latest stunt for the ongoing ‘Wonderfilled’ campaign to introduce the world to the wonders of ‘Oreo’. In celebration of the iconic cookie’s 100th birthday, advertising agency The Martin Agency collaborated with design and animation company Brand New School to make use of the giant billboards surrounding Times Square in…
The Saudi Investment Bank World Luxury Expo - Jeddah will take place at the Park Hyatt from 14-16 March 2014. SAIB World Luxury Expo – Jeddah will feature carefully selected exhibitors from luxury categories including fine art, high-end jewellery, fashion, hand-crafted time pieces, designer furniture, fine dining, luxury executive cars and sports cars, private aviation and luxury travel. All participating…
As VisitBritain hosts its annual GCC travel trade mission in Saudi Arabia for the first time this week, figures show that during the first three quarters of 2013, total visits from GCC countries to the UK were up by ten per cent on the same period in 2012, whilst spend increased by 11 per cent. This level of growth resulted in visits and spending hitting new records for the January to September period, with…
Qatar has signed a contract to buy the townhouse at 19 E. 64th St., a 20,500-square-foot property owned by the Wildenstein family, and plans to use the space as its New York consulate. “This is the perfect choice for our consulate, given its location, size, layout and infrastructure,” Ahmed Yousef Al-Rumaihi, the consul general, said. The sellers were the Wildenstein family of international art…
Emirates is offering special fares in all classes of travel to 25 Emirates A380 destinations worldwide, including Jeddah, Barcelona, London, Bangkok, Singapore, Toronto and more. Economy Class rates start from AED 1,380, Business Class from AED 6,380 and First Class from AED 8,380* Book by 24th February 2014 for outbound travel from 3rd March to 10th June 2014.
A relaxing, romantic beach holiday is the most popular form of vacay for American lovebirds, followed by city breaks and island escapes. That’s according to a TripAdvisor survey that looked at how couples plan to celebrate their nuptials, anniversaries and love for each other in 2014. The majority of respondents – 61% — said they plan to hit the beach or the ocean as part of their vacation plans,…
New York City commuters have reason to cheer–the city is getting its first touchscreen subway maps, six months after they were supposed to debut, according to an article by Gizmodo. The first batch of 18 MTA On the Go kiosks were installed in the Grand Central Terminal subway station, with eight located along the uptown and downtown routes of the 4/5/6 lines and the other 10 spread throughout the mezzanine…
The Mile-Low Club submarine is a haven for a couple that loves undersea exploring and living the high life. Introduced by Oliver’s Travels, this vessel can wander through the ocean’s depths—at up to nearly 650-feet. For US$284,000 and above, the couple gets a custom menu that has oysters, caviar, and chocolate fondant. There is also an option to have the bed decked out in flower petals, and to add a…
Travel chaos has returned to the north-east of the United States after a huge winter storm moved up from the south of the country. The mammoth storm has affected people in over 22 states - from Texas to Maine - and caused at least 12 deaths so far. Across the typically mild south of the United States, more than half a million homes and businesses lack power, and thousands of flights have been…
