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Kolkata: Tea producers are venturing into tea tourism projects in the picturesque Darjeeling hills, hoping the newly-created Gorkhaland Territorial Administration (GTA) will restore peace in the region. The three picturesque Darjeeling hill subdivisions of Darjeeling, Kurseong and Kalimpong in northern West Bengal have been on the boil for nearly three decades over the demand for a separate state of Gorkhaland.…
Nile cruises from Egypt’s capital Cairo to Luxor resumed over the weekend after being halted 18 years ago because of security concerns. A ceremony marking the resumption of cruises from the capital was held in Luxor, the mecca of Egyptian tourism, after the arrival of a vessel from Cairo. Tourism Minister Mohamed Hisham Abbas Zazou said that “the restoration of security is the key to the recovery of…
Sperone, a golf course situated on the southern tip of the Mediterranean island of Corsica, has been put up for sale by its main shareholder. A string of high-profile figures and French celebrities have holiday homes on the 130-hectare estate which hosts one of the world’s most beautiful courses. A total of 80 hectares, including the course, the clubhouse and a restaurant, are being offered for sale…
تقدم شركة Air Asia عرضاً مذهلاً كما عودتنا دائماً. إذا كنتم الان في سنغافورة وتودون زيارة ماليزيا قبل يوم 2 سبتمبر القادم فيمكنكم السفر الى ماليزيا بالطائرة فقط مقابل 30 دولار أمريكي. يستمر هذا العرض الرائع حتى الثاني من سبتمبر 2012 المقبل. للحجز والاستعلام يرجى زيارة موقع شركة طيران Air Asia على شبكة الانترنت.
Airlines give many reasons for refusing to let you board, but none stir as much debate as this: How you're dressed. A woman flying from Las Vegas on Southwest this spring says she was confronted by an airline employee for showing too much cleavage. In another recent case, an American Airlines pilot lectured a passenger because her T-shirt bore a four-letter expletive. She was allowed to keep flying after…
A full head mask, also known as a ‘face-kini’, accompanied by a long-sleeve bodysuit, is the latest summer accessory in China. As reported by international media outlets, the ultimate alternative to sunblock in China is a full head mask with openings for the eyes and mouth. Women wearing the protective mask can be seen at a beach in the Shandong province in east China. According to the Daily…
Dubai, UAE – Dusit Thani Dubai has added four UAE Nationals to its family as part of their new Emiratization policy. The four new colleagues join the hotel’s three existing UAE Nationals, chosing to further their careers in various departments across the hotel, inclusive of Finance, Sales and Marketing and the Kitchen.
The Eiffel Tower has been declared the most valuable monument in Europe – worth 435 billion euros to the French economy, a new study claims. The venerable Paris landmark was estimated to be worth six times its nearest rival, the Colloseum in Rome, valued at 91 billion euros. The study by Italy’s Monza and Brianza Chamber of Commerce based its findings on a monument’s “image, brand and visibility”,…
If you remember, a few days ago IKEA had announced plans to open and run hotels. Now the Swedish furniture giant plans to build a brand-new district with shops, flats and office space for thousands of people in the northern German city of Hamburg. “We want to build a new city district for the benefit of Hamburg,” Harald Mueller, head of the firm’s property subsidiary Landprop, told the Hamburger…
Doha, QATAR – Qatar Airways has once again raised the bar and set new standards for 5-Star service in the aviation industry by leveraging on the iPad to offer personalised service to its customers at various touch points. The iPad provides Qatar Airways’ cabin crew and concierge staff at the airline’s exclusive Premium Terminal at Doha International Airport and Premium Lounge at London Heathrow, with a…
British Airways has announced its five most popular destinations for travellers from the Middle East. British Airway’s hub of London features prominently in the list, while the cities of New York, Washington, Toronto and Houston round out the top five. The list highlights the connection Middle Eastern travellers have with North America, where they travel not just for business or holiday, but to…
Following the success of its first property in Hollywood, D Pet Hotels, a luxury hotel catering only to dogs, is heading to New York and Scottsdale, Arizona, this summer. D Pet Hotels opened in Scottsdale on August 15, offering five-star services such as fully air conditioned indoor dog parks, chauffeur services in cars by Lamborghini and Porsche and an in-house boutique carrying organic food and treats,…
New York City‘s Staten Island may soon be home to the world’s tallest ferris wheel. The New York City Economic Development Corporation is in talks with a company to build a “giant observation wheel” that would be bigger than the London Eye and current “world’s tallest” titleholder, the Singapore Flyer, reports local website SILive.com. At more than 600 feet, the wheel would be on a parcel of land near the…
Authentic French seafood dining has arrived in style, in the form of La Mer at Sofitel Abu Dhabi Corniche. The signature restaurant will open its chic doors on September 1st in Abu Dhabi. Elegantly designed with smart soft touches throughout, La Mer is a far cry from the clichéd seafood restaurant inspired designs. From the elegant furniture to the custom made chinaware designed by Bernardaud, La Mer…
يقع هذا الفندق ذي الثلاث نجوم في قلب مدينة لندن، وبالقرب من مركز إيرلز كورت للمعارض ومتحف لندن للتاريخ الطبيعي وقاعة ألبرت الملكية. ومن المعالم السياحية القريبة قصر كينسينغتون وحدائق كينسينغتون. تبلغ تكلفة الاقامة في هذا الفندق 76 دولار أمريكي لليلة الواحدة. اسم وعنوان الفندق 1 Lexham Gardens, Earls Court, Kensington, London, W8 5JL
A historic American town with a population of two people will be auctioned off on August 15, the auctioneers Williams & Williams said Thursday. The northwestern town of Garryowen, Montana, little over 7.7 acres, includes houses, a grocery store, a fast food restaurant, a shop and a post office. “The town has a population of two, making it one of the smallest towns in the United States,” reads the…
Starting August 20, Carnival Cruise Lines is offering an express boarding service to its passengers, for an extra fee. Under the slogan “Faster to the Fun,” passengers willing to pay an extra fee will get their own express lane to board the ship. Aside from the priority check-in, for £49.95 (around $80) all occupants of a cabin will receive, among other perks, the benefit of having a guaranteed…
In a new series starting on August 13, Gordon Ramsay will be trying to fix poorly run hotels and uncomfortable bed-and-breakfasts to leave them in better shape for customers using his uncompromising boot camp technique. Hotel Hell is created and hosted by the Scottish chef and will be broadcasted by Fox in the US on Mondays at 8 pm ET/PT. Ramsay will be visiting hotels in cities in the US such as San…
