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Even prime ministers need vacations. Both Mr Cameron and Mr Clegg are reportedly travelling to Spain for their break - where the Lib Dem leader will be visiting his wife's family David Cameron, who last year took a two-week long respite in Tuscany, made the case for his need of a break on Sunday when he told reporters that he was taking a post-Olympics family vacation, according to the BBC. Cameron told…
A trio of Southeast Asian cities took the top spots in a ranking of the top 10 street food cities, with Bangkok, Thailand emerging as the best in the world, notably for its variety and abundance of options. VirtualTourist.com gave top marks to the Thai capital for its offerings like Pad Thai, green papaya salads, mango sticky rice, and chicken with green curry. VirtualTourist.com is a user-generated…
The $30 million restoration of the Colosseum financed by Diego Della Valle – the founder of luxury leather good maker Tod’s – will begin in December. The restoration of the Colosseum will last two and a half years and the ancient monument, which is one of the most visited sites in the world, will be covered in scaffolding but will be accessible to the public throughout. Della Valle, owner of the Tod’s…
Australian billionaire Clive Palmer is looking for a way “to clone a dinosaur from DNA” as part of the park-style area at his new resort in Coolum. Reports suggest that Palmer has been in “deep discussion” with the team that successfully cloned Dolly the Sheep. If rumors are correct, Palmer hopes to include the cloned animal in his recently announced $2.5 billion plan to build a resort in Coolum, a…
Asia leads the world’s growth in travel and holds seven out of the ten busiest inter-city routes. In addition to the BRIC markets, Indonesia, the Philippines and Chile showed an impressive growth, according to analysis by the market intelligence solution Amadeus Total Demand. The review looks at trends in worldwide passenger demand* between regions, countries and…
DreamWorks plans to build a $3.2 billion theme park in Shanghai, as the US film giant seeks to bolster its presence in the booming Chinese entertainment market. The studio’s newly formed China joint venture, Oriental DreamWorks, is set to open the theme park in 2016, the creator of “Kung Fu Panda” said in a statement. The “Dream Center” will comprise entertainment facilities, animation exhibitions,…
Fancy a piece of the Eiffel Tower for the dining room? Furniture once used in the Paris landmark’s high-end eatery the Jules Verne will go under the hammer in September, auctioneers said on Wednesday. The Jules Verne’s modernist black-and-white decor hosted fine diners from around the world on the second floor of the landmark tourist site from 1983 to 2007, when the restaurant was taken over by top chef…
United Airlines today unveiled its new Boeing 787 Dreamliner, which will revolutionize the flying experience for United customers and crews while delivering unprecedented operating efficiency, comfort and lower emissions. The airline showcased its first 787, fresh out of the paint hangar at Boeing’s Everett, Wash., facility. United is the North American launch customer for the Dreamliner, and expects to take…
“Discovering Ka’aba” presents a replica of the Ka’aba and a Kiswah that once guarded the door of the Holy Ka’aba in the year 1181 A.H. (1767-1768 A.D.). The replica of the Ka’aba illustrates both its outer structure and its inner layout. It shows all special aspects including the black stone and (Maqa’am Al Ibrahim) or Prophet Abraham’s point. Rare photographs of the Ka’aba that depict its various facets will…
Palma de Mallorca, August, 2 2012. The ME London Hotel, the latest jewel on the urban hotel scene in London, is preparing the final details for its opening in September in central London. This is the fifth hotel for the ME by Meliá brand, the most avant-garde of the hotel brands operated by Meliá Hotels International, and boasts a spectacular design by the world renowned architectural firm Foster + Partners.…
L’Oreal heiress Liliane Bettencourt, France’s richest woman, has sold a string of private islands in the Seychelles to a firm linked to an ocean conservation foundation. Bettencourt, 89, bought D’Arros Island along with several neighbouring islets for $18 million in 1998 and recently sold them for $60 million to a Seychelles-registered business, Housing and Habitat Minister Christian Lionnet said. The…
A new survey has found that Japanese fare is closing in on traditionally favored cuisines like Italian and French among globetrotters, with sushi the most sought after food within the Japanese culinary repertoire. Among 27,000 respondents surveyed by online accommodation site Hotels.com, 18 percent of respondents said they crave Japanese food when traveling, compared to 32 percent who named Italian cuisine,…
The Two Holy Mosques' Architecture Exhbition in Makkah is showcasing rare artifacts, inscriptions and photos as well as architectural features of the Ka'bah and the Prophet's Mosque in Madinah. The artifacts include rare manuscript copies of the Quran and a variety of calligraphic inscriptions linked to Islamic history. Director of the exhibition, Mohsen Al Sulami said an average 1,000 people visit…
Virgin America partnered with Banana Republic to design new uniforms for its 2,000 in-flight and airport crew members that will debut Aug. 8. The uniforms will feature a fresh, modern look with aviation details and a palette inspired by the airline’s own inventive service style and signature cabin design. The new looks will be unveiled on Virgin America flights and at airports nationwide on August…
US First Lady Michelle Obama tops the list of ideal travel partners , according to a Hotels.com survey of 1,500 American hotel cutomers. With 18 percent of the overall votes, Michelle Obama made first place among the celebrities, historical, fictional and political figures Americans would most want as roommates on their next vacation. However, the first lady only came in third in the 18-29 age group,…
Sofitel announce the signing of a management contract with the Société des Palaces de Cocody (SPDC), representing the Ivorian State, which formalises the acquisition of the Hotel Ivoire in Abidjan (Côte d’Ivoire) by the luxury brand of the French hotel group, Accor. "We are delighted that the Accor Group and Sofitel have been chosen to take over the management of this iconic hotel in the…
Ramadan has started and over 1 billion Muslims around the world go into a month of extra piety and religious fervour. This is a month when people do not eat or drink anything from sunrise to sunset and get to feel how those who are less privileged than us are able to go through their daily grind without three meals a day. While those who travel are allowed to skip their fasts they have to make up by fasting…
يمكنكم الاقامة في هذا الفندق ذي النجمتين في العاصمة الإسبانية مدريد فقط مقابل 176 ريال سعودي لليلة الواحدة اسم الفندق Villar عنوان الفندق Calle Principe 18, Madrid, 28012 Spain ملاحظة: الأسعار قابلة للتغيير في أية لحظة من قبل الفندق
