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- 10 Junerato in Airfare Deals | NO COMMENTS
Cheap flights from NYC to Dubai on a luxury airline for $817 r/t
This time our deal hunters have found cheap flights to Dubai on a luxury airline for $817 r/t. Fly from New York City with Qatar Airways in January 2015 and save at least $60 compared to any other airline flying on this route. …
- 15 May
Dubai holidays with Virgin Holidays: explore the jewel of the Middle East
This year, why not explore somewhere truly exotic, by visiting Dubai? The perfect holiday destination for families or frequent travellers, Dubai has something to offer everyone.
Travellers looking for places to go in Dubai should take a walk into Satwa, the Indian and Filipino district for some delicious cuisine, and peruse market stalls selling a variety of jewellery and fabrics. Pop into the historical district of Bur Dubai and dine in one of their many floating restaurants. You can also browse the many spice souks in Dubai’s old financial centre of Deira.
If you’re after a more rural experience, you can explore the Middle East’s endless desert in a 4×4 jeep with frequent tours taking place out of the city each day. Or why not take a stroll along Dubai’s many beautiful beaches? There’s just so much to explore! …
- 25 Marandra88 in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Luxury and adventure in Dubai
Dubai is one of those places that first pop into mind when you think luxury travel. This small emirate, part of the UAE, is the size of a city state, and that’s what it feels like: a tiny, highly-concetrated den of luxury, glamor and modern architecture.
Although, you can find the best hotels in Dubai with Expedia.co.uk, but there is more to do on this pleasure city than shopping, gorging yourself on overpriced delicacies and lounging about poolsides.
Although Dubai is known mostly for catering to the rich and the lazy, more adventurous sorts will have plenty to do around here. Luxury and adventure in Dubai are definitely not mutually exclusive, so here’s what you can do during your holiday if you need to get a shot of excitement. …
- 28 Sep
The craziest base jumping spots in the world
When it comes to extreme sports of all kinds, what you do is just as important as where you do it. Not many people would enjoy paragliding over a boring industrial town or bungee jumping above a boring car park. And this is why people are prepared to travel large distance to practice their extreme sports of choice, so that they will be able to get that adrenaline rush in an amazing place that will make the whole experience of whole lot better.
Base jumping is no different, especially since the place where you jump off should be pretty tall in the first place, and it should also have a nice view. Base jumping is a dangerous and crazy sport, but if you are a fan of it (or you’d just like to see people base jump) here are the craziest base jumping destinations in the world. …
- 17 Maylizzy_a in Fun and Travel | NO COMMENTS
Top scariest theme park rides in the world
Theme parks are places where you can indulge in your childishness, eat candyfloss, take pictures of funny costumes, and last but not least, scare yourself half to death. Some theme park rides seem nice and friendly, but some of them are practically designed to terrify you.
And if you are an adrenaline junkie who loves nothing more than a scary theme park ride, then you won’t think nothing of visiting some of the places on the following list. Prepare yourself for some bone-chilling horror, because here are the top 5 scariest theme park rides in the world. …
- 22 Martibi60 in Amazing Places | 2 COMMENTS
The most futuristic hotels in the world
If you are a sci-fi buff, there are probably few things better than staying at a hotel that looks like something out of the 23th century, and even if science fiction is not your cup of tea, you might appreciate staying at a hotel that just looks…different.
Architects around the world have given into the temptation of creating buildings that stand out, and while some of them look a bit strange, they all offer top-notch services. Feeling like taking a trip to the future? Take a look at this list of the most futuristic hotels in the world. They are still in the concept phase, but hopefully they will be built soon. …
- 14 Maritachan in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 5 luxury destinations that you can actually afford
We all like to flip through travel brochures and dream of where we would travel if we only had unlimited funds in our bank account…but not many people know that some travel destinations that seem to be fit only for Hollywood stars are actually affordable for regular people as well.
Five star hotel are surely off-limits for many travelers, but there are some cheaper alternatives too in places that seem to be the favorite holiday spot of the rich and famous. So if you want to feel like royalty without emptying your wallet, here are the top 5 luxury destinations that you can actually afford! …
- 03 Deckachou_n in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Solo travel: the best destinations of 2011
Traveling alone can seem a bit scary, especially if you’re doing it or the first time. Knowing that you have to untangle complicated maps on your own, that you can’t rely on anyone for directions or that you have to eat alone in a restaurant in a completely unknown city sounds a bit dreary. But it all depends on the destination, and if you choose wisely, you will be too busy enjoying your holiday on your own.
Besides, the pros can even outweigh the cons: you can wake up whenever you want, your schedule is completely up to you, and you can see all those interesting sights without listening to the complaints of an uninterested travel companion. So here are the best solo travel destinations of 2011. …
- 19 Octtylerd in Travel Planning | 1 COMMENT
Top 10 places where you might meet a celebrity
We all watch movies and listen to music, and we all have our favorites among the rich and famous in Hollywood. Few people hope to ever meet their celebrity crushes, but nowadays it’s very possible that you should catch a glimpse of a famous actress or singer in the most unusual places.
Hollywood is not the only place where you are likely to see a celebrity strolling by, and you might be surprised how many celebrities go to the same holiday spots as regular people. Here’s a list of locations where you might just see a celebrity, so if you’re traveling to these places, keep your camera at hand! …
- 14 JunTudi in News | NO COMMENTS
Fashion Capitals of the World. Next Generation
When it comes to fashion capitals of the world, one cannot stop thinking about one (or more) of the big four: Paris, Milan, London and New York. Their importance in the world of fashion (and especially haute couture) is undeniable: here you can find the most innovative designers, prestigious fashion houses and glamorous boutiques.
But this doesn’t necessarily mean that all the world’s fashion is concentrated in these four locations. Slowly but throughly, other big cities from around the world are building their way up to top five, releasing original creations on the market and welcoming visitors with posh boutiques and one-of-a-kind fashion shows. In today’s top five we have included some less known fashion capitals that have all the chances to become the 5th on the list: …