A Natural Journey to Complete Relaxation

One of my favourite spas in Dubai is at Shangri-La Dubai. It is the perfect choice for treating all fitness-related aches and pains and currently it is offering its luxurious Combination Shell Massage as the treatment of the month throughout July, complete with a free gift. A massage that restores both mind and body into a place of serenity and tranquility, this 75-minute deep tissue massage uses warm lava shells and cool glacial shells to promote relaxation and reduce muscle inflammation. The specialised massage techniques target trigger points in muscles which are key to relieving tension and pain. The treatment … Continue reading A Natural Journey to Complete Relaxation

Harmony of the Seas The World’s Largest Cruise ship

My first cruise holiday started with Royal Caribbean seven years ago setting sail from Barcelona for a week exploring different European cities along the way and even for a seasoned traveller like me, I was impressed and came to the conclusion that to really unwind, there is no better way than being on a ship miles away from distraction. Especially as the team at Royal Caribbean looked after my daughter as their own leaving me to enjoy the spa and activities on board. Few weeks ago I boarded again a Royal Caribbean ship that currently is the biggest cruise ship … Continue reading Harmony of the Seas The World’s Largest Cruise ship

Luxury Tropical Escapes W South Beach

Miami is a playground for celebrities and on the boardwalk of the coast area where the elite converge, sits W South Beach, a beachfront oasis in the heart of Miami’s most famous and visited coastal line. I stayed there to experience not just their room but their cuisine and enjoyed walking through their manicured garden area. The W South Beach attracts visitors with its stunning design elements, high-ceilings, a lobby with a warm ambience filled with eclectic furniture an modern art. Before breakfast, I spent an hour exploring the lobby area and enjoyed the art of Damien Hirst and Jean-Michel … Continue reading Luxury Tropical Escapes W South Beach

HOTEL DU PALAIS: THE IMPERIAL RESORT & SPA

Facing the Ocean Atlantic and on the beach “La Grande Plage de Biarritz” near the city center of Biarritz, the prestigious sea side deluxe Hotel du Palais of Biarritz is filled with memories of Gala evenings and stately affairs of the past era. Guests come from all over the world, all year long to enjoy this fabulous setting, warm welcome, elite service, charm and comfort. A living souvenir of the history of Biarritz, France and Europe. The “Villa Eugénie”, now the Hotel du Palais, was constructed in 1855 by Napoléon III for his wife Eugénie de Montijo. Although it was … Continue reading HOTEL DU PALAIS: THE IMPERIAL RESORT & SPA

Majestic Petra: A walk through Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attractions

As one of the most famous archeological sites in the world, Petra features rust-colored hills, ancient tombs and temples and ancient Nabataean architecture dating back to the time when Petra was the Nabataean capital and a primary trading city along the famous Silk Road. The city of Petra, capital of the Nabataean Arabs, is located 240 km south of the capital, Amman, and 120 km north of the red sea town of Aqaba. My first visit to Petra was during the day and I still remember being mesmerized walking amidst rugged rocks with impressive sandstone patterns embedded in the rock walls. … Continue reading Majestic Petra: A walk through Jordan’s most valuable treasure and greatest tourist attractions

Making the Malta Move

Why Malta? While Malta is an attractive tourist destination that offers the best of everything one would look for in a holiday destination, one of the reasons that pull people into Malta is the country lifestyle and the desire to make it into a permanent home, especially in the current scenario in the Middle East where thousands of displaced families are looking to find a base that is stable and makes them feel secure permanently. What’s in it? Whether you are a tourist or looking for a holiday home, for investment or as a permanent place to live, Malta offers … Continue reading Making the Malta Move

The Perfect Date

Bateel Dates are known in the region as being the best for personal consumption and as the perfect gift to take to friends and families. We met with Tina Memic, General Manager, Retail & Operations Bateel International to talk about the brands gourmet food business; their expansion plans for luxury Boutiques and her journey with Bateel Our meeting was at Bateel Cafe on Beach Road, which has a full range of gourmet products with an extraordinary selection of gifts suitable for all occasions. From high-quality dates and premium chocolates, pralines and truffles, to other exclusive fine food products such as … Continue reading The Perfect Date

Turkey Looks to Gulf Nations to Support Tourism

In the lead up to the public holidays marking Eid Al Adha in September, the Turkish Ministry of Culture and Tourism is looking to visitors from Gulf countries to offset the recent slump in the nation’s tourist numbers. Tourism is a critical source of Turkey’s GDP – the sector generated USD 35.1 billion in revenues in 2015 – but recent events have taken a toll on the sector. The ministry is therefore turning to visitors from the Gulf region for support, in particular visitors from Saudi Arabia, Kuwait, the UAE, Qatar and Bahrain, which have in the past represented the … Continue reading Turkey Looks to Gulf Nations to Support Tourism

Premium Location Premier Inn – Waterloo London

Exploring London can be a challenge especially when visiting popular attractions so it makes sense to get a hotel in a central location, next to the train station and walking distance to popular attractions. Adventurers and travellers who prefer to spend on popular attractions and shows and want a comfortable and affordable place to rest their heads after daily excursions will find the Premier Inn in Waterloo London a gem of a find. The Premier Inn London Waterloo is a 3-star property next to London Bridge, Houses of Parliament and The London Dungeon and a 10 minute walk to the … Continue reading Premium Location Premier Inn – Waterloo London

Genuine Healthcare Interview with Markus Giebel – CEO and Co-owner, Eternity Clinics

There is nothing as valuable as having good health. Last month we met with Markus Giebel, CEO and co-owner of Eternity who was previously the CEO of Deyaar, a publically traded company, and Vice President of Corning, a Fortune 500 technology company in the US. Markus is the brain behind Eternity clinic, which specialises in predictive and preventative healthcare. Rather than wait until we get sick before we start to cure late-stage diseases, Eternity has created specialised health screening software called SAM, or Software for Age Management which was fully developed with a team in Dubai. Working from Dubai, Markus Giebel recognised early that … Continue reading Genuine Healthcare Interview with Markus Giebel – CEO and Co-owner, Eternity Clinics