A few years ago I saw Brunei as a stepping stone to Australia during my visits home until a recent visit where I discovered how much more the country had to offer. Brunei offers luxury hotels, halal food and Eco … Continue reading Adventures in Brunei
Borneo is divided between Malaysia, Indonesia and Brunei so visitors get the best of everything that this part of Asia has to offer. When living in Malaysia for nine years, Borneo attracted me mainly for their Eco Tourism activities and being an islander, a slice of Island life that I missed living in Kuala Lumpur. Visiting Borneo now from Dubai is a bit of a trot but made easier with Brunei Air, which gives GCC residents a gateway into Borneo and the opportunity to visit two countries on one trip. With a stop over for as long as you want … Continue reading Picturesque Borneo
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
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
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
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
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
Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, the luxury brand’s first resort in Qatar, developed by Al Rayyan Hospitality is the only and most talked about Balance Wellness Centre in a resort in the Middle East. We speak with Mr. Thomas Fehlbier, the General Manager who before joining Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara, served as General Manager of Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa in Thailand. With a wealth of experience within the luxury hospitality business and over 25 years of experience in managing leisure resorts and global hotel chains across Asia, Europe and the Middle East, Thomas is an … Continue reading Ultimate Spa Destination Interview with Thomas Fehlbier – General Manager Banana Island Resort Doha
Attracted by the vibrant colors of South America, I massaged my travel funds and ventured last month with a travel aficionado into Argentina, a destination rich in contrasts in landscapes, weather and culture and covered three different destinations, Iguazu, Buenos Aires and El Calafate, each place every different from another. From the abundance of wild life, flora and water at the Iguazú Falls and Jungle in the Northeast, to the vibrant feel of Buenos Aires as a city and breathtaking views of the Glaciers and marine life of Patagonia, Argentina thrills visitors of all temperaments. We enjoyed the exuberance of … Continue reading Argentina Excursions
A tour of the UK is not complete unless you spend a few days in Shakespeare country and nearby attractions. This Midlands area and its surroundings are a fascinating blend of history and myth, industry and culture. Naturally I loved Stratford-upon-Avon, the historic market town and birthplace of the world’s greatest playwright, William Shakespeare. After doing some extensive tours of Shakespeare’s birthplace and indulging in plays both at the Royal Shakespeare theatre and outdoor performances in the park, I chose to stay for a few days at the Macdonald Ansty Hall. Macdonald Ansty Hall is without doubt one of the finest 4-star … Continue reading Explore Shakespeare’s Country
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