Travel and Executive Breaks

Gateway to Peru
South American countries like Peru are now very accessible because of Emirates new direct service to San Paulo, Brazil. Sammy Megar, Condor Travel, Peru talks about the attractions of the region.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, November 20 - 2007 at 11:31 | Duration: 2:18

Out of Dubai - Exploring Istanbul
Our second 'Out of Dubai' destination is Istanbul and being just a few hours flying time from the Middle East it is ideal for a long weekend or short break. In this fascinating city, where Europe meets Asia, we look at some of the attractions and the various ways of getting around.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 25 - 2007 at 13:17 | Duration: 3:39

Keep Discovering, Venice - Mouthwatering Delights at Do Forni, pt 5/5
A visit to a traditional Venetian restaurant concludes this travel special, so join Phil Blizzard as he eats his way through mouthwatering dishes including a favourite of the Doge. With assistance from Carlos, the maitre d' of the Do Forni Restaurant, we have a culinary guide to the cuisine of this fascinating city.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, October 04 - 2007 at 17:01 | Duration: 6:23

Keep Discovering, Venice - Bellini's, jazz and gondola's, Venice by Night, pt 4/5
Discovering Venice by Night we arrive in a water taxi, visit the 'Bridge of Sigh's' and end with a moonlit gondola tour of the narrow Venetian waterways. Along the way traditional Bellini's are served by a Gene Wilder look-a-like, to the accompaniment of jazz, in a bustling St Mark's Square.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, October 01 - 2007 at 14:39 | Duration: 7:26

Keep Discovering, Venice - The grand canals and island of glass, pt 3/5
A water taxi tour of the Grand Canal, and its backwaters, is a great way of exploring Venice as discovered by Phil Blizzard. With a guide to point out the many landmark buildings the tour takes us along the bustling waterways to the Rialto Bridge and onto to Murano 'The Island of Glass'.
United Arab Emirates: Monday, September 24 - 2007 at 11:06 | Duration: 7:19

Silverjet's business service to Dubai, pt 2/2
A 'sanctuary of relaxation' with no inflight announcements form part of the 'Silverjet Experience' as described by CEO Lawrence Hunt. We also talk about the sustainability of an exclusively 'business class airline, his favourite hotels and what he means when he says 'the world is our oyster'.'
United Arab Emirates: Sunday, September 23 - 2007 at 14:59 | Duration: 6:55

Silverjet's business service to Dubai, pt 1/2
The UK's pioneering business class airline is to start a daily service to Dubai and in this AME Info special Phil Blizzard talks to company CEO Lawrence Hunt. With private terminals, 30 minute check-ins, and an equally speedy start-up of time, Silverjet is designed to take the stress out of flying.
United Arab Emirates: Thursday, September 20 - 2007 at 16:49 | Duration: 4:33

Keep Discovering, Venice - Mud, mud glorious spa, pt 2/5
From head to toe in an bath of slippery algae mud, might not be your first choice of ways to de-stress from the pressures of being a busy executive. Phil Blizzard, at the start of his voyage of discovery to Venice, slides into one at the Abano Grand Hotel, near Venice,and finds it very very relaxing. However, if this is not appealing there is always golf, nearby.
United Arab Emirates: Tuesday, September 18 - 2007 at 15:26 | Duration: 7:03