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TravelWise - regional carriers, wellness and Dead Sea run
A roundup of travel news and information - including regional aviation, a wellness restaurant in Dubai, an ultra marathon to the lowest point on earth and the launch of cruise giant - 'Liberty of the Seas', plus our travel tip of the month.
Travel Special - Wild Beauty of Kazakhstan
In this Travel Special Lisa Creffield visited the country and its commercial capital Almaty and discovered that energy rich Kazakhstan is undergoing a huge transformation. GDP is growing rapidly, and the country is opening up to business and tourism. You can see the video original in AME Info's Features and Events.
Jazeera Airways - 2nd hub in Dubai
To celebrate the establishment of a second hub in Dubai, the Kuwait based private airline are offering one million seats at a fare of just AED48. Chairman and CEO, Marwan Boodai, talks to Phil Blizzard about their expansion and we also hear from the Chairman of the Dubai Civil Aviation HH Sheikh Ahmed bin Saeed Al Maktoum.
TravelWise - destinations lift off, floating hotels and more
A roundup of travel news and information - including new destinations for Gulf carriers, an IPO offering, the A380 all wired up and floating hotels to help Abu Dhabi, plus our travel tip of the month.
Gulf sailing for Costa
Cruising in the region gets a boost with the deployment of cruise liner Costa Classica in Dubai for the winter season. Gianni Onorato, President, Costa Crociere talks to Phil Blizzard about their fleet, the growth of cruising and what they will be offering.
TravelWise - festive cruising, new airline destinations and more
A roundup of travel news and information -including, aviation woes, Winter Wonderland cruising, Eithad and Continental e-ticketing, Emirates Awards and lounges plus the TravelWise Travel Tip - take a lemon on holiday.
TravelWise - Hand luggage security, Thailand post coup and more.
A roundup of travel news and information -including, Britain relax hand luggage security, Thailand post coup, World Travel Awards, Jumeirah in London and the TravelWise Travel Tip.
TravelWise - Baalbeck Fest cancelled, paragliding and Icelandic rabbits.
A round up of travel news and information - satellite TV on Qatar Airways, Air Arabia delivers with Emirates Post, paragliding with Six Senses, Asean visa plans, rabbits in Iceland and more.
Summer Breaks - Le Meridien, Al Aqah Beach Resort
In our third summer getaway we drive through the rugged Hajar Mountains to this resort on the East Coast of the UAE. With the calm waters of the Indian Ocean lapping the extensive beach, a spectacular mountainous backdrop we have our taste buds awaken Thai style at Le Meridien, Al Aqah Beach Resort.
Summer Breaks - Al Jazira Hotel & Resort
In our second summer getaway we visit the Golden Tulip Al Jazira Hotel & Resort which is conveniently located, almost midway, between Abu Dhabi and Dubai. With the main hotel located on an 'island' seven kilometres inland and beachside bungalows on the coast, opposite a mini aqua park, the hotel has several unique aspects.
Summer Breaks - InterContinental Resort, Al Ain
In our "A to Z" of Summer Break destinations we venture into the "countryside" and visit the InterContinental Resort, Al Ain. Located in the "Garden City of the Gulf", with a backdrop of the Hajar Mountains, and surrounded by lush tropical gardens, we talk with Snr Sales Manager Lisa Wood.
TravelWise - easyHotels, A350's delay, podwalks and more
A round up of travel news and information - Qatar's Al Baker speaks on the A350 delays, high speed ferries for Musandam, easyHotels across the Middle East, technology walks into i-guides, battling 'bird flu' and room service relaxation - with a piano!
Room Service strikes a note at Baglioni Hotel
An espresso, a plate of Parma ham followed by a tirasamu and a Yamaha piano please!" Room service at the London Baglioni Hotel has a harmonious option as we discovered by talking with GM, Luca Virgilio.
Internet Speed Hotel Reservations with Daex, pt 2/2
Taking the pressure off reservations centres and a greater ability of managing room allocations are just a couple of advantages for hotels 'locked' into Daex, Destination Accommodation Exchange, as explained by Simon Lewis, Manager, eVentures Group.
Internet Speed Hotel Reservations with Daex, pt 1/2
Feel frustrated with how long it can take to get a hotel reservation? Well, this will soon change with the launch of Daex, Destination Accommodation Exchange, as explained by Simon Lewis, Manager, eVentures Group.
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