Category: Destinations

The Middle East’s first indoor ski resort, Ski Dubai, has activities to keep you enthralled for several days and can be visited many times over! Snow Park Snow Park is a breathtaking 3,000 square meter, real snow wonderland — strap on your snow boots and experience Twin Track Bobsled runs, a Snow Cavern filled with interactive experiences, and Tobogganing hills. Head one down to the upgrade station for an exhilarating ride on the Giant Ball or jump on the chairlift for a one of a kind bird’s eye view of the entire park. Don’t miss out on the resident royalty ... Read more

We begin our cultural journey in Sharjah with its Heart – ‘The Heart of Sharjah’ has been painstakingly restored to give a feel of traditional life in the emirate. As the largest historical preservation and restoration project in the region, planned over a 15-year period, it will be completed by 2025. The project seeks to revitalize the heritage district as a vibrant cultural destination by showcasing its heritage with the restoration of historical buildings, constructing new structures following traditional Sharjah architecture and transforming them into hotels, restaurants, cafes, art galleries and markets, a place where one can experience Sharjah’s cultural ... Read more

The world-renowned travel guidebook publisher, Lonely Plant, has named Jordan as a destination that travellers need to visit in 2019. Each year, travel enthusiasts around the globe anticipate the release of Lonely Planet’s Best in Travel guide, a go-to source for the best travel destinations, unique experiences and trends for the year ahead, and this year, Jordan has been named one of the 10 most coveted destinations for 2019. “Featuring sixth on such a prestigious, international and trusted publication is quite an achievement for Jordan. This nomination will play a pivotal role in increasing the number of new tourists to ... Read more

Kondakarla Ava which is located 60 kms away from the city, was once the preferred picnic destination of the Vizianagaram kings and the British officials in the pre independence era. The state tourism department is all set to develop the area to make it a perfect tourist destination once again. Kondakarla Ava, a large freshwater picturesque lake cradled in the foothills of the Eastern Ghats, is surrounded by coconut trees on one side and green hills all around. The area provides a great escape from the hustle and bustle of the city. Spread over 1,832 acres between Munagapaka and Atchutapuram mandals, Kondakarla ... Read more

There are umpteen number of ways countries and local bodies promote tourism. Cat tourism is one such novel idea to help small town and rejuvenate local economies by promoting tourism. The idea was sprouted up in the heads of the six remaining students at a community school in the tiny island of Hujing off the coast of Taiwan. The students of the Hujing Elementary School got the idea from the success of other cat towns and islands in the region. Another small coal mining village in Taiwan’s Rueifang District, once abandoned, is also attracting huge number of visitors to see the feline friends. The large ... Read more

Here’s the best places to travel in 2019, compiled by The Forbes. Have a look at the suggestions and add them to your bucket list. Anguilla, Caribbean Anguilla is a honeymoon hot spot and also ideal for family holidays. “The iconic Belmond Cap Juluca will soon reopen on December 15th after a complete renovation and will feature a brand new oceanfront infinity edge pool as well as a touch of Venetian glamour at the new Cip’s by Cipriani restaurant. There will also be a new Cap Shack, where you’ll sip rum punch and dine on beach BBQ tapas from a food ... Read more

Algarve, in the southernmost region of Portugal has beautiful sandy beaches framed by golden cliffs, a mild climate, safe and friendly environment, variety of exquisite cuisines making it an ideal place for family holiday. There are about 200 kilometres of beaches between the southwest coast near Aljezur and the eastern end close to Vila Real de Santo António that boast of maximum safety and quality. The sea is always warm and calm and the climate is always mild which makes the beautiful white sand beaches an ideal place to relax. If you’re looking for family bonding time, there is a ... Read more

Chile has opened a massive new hiking trail that spans a third of the country and connects 17 national parks. The new hiking route through the region of Patagonia, starts from Puerto Montt all the way to Cape Horn. The route comprises three already existing hiking trails and links them into one contiguous route. The land was donated to the Chilean government by Tompkins Conservation, an organization founded by American billionaire and North Face and Esprit founder Douglas Tompkins and his wife. After the tragic death of Tompkins, his widow donated 408,000 hectares of land to the Chilean government with the purpose of creating five new ... Read more

Portugal, with its rich history, fabulous food and wine, mesmerizing beaches, lush green mountains, wonderful weather, romantic cruises, picturesque castles and chapels, colourful valleys and amazing spa and resorts, is an ideal honeymoon destination. Celebrate your love in the most spectacular and special way in Portugal, a country which is a perfect blend of both the ancient and the modern. Near the capital city Lisbon, lies Serra de Sintra, a world heritage site known for its beautiful castles and picturesque natural beauty, that provides stunning stays at 19th-century palaces and mansions. Alongside the villas and the palaces, beaches in Sintra ... Read more

Nestled between two coasts, Sharjah is a lively forward-thinking emirate of modern business and vibrant culture. It shares its heritage through its 20 museums and galleries, local architecture and culture-packed leisure activities that are perfect for families! Sharjah is home to a wealth of noteworthy sites, museums, beaches and fun indoor and outdoor activities. Al Montazah Waterpark Newly renovated Al Montazah Amusement and Water Park is Sharjah’s newest family entertainment destination. The 126,000-square-metre amusement park offers thrilling water rides, a leisure park and green space in the heart of the city. Al Montazah has rides and recreation options that tourists and ... Read more

A better and more sustainable Boracay is set to welcome back visitors on October 26 and is expected to usher in newer and bigger markets awaiting the island’s full recovery. Undersecretary for Tourism Development Benito Bengzon Jr. reiterated that the Department of Tourism (DOT) is well on track with its 7.4 million target as the island’s closure also became an opportunity to introduce and boost travellers’ awareness of other tourism destinations in the country, which was key to retaining the country’s positive month-on-month performance on tourism arrivals. The DOT executive earlier stated that despite the closure of one of the ... Read more

Bathsheba Beach Those who are looking for an ideal place to spend their holidays with a quite atmosphere and a bit of adventure can opt for Bathsheba beaches in Barbados.  As per the legend popular among the locals, Bathsheba was the name of King David’ wife, who bathed in milk to keep her skin attractive and soft. The beach is said to be rich with mineral and cascading white surf in this area resembles Bathsheba’s bath in appearance and health benefits. The beach is a great place to surf, with steady big rollers coasting in across the Atlantic Ocean. Bathsheba ... Read more

Kaieteur Falls, which is considered the widest single drop waterfall in the world, is on the Potaro River in central Essequibo Territory of Guyana. It is located in Kaieteur National Park. It is 226 meters high when measured from its fall over a sandstone and conglomerate cliff to the first break. It then flows over a series of steep cascades.  If they also considered, the total height of the fall will be 251 meters. While many falls have greater height, but Kaieteur Falls are known for their height and volume of water flow from a single source. Kaieteur Falls is ... Read more

Towada Lake After bidding farewell to the Fireworks Festival of Japan, which concludes in the summers, the blue sky adopts a gentler hue welcoming the Autumn season. This is the best time to be in ‘The land of the rising Sun’. In Japan, autumn is about the transition of colours, seasonal festivals of harvesting, outdoor excursions, autumnal hikes, feasting on seasonal delights and a profusion of art and culture. The maple leaves slowly turn a shade of red & yellow and the autumn foliage reveal a breathtaking landscape at every turn! Taste the autumn With the cool breeze and freshness of autumn comes ... Read more

Martyr’s memorial The Hashemite Kingdom of Jordan is a country that is rich in culture and heritage. Over the years, Jordanians have diligently preserved what has been handed over to them through centuries. The Kingdom has as many as 17 art exhibition spaces ranging from cultural centers, large private art institutions to privately owned exhibition halls. The art movement in Jordan has consistently seen the rise of Impressionism as a popular style from 1920s when people welcomed it in their homes. Gradually, the Jordanian artists embraced this style during the 1960s, and by the 1970s the entire country witnessed a ... Read more