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December 5, 2018

Celebrating Arab Heritage — Qasr Al Hosn-bringing people together

Saudi GazetteThe Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi will open up Al Hosn, a national monument to the public tomorrow that will be followed up by a week of celebrations at the heritage site. The new generation of Emiratis pay homage to their founding father- Sheikh Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan, the driving force behind the formation of the United Arab Emirates, who said:“He who does not know ...

December 5, 2018

Travel Trends: New Forest - Beaulieu

By Tim SaundersIf you love vehicles you’ll love Beaulieu. I’m very much at home here.The Hampshire estate, home to the National Motor Museum, is the place to go to learn about motoring and how it all started. It’s packed with nostalgia. The Grenville Steam Carriage is believed to be the oldest self-propelled passenger carrying road vehicle still in working order. Screens above some exhibits show original black and white footage ...

November 28, 2018

Bond with family at Hoburne

By Tim SaundersFamily is the heart of success for this popular holiday park operator. Established in 1912 it’s now run by the fourth generation.We have a three-night stay in a mobile home at Hoburne Devon Bay, Paignton. Harriett (7), Heidi (5) and I unload while Henry (2) and Caroline snooze in the car. The girls soon find the television. Our accommodation is spotless and there’s a welcome box of essentials ...

November 21, 2018

Winter in Europe — Explore Amsterdam

Saudi GazetteIt’s that time of the year again and many Saudis are planning to spend their annual winter break in Europe next month. Amsterdam is one of the most popular destinations, owing to its festive feel, rich art diversity, major museums, fairy tale architecture and plenty of events for the whole family to enjoy.Amsterdam transforms into a huge outdoor art gallery thanks to its annual Amsterdam Light Festival with whimsical ...

November 14, 2018

Almosafer Year-To-Date insights show Saudi Arabia travelers are exploring new destinations with longer stays

Almosafer.com, the Saudi homegrown online travel platform which offers a seamless booking experience for over one million hotels and flights on over 450 airlines, is celebrating its sixth anniversary by releasing travel trends from yet another record year.Over this past summer, travelers who booked on Almosafer increasingly favoured visits to countries in Europe with London, Munich, Paris, Cannes, Geneva and Amsterdam being amongst the top booked destinations.Compared to the summer ...

November 14, 2018

Louvre Abu Dhabi celebrates one-year anniversary and over one million visitors

Louvre Abu Dhabi announced that it welcomed more than one million visitors in its first year, establishing itself as one of the leading cultural institutions on the global stage.“One year ago we spoke about Louvre Abu Dhabi as Abu Dhabi’s gift to the world – and today we are proud to have shared it with more than one million visitors already. Louvre Abu Dhabi has become an icon and a ...

November 7, 2018

Address Downtown — A Celebration Of Life

Saudi GazetteAddress Downtown is one of the most sought-after hotels in Downtown Dubai.Designed by Meyer Davis, a New York-based firm, Address Downtown is a 63-storey masterpiece. The hotel is built in a way that celebrates life’s beauty and reminds us that every day is an opportunity to cherish it with our loved ones.The premium luxury rooms offer unparalleled balcony views of the Burj Khalifa and Dubai Fountain as it located ...

November 7, 2018

Spotlight on Lombok — As a top Halal travel destination in Indonesia

Indonesia highlighted Lombok’s recovery from July earthquakes by giving participants at ITB-Asia’s Muslim Travel Pavilion a taste of Lombok’s featured attractions. Held in Singapore, the ITB-Asia’s Muslim Travel Pavilion celebrated its inaugural year at ITB-Asia. The pavilion hosted an assortment of panel discussions on Halal travel, and offered participants a variety of country showcases.Indonesia’s destination showcase inspired with the tagline “Rise Lombok,” which is part of a larger effort to ...

November 7, 2018

Isle of Wight - Shanklin

By Tim SaundersUntil we stay at Daish’s Hotel on the Isle of Wight we are unfamiliar with the benefits of half board.Often our choice of accommodation is no frills self-catering but during our stay at the company’s flagship Shanklin hotel guests enjoy breakfast and dinner as part of the package.On arrival at this family friendly, 72 bedroom 18th century coaching inn, it’s reassuring to know that it’s been awarded the ...

October 31, 2018

Discover London, the jewel of England

Saudi GazetteLONDON, the capital of the United Kingdom, standing on the River Thames in the island of Great Britain, has been a major settlement for the past 2,000 years.Today London is a great touristic destination for the lovers of history, culture, shopping, and arts.For history lovers, London contains several World Heritage Sites and lots of remarkable monuments such as the fascinating Tower of London, Marble Arch, the Kew Gardens, Westminster ...

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