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Scheduling holiday travel in US during December
US AIRLINES carried in December 2017, 72.3 million passengers, a fresh all-time high, in line with the US Department of Transportation’s Bureau of Transportation Statistics (BTS).Holiday travel means flights that depart between Dec. 20 and Dec. 31 each year. A flight delay is when the one that attained its destination a quarter-hour or even more behind schedule or was canceled altogether.Depending on the airport, the prospect of flight delays can exponentially grow. A scholarly study by Magnify Money viewed which airports have the best — and worst — holiday cancelations and delays.Hawaii can relax: Travelers leaving Hawaii to see relatives and buddies on the mainland experienced it pretty easy, with 84.2% of flights departing out of Honolulu International arriving promptly, and only...
December 12, 2018

Scheduling holiday travel in US during December

Exploring Agra
WANT to have fun in Agra? Here are four interesting activities you and your friends can partake in as soon as your plane lands in New Delhi, India — the nearest airport to Agra.Traveling is a fun hobby that allows you to expand your horizons and learn from different cultures. However, it can be difficult to find the spots that are worth viewing. Fortunately, we help you by showing you the top 4 tourist attractions in Agra!Historically, the Taj Mahal took over 22 years to build with over 20,000 skilled workers to create the Taj Mahal, the ultimate symbol of love. Here, you’ll get a glimpse of the hard work, dedication, and skill needed to craft this masterpiece that’s renowned for its architectural glory.Join a marble inlay workshop to help better understand the Mogul heritage and...
December 12, 2018

Exploring Agra

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 his past cannot make the best of his present and future, for it is from the past that we learn.”Al Hosn includes the historic site Qasr Al Hosn Fort- which was reportedly built in the late 1700’s as a watchtower to protect the first and only freshwater well in Abu Dhabi which then expanded into a small fort by the then ruler, Sheikh Shakhbut bin Dhiyab Al Nahyan.During the press preview...
December 05, 2018

Celebrating Arab Heritage — Qasr Al Hosn-bringing people together

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 of such vehicles in action. Little Henry (2) adores cars but it all proves a little too much. A quick whistle stop tour of the first floor is called for and we revisit later on to see the racing cars and other vehicles ranging from a Jenson Interceptor to a convertible Rolls Royce. There are motorbikes and it’s fascinating to see that early motorcycles, even...
December 05, 2018

Travel Trends: New Forest - Beaulieu

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 including coffee and Lyn cleaned teabags, washing up liquid, cloth and bin-bags - with a note saying the van. I take a coffee out to Caroline.The appeal of such a break for families is that entertainment is on site. Children’s activities include art and craft where they draw and decorate a fish, cut it out and then have a race. Hoburne’s life-size Sammy sea horse entertains the...
November 28, 2018

Bond with family at Hoburne

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 light installations that adorn canals, streets and landmarks from November to January. The city looks like a scene right out of a movie when it’s dusted in snowflakes during the winter. Head to one of the larger parks like Vondelpark or Westerpark for an exciting snowball match and enjoy it with the kids. If you’re lucky enough to see the canals freeze, you...
November 21, 2018

Winter in Europe — Explore Amsterdam

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 travel season, travelers who booked ahead for the long winter break are not only opting to stay within the Middle East as they traditionally had, but are venturing out further with Bali, Belek and Orlando as newcomers on the list of trending destinations.Travelers are also opting for longer vacations, with the...
November 14, 2018

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

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 favourite destination in Abu Dhabi both for our local communities and visitors to the city. Our strong collaboration with our French and regional partners supports the museum’s mission to tell universal stories and we thank them. Yet our greatest success, 10 years in the making, is the next generation of Emirati museum professionals who are trained to the highest standard in the cultural sector and are...
November 14, 2018

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

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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 within walking distance of the world’s largest luxury retail and leisure destination, The Dubai Mall. If you’re planning to go to Dubai for a weekend and all you’re looking for is a phenomenal hotel and fun activities at Dubai Mall, look no further. It truly is, as Caroline-Jane Houston, theGeneral Manager puts it- ‘a haven for connoisseurs of refined...
November 07, 2018

Address Downtown — A Celebration Of Life

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 put the spotlight on Lombok’s position as a top Halal travel destination after emerging from recent earthquakes. Communicating to the world that Lombok is safe for tourists and open for business, the “Rise Lombok” campaign focuses on key Lombok attractions that are already...
November 07, 2018

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

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