Gulf Low-Cost Air Carriers Flying High
The global financial turmoil coupled with the rising cost of fuel has dented profits in the global aviation industry. But low-cost airlines in the region are capitalising on robust demand and have ambitious expansion plans. While the outlook may not be very bright now, the fundamentals of these budget airlines make them good investments.
May 8, 2012
Posted in: Airlines & Railways
Celebrate World Turtle Day with GoVoluntouring, and Stroll on a Moonlit Beach in Aid of Turtles
VANCOUVER, BRITISH COLUMBIA, May 8, 2012 ā Turtles, the easy going ādudesā of the ocean, have fascinated us for generations, in turn becoming symbols of patience and wisdom. We are in love with turtles, each of them with a unique story underneath that hard shell. Historically they were the slow and steady characters of childrenās literature, and as of late, take on the hero role in cartoons such as Finding Nemo and the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles. Today these same heroes need our help. GoVoluntouring connects volunteers with hundreds of projects all over the world, and is host to a growing number of turtle specific volunteer vacations.
May 8, 2012
Posted in: Environment
Switzerland’s Baur Au Lac Invites You to Il Tavolo – Zurich’s First Food Festival
New York – May, 2012: Zurich’s first official food festival takes place this June 27th to July 1st, and the city’s renowned Baur au Lac hotel is inviting guests to experience it first-hand. Top chefs from all over Switzerland – including Lausanne Palace & Spa’s Michelin-starred Chef Edgard Bovier, who will be host Chef at the Baur au Lac – will be presenting their culinary specialties at venues throughout the city, ranging from the Swiss National Museum to the city’s top restaurants and hotels.
May 8, 2012
Posted in: Switzerland
The Borax-Fueled Development of Death Valley, California, and its Distinctive Nature
DEATH VALLEY NATIONAL PARK, California, May, 2012 ā Thereās gold in Death Valley. White gold.Ā It took prospectors Aaron and Rosie Winters to discover it in the late 1800s, a San Francisco businessman to develop it, a television and radio show to market it ā and todayās environmental movement to give it its due. Weāre talking about sodium borate, or borax, a common laundry product used for more than 100 years.
May 8, 2012
Posted in: United States West
Spotlight on Kazakhstan
Kazakhstan (Russian: ŠŠ°Š·Š°Ń ŃŃŠ°Š½) officially the Republic of Kazakhstan, is a transcontinental country in Central Asia and Europe. The ninth largest country in the world by land area– 2,727,300 square kilometres (1,053,000 sq mi) and is larger than Western Europe.
May 8, 2012
Posted in: Kazakhstan
Ho Chi Minh City is Emirates’ New Gateway to Vietnam
Fly Emirates to Ho Chi Minh City daily from 4th June 2012, and experience the beauty of Vietnamās largest city, with its bustling street markets and exotic cuisine.Ā Emiratesā flights to Vietnam offer gourmet cuisine and award-winning service with the latest entertainment and information at every seat. Business Class passengers can relax in comfortable sleeperettes, making flights to Vietnam a luxurious experience. With a spacious Economy Class cabin and an attentive multilingual cabin crew, travelling to Ho Chi Minh City will be as enjoyable as the destination itself.
May 7, 2012
Posted in: Vietnam
Wine Festivals: Always a Reason to Celebrate Wine in Germany
In vino veritas… there may be truth in wine, but it is also one of life’s great pleasures! Discover Germany’s wonderful wine festivals the length and breadth of the country and join the party in a picture-perfect wine village, the winding narrow streets of a quaint town, a cosy inn or a rustic wine cellar.
May 7, 2012
Posted in: Germany
In Toronto, A Visit to the Picasso Exhibit + A Stay at the Gorgeous Hazelton Hotel = A Perfect Urban VayCay
May, 2012 (Toronto, ON)āA visit to Toronto isnāt complete without a stay at Torontoās art-centric, luxury hotel, The Hazelton. With the launch of the Picasso Package, guests can now experience one of the worldās most famed artists, Picasso, with The Hazelton Hotel.
May 7, 2012
Posted in: Canada
Whatās New in Paso Robles, California
Summertime is quickly approaching in Paso Robles, CA ushering in a multitude of lively festivals full of music, art, food and wine. Enjoy world-class wines, farm fresh culinary delights and winemaker seminars during the 30th annual Wine Festival, or learn about the other local riches Paso Robles has to offer at the Lavender and Olive Festivals. A sampling of new art galleries, restaurants and wine experiences add to the ever-evolving atmosphere of this flourishing destination.
May 7, 2012
Posted in: United States West
The Stars Shine Bright in the San Fernando Valley, California
Any place that can inspire songs that range from the warm gentility of Bing Crosby’s 1944 hit “San Fernando Valley” to the chaotic humor of Frank Zappa’s 1982 opus “Valley Girl” is certainly a place to be reckoned with. With a population larger than Philadelphia and a geographic area equal to the size of Chicago, the San Fernando Valley encompasses districts that recall the classic, bucolic feel of old California and the edgier, artistic vibe that’s a hallmark of an urban metropolis like LA.
May 7, 2012
Posted in: United States West