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The Emirate of Dubai – Activities and Places of Interest

Monday, March 30th, 2009 - 9:35 am no comments

Dubai offers vacationers much in the way of holiday and tourist activities. Most of the Emirate is desert and it is only natural that such activities as desert safaris and camel racing feature among the top attractions. As do the entertainment parks like Wild Wadi, Wonderland and Magic Planet. Sporting activities include horse riding, go karting, ice skating, bowling and golfing…

Abu Dhabi – Activities and Places of Interest

Tuesday, March 17th, 2009 - 11:32 am no comments

Abu Dhabi is called a shopper’s paradise for its range of products at unbeatable prices, whether skipping through designer boutiques or at the local souks…

The Island of Cyprus

Sunday, March 1st, 2009 - 9:48 am no comments

Cyprus is the third largest Mediterranean island and is steeped in antiquity. Heavily dependant on tourism, Cyprus has grown rapidly and attracts hundreds of thousands of tourists every year, drawn to its dazzling climate, gorgeous beaches and warm, friendly people. It offers holiday and business accommodation to suit varied tastes, from backpackers who enjoy the seclusion of recently-restored inland village guest houses to executive accommodation in luxurious 5-star hotels…

People’s Republic of China

Friday, February 13th, 2009 - 11:17 am no comments

Once a cradle of civilization dating back nearly 4,000 years, The People’s Republic of China today has emerged as an industrial giant, it’s 1.3 billion people contributing to a national trade surplus of almost 19 billion dollars due to the export of textiles, electronics, armaments, steel and other comparatively cheap manufactured goods pouring out of its industrial plants.

The Emirate of Abu Dhabi

Monday, January 26th, 2009 - 3:44 pm no comments

Abu Dhabi – both capital city and largest of the seven United Arab Emirates – lies on the central western coast of the Persian Gulf…

The Emirate of Dubai

Sunday, January 18th, 2009 - 8:57 pm no comments

Dubai City, is the product of 20 years intense development and has been utterly transformed into a modern, cosmopolitan,advanced metropolis…

Enigmatic Egypt

Sunday, October 5th, 2008 - 3:30 pm no comments

Every year millions of tourists from all over the world flock to Cairo, and top of their ‘must see’ list are the Pyramids of Giza and the enigmatic Great Sphinx.

Spain Still Top Travel Destination for UK Vacationers

Tuesday, September 23rd, 2008 - 9:51 pm no comments

Spain is the top foreign destination for holidaying Brits in 2008, but the nation’s love affair for all things French has taken a bit of a knock, according to various sources within the travel industry.