Author: Shawon Hannan
There are many reasons to visit Cuba as part of a walking holiday, but one of the most fascinating tours you can book has to be the option looking into the history of its revolutionaries. To whet your appetite for this kind of historical walking break, here’s a bit of information about Cuba’s revolutionary past, as well as the sights you can see if you choose to tackle a route dedicated to this period of the island nation’s past. The Cuban revolution: the basics Rebels began a campaign to liberate Cuba from its dictator Fulgencio Batista in 1953, with the…
Afternoon tea is a British tradition, but if you’re planning to go to Dubai anytime soon, it’s well worth treating yourself to this classic cake-and-tea combination while you’re there. Why? Well, there’s always a sense of indulgence around afternoon tea, which means it fits well with Dubai’s luxurious hotels and general affluence. Also, it’s delicious – and doe anyone need a better reason than that! We’ve put together a shortlist of the establishments with the best reputations for afternoon tea below. The Westin You’ll find this hotel on Al Sofouh Road, with afternoon tea served in The Atrium lounge. One…
If you’re planning to explore Egypt, Nile cruises are the ideal way of doing so. As well as the renowned landmarks like the pyramids and the sphinx, you should make sure you take in equally-impressive but lesser known gems, like Elephantine Island. The isle is located in the River Nile and is classed as part of Aswan, a city in southern Egypt. Elephantine Island is an important attraction for many holidaymakers as it’s home to an archaeological site. A brief history Elephantine Island was known as Abu or Yabu in ancient times and had a number of functions. The isle served as…
British Airways, the UK-based airline, has recently upgraded its ‘In-flight Entertainment Experience British Airways’ on its long-distance aircraft. The entertainment experience will vary with the type of aircraft, but most will be offering a wide range of content that will be available from when passengers board the aircraft to when they arrive at their destination. For passengers in First and Club World and front row seats, screens will have to be stowed away during takeoff and landing, but they may still listen to audio broadcasts. The airline has also made plans to increase its in-flight retail offers, as recent research…
When booking your honeymoon there are certain criteria people have in mind for your holiday of a lifetime. As well as the perfect location, beautiful settings and gorgeous weather, you begin looking for all the lovely freebies you can get with a honeymoon, to make this trip the most special of your lives. Lots of tour operators these days throw in several complimentary items with honeymoon packages, so if you’re keen on getting a free gift or two, read on to find out what you can receive. Room upgrades We all dream of booking the honeymoon suite at a hotel,…
Renaissance London Heathrow Hotel, a Renaissance brand hotel property from Marriott International in London, is offering its guests the opportunity to park and fly for the upcoming festive season. The hotel is located next to London Heathrow Airport, and adjacent to the M4 and M25 motorways, and is 20-minutes rail time from the city of London. The parking package currently on offer, ‘Park Here Fly There’, is priced at £105 per night upwards, and includes a night’s accommodation, parking for up to 15 days at the hotel, and transportation to and from the airport. The hotel is suited to both…
As fun as travelling can be, it is not always cheap. Whether on a business trip, holiday or simply visiting friends and family, everyone needs to travel occasionally. As such, keeping the costs down is always appreciated. Learning that now, rather than later, will not only save you more money, but help turn it into a vital skill in the years to come. Additionally, many of the tips and techniques here might still be beneficial to the frequent traveller. There is always something new to learn, and there are definitely always ways to keep costs down for those who seek…
India is a brilliant place to spot amazing wildlife and incredible scenery – and its national parks are arguably the best areas to do so. There is a surprisingly large number of these, though, so we’ve put together a quick list of the ones that most spark my interest below. Hopefully, that’ll help you narrow down your options. Nagarhole National Park Where: Karnataka Named after the river that runs through it, Nagarhole National Park is one of the true highlights of any trip to India. Made up of forested valleys and mountains, this reserve is home to all kinds of…
Glasgow Airport, in Scotland, is offering a volunteering initiative to young unemployed adults. The airport has awarded an amount of £4,900 to ProjectScotland through its FlightPath Fund, allowing the project to offer seven adults the opportunity of taking up full-time volunteering roles with a charity or social enterprise. The volunteer opportunities are expected to last for several months and are intended to provide a springboard for those selected to help them find future employment, as well as offering charitable organisations the additional resources, and benefits to the communities in which the volunteers work. Maureen Jamieson, Glasgow Airport’s head of procurement,…
The UK-based travel company, Thomas Cook, has announced pre-tax losses of £485.3 million for the year ended September 30, 2012, from a loss of £398.2 million reported for the earlier year. The company revenue has decreased to £9.5 billion for 2012, from £9.8 billion in the same period last year. The increasing annual losses have been explained as partly due to reduced capacity and higher fuel costs. Harriet Green, the new chief executive officer of Thomas Cook, said, ‘In 2012 over 23 million customers enjoyed their holidays with us, 50 percent of whom went on an independent or flexible holiday.…