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Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa Coming Soon

Aleksandr Shatskih

Minor Hotel Group has just announced their plans to expand their offerings in the UAE. According to the news a new hotel, the Anantara Dubai Palm Jumeirah Resort & Spa, will be a five star luxury affair to open in Dubai the coming September.

13 years ago

WorldVentures Unveils DreamTrips Rewards

Aleksandr Shatskih

On Friday, WorldVentures announced their latest empowerment of members with their DreamTrips™ Reward Program. According to their announcement, new members who join before April 30 will receive points redeemable toward costs of curated vacations.

13 years ago

Soccer Fan’s Resort Planned for Brazil World Cup 2014

Aleksandr Shatskih

A Brazilian travel operator has just announced a rather novel concept ahead of next year’s FIFA World Cup 2014 – it’s planning to open a resort especially geared towards fans of the beautiful game.

13 years ago

Norwegian’s Breakaway to Feature Master Baker Buddy Valastro

Aleksandr Shatskih

Master Baker Buddy Valastro, renown baker and television baking star, will open a new branch of his family business on the 8th deck of the Norwegian cruise ship “Breakaway” when it reaches New York in May this year. All of Buddy’s repertoire of decadent delights will be available to customers, as well as for custom orders too. And, a neat surprise will be Carlo’s offering passengers cupcake decorating classes.

13 years ago

World’s Weirdest Ghost Towns

Aleksandr Shatskih

There are numerous abandoned settlements around the world today, from vast deserted cities and bizarre holiday resorts, to former colonial capitals and war zones left behind by terrorized populations. Some of the most notorious, such as Pripyat in Ukraine, have become a symbol of manmade disasters, while others have fallen prey to volcanic eruptions or economic decline.

13 years ago

Luxe Worldwide Hotels Adds 5 Luxury Hotels

Aleksandr Shatskih

Luxe Worldwide Hotels (LWH) has announced five new hotels having been added to their collection of some 200 independently owned properties. According to the news, LWH’s new additions further exemplify the brand’s excellence across 31 countries so far.

13 years ago

Andermatt Swiss Alps Gets “Go Ahead” from Associations

Phil Butler

Last week, Andermatt-Sedrun Sport AG (ASS) announced having been given the green light by environmental associations for development of new ski areas and services in the Swiss Alps. The new ski arena, Andermatt-Sedrun now offers reliable snow along with bright sunshine.

13 years ago

Travelocity Introduces Free Concierge Services

Aleksandr Shatskih

In a move that’s sure to tempt travelers who appreciate everything being handed to them on a plate, Travelocity has become the first OTA to offer free concierge services to its customers.

13 years ago

USA TODAY Travel Media Group Buys 10Best.com

Aleksandr Shatskih

USA TODAY announced today that it acquired 10Best.com without disclosing the terms of the transaction. The multi-platform news and information medium, recently named Mobile Publisher of the Year, further expands its content offer as 10Best.com provides original and objective guides with travel content from all over the world from its travel experts. The contributors, which […]

13 years ago

The Economic Crisis Makes Last Minute Travel Even Cheaper

Guest Author

As Last Minute Spider brings to our attention – there are specific opportunities during times of economic crisis. Certain travel services, especially the ones sold in certain parts of the World have been getting cheaper during the recent years.

13 years ago

Fascinating Stories: Xmas Cards from WWII

Phil Butler

In one of the most bizarre, and one of the coolest stories we’ve run across in some time, a story about a German soldier having written a letter back in December 1941, then the WW II Christmas card finally being delivered some 71 years later, this is cause for some cheers.

13 years ago

Egypt Unearths 3,000-Year Old Burial Tombs

Aleksandr Shatskih

Italian archaeologists based in Egypt have reported the discovery of ancient tombs near the city of Luxor which they believe are at least 3,000 years old.

13 years ago

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