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Caspian Sea

Azerbaijan Ranked “3rd Most Dangerous” Holiday Destination

2012-10-30 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Fancy doing something a little more daring during your next holiday break than the usual sun, sand and surf? If so, then according to one travel organization at least, you couldn’t do much worse than choose Azerbaijan as your next holiday destination.

Tags: Azerbaijan, Caspian Sea, dangerous destinations, deadliest tourist destinations, most dangerous tourist destinations, TravelVivi

Four Seasons Hotel Baku – Open for Pampering

2012-09-16 by Aleksandr Shatskih

Along the Boulevard in Baku

For visitors to Azerbaijan and Baku this Fall and Winter experiencing one of the world’s most fascinating capitals just got more luxurious. The Eurovision Song Contest may be over, but the richness of Baku has a new home away from home, the new Four Seasons.

Tags: Azerbaijan travel, Baku hotels, Baku tourism, Caspian hotels, Caspian Sea, hotel openings, Luxury Hotels

Azerbaijan’s Boom Economy, Tourism Next

2010-10-13 by Phil Butler

Zira Island eco development

Azerbaijan’s booming industry has spurred growth in ever sector of that country’s economy. With massive infrastructure projects ongoing, and progressive expansion across the board, tourism seems the next logical boom market for Azerbaijan.

Tags: architectural buildings, Azerbaijan culture, Azerbaijan Tourism Association, BIG Architects, Boom industries, Caspian Sea, Caspian Sea resorts, culture, Eastern Europe, Eco-Tourism, EurAsia, oil revenues, tourism, World Tourism Organization, Zira Island

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Heraklion Taxis Announce 48-Hour Strike.

2025-11-28 By Manuel Santos

The Myth of “Unfair Competition” Let us address the fantasy. There is: The only “competition” Heraklion taxis have is: The bus. A bus that costs €1.20. A bus that arrives on time. A bus that does not play trap music at 7:30 AM. A bus that—scandalously—follows the shortest route. Heraklion Taxis Announce Strike — The […]

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