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Phil Blizzard discovers the Emirates Executive luxury private jet
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard takes off with another aviation story as he looks at the first year of operation of the Dubai based luxury private jet arm of Emirates airline.
Twiga Tours wins WORLD RESPONSIBLE TOURISM 2014 AWARD
Twiga Tours has scooped the coveted World Responsible Tourism Award at the 21st World Travel Awards Grand Finals held in Anguilla, Caribbean last night. The award comes after Twiga Tours won the awards for Kenya’s Leading Inbound Tour Operator and Africa’s Responsible Tourism Award for the second consecutive year this past September. Twiga Tours is the only East African company to win an award at this year’s event. Minaz Manji, the Group CEO, said “This is a remarkable achievement for us. Just receiving the nomination was an honor in itself but to actually win the award is incredible.”
Motor Events That Every Car-Lover Needs To See At Least Once
Are you tired of watching motor sports and events from in-front of your TV screen? It’s totally understandable. The experience is just not the same unless you’re there with the racers and the crowds. But which events should you plan to see in the future (with your friends and family, of course)? There are some amazing races out there; it’s hard to choose just a few, but here’s a selection of some every car-lover should see at least once
Phil Blizzard Discovers Increased Connectivity to Dubai for Central and Eastern Europe with flydubai
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard takes off with this look at the new routes to and from Central and Eastern Europe by the award winning Dubai based carrier flydubai. The airline commences flights to Prague in the Czech Republic as of December 5th with 4 flights per week and a day later commences services, twice per week, to Bratislava in Slovakia. The Dubai based carrier will then commence flights to Sofia in Bulgaria as of December 14th, again on a twice weekly basis.
Phil Blizzard Discovers at Al Bustan Rotana Dubai Benihana’s 50th anniversary
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard enjoyed Japanese cuisine and entertainment from the Benigirls, an urban dance troupe, as the renowned American-Japanese restaurant celebrated it’s 50th anniversary with a series of global activities.
Video Website Dedicated To Spectacular Travel Launches
A new website dedicated to inspiring people to travel through beautiful videos launches today. Play2Travel.com is the first website to focus on bringing together videos from hundreds of stunning resorts and spectacular hotels from across the world, grouping them by destination to create a visual guide to 30 countries.
Jersey Boys Run Extended to October 2015
Jersey Boys may be currently celebrating its sixth year in the West End, but fans of the production will be pleased to know that the best selling musical has now extended its run until October 2015. The production tells the story of Frankie Valli, the legendary singer in the band The Four Seasons, and how they became one of the most successful groups in the world of pop music. Anyone visiting London between now and October 2015, should look into buying tickets for this amazing production.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Scoff & Banter, Kensington
Don’t let the name discourage you – Scoff & Banter isn’t a rugby social club, filled with oversized men telling off-colour jokes. Recently launched by Edwardian Group London as part of a drive to update its food and beverage offering, the restaurant is instead more of a bohemian, west London eatery. Breaking Travel News here takes a look.
Breaking Travel News investigates: Snoozebox showcases new design in London
Tired of damp campsites, toilet queues, dead phone batteries and days without a shower? Well, Snoozebox might be the answer for you. Taking advantage of the growing sophistication of the UK festival circuit, the mobile hotel company has unveiled its wholly redesigned concept. The innovative, portable accommodation offers all the mod cons and amenities of a hotel, from free wi-fi to air conditioning, not to mention comfortable beds and its own bathroom, but wherever and whenever it is needed.
Phil Blizzard Discovers the culture of the United Arab Emirates at the JA Ocean View Hotel, Dubai.
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard explores the Emirati Cultural Village at the JA Ocean View Hotel as the Emirates get ready for the UAE’s 43rd National Day on December 2nd.
Phil Blizzard Discovers the Majlis Gallery, Dubai is celebrating 25 years
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard discovers amongst the old wind tower houses in Bastikiya, alongside Dubai Creek, the Majlis Gallery and its 25 Squared exhibition.
Breaking Travel News interview: Alistair Forrest, general manager, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club
Having recently taken the title of St Kitts & Nevis’s Leading Hotel at the World Travel Awards, Nisbet Plantation Beach Club has seen its profile in the Caribbean skyrocket. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with general manager Alistair Forrest to see what the future holds for this one-of-a-kind property.