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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.
Vacation Ownership Is the Best Way to See the World
You may think the top vacation destinations are only for the rich and famous, but think again. If you belong to a vacation ownership program such as Bluegreen Resorts, you can have a first-class vacation every year at some of the most desirable destinations in the world. Here are a few of the more than 60 top vacation destinations in the United States and the Caribbean.
Breaking Travel News interview: Stuart Bailey, chief executive, Splendid Hospitality Group
Having recently welcomed Conrad London St. James, Supreme Hotels, part of the Splendid Hospitality Group, is set for further UK expansion. Here Breaking Travel News editor Chris O’Toole sits down with Splendid Hospitality Group chief executive Stuart Bailey to get the latest on the plans.
Phil Blizzard Discovers the What’s On Party in The Park with Lily Allen and Richard Ashcroft.
Travel broadcaster Phil Blizzard says the place be be this Friday is the Dubai Media City Amphitheatre for the Party in the Park as What’s On magazine Celebrates 35 Years.