Desaru Coast, Malaysia’s up-and-coming luxury travel destination, has been named in Time magazine’s list of World’s Greatest Places 2021. The 17-kilometre stretch of pristine beach in the state of Johor is poised to make the most of its newfound prestige as destinations are reopening around the world. The only Malaysian locale to make the list, Desaru is in fact no stranger to the spotlight. Back in the 70’s and 80’s, its unspoilt beaches, mangrove forests and fruit farms were a popular playground for holidaymaking residents of Singapore to which Desaru is linked by causeways. Today, its sandy shores are drawing crowds once again thanks to the arrival of Desaru Coast — an ambitious integrated resort that is home to championship golf courses, a water park boasting the largest wave p...
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England will allow fully vaccinated visitors from the European Union and United States to arrive without needing to quarantine from next week, in a huge and long-awaited boost for airlines and travel companies. Britain’s travel industry has heavily criticised the government for being too slow to open up and fretted that the delays have allowed the EU to race ahead in attracting tourists. FILE PHOTO: A traveller wearing a face mask walks at the Terminal 5 at Heathrow Airport, as the spread of the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) continues, in London, Britain. REUTERS/Henry Nicholls Now, from Aug. 2, travellers with U.S. and EU-approved vaccines will not have to quarantine. Lifting the same requirement for fully vaccinated Britons returning from medium risk countries in July helped t...
Read MoreThe International Air Transport Association (IATA) announced passenger demand performance for June 2021 showing a very slight improvement in both international and domestic air travel markets. Demand remains significantly below pre-COVID-19 levels owing to international travel restrictions. FILE PHOTO: An airplane prepares to land at Cointrin airport in Geneva, Switzerland. REUTERS/Pierre Albouy As comparisons between 2021 and 2020 monthly results are distorted by the extraordinary impact of COVID-19, unless otherwise noted, all comparisons are to June 2019, which followed a normal demand pattern. Total demand for air travel in June 2021 (measured in revenue passenger kilometers or RPKs) was down 60.1% compared to June 2019. That was a small improvement over the 62.9% decline rec...
Read MoreDholavira, a Harappan-era metropolis, in Gujarat has been inscribed on the UNESCO World Heritage List. This is the second Indian site to be inscribed in the prestigious list during the ongoing 44th session of the World Heritage Committee of the UNESCO. This session of the World Heritage Committee is being chaired from Fuzhou in China and is being held online. It started on July 16 and will end on July 31. Earlier in this session, Rudreswara/Ramappa Temple in Warangaal district of Telangana, which dates back to the 13th century was included in the list. Dholavira won its inscription on Tuesday. It is also the 40th Indian site in the UNESCO World Heritage list. General view of residential block in lower town. Photo: ASI UNESCO has acknowledged that, “Dholavira is one of the most re...
Read MoreIndia is home to some of the most majestic works of architecture (think Taj Mahal), and with charming, quaint hillsides and exotic beaches, it’s no wonder Indian travellers are rejoicing in hybrid work. Amadeus, the world’s leading travel technology company has released its latest Travel Trends, detailing four key trends that are shaping up travel. Indian travelers are embracing the workcation, one of the key trends that offers city dwellers a chance for remote working whilst holidaying. The report identifies two key findings: 1. This year Indian travellers are searching for their destination just one day before departure 2. These travellers are searching for long-term stays with a duration of 14 to 30 days and sometimes more Both of these in contrast to 2019, where travel...
Read MoreAnantara Layan Phuket resort brings best offers for the surfing season Enjoy some serious surfing fun accompanied with a luxury stay. Anantara Layan Phuket Resort invites surf enthusiasts to enjoy the swells of monsoon season on Thailand’s spectacular Andaman coastline. From April to October every year, the west coast of Phuket experiences Southeast Asia’s best breaks, with the northwest monsoon bringing excellent surfing conditions to this part of the Andaman. The top beaches on Phuket for surfing include Kata, Kalim, Surin, Nai Harn, and Bangtao, just a short drive from Anantara Layan resort. Perfectly positioned between sparkling seas and lush national parkland, Anantara Layan offers a peaceful sanctuary just beyond the northern end of Bangtao Beach, one of Phuket’s most b...
Read MoreRhino and elephant poaching has declined significantly this year in Namibia, home to the only free-roaming black rhinos left in the world, government data showed on Monday. Nine rhinos have been illegally killed by hunters so far in 2021, the lowest number in eight years for the period, according to the figures from the ministry of environment and tourism. Four elephants have been killed this way, a five-year low. FILE PHOTO: Foreign tourists in safari riverboats observe elephants along the Chobe river bank near Botswana's northern border where Zimbabwe, Zambia and Namibia meet. REUTERS/Peter Apps The southern African nation is home to the second-largest white rhino population in the world after South Africa and also accounts for a third of the world's remaining black rhinos. ...
Read MoreSupporting the Government of India’s campaign “Dekho Apna Desh” to boost domestic tourism Modair starts its Sky Adventure Tourism operations from Neemrana and Aligarh Airports initially Giving a big boost to adventure tourism in India in line with the government’s commitment towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in all strata of economy, Modair, one of India’s leading adventure travel companies, has begun offering exciting Sky Adventure Tourism services first time in India. Modair specializes in multiple flying activities like adventure flying, cockpit flying and sky-diving among others. Recently, the government of India has given a new push to domestic travel with the campaign “Dekho Apna Desh” to reenergize domestic tourism to revive the economy. Taking inspiration from the same, Modair has ...
Read MoreIran’s legendary Trans-Iranian railway gets UNESCO World Heritage status
Trans-Iranian Railway that reaches a length of 1400 km has been declared a UNESCO World Heritage site. The UN body accepted Trans-Iranian Railway during the 44th session of the World Heritage Committee, which will be running through July 31 in China’s Fuzhou. The railway can be regarded as a turning point for comprehensive developments in Iran. These developments include a wide spectrum of various economical, commercial, social, cultural, and even political aspects in a sensitive and important period of contemporary world history. A commuter Passenger Train on South line of Trans Iranian Railway at Lorestan, Chamsangar Region. Photo: Hossein Javadi Under the Reza Pahlavi regime, the process of moving towards modernism gained momentum and the railway became the main pedestal of de...
Read Moreरविवार को आकाश एक असामान्य रूप से बड़ी उल्का के कारण चमक उठा और कई लोगों ने इस शानदार कुदरती साउंड एंड लाइट शो को देखा और महसूस किया। यह घटना हुई दक्षिणी नॉर्वे में जब लोगों को आसमान में बड़ी तेज गरज सुनाई दी। विशेषज्ञों का कहना है कि यह उल्कापात था और इस उल्का का कोई हिस्सा जरूर धरती पर गिरा होगा, वह भी नॉर्वे की राजधानी ओस्लो से कोई बहुत ज्यादा दूर नहीं। A meteor lights up the sky over Holmestrand, Norway July 25, 2021, in this picture obtained from a social media video. HOLMESTRAND UTVIKLING AS via REUTERS हालांकि भी तक किसी नुकसान की कहीं से कोई खबर नहीं है। इस उल्कापात की चमक दिखाई देने की खबरें रात 1 बजे से आनी शुरू हो गई थीं और बताया जाता है कि यह नजारा सुदूर उत्तर में ट्रोंडेहेम तक दिखाई दिया। ओस्लो के दक्षिण में होमस्ट्रैंड में लगे एक वेब कैमरे ने आकाश से गिरती एक आग ...
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