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Lighting of Vienna town hall Christmas tree marks start of Yuletide season

November 17, 2024301 Views

A flip of the switch, some oohs and ahhs from a crowd of onlookers, and a giant decorated Christmas tree went up in lights on Vienna’s town hall square as the Yuletide season got rolling in Austria’s capital on Saturday evening. Mulled wine was poured, frosted gingerbread cookies dangled from the roofs of vendors’ stalls, kiddies rode a carousel and a brass band tooted out Johann Strauss II’s “The Blue Danube” waltz as the holiday merriment set in. Vienna Mayor Michael Ludwig joined the ceremonial illumination of the 30-meter (about 100-foot) spruce that bedecked the square in front of town hall, which also was bathed in light. This year Vienna upped the ante by decorating the tree with 2,000 LED lights and 1,000 Christmas baubles at the market, which drew 3.3 million visitor...

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‘Dubai chocolate’ craze hits Europe

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November 17, 2024380 Views

Swiss chocolate giant Lindt serves up Middle Eastern flavors Hundreds of curious shoppers, some equipped with camping stools and rain gear, lined up for hours on a drizzly Thursday in the western German city of Aachen. They weren’t waiting for the latest phone or luxury handbag release: they were after a taste of a new chocolate bar. Swiss chocolate giant Lindt has drawn the crowds with a new treat — a confection known as “Dubai chocolate” that features a crunchy mixture of chocolate, pistachio cream and knafeh, a crispy filo dough that is better known for its use in baklava. Lindt executives want to show the nearly 180-year-old Swiss chocolatier can mix it up with a product first concocted by an Emirati upstart and expand the boundaries of a centuries-old industry largely do...

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Huge drop in African elephant population in a half century

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November 16, 2024193 Views

African elephants are Earth's largest land animals, remarkable mammals that are very intelligent and highly social. They also are in peril. Fresh evidence of this comes in a study that documents alarming population declines at numerous sites across the continent over about a half century. Researchers unveiled on Monday what they called the most comprehensive assessment of the status of the two African elephant species - the savanna elephant and forest elephant - using data on population surveys conducted at 475 sites in 37 countries from 1964 through 2016. FILE PHOTO: A bird flies over elephants as it walks at the Amboseli National Park in Kajiado County, Kenya, April 4, 2024. REUTERS/Monicah Mwangi The savanna elephant populations fell by about 70% on average at the surveyed sit...

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Echor Hotels grows Himachal portfolio with new opening at Palampur

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November 15, 2024206 Views

Echor Hotels Pvt. Ltd. has announced the opening of its 15th property, Echor Hill Farm Cottages in the picturesque town of Palampur, Himachal Pradesh. Known for its focus on offbeat locations, Echor Hotels has crafted this new property to offer luxury within the serene beauty of Himachal’s lesser-explored regions, setting a new standard for peaceful getaways. Echor Hill Farm Cottages consists of six spacious 450-square-foot cottages, designed for ultimate comfort and relaxation. Each cottage features elegant furnishings, large windows that capture panoramic views, and private balconies where guests can immerse themselves in the natural beauty of the Himalayas. The property is ideal for nature lovers and adventure seekers, offering opportunities for exploring tea gardens, guided treks, ...

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Discover personalised wellness at Anantara Mina Al Arab

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November 14, 2024151 Views

Liza Gonzalez Hamilton-Smith is the new resident healer, blending yoga and sound healing for a balanced retreat Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort has introduced its new resident practitioner Liza Gonzalez Hamilton-Smith, a certified yoga instructor, energy and sound healer who leads guests on highly personalised journeys of wellness. Liza Gonzalez Hamilton-Smith is a citizen of the world. She has spent her entire life travelling and immersing in new cultures, including different healing traditions from East to West. Now in residence at Anantara Mina Al Arab Ras Al Khaimah Resort, she blends these healing traditions together to help guests restore balance to body and mind. Physical healing is presented in the form of yoga, adapted to each guest’s personal needs...

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Flights cancelled to and from Indonesia’s Bali due to volcanic ash

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November 13, 2024146 Views

Several international airlines cancelled flights to and from Indonesia's resort island of Bali on Wednesday, after further eruptions of a volcano that has spewed ash clouds as high as 10 km (32,808 ft) and forced thousands to evacuate. Jetstar and Qantas said they had stopped flights to Bali on Wednesday for safety reasons because of volcanic ash, while plane tracking website Flightradar24 showed flights to the island by AirAsia and Virgin were also cancelled. Singapore Airlines said it had cancelled a flight on Wednesday from Bali to Singapore due to the eruption. Bali is Indonesia's top tourist hotspot and is a popular destination for Australian visitors. All flights to and from the island of Lombok in the West Nusa Tenggara province, another popular destination for tour...

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Phulay Bay launches Wellness & Wonder programme

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November 13, 2024274 Views

Yoga Instructor Himani Pal and spiritual wellness expert Daria Gudkova With each passing year, wellness takes more precedence in our lives. As the need to take a holistic approach towards life finds more footing, Phulay Bay, a Ritz-Carlton Reserve, the ultra-luxurious seafront sanctuary in Southern Thailand’s Krabi province, is inviting guests to escape their busy daily lives and step into a world of Wellness & Wonder. Hosted on the serene shores of the Andaman Sea, there is an energizing program of spa experiences, activities and explorations awaiting. This blissful beachside resort, which recently became one of the first MICHELIN three-key hotels in Thailand, has welcomed yoga master Himani Pal to its team. A former yoga master in the Maldives and leader of yoga camps in G...

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Locals move to protect Chile’s giant desert geoglyphs scarred by off-roaders

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November 12, 2024173 Views

Over a thousand years ago, the hundreds of giant geoglyphs carved into the desert in northern Chile were a bustling scene. They marked sources of water in the vast arid landscape and were where locals came together to trade skins, animals and fish. Now the carvings are scarred with hundreds of tire tracks from motorcycles and off-road vehicles tearing through the art creations in the landscape and permanently disfiguring them. A visitor walks past the ancient geoglyphs of 'Cerros Pintados', at Atacama desert, in Iquique, Chile October 29. REUTERS/Ivan Alvarado "It's practically destroyed by motorcycles, off-roaders," said Jose Barraza, general director of the regional national patrimony office. He said various groups were trying to preserve the site to prevent any more destruc...

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Sweden becomes first country in the world to apply for Trademark

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November 12, 2024269 Views

The application comes as Visit Sweden looks to prevent travel mix-ups among tourists Sweden is making a bold (and slightly cheeky) move to trademark its name, putting an end to travel mix-ups. The home of cinnamon rolls and fika has applied to the European Union Intellectual Property Office (EUIPO) to protect its name from international duplicates that might confuse unsuspecting travellers who want to experience the original Sweden and is calling on people around the world to support its application via an online petition. The trademark application addresses a common problem travellers face with name-alike locations – with eight places around the world called "Sweden", multiple Germanys, dozens of Americas, and 34 Londons globally, it's not hard to see why a little brand clarity...

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Celebrate the New Year your way

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November 12, 2024401 Views

Avani unveils unique festivities for every personality Avani Hotels & Resorts is ringing in 2025 with celebrations inspired by its six Avani Tribes: Water Baby, Foodie, Wellness Wanderer, Adventurer, Romantic, and Creative. Guests can discover their Avani Tribe with an online quiz and find out which of Avani’s distinctive New Year’s experiences is perfect for starting the year in their way. For water babies: Dive into a bioluminescent New Year’s eve at Maldives Guests who feel most alive in the water will find their paradise at Avani+ Fares Maldives Resort, where the spirit of adventure and the beauty of nature come together for a truly unforgettable New Year’s Eve experience. The festivities kick-off with a surreal Fluo Night Snorkelling adventure, wher...