Fashioned for the world's elite, Four Seasons Egypt welcomes guests to a palatial summer escape Four Seasons Resort Sharm El Sheikh is officially welcoming guests to the new luxury suite accommodation, The Palace. A setting for travelers to lavish in sophistication and reside like royalty along the property's sparkling beachfront, The Palace offers the largest signature suite in the city and will be open seasonally from May to October to maximize the Egyptian summer months. This milestone commemorates the completion of the multi-million-dollar expansion which doubled the size of the Four Seasons Sharm El Sheikh property. Detailed to Four Seasons highest standards, The Palace is pointedly fashioned for royalty, celebrities, and the world's elite to enjoy as a fully self-contained san...
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At least 2,000 mummified ram heads dating from the Ptolemaic period and a palatial Old Kingdom structure have been uncovered at the temple of Ramses II in the ancient city of Abydos in southern Egypt, antiquities officials said on Saturday. Mummified ewes, dogs, wild goats, cows, gazelles, and mongooses were found in the temple along with the ram heads, which are thought to be votive offerings indicating continuing reverence for Ramses II at the site about 1,000 years after his death, a statement from the tourism and antiquities ministry said. A mummified ram's head uncovered during excavation work by an American mission from New York University- Institute for the Study of the Ancient World (ISAW) at the temple of Ramesses II in Abydos, Sohag Governorate, Egypt, in this handout imag...
Read MoreA spice-scented tropical haven wrapped in bespoke hospitality waiting to be discovered Is there anything that can accentuate an African vacation? Yes, a villa-only resort nestled amid sprawling tropical gardens flanked by a mile-long powdery white sand beach can. Nothing better describes The Residence Zanzibar. A perfect setting in the Indian Ocean Listed as a Travellers’ Choice on Tripadvisor in 2022, the 66-key resort located just off the coast of Tanzania showcases Zanzibar’s African, Omani, and European heritage through the elegant design of its luxurious villas. Offering a perfect combination of space and privacy framed by enchanting Zanzibar sunset, the villas have private swimming pools and gardens, beach, or ocean views. A glass-walled pool overlooking the ocean is li...
Read MoreSpotlights its diverse offerings at SATTE and OTM 2023 Kickstarting the year on a high note, Tourism Seychelles participated in two of India’s largest travel trade shows, OTM and SATTE. With a commitment to strengthening its position in India, Tourism Seychelles showcased its multi-faceted experiences, services, and products at these shows. Amid positive sentiments and healthy projections, the island nation engaged with existing and potential trade partners and media at OTM held in Mumbai, followed by SATTE in Delhi. Aside from Tourism Seychelles’ representative team in India, the delegation included Winnie Elisa and Selma Magnan from the Tourism Seychelles headquarters, and Harshvardhan D. Trivedi from Air Seychelles, along with Silver Pearl, the DMC heavily focused on th...
Read MoreA hidden corridor nine metres (30 feet) long has been discovered close to the main entrance of the 4,500-year-old Great Pyramid of Giza, and this could lead to further findings, Egyptian antiquities officials said on Thursday. The discovery within the pyramid, the last of the Seven Wonders of the Ancient World still standing, was made under the Scan Pyramids project that since 2015 has been using non-invasive technology including infrared thermography, 3D simulations and cosmic-ray imaging to peer inside the structure. An image of a hidden corridor inside the Great Pyramid of Giza that was discovered by researches from the the Scan Pyramids project is displayed during a news conference of the Egyptian Minister of Tourism and Antiquities Ahmed Eissa in front of the Great Pyramid of G...
Read MoreWith its secluded location on Le Chaland Beach, Anantara Iko Mauritius Resort & Villas offers the perfect base for families and couples to explore the southeast coast of Mauritius while enjoying residential comforts and elevated privacy of the newly launched two- and four-bedroom villas. Eight luxury pool villas – two with two bedrooms and six with four bedrooms – are meticulously designed to keep the curious eye out, with lush vegetation ensconcing a swimming pool, a grassy lawn and a shaded deck for languorous lunches bursting with fresh Creole flavours. A private walkway adds to the atmosphere of privacy and exclusivity. The 208-sqm Two-Bedroom Pool Villas are perfect for couples in search of romance and young families looking for direct water access at all times of the d...
Read MoreAnantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas launches a scenic equestrian raid in the Sahara A luxurious gateway to the majesty of the Sahara, Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas is building upon its spirit of adventure with the launch of the inaugural Anantara Equestrian Raid inviting guests to explore the Tunisian south on horseback. Taking place from 23 to 26 February 2023, the experience will expose adventurers to otherworldly desert landscapes as they traverse the vast expanse of rolling dunes near Chott el Djerid – the largest sea flat in the Sahara. Accessible to both experienced riders and non-riders who can follow the extraordinary adventure in a 4x4, the Equestrian Raid will unfold over three days, leaving from Anantara Sahara Tozeur Resort & Villas every morning....
Read MoreScientists have a mystery on their hands after the discovery of 330 stone tools about 2.9 million years old at a site in Kenya, along Lake Victoria's shores, that were used to butcher animals, including hippos, and pound plant material for food. Which of our prehistoric relatives that were walking the African landscape at the time made them? The chief suspect, researchers said on Thursday in describing the findings, may be a surprise. The Nyayanga site artifacts represent the oldest-known examples of a type of stone technology, called the Oldowan toolkit, that was revolutionary, enabling our forerunners to process diverse foods and expand their menu. Three tool types were found: hammerstones and stone cores to pound plants, bone and meat, and sharp-edged flakes to cut meat. To pu...
Read MoreCities Economic Impact Report analysed 82 cities around the world The World Travel & Tourism Council (WTTC) has revealed positive signs of recovery for the Travel & Tourism sector in key North African city destinations, providing a massive boost to economies across the region. The report, researched in partnership with Oxford Economics, analysed key indicators such as Travel & Tourism’s contribution to GDP, employment and traveller spend. The analysis of Cairo, Marrakech and Tunis shows that across all three cities, the direct GDP contribution from Travel & Tourism, sector jobs, and visitor spending are all bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels. The WTTC Cities Economic Impact Report shows that in 2019, the Travel & Tourism sector contributed over $5.6BN...
Read MoreThe number of endangered elephants, rhinos and other animals in Uganda's reserves is steadily improving, reversing years of declines caused by poachers, traffickers and conflict, a state-run wildlife agency said on Thursday. The population of northern white and eastern black rhinos, that was wiped out in the early 1980s by people hunting for their horns, has grown back to 32 since a charity brought in four in 2005, the Uganda Wildlife Authority said. FILE PHOTO: A ranger stands near the Southern White rhinos as they graze at the Ziwa Rhino Sanctuary in Kiryandongo district, Uganda December 1, 2021. REUTERS/Abubaker Lubowa Thanks to increased conservation efforts, the number of buffalos increased 77% to 44,163 between 1983 and 2021, while elephants surged nearly 300% to 7,975 over...
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