In the Czech Republic, the weather and views are breathtaking views at this time of the year. Chilly, foggy mornings, the autumnal weather lends a genuine melancholic atmosphere to many spots in the destination. As the Czech Republic is pleased to welcome Indian travellers fully vaccinated by Covid-19 vaccine, head to the Czech to celebrate the festive season. Průhonice Park: Romantic Walks Located just a few kilometres from Prague, Průhonice Park offers natural scenery reminiscent of a fairy tale. It is one of the largest natural landscape parks in Central Europe covering an area of around 240 hectares. In autumn, when the sun slowly breaks through heavy fog, the park is an ideal place for both relaxation and romantic walks. In addition to being of historical significance, the ...
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# Lucrative global luxury boat industry rebounds fast# Chinese billionaire Ma highlights trend with Spanish cruise# Superyacht sales increase as wealthy seek peace on water# 'Pandemic taught us how fragile life is': yacht-builder CEO When Chinese billionaire Jack Ma took a trip to Spain's Mallorca island last month, much was made of it being his first foreign foray since a 2020 fallout with regulators had clipped his wings. However, Ma's sunny sojourn on his newly-built 88-metre (289 ft) cruise boat Zen - estimated to be worth $200 million - also put a spotlight on a global trend: the return of the superyacht. FILE PHOTO: Alibaba Group founder's, Jack Ma, superyacht Zen is anchored by Mallorca Island coast, Spain October 21, 2021. REUTERS/Nacho Doce As the number of billionair...
Read MoreThe Three Wise Men have something extra to carry along with gifts of gold, frankincense and myrrh when they travel to visit Baby Jesus this year: their COVID-19 health pass. Craftsmen along San Gregorio Armeno street in the historical centre of Naples, Italy, are famous for using art to adapt their nativity scenes to the times they are living in. Christmas nativity figurines are pictured holding a COVID-19 health pass, in Naples, Italy November 3, 2021. REUTERS/Ciro De Luca "Last year was the year of the masks, so the figurines of Mary, Joseph and the Three Wise Men were wearing masks ... This year it seemed like the right thing to keep following this direction," said craftsman Marco Ferrigno. The Green Pass, which shows someone has received at least one vaccine dose, tested n...
Read More* Wine believed to have originated in Georgia 8,000 years ago* Worsening hail and extreme weather driving growing grape losses* Farmers turn to hail-blasting rockets - planting hazelnuts The grapes in Solomon Nersezashvili’s vineyard were almost ripe when a massive hailstorm hit in late August. In just 30 minutes, the ice wiped out most of the harvest - and months of hard work. Such storms have long plagued Georgia’s Kakheti region in the foothills of the Caucasus mountains, regarded by many as the birthplace of wine. But their growing frequency and intensity - a problem linked to climate change - has triggered a debate over the future of grape-growing in Georgia, including among Nersezashvili’s relatives. The summer storm cost their family-run business $200,000 in lost re...
Read MoreOlga Reinoso took advantage of the All Saints Day public holiday to see the erupting volcano on the Spanish island of La Palma but like other tourists she wanted to help islanders whose homes have been destroyed and crops ruined. Tourists were keen to help La Palma by spending money to boost the island’s economy. “In a passive way, our way to help is to come here to visit the volcano, which is something unique, but we contribute with money by spending money at hotel, restaurants, car rental,” Reinoso, who is from the nearby island of Fuerteventura, told Reuters. Tourists arrive at the Tajuya viewpoint to see the Cumbre Vieja volcano that continues to expel lava, on the Canary Island of La Palma, Spain, October 29, 2021. REUTERS/Borja Suarez The Canary Islands Volcanic Emergenc...
Read MoreFinnish Lapland has some ideal accommodation options for winter tourism Many people have heard and read about different kind of accommodation options with large scenic windows, which were planned for experiencing the northern lights close to the arctic circle. Fully movable glass igloo pods take things to a whole new level though. Glass igloos have become an integral part of winter tourism in Finnish Lapland over the past decade. Seeing the northern lights close to the arctic circle has also found it’s place on top of many travelers’ “To Do” lists and this also means that there is all the time more options available to make these dreams possible. But is seeing the Auroras in middle of an artificially built glass igloo village, next to roads and settlements, really the best po...
Read MoreInspires Chapter 2 Events to launch its European base Chapter 2 Events, one of India’s foremost luxury wedding planning firms, has expanded their operations to set up a satellite base in Portugal with Martinhal Family Hotels & Resorts. Based out of Delhi, the brand is known to organize larger-than-life Indian destination wedding experiences in countries such as Switzerland, Azerbaijan, Turkey, Serbia, Oman, and UAE. Europe was the favoured region when it came to setting up a base to complement the interests of the large number of overseas Indians based across UK, the Middle East, Canada and US and to build on the increasing non-Indian clientele. Having a physical presence in Portugal has opened up a wide range of avenues across the European continent not just for family clientel...
Read MoreGroup continues to expand its European bouquet, many more to come Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas has added Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome Hotel to its portfolio, marking the brand’s debut in Italy. The addition of this historic property, which is a member of The Leading Hotels of the World, heralds the continued growth of Anantara’s European footprint. Skyline Rome Immersed in the splendour of ancient Rome, Anantara Palazzo Naiadi Rome sits at the heart of Piazza della Repubblica and has a fascinating architectural history with original elements commissioned by Pope Clement XI for the Vatican in 1705. The building is suspended over the ancient Diocletian Thermal Baths, whose excavated foundations, pools and mosaics can be seen through the lower ground floor. The hotel is also ...
Read MoreFilmed first movie to be shot in space at International Space Station A Russian actor and a film director making the first movie film in space returned to Earth on Sunday after spending 12 days on the International Space Station (ISS). The Soyuz MS-18 space capsule carrying Russian ISS crew member Oleg Novitskiy, Yulia Peresild and Klim Shipenko landed in a remote area outside the western Kazakhstan at 07:35 a.m. (0435 GMT), the Russian space agency Roscosmos said. The International Space Station (ISS) crew members Roscosmos cosmonaut Oleg Novitskiy, Russian actress Yulia Peresild and film director Klim Shipenko rest in chairs after landing in a remote area outside Zhezkazgan, Kazakhstan October 17, 2021, in this still image taken from video. Roscosmos/Handout via REUTERS The ...
Read MoreFully vaccinated passengers arriving in England from low-risk countries from Oct. 24 will no longer have to take expensive COVID-19 tests, the British government said on Thursday. Last month the government simplified the rules for international travel to England in a boost to the tourism industry, which has blamed the testing and complicated rules for the slowness of a recovery in air travel over the summer. FILE PHOTO: A worker sanitises a barrier at the International arrivals area of Terminal 5 in London's Heathrow Airport, Britain, August 2, 2021. REUTERS/Peter Nicholls The government said that from Oct. 24, the start of school half-term holidays across much of England, fully vaccinated passengers and most under 18s arriving from countries not on the red list could take a late...
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