Create special occasions at Danang Marriott Resort & Spa on Vietnam’s stunning central coast Nestled on a stunning stretch of sandy beach, just steps from the sea yet also within the dynamic city center, Danang Marriott Resort & Spa is the ultimate setting for special events. This is the place where life’s most important moments are staged, and memories are made. However, it takes more than a breath-taking location to ensure the success of a meeting; it takes a point of difference – that unique creative spark that inspires delegates and leaves a lasting impression. At Danang Marriott Resort & Spa, meetings are brought to life by a team of professional planners who are dedicated to making every aspect of the event a success. This starts with the venue; a choice of six exc...
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Archaeological discovery under garden of future Four Seasons near Vatican Rome’s next luxury hotel has some very good bones: Archaeologists said Wednesday that the ruins of Nero’s Theater, an imperial theater referred to in ancient Roman texts but never found, have been discovered under the garden of a future Four Seasons Hotel steps from the Vatican. People walk in the excavation site of the ancient Roman emperor Nero's theater, 1st century AD, during a press preview, in Rome, Wednesday, July 26, 2023. (AP Photo/Andrew Medichini) Archaeologists have excavated deep under the walled garden of the Palazzo della Rovere since 2020 as part of planned renovations on the frescoed Renaissance building. The palazzo, which takes up a city block along the broad Via della Conciliazione leadi...
Read MoreTreetop trail raises Minnesota zoo to a new level The Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail, the world's longest elevated pedestrian loop, is now officially open to the public. The 1.25-mile Treetop Trail takes guests to new heights – up to 32 feet above the ground - as they travel into the trees and gain new perspectives of many Zoo animals, including tigers, moose, bison, and camels. The Treetop Trail will be open year-round for guests to experience Minnesota's four seasons. Minnesota Lieutenant Governor, Peggy Flanagan, helped kick off the historic grand opening by proclaiming it "Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail Day" in the state in front of an enthusiastic crowd of nature, animal, and zoo lovers. Minnesota Zoo Treetop Trail provides elevated views of nature and animal habitats including ti...
Read MoreA sleek, contemporary landmark inspired by the elements, the recently launched Anantara The Marker Dublin Hotel pays tribute to the breathtaking landscapes of Ireland by inviting guests to embrace wild swimming as a form of exploration and therapy. The new ‘Wild Swimming’ experience, led by the hotel’s Wild Swimming Guru, invites saltwater enthusiasts of all levels to enjoy rejuvenating cool dips in the Irish Sea while exploring hidden beaches and little-known beauty spots. Plunging into the natural waters, with its unbeatable mix of adrenaline and tranquillity, is a popular pastime in Ireland where numerous bathing spots can be found for swimmers of all abilities. For holidaymakers and business travellers curious to dip their toe into this thrilling world, Anantara The Marker has ...
Read MoreAfter skiing down K2 Polish adventurer Andrzej Bargiel conquers new feat Polish mountaineer Andrzej Bargiel etched his name in the annals of history when he reached the summit of Gasherbrum I, standing at 8,080 metres, at 4:15 am local time on Wednesday before undertaking an unparalleled ski descent without supplemental oxygen. This unprecedented achievement establishes him as the first person to have skied from the summits of all the Karakoram eight-thousanders, marking a milestone in mountaineering history. Andrzej Bargiel seen post summit and ski descent of Gasherbrum II, Pakistan on July 19, 2023. Andrzej Bargiel is no stranger to monumental feats. In 2015, he was the first man to ski down Broad Peak (8,051 m), and in 2018, he achieved the seemingly impossible, skiing down K2...
Read MoreFrom citywide activities like Dubai Summer Surprises to captivating cultural events such as The Laughter Factory, musical spectaculars including the incredible Beat The Heat festival, to family fun with Peppa Pig live in concert, there is truly something for everyone to enjoy in Dubai. Dubai Calendar, the official listing platform for events in the city, has announced a spectacular line-up of live music, culture and sport events which will take place throughout the city between July and September 2023. Here are Dubai Calendar’s top picks of upcoming and ongoing events between July and September: MARVELOUS MUSICAL EVENTS This summer, gear up for a line-up like no other. Taking over the stage at The Agenda, Dubai Media City, catch the region’s top artists perform at six exciting co...
Read MoreCurry may have landed in Southeast Asia 2000 years ago Spices found on stone tools shed light on ancient global trade network Even after 2000 years, the stone slab still smelled of nutmeg. Unearthed in an ancient village in southern Vietnam, the cookware—roughly the size and shape of an anvil—was likely used to grind the spice, along with other ingredients familiar in today’s curries. The discovery, reported today in Science Advances, marks the earliest known example of spice processing in mainland Southeast Asia. It also suggests that visitors from India and Indonesia may have introduced their culinary traditions to the region millennia ago. Ancient starch grains of ginger (Zingiber officinale), cinnamon (Cinnamomum sp.) and nutmeg (Myristica fragrans) were identified on the s...
Read MoreTo celebrate World Elephant Day on August 12th, Anantara Golden Triangle Elephant Camp and Resort in Thailand’s north is inviting guests to an unforgettable day of fun showcasing the unique local indigenous culture while celebrating the rescued residents living in the resorts surrounding lush jungle. The elephants’ special day kicks off with a traditional blessing ceremony followed by a massive buffet of all their favourite fruit and vegetables. Local hilltribe students and artists dressed in traditional northern attire will also join in on the festivities making it a truly indigenous experience. Guests will also be treated to a range of interactive elephant-related activities organised by the Golden Triangle Asian Elephant Foundation (GTAEF) such as the signature Walking with G...
Read MoreArchaeologists working on a 2,000-year-old Roman cemetery discovered in Gaza last year have found at least 125 tombs, most with skeletons still largely intact, and two rare lead sarcophaguses, the Palestinian Ministry of Antiquities said. The impoverished Palestinian territory was an important trading post for civilisations as far back as the ancient Egyptians and the Philistines depicted in the Bible, through the Roman empire and the crusades. In the past, local archaeologists reburied findings for lack of funding but French organisations have helped excavate this site, discovered in February last year by a construction crew working on an Egyptian-funded housing project. Palestinians uncover a Roman-era cemetery in Gaza, July 23, 2023. REUTERS/Mohammed Salem "It is the first ...
Read MoreThousands of tourists and residents fleeing a wildfire on the Greek island of Rhodes huddled in schools and shelters on Sunday, with many evacuated on private boats from beaches as flames menaced resorts and coastal villages. Thousands spent the night on beaches and streets. Tour operators Jet2, TUI and Correndon cancelled flights departing for Rhodes, which lies southeast of mainland Greece and is popular for its warm seas and ancient sites. Photo: REUTERS/Lefteris Damianidis The fire brigade said 19,000 people were moved from homes and hotels, calling it the biggest safe transport of residents and tourists Greece has carried out. "It was literally like the end of the world," British tourist Ian Murison told Sky News from a rescue boat he got after crowds filled buses in a...
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