Miral, Abu Dhabi's leading curator of experiences, has announced over 40% construction completion of SeaWorld Abu Dhabi. In collaboration with SeaWorld Parks & Entertainment, this landmark project will bring the next generation of marine life theme parks to Yas Island and will be home to the UAE's first dedicated marine research, rescue, rehabilitation and return center providing world-class facilities to support regional and global conservation efforts. This project, visited by Sheikh Khaled bin Mohamed bin Zayed Al Nahyan, Member of the Abu Dhabi Executive Council and Chairman of the Abu Dhabi Executive Office, is scheduled for completion end of 2022. The next generation marine life theme park will be Yas Island's next mega attraction, complementing Miral's growing portfolio and ...
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Niyama Private Islands Maldives reopens its doors once again offering guests an abundance of space and privacy and a multitude of opportunities to create their own exceptional island experience, all with the laid-back vibe that Niyama is known for. A distinct twist on the Maldives with its two islands – Chill and Play, Niyama perfectly blends adventure with serenity in Nature’s Playground. Niyama Private Islands Maldives is now reopening On Chill, true to its name, guests can hide away and indulge in world class spa and wellness services at Drift Spa or take in a movie under the stars at the outdoor cinema. While on Play, adventures await above and below the ocean’s surface, from chartering a private dhoni to snorkelling with turtles or surfing the private waves. Joined by a s...
Read MoreJageshwar temple is located 36 km northeast of Almora, in Kumaon region of Uttarakhand. Jageshwar is located at an altitude of 1870 mts, in the Jataganga river valley in midst of a dense Deodar forest. Jageshwar is believed to be the site of first of the twelve Jyotirlingas, Nageshvara Jyotirlinga. The temple city comprises a cluster of 124 large and small stone temples, dating 9th to 13th century AD. The Mahamrityunjay temple is the largest and oldest temple in the Jageshwar temple complex. Jageshwar Mahadev is one of the principal temples situated in the temple premises. The temple has two dwarapalas (door guardians) in the form of the armed Nandi and Skandi. This is a west facing temple of Lord Shiva. Here, Shiva is worshipped in the form of Nagesh/Jageshwar. In the sanctum sanctorum o...
Read Moreहिमालय का अलौकिक सौंदर्य, उससे निकलती कल-कल छल-छल नदियों का संगम, मीलों तक फैला वन क्षेत्र और सुरम्य घाटियां उत्तराखंड की सबसे बड़ी धरोहर हैं। प्रकृति का ये अनुपम उपहार उसे शेष दुनिया से अलग पहचान देता है यही वजह है कि यहां हर मौसम में सैलानियों की आवाजाही रहती है। गढ़वाल की ऊंचाइयों मे प्रकृति के हाथों बेहिसाब सुंदरता बिखरी पड़ी है। गंगोत्री के रास्ते में हर्षिल आम सैलानी स्थलों से अलग है- शांत व मनोरम. भीड़-भाड़ से मुक्त। लेकिन पिछले कुछ सालों में यहां जाने वाले सैलानियों की तादाद बढ़ी है। अब जब कोरोना के कारण लगी आने-जाने की पाबंदियां हट गई हैं तो आइए करें फिर से एक बार पहाड़ों का रुख गढ़वाल के अधिकतर सौंदर्य स्थल दुर्गम पर्वतों में स्थित हैं जहां पहुंचना सबके लिए आसान नहीं है। यही वजह है कि प्रकृति प्रेमी पर्यटक इन जगहों पर पहुंच नहीं पाते हैं। लेकिन ऐसे भी अनेक पर्यटक स्थल हैं जहा...
Read MoreEgypt on Saturday put on show dozens of coffins belonging to priests and clerks from the 26th dynasty nearly 2,500 years ago, with archaeologists saying tens more were found in the vast Saqqara necropolis just days ago. Excavated coffins displayed publicly for the first time. Photo: REUTERS The 59 coffins were discovered in August at the UNESCO world heritage site south of Cairo, buried in three 10-12 meter shafts along with 28 statues of the ancient Egyptian God Seker, one of the most important funerary deities. They belonged to priests and clerks from the 26th dynasty, said Mostafa al-Waziri, secretary-general of Egypt’s Supreme Council of Antiquities. One of he burial sites where coffins were found. Photo: REUTERS The Egyptian archaeological mission behind the discovery had...
Read MoreThe Republic of Indonesia has become the first signatory of the Framework Convention on Tourism Ethics, the landmark instrument created to ensure global tourism is fair, inclusive, more transparent, and works for everyone. The ceremony, hosted by the World Tourism Organization (UNWTO) in Madrid, is a significant step towards the ratification of the Convention, which was adopted during the 23rd meeting of the UNWTO General Assembly in September 2019. With the sector currently facing up to the biggest crisis in its history, today’s signing was a clear sign that Member States are looking to UNWTO for firm leadership and remain committed to its mission to use this pause as an opportunity to realign tourism. The Convention was hailed as a “big step forward” towards introducing a universa...
Read Moreयदि आपको सैर सपाटे के लिए समुद्र-तट जाना हो, यदि आपको सांस्कृतिक विविधता का नजारा लेना हो, यदि आपको किसी स्थान पर विदेशी शासन के समय की जीवन शैली का प्रभाव देखना हो और साथ ही आध्यात्मिक अनुशासन और अदृश्य की साधना की अनुभूति भी करनी हो तो पांडिचेरी (अब पुडुचेरी) से अच्छी कोई दूसरी जगह नहीं। पूर्वी तट पर तमिलनाडु से मिला हुआ, बंगाल की खाड़ी से सटा हुआ पांडिचेरी आपकी इन सभी इच्छाओं को पूरी करेगा पांडिचेरी पहले फ्रांसीसी शासन के अधीन था। सितंबर 2006 से इसका नाम पुडुचेरी कर दिया गया जिसका तमिल भाषा में अर्थ है नया गांव। इसकी सबसे ज्यादा चर्चा लंबे समय तक फ्रांसीसी कॉलोनी के रूप में रहने और महर्षि अरविंद द्वारा स्थापित आश्रम के कारण है। स्थापत्य कला व संस्कृति की दृष्टि से यह एक धनी नगरी है। भारती पार्क के बीच में स्थित आयी मंडपम सुकून की तलाश करने वालों का बड़ा अड्डा है। ...
Read MoreWhether it’s an unexpected trunk hug from a two tonne elephant friend in Chiang Rai, to a group selfie on a girls’ night out at a rooftop bar in Bangkok or capturing the perfect beach sunset pic with someone special in Phuket – fun holiday snaps make great memories last a lifetime. At Anantara and Avani you can share your #SanookSnap moments and win great travel prizes around Thailand so you can take even more! Loving your room with a three-country view in the Golden Triangle? #SanookSnap it! Partying with friends on a rooftop bar? #SanookSnap it! Enjoying a decadent floating breakfast in your beachside pool villa? #SanookSnap it! From the jungles up north, to the bright lights of Bangkok, right down to the lush Southern islands, the more you snap, post and hashtag #SanookSnap an...
Read MoreWith less than 90 days to go before the year-end holiday season, European aviation bodies have intensified their call to replace quarantine measures with passenger testing. This will provide far greater assurance and ability for cross-border travellers to plan family reunions or vacations during this important holiday period. It will also serve as a lifeline to the millions of workers in the travel and tourism sectors whose jobs remain at risk. Following their direct call to action together with the wider travel and tourism sectors in a letter to European Commission President von der Leyen on 17 September, aviation bodies ACI EUROPE, Airlines for Europe (A4E) and IATA have submitted a framework for how an EU-wide Testing Protocol for Travel (EU-TPT) could work. ...
Read MoreAssam's World Heritage site Manas National Park will be the first among the five National Parks in the state to reopen for tourists from Friday with strict COVID-19 protocols, park officials said. The park, which usually closes for tourists in April, had to shut the gates from March 17 due to the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic, The Chief Conservator of Forests A M Singh will open the Manas National Park at a programme scheduled to be held at the Bahbari range, officials said. The park authorities said that strict COVID-19 guidelines, including mandatory wearing of masks and social distancing, must be maintained by the tourists while entering the park. Only three persons would be allowed in the jeep safari inside the park. The authorities have taken all measures...
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