In just a decade the tiny State of Qatar has transformed from run-down to front-runner in world recognition. The afternoon sun was still warm and cast a burnt orange hue over the desert sands, with beautiful shadows over the dunes. But nothing was relaxing about climbing and slipping down those dunes at exhilarating high speed…
Qatar: A guide to where to eat, sleep and sightsee in this tiny country.
Qatar has many faces and you can see them all in just a few days. There is nothing small about the tiny country of Qatar. In just two decades, this peninsular country that pokes out like a stubby finger into the Arabian Gulf has systematically turned its desert landscape into smart cities, neighbourhoods that are…
Mondrian Doha, Qatar
The Mondrian Doha is a dreamy hotel created by Marcel Wanders that, just like its creator, surprises and delights at every turn. The 4-year old Mondrian hotel was designed by the iconic Dutch designer Marcel Wanders. If he intended to combine the fantastical dreaminess of Alice in Wonderland with an Arabian Nights vibe, then in…
Magic At Sea Begins With Disney Cruises
Disney Cruise Line is reaching Australia and New Zealand for the first time. Disney Magic at Sea delivers magic and beloved Disney characters to our shores for a short time beginning in October 2023. The ‘Disney Magic at Sea’ sailings will provide an unforgettable holiday experience with beloved Disney, Marvel, Pixar, and Star Wars characters…
South Korea, Lebanon, And Luxembourg Drop All Travel Restrictions Returning To Normal Tourism
Countries worldwide have been dropping Covid restrictions recently, and three more have joined the restriction-free world. South Korea, Lebanon, and Luxembourg have dropped their travel restrictions and will return to normal tourism. This is welcome news for travelers who have been itching to visit these countries after years of closed borders, testing requirements, and vaccination…
MEA partners with SITA for baggage technology
SITA and Middle East Airlines–Air Liban (MEA) have renewed a technology contract and moved the airport’s baggage reconciliation system (BRS) at Rafic Hariri International Airport – Beirut to the cloud, increasing operational efficiency. This technology will significantly reduce operational costs for the airport and airline, with the server-less design avoiding on-site interventions to refresh, upgrade,…
Flair Aims To Become Canada’s Leading Low-Cost Airline With Over 70 Cheap Routes By Next Year
Officials at Flair, one of Canada’s ultra-low-cost airlines, announced on Wednesday that the carrier would be ramping up its flight schedule by almost 50% by summer 2023. Services will increase for domestic destinations as well as the U.S. and Mexico, with lots of flight deals on new routes for travelers along the way. The goal…
Pack the perfect carry-on luggage bag
Sort all your baggage disruption problems with these tips on packing from Tom Walley, global managing director, Corporate Traveller. The business travel bounceback has surpassed all predictions and, along with it, has brought some challenges regarding baggage disruption across the globe. Corporate traveller global managing director Tom Walley says astute travellers are avoiding checking in their bags to…
Google Maps Launches Cool New Feature For Travelers
This year, Google has been making significant updates on its products and services that benefit travelers and provide interesting information about new destinations. A few months ago, Google relaunched Google Travel, an app previously known as Google Trips, to help users plan their next trips and book hotels and flights, and now the company has…
Top 8 Off The Beaten Path Things To Do In Upstate New York
Upstate New York, loosely defined as the portion of the state north of New York City, offers visitors beautiful expanses of nature, charming small towns, and countless things to do. If you’re looking to explore this region, here are 8 off-beaten-path things to do. 1. Green Lakes State Park Head out to Fayetteville, New York,…