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Ras al Khaimah invites residents for a fun-filled summer with world-class hospitality,thrill and adventure Available until 31 August 2020, guests who stay for three nights or more will enjoy a host of experiences from complementary activity passes, Kids Go Free and raffle prizes including the grand prize – Mercedes-Benz C-Class 2020 automobile! This Summer, Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority (RAKTDA) is inviting UAE residents to take a well-earned break and enjoy the Emirate’s exceptional beaches, outstanding hospitality, thrilling adventure attractions and authentic cultural experiences for the ultimate ‘Shortcation’.  Together with its hospitality partners, the Authority has created a special summer package, whereby guests staying for three or more nights at any of Ras Al Khaimah’s participating 4 & 5 star hotels can take advantage of a series of value-adds for a unique and memorable stay.  Available until 31 August, the ‘Shortcation’ offer ...

Home to St. Patrick, Game of Thrones, Star Wars, Irish Stew, Guinness and U2! There are umpteen reasons for loving Ireland and now,let we have ten reasons more! Here are some facts and pictures to tantalise you to book a seat to the Emerald Isle. 1. World’s Longest Touring Route In 2014 the Wild Atlantic Way road was formalised and almost instantly became one of the world’s best car journeys. Along the West of Ireland, trailing the Atlantic Ocean, the course runs from Malin Head, Ireland’s most northern point, to Mizen Head in the south. At 2,500 kilometres, it is now the world’s longest touring route. 2. You Can See the Northern Lights from Ireland Nordic countries and Scandinavia tend to get all of the glory when it comes to the northern lights, but the Aurora Borealis is visible in Ireland too. Donegal is one of the best places to see them, however you can see the lights from almost every county in Ireland. Notoriously hard to predict, they can typically be se...

Mainstream travel destinations not interesting enough for you? Every time you travel you search for something new, fresh and never visited by friends? If the answer is yes, we created this list of hidden gems especially for people like you. If it isn’t, it can still inspire you to visit something different than just the popular tourist destinations everybody's talking about. Get ready to discover real hidden gems of tourism in Central Europe? Off we go! Brno, Czech Republic There’s apparently no other city in the Czech Republic that is developing as fast as Brno. The capital of Moravia has found a unique style in recent years; it’s a young and vibrant city that has a rhythm and incredible drive. The stories that you’ll experience here will be real and unforgettable. You can best familiarise yourselves with the city’s gastronomy offers by reading an independent guide titled Gourmet Brno . There you’ll find top restaurants (for example, one of the best fusion es...

Ras Al Khaimah has added another feather to its adventure portfolio with its latest tourism product – ‘Jebel Jais Flight: The World’s Longest Zipline’. The official certification was handed over today to HH Sheikh Saud Bin Saqr Al Qasimi, Member of Supreme Council and Ruler of Ras Al Khaimah, by Hoda Khachab, the official adjudicator from Guinness World Records.  HH Sheikh Ahm a d bin Saud bin Saqr Al Qasimi was the first to trial the new zipline this morning, following the official certification by Guinness World Records.  “This is a great achievement for Ras Al Khaimah’s international tourism ambitions,” said Haitham Mattar, CEO of Ras Al Khaimah Tourism Development Authority. “We are now receiving our largest-ever number of visitor arrivals and are confident that Jebel Jais Flight: the world’s longest zipline, will earn the UAE’s emirate of Ras Al Khaimah considerable recognition on the local, regional and global stage and propel the destinat...

SHAH RUKH KHAN RECREATES  THE #BEMYGUEST MAGIC Renowned film director Kabir Khan directs the sequel to the award-winning campaign   Dubai’s Department of Tourism and Commerce Marketing (Dubai Tourism) proudly revealed today the much-awaited #BeMyGuest campaign video, featuring Bollywood Baadshah Shah Rukh Khan. While the first video, which took YouTube by storm last year, featured Shah Rukh Khan surprising residents and visitors around Dubai, this year Shah Rukh Khan explores what he considers to be his second home and takes viewers on a fascinating, multi-faceted journey through the city of endless possibilities. Marking the first-ever collaboration between Shah Rukh Khan and acclaimed Bollywood director Kabir Khan, the newly launched 2.0 #BeMyGuest portrays Shah Rukh Khan’s journey across a series of short films that see him taking visitors to Dubai through a multifaceted destination that holds global brand appeal in much the same way he does as an actor. Shah...