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Whether you’re a water baby, a nature enthusiast, a city stickler in pursuit of the finer things in life, or simply seeking an idyllic location to unwind, these comprehensive hotel picks for this Eid Al Adha include something for everyone. FOR DESIGN AFICIONADOES Mandarin Oriental, Hyde Park, London One of the British capital’s most revered properties has recently been revamped – and the results are stunning. It’s all down to design expert Joyce Wang, the innovative designer responsible for the Mandarin Oriental Hyde Park’s brand-new face.Commissioned to oversee the property’s overall design concept, the designer took her inspiration from the building’s Edwardian heritage, the hotel’s peaceful park side location, as well as the glamour of the early 20th century’s Golden Age of travel. With a warm and inviting environment in all 181 new rooms and suites, guests from the GCC will be particularly impressed by the brand-new penthouses. Each of the hotel’s 40 suites ...

Chuck the oft-visited destinations this summer and take the lesser trodden path. These destinations may not be as popular but are definitely worth discovering.                                                                       WALES LOCATION - England MUST VISIT PLACES - Snowdonia, Aiberdeen, Llandudnos. PACKAGE PRICES -     Customised packages available Often, I am asked my favorite travel destination and I invariably reply, ‘’Wales”. Having lived in Wales for six months, I can safely reckon that every single day in this outdoor paradise is like a picnic party.  This British countryside promises endless hours of outdoor joy midst the charm of unspoilt bounty of nature. Revel in the beauty of rolling meadows, gorgeously lush landscapes, merrily grazing ...

Dreaming of an exotic holiday? Consider the choice of a cruise holiday. “The journey is more important than the destination,” whosoever coined this quote, I must have remembered him a multitude times during my recent Eid cruise getaway. Yes, this was one holiday where the journey was equivalently stunning as the destinations -Muscat and Musandam (in Oman). Onboard Jalesh cruise (India’s premium indigenous cruise on its maiden vogaye from Dubai to Oman), this was one outting where the voyage added cent percent excitement to my Omani holiday experience! The burgeoning number of cruise options in the recent years is indicative of the meteoric rise in travellers’ love for cruises. Themed-cruises such as family cruises, adventure' cruises, golf cruises, etc are available for travelers seeking a unique brand of fun and relaxation. Considering the skyrocketing interest of holiday- seekers in cruise liners, let us take a brief insight into the reasons why cruises are g...

 The lively, cherubic actress   has that child-like innocence that won us over instantaneously. The Bollywood actress and fitness enthusiast was in her usual chirpy mode when she settled down with the media after a soulful session of XYoga. Five minutes with her whizzed past like a whiff of fresh air.  Fakhri was at the centerstage at Kite Beach on February 1 to spearhead the two-day wellness event, XYoga Dubai. Accompanied by her was the former Real Madrid and Barcelona footballer Luis Fago and popular Indian yogini and trainer-to-the-Bollywood stars Deepika Mehta. Over a thousand yoga enthusiasts stretched into the weekend with the celebrities on the beautiful Friday morning at the serene seaside venue. The atmosphere was radiating with calm and positive vibes with soothing music playing in the background. Commenting on the launch morning of XYoga festival, Fakhri remarked, “The opening session at the beachside was simply magic...