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Shoot for the stars! Stay in these moon-like homes in celebration of the 50th Anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing.

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To commemorate the 50th anniversary of the Apollo 11 Moon landing, five Airbnb  hosts with homes that look like they belong on the Moon are enticing travellers to  experience some out-of-the world Airbnb listings.  From a replica of a spaceship to a  flying saucer, these “interstellar” homes are sure to transport you to the galaxy and  beyond!    Apollo 11 Spaceship   Location-   Pukaki, New Zealand Ready for takeoff! Here’s your chance to stay in a once in a lifetime spaceship modeled after Apollo 11. To boot, the host, Peter, built this capsule from scratch! You can thank your lucky stars this house has all the necessities, plus you can lie in bed at night and peer through the window above- stargazing and imagining you’re flying through space. Take in the beauty when the sun sets and during the day enjoy a hike near Mount Cook.    UFO Futuro Styled Flying Saucer   Location-      Redberth United Kingdom It’s a bird, it’s a

SIX SENSATIONAL EID AL ADHA ESCAPES THIS SUMMER

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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

Five offbeat destinations to visit this summer

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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 sheep, rivers gushing through the hillocks and boats sailing by. Dip your feet in the lucid lakes, enjoy caravan outtings and soak in the beauty of nature like nowhere else. Explore the seaside town

Ten reasons why cruises are popular holiday options

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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