If Switzerland is a dream for any traveler around the world then traveling in Gornegrat Bhan can be its epitome. Indians jusst love their Swiss experience. The train to Gornergrat is the highest open air cog rail in Europe, the Kulmhotel is the highest hotel in the Swiss Alps and Gornergrat peak offers a fantastic view to the Matterhorn and 28 other snow and icee covered mountain peaks. A night at Kulmhotel Gornergrat on 3000 m, in the middle of mountain peaks and glaciers is a once in a lifetime experience. For more than 100 years the Gornergrat Bahn is climbing its way up to Gornergrat around the year. The train crossses impressive bridges, galleries, and tunnels in the midst of idyllic forests, alpine meadows and rocky gorges. In order to make it easier for foreign travelers to...
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Belgium, has always been the very essence of one of the great homelands of chocolate on the world stage. Brussels is therefore very proud to be hosting the first “Salon du Chocolat” to be held on Belgian soil, from Friday 7th to Sunday 9th February 2014, at Tour & Taxis (Shed 1-1 b). Praised by all chocolate lovers and market experts, the Salon du Chocolat represents an international label. With more than 20 worldwide editions behind it, (from Paris to New York, not forgetting Salvador da Bahia, Tokyo, Seoul, London …) only one destination was missing from its roll of honour: the capital of Europe. For this first Brussels edition, more than 60 exhibitors, mostly Belgian but also from the international scene, will display their talents. Through its landmark events (demonstrations, fashi
Read MoreTourism sector around the world is thriving to make itself more and more accessible, with a special focus on making tourism sites and facilities disabled-friendly. Similar efforts are being made in Brussels, which has come out with a new guide. “Brussels For All” is a trilingual guide which offers an overview of the accessibility of tourist facilities for people with limited mobility looking for information when staying in Brussels. This trilingual tourist guide has a brand new layout for its 10th anniversary edition. This guide is a comprehensive tool that’s packed with practical information about access to accommodation, hotels, restaurants, shopping areas, sports centres and leisure venues. It also helps to raise awareness among travel agencies, transport service providers and accom...
Read MoreOnce believed nearly extinct in China, the Siberian tiger, the largest member of the cat family, is making a comeback, the result of a decade-long effort to restore its natural habitat by banning logging, hunting and trapping. Chinese have been amazed not only by the apparent growth of the tiger population but also by how far the felines have spread. It made headlines around China this year when tigers were seen near Jiamusi, a city 140 miles from the Russian border. In China, the number of Siberian tigers living in the wild (far smaller than those in captivity) has been listed in government statistics at between 18 and 22 for some years. Nobody knows the exact number, because the Chinese don't have tracking collars on the tigers, but there could be as many as 40 now and that the popul...
Read MoreCyprus is a popular holiday destination for the Indian market with many varied offerings for families and leisure travellers. From beaches, to museums to archeological sites, Cyprus is the ideal year-round vacation destination. Gulf Air offers convenient flight schedules and excellent connectivity, within 3 hours, to Larnaca Airport in Cyprus through its hub in Bahrain. Gulf Air currently flies from four destinations in India; Chennai, Delhi, Mumbai and Kochi to Cyprus through its efficient Bahrain hub. The airline is adding a fifth destination; Thiruvananthapuram, commencing with five weekly flights to the Kerala capital on the 15th December. Cyprus Tourism Organisation (CTO) has recently partnered with Gulf Air, the national carrier of the Kingdom of Bahrain, to host a roadshow he...
Read MoreThe Pembrokeshire Coastline in Wales is the perfect year-round destination with unrivalled walking opportunities. Why not explore our fabulous county and book Winter Warmer Package at The Grove hotel in Wales. The Pembrokeshire Coast Path is one of Britain’s National Trails. There are 15 in England and Wales and they represent the 15 best walking trails. There are three national trails in Wales, The Pembrokeshire Coast Path, Offa's Dyke and Glyndwr's Way. What makes the Pembrokeshire Coast Path so interesting is the variety of landscapes you pass through on your way along it, ranging from steep limestone cliffs, undulating red sandstone bays, volcanic headlands and flooded glacial valleys. There are also some remarkably quaint towns and villages to explore, rest, refresh and rec...
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If cruising itself doesn't sounds adventurous to you, then very soon you will be able to add thrills like skydiving to it. Sounds amazing, isn't it. Royal Caribbean International is working hard to make everything possible. A new class of ships will have many things more to offer. Royal Caribbean International recently marked an important milestone in the development of its newest class of ships, Quantum class, with Anthem of the Seas receiving its first block as the keel was lowered into place. The keel-laying signifies the beginning of the ship's physical construction. During the ceremony, a 620-ton block measuring 59 feet by 121 feet (18 x 23 meters) was lifted into the building dock with an 800-ton crane. The groundbreaking Quantum-class ships will debut new unprecedented features,...
Read MoreWhether or not you pull a rabbit out of these hats, but they look interesting, Isn't it! A shop at the Markt (Market Square) in Bruges, Flanders, Belgium. ...
Read MoreOn April 22 and 23rd, 2014, k.d. lang and Bryan Adams will headline the first international concert to take place in the Thimphu, the capital city of the Kingdom of Bhutan. In the presence of Her Majesty the Queen Mother Sangay Choden Wangchuck, 500 guests will attend the two concerts, private receptions and other exclusive visits and events. All proceeds will go to support two charities- RENEW Bhutan and The Bhutan Canada Foundation. These two charities provide critically needed assistance in the fields of education and to the relief and empowerment of disadvantaged women and children, respectively. The Bhutan Canada Foundation provides critical assistance in the field of education, including sending volunteer teachers to some of the most remote parts of Bhutan.The Queen Mother, Sa
Read MoreI had always enjoyed Belgian desserts specially the pastries. Chance for you now to have a plenty. This holiday season, from 10 December to 19 January, the Tram Experience will be serving an extra festive 3 course menu concocted by Brussels brightest culinary ambassadors, two starred chefs Lionel Rigolet from the Comme Chez Soi and Pascal Devalkeneer from the Chalet de la Forêt. The menu will be followed by a dessert by haute chocolatier Pierre Marcolini. The Tram Experience had been a showcase for the finest food that Brussels has to offer Since May 2013, passengers can discover in just one meal dishes by two or three different chefs, sometimes in surprising combinations. This four handed cooking experience makes the Tram Experience, already a unique concept, even more unique! New ...
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