"In an age in which flying has become one of the most unromantic of travel experiences, the resumption of Zeppelin flights has proved an unqualified success" (Telegraph Travel). I can compare it in its beauty to an experience of a sea plane flight in Maldives. Indeed Zeppelin flights seem most unbelievable compared to modern jets and dreamliners, but they are superbly romantic and exciting. And taking a zeppelin flight at a place where first zeppelin flight took place more than hundred years ago can be thrilling. Also worth considering is the fact that there are not too many places in the world offering this adventurous experience. A Zeppelin is a type of rigid airship pioneered by the German Count Ferdinand von Zeppelin in the early 20th century.The Zeppelin was invented in Fr...
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It is a perfect time to experience & discover Wales & its rich and varied heritage. This year the Welsh Government has planned a whole lot of events which caters to people of all genres. Whether you're a fun seeking family, a chilled out couple, or anything in-between, there are plenty of things to do in Wales during these events. Choose from a slow paced day seeing castles, museums or get lively with some outdoor activities or even a music festival or a sporting event. Rest assured, you won’t be bored in Wales!!! Lets see what is lined up for coming days in wales. National Storytelling Week -1st -8th February 2014 Wordsworth Bookshop and Café, St Andrews Churchyard, Wales. National Storytelling Week is about giving out to all cultures, tales that give a twinkle to the e...
Read MoreEver wondered what the top 10 hotels in the world are. Trip Advisors today announced the World's Best Accommodations With 2014 Travelers' Choice Awards For Hotels The results of TripAdvisor's annual hotel popularity contest are out today, and internationally, Italy leads the pack with 152 winning hotels, followed by the United Kingdom with 145. The USA and France both have 144 lodgings on the list. Among the list of top ten hotels in the world are included two from India and interestingly both of them are Oberoi properties- The Oberoi Udaivilas (5th) and The Oberoi Mumbai (9th). India is the only country with two hotels in the top ten list. The wide-ranging Travelers' Choice Awards crown 7,123 winners (we'll spare you the full list), including overall top-rated hotels, along with be...
Read MoreAfter Tintin it is now turn of the Smurfs. From Friday 24 to Sunday 26 January, the Smurfs will be joining the ice sculpture fun of Brussels Ice Magic for a special weekend that promises to be packed with surprises. Totally dedicated to the world of cartoons, the festival will be inviting a very special guest for the occasion: Smurfette! Plus, for the whole weekend, all visitors who come to the ticket office with a Smurf album will be offered a €2 discount on their ticket. What’s more, real fans of the little blue imps who come dressed up as one of Peyo’s characters will be able to get in to the ice sculpture festival for free. Just this once, even “Gargamel” will be welcome! Plenty of smurfy activities are lined up! Have you always wanted to meet Smurfette? Then save th...
Read MoreLooking for unique Valentine's Day ideas that will make your sweetheart swoon? Orlando has countless opportunities for romance with your valentine from relaxing indulges, to intimate dining or thrilling attractions - it's all here waiting for you. Visit Orlando encourages tourists to enjoy the Valentine’s Day festivities taking place across the city. Here is an unexpected list of heart-fluttering experiences that your romantic partner is sure to enjoy. Unique Valentine's Day Tips in Orlando- Bob's Balloon Flights What could be more romantic than a hot air balloon ride at dawn over beautiful Central Florida? Take your special someone on a dream date in the clouds, with a champagne toast and buffet breakfast included! No one will forget a Valentine's Day that starts like this. Tick
Read MoreForget a bunch of red roses this year – men who want to give something more imaginative this Valentine’s Day should go for the Dozen Red Roses Massage at the Vale Resort in south Wales as part of an overnight romantic break away. Wales’ largest spa has taken the traditional gift of a dozen red roses and given it a unique twist by developing a one-off massage treatment inspired by the ancient symbol of love and beauty. The Dozen Red Roses Massage takes warm oils, infused with the sweet fragrance of pure rose, to deliver a relaxing, all over body massage. The treatment is finished off with a glass of bubbly. The treatment has been personally developed by the Resort’s spa manager, Claire Caddick, who is always trying to offer clients spa treatments with a twist. Gents haven’t been f...
Read MoreDay is coming closer for all the chocolate lovers. Belgium, a country of traditions, has always been the very essence of one of the great homelands of chocolate on the world stage. At a global level, Belgium is still the second highest consuming country for chocolate – 10 kg per person per year. From time immemorial chocolate has represented a remarkable love story so dear to our Low Country. To honor the tradition, along with Belgian creativity and talent, the Salon du Chocolat will take place – and this is a first! – at Tour & taxis (Shed 1) from February 7 to 9 2014, right in the heart of the European capital. Brussels is therefore very proud to be hosting the first “Salon du Chocolat” to be held on Belgian soil. A wonderful occasion for bringing together and displaying in one p...
Read MoreWant to know what did everyone ordered on New Years Eve? As one of the India's leading food portals, TastyKhana.com was an integral part of New Years celebrations across the country for all the food enthusiasts. While doing so, certain fixed food ordering habits were observed by the portal during that time. The survey clearly highlights some of the key food ordering patterns of its customers like: The most preferred cuisines, the most preferred dish, the most preferred time of placing orders etc. As per survey, the five most preferred cuisines were: Chinese, Fast food (burgers, sandwiches), North Indian (includes Mughalai), Wraps & rolls and Sea food. Among the food that were ordered the most, top three were- Chicken Lollipop, Chicken Biryani and Kadhai Paneer. While most popular o
Read MoreAs you get set for a trip to the land of royalty- Rajasthan, you witness an array of festivals that await you this January, Ranbanka Heritage Hotel welcomes you to indulge in a cultural fiesta with special festive discounts for you to experience a majestic stay. Ranbanka provides the perfect backdrop to explore and experience a cultural celebration where you will experience the artistic grandeur and magnificence of Rajasthan at its best. Bidding farewell to the chilly winters, the sky is clear and Jodhpur is all set flock to the polo grounds for this annual Kite Festival. The sky colored in a plethora of colors, the kites of different designs vying with each other, is a sight to see. Scheduled on Makar Sankranti (14th January) or the Hindu New year, this is a day related to kite fly...
Read MoreIndians mostly welcome and celebrate spring with a festival of colors (Holi), which incidentally a night before also has an occasion to light a fire to burn the evil spirits. Similarly, Valencia welcomes the spring with its Fallas festival. Monumental, yet transitory cardboard statues are carefully built over the course of months, to then be devoured by fire in a unique spectacle. In nature it resembles more like Dussehra celebrated in India just before winters. Las Fallas is Valencia's most international festival. In the week of 19 March, the city fills with gigantic cardboard monuments, called ninots, for a competition that is marked by art, ingenuity and good taste. The origin of the celebration goes back to the carpenter's parot: these were wooden lamps used to light their w...
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