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Royal Princess arrives in Southampton ahead of launch

A musical salute provided a spectacular welcome for Royal Princess to Southampton earlier as the new cruise ship arrived to begin a week-long series of special inaugural events. British actor, director and writer Simon Callow orchestrated the Southampton University Brass Band to serenade the new Princess Cruises ship with a rendition of “God Save The [...]

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DNA Health Corp to boost medical tourism in Abu Dhabi

US-headquartered integrative health and wellness specialists, DNA Health Corp, is set to open its first overseas flagship center on Abu Dhabi’s Saadiyat Island in June, targeting both the region’s residents and visitors looking for a different approach to personalised health and wellness. The DNA Center for Integrative Medicine & Wellness, which will be inaugurated by [...]

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Around the World with Four Seasons

Luxury hotel brand The Four Seasons has announced an ‘Around the World’ travel itinerary that touches down in Hawaii, Bora Bora, Bali, Sydney and Mumbai aboard a private luxury jet that comes with a personal chef and onboard concierge. Built around Four Seasons properties around the world, the 23-day itinerary for 2014 includes stops in [...]

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Royal Caribbean’s ship Quantum of the Seas

Royal Caribbean has released details on the newest addition to its fleet set to sail next year, the Quantum of the Seas, an 18-deck ship that can carry 4,180 guests. Among some of the innovative features are a controlled chamber that can simulate the sensation of skydiving; a glass-walled lift that carries guests 90 meters [...]

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Kenya to host World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony

Kenya’s profile as a preferred tourist destination has received a boost with the Kenya Tourism Board winning the bid to host this year’s World Travel Awards Africa Gala Ceremony. The event will take place on October 16th. The WTA nominations will recognise excellence in the travel, tourism and hospitality industry, thus encouraging nominees to uphold [...]

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Amphibious tourist buses put into service in Tokyo

Tokyo’s first amphibious tourist buses were put into service Sunday, carrying 40 passengers through the city’s low eastern side by road before taking to the Naka river during a 100-minute “Tokyo Splash Tour.” The two buses, dubbed “Sky Ducks”, departed from Tokyo’s new landmark Skytree, the world’s tallest communications tower at 634 metres (2,080 feet).

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World’s first underwater spa at Huvafen Fushi, Maldives woos guests with new packages

Few things in the world are as relaxing as the sound of gushing water. And what better way to rejuvenate your tired self than at an underwater world. While bars, staying at a resort, or even fine dining underwater in not new anymore, the Maldives is all set to get a taste of such luxury. [...]

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