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The latest stunner from the Six Senses stable has opened its door to the public last month. Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay in Oman boasts indigenous village-style accommodations and private marina, with rocky ranges on one side and a sandy beach on the other. Compromising 82 private pool villas, pool villa duplexes and suites, the property also includes two Retreats and a Reverse with its own majilis for up to 60 guests. As with every other Six Senses resort, the spa is a key element in Zighy Bay. It offers Six Senses signature treatments, and also has exclusive Turkish baths for men and women
for more details visit: www.sixsenses.com/Six-Senses-Hideaway-Zighy-Bay/
MS Ocean Odyssey, the 4-star heritage Cruise lines from Indian Ocean Cruises, is all set to begin its journey in Mauritius this month.The heritage Cruise liner can accommodate up to 200 passengers.On board facilities include a four-star restaurant, observation lunge and bar, coffee bar, gymnasium and fitness center, sauna and spa, sun-deck, casino, library and medical clinic, along with a wide variety of international entertainment.A range of itineraries, all based from Port Louis will be offered.Three of these are trips to the nearby islands of Reunion, Rodrigues and Madagascar.
The grand final of the seventh edition of the McDowell Signature Club Golf Championship will be held in Bali this month. The three-month long tournament, considered India’s biggest amateur championship, has touched more than 36 leading golf clubs across 24 cities in India since its start in September 2001. This year, the tournament has included over 32 clubs in India and Nepal. The winners of the tournament will be pitched against the national Indian Amateur golf team in early 2009
Cathay pacific airways has launched self-printing boarding pass service for departures from Hong Kong.You can now check in 48 hours in advance for flights departing after 3 am (Hong Kong time) that day.You can print your pass on A4 paper in either Black and White or color, using a normal printer.At present the facility is only available to passengers departing from Honk Kong who are traveling point to point on Cathay Pacific flights.Those who are eligible to use the self-print option will see a “Print Boarding Pass” button on screen after completing the online check-in process.The printout will include a lounge pass, if applicable, and the details of how to proceed at the airport.
The Ultra luxurious Atlantis, The Palm has opened in Dubai. Atlantis, The Palm will become the flagship resort of the Palm Jumeirah site, featuring 1,539 rooms, a water feature with its own conservation centre, 17 Restaurants and lounges, a bevy oof shops, and a 1,900 sq m spa & fitness centre. Of the rooms, the 'Lost Chambers Suites' are making a splash, offering underwater views of Ambassador Lagoon and its 65,000 marine animals.
The Mandarin riental Riviera Maya, Mexico, has launched a scuba diving promotion, which begins with instruction at the resort followed by four dives. The package includes accommodation for four nights, daily American breakfast, diving lessons, and top-of-line gear and diving manuals provided by underwater expeditions. The rates begin at US $ 2900 till December 19, 2008
Visit http:www.mandarinoriental.com for more details
With the rather simply named ‘Focus on India’ programme, Air France is going all out to make flying with the airline a better experience for the Indian traveler.On a recent visit to the airline’s headquarters in Paris, we were, frankly, amazed to see all the all-round effort from all departments to make Indians feel more at home, in air.There are training sessions for the crew where they got familiarized with the Indian culture and learn about the correct mannerisms to use around traditional Indian families, espically elders.On these regularly held sessions, the Air France crew from all over the world is informed about the gestures that are right or wrong, when dealing with Indians, such as how to part the head of a child so it doesn’t seem like an affront! Apart from this, Air France in association with the Oberoi Group has also introduced a new menu card, offering not only Hindu meals prepared by top chefs but also a fully vegetarian hot meal option in both Business and Economy.We tasted this food and mostly it was quite delicious.At CDG Airport meet-and-assist officials speak Hindi, Punjabi and Tamil, and are of particular help to unaccompanied elderly travelers.All in all if you were flying Air France you will no longer need to be afraid of French uppity-ness and language difficulties.And the naan on the board is quite good too.Check out www.airfrance.in
MasterCard has launched the second phase of its ‘MasterCard Enjoy! Japan’ campaign, which runs until December this year.During the campaign period, cardholders traveling to Japan can enjoy perks and exclusive offers when using their MasterCard to make purchase at participating retailers in Japan, including department stores, dedicated duty-free stores, consumer electronics stores, and travel service websites.Learn more about it on www.japanican.com/campaign/mastercard
Designed with the capability to handle 43 million passengers a year, the Emirates Terminal 3 opened for business last month. Among other facilities, it offers impressive check-in services. The car park has 1,870 slots and a check-in hall with 18 counters. You can check in your luggage at the car park well in advance of the flight and go back to the city, only to return in time for the flight. Alternatively, you can access an online check-in option and when you arrive at the terminal for the flight, simply drop off your bags at one of the self service kiosks and collect your boarding pass. A new porter service is also in place. Two special Needs Lounges in the terminal have been designed for wheelchair passengers. There are 10 food outlets, ranging from coffee shops to international cuisine.
SilverseaCruises has published its new 120-page Voyage Atlas for 2009, with a focus on luxurious and exotic destinations for its four all-suite ships, Silver Cloud, Silver wind, Silver Shadow and Silver Whisper, and the new ship, Prince Albert II. Now available in print and online, the guide contains over 130 itineraries offered abroad the line’s classic fleet as well as 26 exiting expeditions set for the Prince Albert II. A highlight of Silversea’s 2009 season is the company’s first-ever Grand Pacific Voyage, a 92-day odyssey.Also on next year’s schedule are expedition crusies to French Polynesia abroad Prince Albert II, which will be deployed in Papeete from mid-March to late October.
for more details log on to http://www.selversea.com
The latest stunner from the Six Senses stable has opened its door to the public last month. Six Senses Hideaway Zighy Bay in Oman boasts indigenous village-style accommodations and private marina, with rocky ranges on one side and a sandy beach on the other. Compromising 82 private pool villas, pool villa duplexes and suites, the property also includes two Retreats and a Reverse with its own majilis for up to 60 guests. As with every other Six Senses resort, the spa is a key element in Zighy Bay. It offers Six Senses signature treatments, and also has exclusive Turkish baths for men and women
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