Mercedes Benz World Driving experience

Mercedes Benz World Driving experience

Mercedes Benz World Driving experience

Set within the famous Brooklands motor racing circuit
in Weybridge, Surrey, Mercedes-Benz World is the perfect location for a thrilling Driving Experience.

On our purpose-built Under 17s driving facilities, Handling Circuits, Wet Skid Circle, Wet Straight and 10- acre off-road course, you can enjoy some of the most exhilarating driving available in the UK.

Now everyone can experience the excitement of
driving with a Mercedes-Benz Driving Experience. Get
behind the wheel and find out what makes Mercedes Benz so special.

9:00 -10:00am – Group Track Safety Briefing
10:00am – 12:00pm – 2 Hour driving experience
12:00 – 14:00pm – Private lunch in S-Class suite
14:00 – 15:00pm – Guided Tour of Mercedes-Benz
World
15:00 – 16:00pm – 1 Hour exclusive hire of Driven and
Innovation simulator zone

Mercedes-Benz World is within easy reach of the M25, making it an ideal venue for those in the south-east and London looking to hold a corporate event.

Once at the world-famous venue located on the iconic Brooklands site in Surrey, the pinnacle of German engineering awaits for your driving pleasure, whether that’s on the purpose-built circuits or the off-road course.

Mercedes Benz Driving experience

Among the awesome three-pointed cars to drive on asphalt are the AMG GT and CL AMG V8 – both packing a punch that will test the driver’s handling abilities to the limit around a variety of tracks, including the handling circuit and long straight.

You’ll also be accompanied by an expert instructor to help you get the most out the car, while ensuring safety is paramount. Indeed, at Mercedes-Benz World you’ll find the ultimate corporate driving experience, where everything is taken care of by trained professionals so your team or clients can relax and enjoy their time to the utmost.

However, if the lure of a German supercar isn’t enough then TrackDays.co.uk is also proud to offer a 4×4 corporate driving experience.

This is your chance to get behind the wheel of the incredible GLE 4×4, a critically renowned SUV that can trace its roots back more than 20 years.

The off-road area at Mercedes-Benz World is also equally impressive. It is spread over 10 acres and offers everything you’d expect from a specially designed, and in parts, technically challenging course.

Just make sure your seatbelt is nice and tight as you take on steep inclines and declines, water crossings and a variety of other challenges. Again, you won’t be expected to tackle the course alone as an expert instructor will be by your side, offering hints and tips as you go along.

Booking an experience to enjoy the excellent Mercedes-Benz World and its incredible facilities is easy to do. Simply book a voucher and then look forward to rewarding your staff or entertaining customers with an unforgettable corporate driving experience.

Mercedes-Benz World also has plenty to offer aside from fantastic driving experiences, including three floors of attractions and exhibits, plus a café and a restaurant. What are you waiting for?

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Pope John Paul II route through Krakow

Pope John Paul II route through Krakow

Pope John Paul II route through Krakow

The greatest citizen of Krakow, Poland resided in Vatican from 1978 to 2005. Before having taken over the Holy See as Pope John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla had lived in Krakow for four decades – practically through his entire adult life until his assumption of the papacy. Here he spent his formative years as a student and then as a young priest, a theologian and a philosopher, a playwright and a poet. And here he made most of the breathtaking ascent from the position of a humble curate at Krakow’s church of St. Florian’s to university professor to Krakow bishop to cardinal to the Vicar of Christ. 

Sightseeing, the most famous place linked with a history and life of the Pope John Paul II: Before having taken over the Holy See as Pope John Paul II, Karol Wojtyla had lived in Krakow for four decades–practically through his entire adult life until his assumption of the papacy.

Here he spent his formative years as a student and then as a young priest, a theologian and a philosopher, a playwright and a poet.  The visit starts with the Holly Mass in the Archbishop’s Palace which is Wojtyła’s last residence before leaving for the Vatican in 1978. There one can see the famous “papal window”, where John Paul II used to show up to chat and chant with the youth of Krakow during all his visits and where thousands of people lit candles and prayed during his last days.

Next visit in Krakow is of the Francis Basilica located just in front of the palace.

Discovery of the Jagiellonian University where John Pail II studied Polish language, literature and drama. Guided tour of Collegium Maius.

Finally The Main Market Square, the biggest medieval square in Europe and St Mary’s Church – one of the finest Gothic structures in the country  where John Paul II gave sermons and heard confession. And at the end: St. Florian Church in Kraków – in this church during a period from August ’49 to September ’51 Pope John Paul II served as a chaplain to the students of university and to health workers. Dinner and overnight in Krakow.

Continue the Krakow’s route of Pope John Paul II “:the  Wawel Hill  – the monument of Polish history and culture including:. * The Gothic Cathedral – the sanctuary of the nation * The Royal Castle  a long-time center of political and cultural life of the country,  decorated by the best artists from all over Europe like Bartolomeo Berecci etc.

The centerpiece of the art collections is splendid assembly of Flanders tapestries.   The most important is the cathedral where Pope John Paul II said his first Mass in the 12th-century Crypt of St. Leonard’s.  Then Kanonicza street where Father Wojtyla resided at 19 Kanonicza street from 1951 till 1958, when he became bishop;  Now both those houses are turned into the Archdiocese Museum which exhibits the church art. In the museum you can see the flat where Karol Wojtyła lived while working as a lecturer of theology.

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Walk in the footsteps of Aphrodite through Paphos

Walk in the footsteps of Aphrodite through Paphos

Walk in the footsteps of Aphrodite through Paphos

Wherever one treads in Paphos one comes across a glorious history, which dates back thousands of years, when the cult of goddess Aphrodite flourished in this beautiful part of the world attracting many visitors from inland and abroad. Still under the spell of her Beauty-goddess, the area retaining her magic has remained intact by time. It seduces its visitor with its majestic landscape, lovely coastline, historical treasures and delightful villages where tradition is still a way of life!

Walk in the footsteps of Aphrodite through Paphos

The Birthplace of Aphrodite is one of the most beautiful beaches near the city of Pafos, where locals can enjoy swimming with their families. In the water one can see the enormous rock where legend says Aphrodite, the Goddess of Love, was born from the ocean.

In the myth of Aphrodite’s birth, the beautiful Goddess of Love emerges naked from the water around Cyprus. She had just been created from the foam of the sea caused by Cronus castrating his father Uranus and throwing his genitals into the water. Although Aphrodite had originally begun drifting towards the Greek island of Cythera, the wind blew her towards her spiritual home near Pafos.

According to local legend, it was on this particular beach – near the temple built at Palaipafos (Old Pafos) to worship her, as early as the Bronze Age, that she arrived, and this is why it is now known as the Birthplace of Aphrodite.

This stretch is one of the most beautiful along the southwestern part of Cyprus, with the coastline meandering along, creating coves and points. From the pebbly beach at the Birthplace of Aphrodite, you can see dramatic white cliffs in the distance. Closer to the shore, large rocks jut out from the water.

One of these rocks has been named Aphrodite Rock – partly because of the foam that is being formed at its base, which brings in mind the story of the deity’s birth. A local story is that anyone who swims around the rock will be blessed with eternal beauty.

Our search will first take us to the ancient Kingdom of Kourion, which is placed on one of the most spectacular sites on the island, with extensive archaeological ruins including well-preserved mosaics. Its Greco-Roman amphitheatre, built in the 2nd century BC, is famous for its vistas of the Mediterranean Sea.

The kingdom is also renowned for its preserved mosaic floors in the House of Eustolios, the House of Achilles and the House of the Gladiators.

Upon arrival in Paphos, we will visit the famous Mosaics of the Roman period, dating from around the 3rd century AD. These are situated in four main houses: the House of Aion, House of Dionysos, House of Orpheus and House of Theseus. They include many attention-grabbing geometrical decorations and draw inspiration from Greek mythological scenes.
Lunch will be served at a local restaurant overlooking the Castle of Paphos.

We will then continue towards Yeroskipou, just outside Paphos; where the Ayia Paraskevi church stands. Built in the 9th century AD, its 5 domes are decorated with beautiful frescoes. While in Yeroskipou, guests will have the opportunity to visit a traditional Loukoumi factory and taste this local delicacy.

On the way back to Limassol, our guests can enjoy a sunset cocktail, by Aphrodite’s rock, which according to mythology is the birthplace of the Goddess of Beauty and Love. Our guests, will be inspired by this amazing scenery and allow Aphrodite to be their hostess throughout this journey of senses, colours and experiences in beautiful Cyprus. (Dance act).

In the afternoon return back to the hotel.

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Explore the street food markets in Marrakesh

Explore the street food markets in Marrakesh

Explore the street food markets in Marrakesh

You can find all kinds of street food day and night across Morocco – and Marrakech is no exception. Here, we explore the best street food in the city, from sandwiches and pastries to freshly squeezed juice and more exotic dishes.

It’s time to venture off in to the square, stopping at four food stalls, all personally tested and recommended by the team.

Depending on guests’ dietary preferences, they may have the opportunity to sample a traditional Marrakchi dish cooked underground on the coals that heat the hammam.

Or tuck in to a sweet-savoury dish typically consumed during Ramadan.

Try the hundred kinds of olives, taste the Marrakchi olive oil, honey…

And of course for the more daring, sheep’s tongue or cheek. If a must-try list includes snails, take a pit stop at the snail stalls and slurp back the flavourful broth.

Explore the street food markets in Marrakesh

Particularly popular in Marrakech, snails can be found everywhere in the square and marketplace Jemaa El-Fnaa. This flavoursome broth is supposed to have restorative and digestive benefits. This is almost reason enough to try it. If that weren’t tempting enough, however, these distinctive chocolate-brown snails are tender with a delicious savoury taste. What’s more, they are served in a broth bursting with flavours and spices.

The oranges found in Morocco are famous worldwide, so it’s no surprise that you can find some of the best orange juice on the streets of Marrakech. They are sourced from the countless orange trees in the limitless alleys and courtyards in the city.

You can get a full glass of this refreshing, tangy juice, perfect for recovering after a long day of exploring in the sun. Also, it’s a must when wandering through Jemaa El-Fnaa.

Originating in Fez, but also plentiful on the streets of Marrakech, b’stilla is a special pie with layers of paper-thin pastry. It is traditionally stuffed with pigeon meat, almonds, eggs and lots of fresh spices. Nowadays, you can also find this pastry stuffed with fillings such as chicken or fish.

Often eaten as a starter, b’stilla offers a combination of sweet and salty and a crisp but doughy texture. For a taste of authentic Morocco, be sure to pick up one or two of these little pastries from a street seller.

This traditional Moroccan soup can be found all year round, but it’s particularly popular during Ramadan and one of the first things eaten to break the fast. This flavoursome, golden-coloured soup is rich with tomatoes, lentils, chickpeas and sometimes noodles, with meat an occasional addition.

You can find this served in little cups or bowls out on the street, and it’s a popular option sure to please even the fussiest eaters.

Although many people may be a little repulsed by this at first, try to be open-minded and sample a popular delicacy on the streets of Marrakech. Try a mixed plate of offal, tongue, head scrapings and a bit of the rest of the sheep. The whole head costs a little bit more but makes quite a meal. While it’s not a roadside snack you’d find in Western countries, you’ll find more than one stall in Marrakech offering this delicacy.

Unusual yet delicious, sheep’s head is a definite recommendation for the more adventurous foodie.

Chebakia is a Moroccan sesame cookie, moulded into a flower-like shape and fried before it is coated with masses of syrup or honey. Extremely sweet and addictive, these delicious sugary delights are a must-try.

It’s a favourite during Ramadan, and households often produce buckets full of these treats each year. Buying some from the streets is recommended – the factory-made versions simply don’t compare.

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Discover Athens by bike

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Discover Athens by bike

A 9 km ride passing by all “must see” locations of ancient Athens.

From our starting point, on Donyssiou Areopagitou (in front of Dionyssos Restaurant and by the Roman Theater of Herod Atticus), we will ride down the big walkway until the Temple of Olympian Zeus and Hadrian’s Arch, the gateway to the city in Roman times.

On this enjoyable guided cycling tour around Acropolis we don’t lose sight of this wonderful jewel of Athens even while enjoying our refreshments and cake on our 30 minutes stop at Thission neighborhood!

After crossing a pedestrianised path on the slopes of Filopappou hill, we will end the bicycle trip at the
beginning point, on the slopes of the Acropolis.

Our Athens bike tour is the best way to have fun while cycling and uncovering the charms of Athens. Ride around the historic centre and enjoy Athens monuments at a relaxed pace, using a safe, traffic-free route.

You will get to know Athens from a different point of view, passing by all the must-see locations and many hidden spots. It is the best half day activity and such a fun introduction for first time visitors. You will explore areas that you wouldn’t reach by bus or on foot!
Our bike tour will make your stay in Athens the most pleasant one and it is definitely a must-do activity while in Athens and Greece.

In 2019 we were ranked among the top 25 activities in the WORLD, based on the Trip Advisor and the Get your Guide annual awards!

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Color Canyon Safari Egypt

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April 12, 2022 – Color Canyon Safari Egypt

A jeep safari into the desert is fun and adventure. We’ll drive in 4×4 vehicles for two hours from Sharm El Sheikh to Nuweiba.

The landscape is amazing with impressive sandstone mountains along the north-south road which connects the different resort cities along the coast. We reach the port of Nuweiba and turn into the desert interior.

Color canyon safari

For 40 minutes we drive on dirt roads until we reach the limestone plateau where an incredible view awaits us. On the white chalk path we slide down some 250 meters until we reach the entrance of the canyon. Shaped by the natural powers of nature for thousands of years, the narrow canyon is a piece of art with its natural aquarelle paintings and sandstone erosions – and has holds some surprises.

After our Color Canyon Safari we drive to the coastal town Nuweiba where we enjoy lunch at a beach restaurant overlooking the Aqaba gulf. You hav the option to swim or snorkel for a while. We’ll end our trip with a free tour in Dahab, which lies on the coast midway between Nuweiba and Sharm el Sheikh.

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Best view of Sydney Harbour

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Best view of Sydney Harbour

BridgeClimb is the quintessential Sydney ‘To Do’. Enjoyed by thousands of international visitors worldwide, BridgeClimb is a Sydney must, see panoramic views from the top of this Australian icon.

BridgeClimb is a 3½ hour adventure and an experience that will never be forgotten on one of the world’s modern wonders.… The Sydney Harbour Bridge. The BridgeClimb experience begins with a comprehensive briefing and safety demonstration to prepare climbers for the climb of their lives!

Absorb a 360 degree panorama of Sydney whilst journeying to the summit on the original Climb experience. 

Climb the Sydney Harbour Bridge for exhilaration and view one of the best panoramas of the beautiful city and beyond, including the World Heritage-listed Blue Mountains and the Pacific Ocean.

You’ll scale the bridge with BridgeClimb Sydney in The Rocks. There are a range of climbs, including the 3.5 hour tour and a shorter 90 minute tour. Climbs are available at dawn, during the day, at twilight or in the evening.

An ideal climb for those with limited time is the 90-minute BridgeClimb Sampler. You’ll follow an express route half way to the summit. Throughout the year, BridgeClimb also has climbs to celebrate festivals including Chinese New Year, Mardi Gras and Vivid Sydney. 

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Seoul Dinner and Traditional Show at Korea House

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Seoul Dinner and Traditional Show

SOUTH KOREA
A dynamic city that combines modernity, green spaces, and historical sites, Seoul is the ideal destination for any traveler wanting to discover Asia. For an authentic cultural immersion in South Korea, Phoenix Voyages offers an authentic dinner and traditional show at the Korea House, an evening perfectly catered for MICE group. 

Seoul Dinner and Traditional Show at Korea House

Opened in 1981, the Korea House – an old renovated building – is a cultural venue dedicated to promoting the beauty of traditional Korean heritage and customs. Designed in traditional architectural style, this house is the perfect place to immerse in the rich culture of the country.

Seoul Dinner and Traditional Show at Korea House:

Clients will get captivated by the splendor of this ancient building and classical atmosphere upon entering the complex.

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Taste wine at Krimulda Manor in Sigulda, Latvia

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Taste wine at Krimulda Manor in Sigulda, Latvia

Sigulda, a town in the Vidzeme Region, is situated in the most picturesque part of the primeval Gauja valley. Reddish devon sandstone forms steep rocks and caves on both banks of the river. Because of this, since time immemorial Sigulda has been called the Switzerland of Vidzeme.

Exciting excursion along the Krimulda Manor’s historical center with medieval castle ruins, the Krimulda Swiss house and the Castle park. The walk around the Manor house salon, halls and rooms will be accompanying by stories about facts and people destinies of the Krimulda Manor. Krimulda manor with its coziness and ancient aura, amazing views overlooking Gauja river valley is an extraordinary wonderful place.

Group will be welcomed to meet the home wine making process in the Krimulda Manor and to taste the home wine, which is prepared by using different berries and recipes. The real taste of wine best appears enjoying with listening to the stories about life in the Krimulda Manor!

An exciting excursion along Krimulda manor house historical centre is possible. When you visit the wine workshop you will be met by winemaker Jānis.

Afterward, the degustation of several wines will follow and there will be a possibility to buy wine.

During the degustation, the secrets of wine and calvados making will be revealed, and you will be able to taste drinks made at manor house winery.

At Krimulda manor house the wine is made of local forest and garden berries – red bilberries, cranberries, raspberries, black currants, gooseberries, sea buckthorn berries, as well as from dandelion and lilac blooms.

“People come, make war and leave, but the majestic and mysterious spirit of the Krimulda valley stays as it was and will be forever…” said Paul Liewen

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New excursion Mexico City: Cooking class and market visit

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April 4, 2022 – New excursion Mexico City

Cooking class and market visit

Our culinary adventure will begin at the Aura cooking studio, in the charming Roma Norte neighbourhood, with a welcome “agua fresca” or Mexican coffee, and an introduction to Mexico’s gastronomic history.

New excursion Mexico City

We then walk to the traditional neighbourhood market Mercado de Medellin, where we get to taste delicacies such as mamey fruit and grasshopper.

Back at the studio our hands-on cooking class begins. We will prepare a 4-course menu from scratch, including street appetizers with Mexican salsas, prehispanic “mextlapiques”, a traditional “mole blanco” dish, and corn cake as dessert.

Sitting around the large table, we can enjoy the delicious food accompanied by artisanal mezcal, Mexican craft beer or Mexican wine. Duration: 4.5 hours.

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Bringing snow skiing to Lebanon

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Bringing snow skiing to Lebanon

Bringing snow skiing to Lebanon

In 1960 a group of passionate skiers installed the first ski lift imported from Switzerland on the Refuge
hill and built the first four chalets in the region. A year later, the aim of extending the zone was set and
works started with the concession to build and operate ski lifts.

A three-seater chairlift is installed to reach the peak of Mzaar, the highest peak in the area, followed later by several other chairlifts, bringing the number of lifts in the resort to 19 and the area became one of the famous ski stations in the country.

Lebanon, a mountainous country with summits reaching heights of over 10,000 feet, is often referred to as the “Switzerland of the East”.

Lebanon is home to six well-equipped, ski resorts, located on the Mount Lebanon range that faces the Mediterranean and offers terrific downhill ski slopes.FarayaMzaarKfardebian, The Cedars, Laqlouq, Fakra, QanatBakich, Zaarour.

One of the special resorts, theOyoune el Simaneresort known today as MzaarKfardebian formerly known as FarayaMzaarthe largest ski resort in the Middle East.Located at only 1 hour from Beirut, MzaarKfardebian ski area is widely regarded as one of the most scenic and entertaining mountain resorts in Lebanon.

Not only are you immersed in natural beauty with the mountains surrounding you, immersed in the picturesque Mount Lebanon scenery, but the skiing at Mzaar is absolutely fantastic.

The name

“Mzaar” is the Arabic word for sanctuary. The highest mountain in Ouyoune el Simane was called “jabal el mzaar” (mountain of the sanctuary) after a small Roman temple built on its top. It is believed that the Romans were using fire as signals to communicate between the costal area and Baalbeck, or Heliopolis, through Faqra and the Mzaar peak. The temple was totally destroyed during the civil war (1975-1990) and its stones were stolen.

The real name of the area is Ouyoune el Simane (Meaning Simane springs) and it is administratively under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Kfardebian, which is also the case for the Faqra area, although the resort is commonly referred to as “Faraya-Mzaar” or “Faraya”.

According to carter, dunston&thomas, 2004.In the book “Syria and Lebanon”.Skiing ranges between heights of 1,850 metres (6,070 ft) at Mzaar-Kfardebian, to 2,465 metres (8,087 ft)on the peak above Mzaar. On the top of Mzaar slope, upon exiting the chairlift, there is a view over the Bekaa valley, Mount Hermon of the Anti-Lebanon and other peaks like Zaarour, Laqlouq and the Cedars. Coastal towns and the capital Beirut can be seen on clear days.

The peaks of the Mzaar-Kfardebian mountain range vary between heights of 1,913 and 2,465 metres (6,276 and 8,087 ft). The highest peak is Mzaar, followed by Wardeh and Jabal Dib (mountain of the wolf) Peak, offer challenges for the experienced skier or snowboarder.

The ski resort has 42 slopes and 80 kilometers of groomed tracks. The skiing season in Lebanon is similar in length to that of the Alps stretching over a period of 4 months.

Three other peaks are well suited for beginners, and even more are adapted to skier of intermediate level. In addition, there are a number of cross-country trails. 

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Abu Dhabi natural history

NEW home of Abu Dhabi natural history to be completed in 2025

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Abu Dhabi natural history

March 30, 2022 – Abu Dhabi natural history –  Abu Dhabi has unveiled plans for the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, which will feature some of the rarest wonders of natural history ever found. Visitors will travel on a 13.8-billion-year journey through time and space, which will include a thought-provoking perspective into a sustainable future for planet Earth.

New home of Abu Dhabi natural history to be completed in 2025

The new museum, currently under construction and due to be completed at the end of 2025, will be located in the emirate’s Saadiyat Cultural District, which is establishing itself as one of the world’s leading cultural centres. A highlight of the new museum’s collection will be the world-famous ‘Stan’, a remarkable, mostly complete 39-foot-long (11.7 metres) Tyrannosaurus rex, which is one of the best preserved and most studied fossils of this iconic predator from the Late Cretaceous Period. Known by scientists around the world, years of scientific studies of ‘Stan’ have furthered our knowledge of countless aspects of T. rex. Now that ‘Stan’ has a new home at the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi, this 67-million-year-old dinosaur will be in the care of expert scientists, and will continue to contribute to education and research and inspire future explorers.

‘Stan’ will be joined by an extraordinary Murchison Meteorite specimen, which famously crash-landed in Australia more than 40 years ago and has since revealed to scientists new information about the early solar system. Containing a huge range of organic ‘stardust’ compounds as well as pre-solar grains which formed over 7 billion years ago – long before our current solar system existed – the meteorite provides ancient insight into the very building blocks of life.

The museum’s collection will feature numerous significant artefacts as part of its curatorial vision, as well as fascinating experiences being created by a dedicated team in Abu Dhabi, supported by strategic partnerships with world leading scholars and natural history experts.

Conceived and developed by the Department of Culture and Tourism – Abu Dhabi (DCT Abu Dhabi) in partnership with Miral, Abu Dhabi’s leading creator of destinations and experiences, the Natural History Museum Abu Dhabi will be a scientific research and teaching institution and an educational resource for learning about the evolving story of our planet, aiming to ignite a life-long passion for the natural world in visitors of all ages.

According to HE Mohamed Khalifa Al Mubarak, Chairman of DCT Abu Dhabi, nurturing awareness of how we are impacting the planet has never been more important. “Natural history has a new home in Abu Dhabi. A new museum which tells the story of our universe through some of the most incredible natural wonders known to mankind. These are awe-inspiring gifts from nature that we are proud to share with the world –  unlocking millions of years of knowledge to not only advance scientific discovery but to inspire our children to protect our planet’s future,” said HE Al Mubarak. “As we nurture a new generation of global advocates that are incredibly curious and passionate about natural history, we are fulfilling our vision to enrich lives and make Abu Dhabi the place for research, research, collaboration and discovery.”

 

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Visit the Pagan Temple of Garni

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Visit the Pagan Temple of Garni

Visit the Pagan Temple of Garni.

Enjoy a full day out from Yerecan to Geghard and Garni in the beautiful Armenia.

Breakfast at the hotel. Proceed to the cave monastery of Geghard. The spear, with which the roman soldier killed Jesus Christ, was kept here and hence the name of the monastery was taken (Geghard means Holy Spear).

This prominent work of architecture, partially carved in the rock, is listed in the UNESCO world heritage list. Departure to pagan Temple of Garni (1st c. A.D.), which is a vivid example of Hellenistic culture on the territory of Armenia.

Here the ruins of a bath (3rd cent) and a palace (2nd cent. B.C.) can be seen. Garni is located on a deep canyon of Azat river. One can enjoy a panoramic view over the river gorge.

Here we will have a lunch and enjoy demonstration of few master – classes as carpet working, woodworking, Traditional bread ‘’ Lavash’’ baking and making dried fruits We will arrange jeeping (4X4) in Azat River gorge to get acquainted with inspiring composition of stones called: ‘’ Symphony of stones’’. 

Drive back to Yerevan and enjoy evening vibrant city Yerevan.

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Michelin Guide Dubai to explore UAE culinary scene

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Michelin Guide Dubai

March 29, 2022 – Michelin Guide Dubai

Dubai has been added to the Michelin Guide, becoming the 35th destination covered by the prestigious culinary institution.

Michelin Guide Dubai to explore UAE culinary scene

Home to thousands of restaurants serving a variety of cuisines from fine dining to street food, headed by talented international and homegrown chefs, the guide will provide a fresh perspective into the diversity, creativity and multicultural nature of the local culinary offering.

Dubai welcomed 7.28 million international overnight visitors in 2021 representing 32 year-on-year growth, establishing a momentous marker in the global tourism recovery.

With food tourism, travelling to explore different destinations’ food culture and heritage, on the rise, the launch of the Michelin Guide Dubai this year will be a catalyst to position Dubai as the destination of choice for foodies and gourmets seeking authentic culinary experiences across all tastes and budgets.

Issam Kazim, chief executive of the Dubai Corporation for Tourism & Commerce Marketing, commented: “We are thrilled that Dubai has been added to the internationally renowned Michelin Guide, one of the most authoritative sources for culinary experiences across leading destinations worldwide.”

These are applied to all the selected restaurants in order to help gastronomes from around the world make an informed choice from among high-quality options.

“We are delighted to announce that Dubai will be joining the Michelin family and we will unveil this brand-new selection later this year,” said Gwendal Poullennec, international director of the Michelin Guides.

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Croatia nightclubs and bars to stay open until 2 am again starting this month

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March 29, 2022 – Croatia nightclubs and bars may stay open late again.

As of March 17, Croatia will allow nightclubs and bars to work up to 2 am, instead of midnight. This notice was announced by the Croatian government alongside the other restrictions to be lifted due to the coronavirus pandemic.

As we all know, nightlife was the most affected aspect of life caused by restrictions due to the coronavirus pandemic in Croatia, and the whole world.

Croatia nightclubs and bars

While still having restricted working hours up to 2 am, the nightlife will not be the same as it was before the pandemic, but there will be a better chance to organise parties, concerts, and other events which usually take place during late evening hours, and which could not be organised in the conditions caused by the pandemic.

I believe this notice will encourage many clubs owners to reopen their bars and allow people to socialize again and have a good time during evening hours.

Source: HRT

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Exciting Rum making in Costa Rica

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Exciting rum making in Costa Rica

Exciting rum making in Costa Rica

This is the first Costa Rican Rum Experience created by Sabandi, a company that is totally focused on delivering the best rum to locals and foreigners, but specially to sharing with visitors how sugar cane and the rum production are an important part of the local culture.

For many years, Costa Rican economy was completely based on agriculture, and sugar cane was one of the most important crops. The farmers used to cut the sugar cane from their land and transport it by an oxcart, the main form of transportation during those years.

Participants will feel the contact with Costa Rican roots, and they will use all their senses, as they experience the whole process of producing high quality Rum.

The activity allows people to observe the extracting and cooking of the sugar cane juice in an artisanal way,
until they reach the distiller, where liquors with the highest purity are produced. The “Casa de los Barriles”
(barrel house), known as Rickhouse, will await participant’s taste buds, as rum stocked in the Oak barrels there, ages and improves its flavors every single day.

Make your own Rum in Costa Rica

The aged Sabandí Rum, distilled on premises, boasts its characteristics and differences with each sip.

Participants will finish their guided visit with a delicious cocktail made with Sabandi Rum and the stunning views of the lagoon.

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Dinner in Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna

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Dinner in Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna

Dinner in Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna

The Ferris Wheel is one of the most visited monuments in the Danube metropolis. It was built in 1896-1897 at the same time as the one of Chicago, London, Blackpool and Paris.

Today, Giant Ferries Wheel Vienna offers its visitors the opportunity to raise at a height of about 65 meters to offer a magnificent panorama of Vienna. 

From the top of its 65 metres, the Ferris Wheel in Vienna is one of the largest and most famous tourist attractions of Vienna.

It was built in 1897 as a commemoration for Emperor Franz Joseph I of Austria, for his 50th year as the Austrian ruler, and has since offered visitors of Vienna the possibility to enjoy a splendid panoramic view over the Prater Park and Vienna old town, while making the most of a Ferris wheel ride.

Apart from during the three weeks of technical repairs in January, the Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel is open all year round according to the season. The Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel proposes public tours, but it is also possible to book private tours, and even to combine them with catering services such as banquets, buffets and romantic candlelight dinners.

It is possible for groups to book private waggons on Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel for private rides. In total, six special waggons offer each enough room for 12 persons maximum: you can choose between four cocktail waggons and two luxury waggons.

The rental of special waggons offers several advantages: the equipment and comfort are superior to those of the classical waggons on the Vienna Wheel; the atmosphere is more relaxed because you have the waggon for yourself, and for that same reason, getting on and off the waggon is done without wasting time.

Dinner in Giant Ferris Wheel in Vienna

In addition, when you book special waggons the ride can be combined with onboard catering services, for example for a champagne reception or for coffee. The waggons of the Wheel can be booked for an unlimited time during opening times, the rental time is charged per started half hours. 

In association with the rental of special waggons for private rides, it is also possible to book the services of a caterer onboard Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel.

This service is particularly adapted for incentives in Vienna or for special events. There is a great array of choices between the different types of services available onboard the Giant Wheel, among others luxury banquets on Vienna Giant Ferris Wheel.

In addition to ready-made offers, it is also possible to combine a ride on the Wheel with a tailor-made banquet. 

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Explore Omodos Village in Cyprus by jeep

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Explore Omodos Village in Cyprus by jeep

Explore Omodos Village in Cyprus

Set off an expedition to the mountains and Omodos
village by jeep.

Today’s excursion will take us to rural Cyprus, where hospitality is legendary. More than just a friendly smile and ‘Yia sou’; visitors will experience the warm and loving nature of traditional Cyprus! Our scenic route will take us through beautiful nature and traditional villages.

An off the beaten track expedition with drivers; our Guests will be divided into teams and board their Land Rover Defender jeeps. Our drive will take us through traditional villages and then go off road for a
short while to reach the medieval Kelefos Bridge, where our guests will enjoy a short coffee/refreshment break (by an external caterer).

On arrival to Omodos our guests will follow different activities on rotation with their Drakos DMC guides/ escorts.

Omodos Village by jeep

Activity 1: Pastry Demonstration
Visiting a local bakery, guests will be given a demonstration of the famous arkatena bread, made with fermented chick peas and they can also
participate in the preparations of olive pies and cheese pies.

Activity 2: Local Desert Demonstration
Guest can witness the preparation of shoushoukos; a sweet traditional delight made from must, freshly pressed grape juice, and flour. These are
the two basic ingredients needed for this dessert.

Activity 3: Visit of the Monastery of Stavros
The village of Omodhos, once a property of Sir John De Brie, Prince of Galilee, is home to the Monastery of Stavros, ‘Holly Cross’, which stands in
the stone-paved square. The monastery contains old icons, excellent wood carvings and other ecclesiastical objects of interest, as well as a small National Museum.

Activity 4: Wine tasting
Omodos has a long tradition in wine making. A traditional wine press known as Linos is preserved, where we will stop and sample the local wines and
liqueurs: a selection of white and red wines, the famous Commandaria dessert wine and of course Zivania.

Activity 5: Moussaka demonstration
Welcomed by Mr. Polis, guests will be given a demonstration of Moussaka, a traditional dish. They are invited to take part and cook with him this
delicious local specialty and can even try it during their meal.

Optional Activity 6: Dance Class
A dance class can be arranged for our guests. This takes place at one of the coffee shops of the square where instructors will entertain our group and teach them how to dance the famous Zorba syrtaki dance.

Our guests will enjoy their meal at a local tavern. They will sit down and be spoiled to a mezze feast containing more than twenty traditional dishes. For dessert, the famous shoushoukos will be served among other Cypriot delights.

After lunch, visitors can stroll around the village’s winding streets and mingle with the locals, walk around for some shopping at the various small
shops selling traditional Cypriot items such as crafts, lace and local delights.

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Tour of Nizwa in Oman

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Tour of Nizwa in Oman

Tour of Nizwa in Oman

Nizwa , former capital of Oman, is one the oldest cities in Oman. Nizwa acquired its importance because it has been an important meeting point at the base of the Western Hajar Mountains.

Today, Nizwa is a diverse prosperous place with numerous agricultural, historical and recreational aspects. Nizwa is a center for date growing and is the market place for the area.

Your group will stop at the handicraft souq which carries an array of products from meat, fish, fruits and vegetables to spices, dates, gold and silverware. Nizwa is also recognized both for its silver jewelry which is considered to be the best in the country and the distinctive style and patterns of its Khanjar (curved dagger).

Tour of Nizwa in Oman

The journey continues to Nizwa fort is a powerful reminder of the town’s invincibility through turbulent periods in Oman’s long history. This beautifully restored fort features an enormous drum-like tower from which spectacular views of the surrounding markets, mosque and mountains may be enjoyed.

This is followed by a set up lunch at a palm tree farm at Birkat Al Mouz

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Enjoy a private lunch At Mujib Valley Eagles Point

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Enjoy a Private lunch at Mujib Valley Eagles Point

Enjoy a Private lunch at Mujib Valley Eagles Point

Wadi Mujib is a spellbinding canyon that towers above the Mujib River and stretches along 70 kilometres. The Mujib River in Jordan flows into the Dead Sea which is the lowest place on earth. There are many excursions that allow visitors the chance to trek through the water, beneath the towering canyons, and into the Dead Sea itself.

Sections of Wadi Mujib also cover the Mujib Biosphere Reserve which is home to a number of rare wildlife species.

At 410 meters below sea level, the Mujib Biosphere Reserve is the lowest nature reserve on Earth. Its rugged and spectacular mountains border the Dead Sea coast and are dissected by several river-filled canyons that offer the best river and adventure hikes in Jordan.

The breath-taking scenery and the challenge of negotiating Mujib’s fast-flowing rivers make the Reserve one of Jordan’s most popular natural attractions.

Mujib’s complex river system and all-year water flow enable it to support a rich biodiversity. To date, over 300 species of plants, 10 species of carnivores and numerous species of resident and migratory birds have been recorded.

Some of the mountain and valley areas are difficult to reach and offer safe havens for rare species of cats, mountain goats (Ibex) and other mountain animals.

A trip to Wadi Mujib is a canyoning adventure like no other and it is arguably one of the best ways to enjoy Jordan’s Dead Sea. Those looking for a unique pit stop along The King’s Highway can take a break at the gorge to admire the stunning vistas below.

Private lunch at Mujib Valley Eagles Point

Lunch overlooking Mujjib Valley Eagles Point – Surprise catered lunch on the way to Petra under a large Bedouin tent at the Eagles point, overlooking the Mujib Valley. Up to 100 persons

Arrive at the edge of Mujib Valley where we will take a side road and park our coaches, then guests will walk for about 200 meters to the back of  Bedouin tents  where when we go around to the surprise of the guests you will find a nice decorated  set up, with Round tables and a light buffet lunch, served by a five star hotel with the view of the valley.

After lunch we will depart  by Coach through the kings highway along Mujib Valley which has a very nice winding road and a magnificent view.

After that we will connect to the desert highway to reach Petra.

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