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13 April, 2007 | No comments

Hi-tech room-numbers in Marriott hotels

The Marriott hotels network represents an exclusively new type of Plug-in room-numbers. The so-called “multimedia” room-number is equipped with the 32-inch LCD-screen, the adapter for connection to the notebook screen, mp3-player, video camera, hookup games and many other techniques. Such room-numbers have the only one, but very significant disadvantage: it is almost impossible to provide all visitors with enough usb-ports. But in fact there is nothing ideal - the authors of the project make a helpless gesture.
At the present moment “multimedia” room-number can be reserved only in the US hotels, however the hi-tech room-rooms are to appear in all hotels of the Marriot network in the nearest future. The approximate cost of residing at these room-numbers will be more expensive, than in standard Marriot room-numbers.
 

12 April, 2007 | No comments

The highest skyscrapers

From year to year megacities compete in construction of “Babel towers”. For example, on March, 30th, “Tokyo Midtown” tower has been opened in the Japanese capital. An architectural masterpiece- 248 meters in height -is the highest building in Tokyo. In the new center tourists can not only do shopping and to eat tasty food in 130 shops and restaurants of the tower, but also (at desire) to lodge in it.
Canadian CN Tower, which height at present holds of 553,33 meters, occupies the first place in the world on height. If the weather is clear it is possible to observe Niagara Falls from the tower. The excursion on a tower is included almost into all trips rounds to Canada.
The second place is occupied by Taipei 101, which has not strongly lagged behind on metric area which has been opened in 2004 on Taiwan. Its height - 508 m. Presence of an observatory is the “highlight” of this complex.
The third place is occupied by the tourist skyscraper Skywalk, which has opened in 2005 in Sydney. The 268-meter tower can accept above no more than 30 people, but its other levels are accessible to all. At rise atop of clothes it is necessary to put on yellow-blue overalls a roof, and to keep for a special safety hand-rail. A special platform with the circular review of city is built on the top of the tower. And the tower has two transparent platforms. The new attraction is twice popular than the Sydney bridge is. The tower is extremely popular among tourists and the trip is quite expensive from 109 up to 139 Australian dollars (82-105 US dollars).
The fourth place is occupied by towers-twins in Kuala Lumpur. This architectural miracle reaches 452 meters in height.
Legendary towers-twins “Empire State Building” - 449 meters in height- is on the fifth place. However, the fifth position hardly will afflict the building which has become tourist Mecca. And before the construction of towers of the world shopping center “Empire State Building” was the highest building in New York. However, after their falling “Empire state Building” has again became the leader.
And till the end of 2007 the construction of a building of the World financial center in Shanghai, to which the palm tree of superiority among all skyscrapers will pass, is planned.

 

 

9 April, 2007 | No comments

The most “comfortable” airlines of the world

Big space for legs, clean toilet and the TV in a back of a seat - here a short list of what the travelers would like to see most of all onboard the plane.
The interrogation lead by popular English site for travelers Trip Advisor has shown the following results.
The greatest part of respondents on a question, what convenience onboard the plane for them are the most important, has answered - space for legs. Moreover, many have declared that they even are ready to pay for the air ticket more if only during flight it was possible to extend legs.
The other necessary convenience onboard the plane travelers are the pure and spacious toilets (30 percent of interrogated people), fresh to pillows and woolen blankets (25 %), good soundproof to headphones (20 %) that, having put on them, it would be possible to not hear the snore or chatter of neighbors.
Concerning the entertainments, the passengers would like to watch individual TVs in a back of each seat (42 percent of respondents have allocated it on the first place in the list of the desires) and an opportunity of access to the Internet. And also a bottle of water, fruit and … a bed have been named among other desirable services among other desirable services.
“Singapore Airlines” have won the first place among the most “comfortable” airlines of the world. The second and third places have gone to “Virgin Atlantic” and “British Airways” accordingly.
American “Southwest”, having overtaken on these parameter even European budgetary “RyanAir” airlines have been named as the most uncomfortable airlines.
Five most comfortable airlines
1. Singapore Airlines
2. Virgin Atlantic
3. British Airways
4. Emirates
5. Cathay Pacific
Five most “uncomfortable” airlines
1. Southwest
2. RyanAir
3. U.S. Airways
4. American Airlines
5. United
Five airlines, offering the tastiest meal during the flight
1. Singapore Airways
2. British Airways
3. Virgin Atlantic
4. Air France
5. Continental

8 April, 2007 | No comments

The most desperate traveler of the year will receive brandy for $1 million

The world of alcoholic production pleases us with unusual novelties. The choice of traditional super expensive drinks with faultless taste, is, certainly, wide enough, however at times it would be desirable to try something absolutely new. Mendis Company does the unique offer - first coconut brandy. Besides purchase of an exclusive bottle of this brandy is transformed into fascinating travel which will for certain be remembered for all life.
According to the traditional classification there are three kinds of brandy: grape, from pomace and fruit brandy. The well-known all-over the world The House of Mendis Company surprises us with absolutely new product - coconut brandy. This absolutely natural, pure brandy is distilled from extracts of flowers of coconut palm trees and it is the first-ever coconut brandy of ultra-premium class. Such offer cannot be cheap. One bottle of a drink costs 1 million dollars!
However, such fantastic sum is raised not simply for a bottle, and for the whole ceremony of its repayment, which was organized by the company. A person, wishing to try treasured brandy, will receive a bottle only in case if he (she) will go for it to Maldives. The buyer will be brought by the first class plane to one of the islands, where he could enjoy the sun, ocean and sandy beaches for a week. For this time he will completely plunge into an exotic atmosphere, and he will be brought to Sri Lanka, where he will be offered personal trip to Mendis factory with its founder V.M.Mendis.
In the end of the trip the client will be offered a treasured brandy, on which the certificate on authenticity and a serial number will be applied.
 

7 April, 2007 | No comments

Aldemar: 10 years of divine pleasure

It seems that the thalassotherapy has always existed in Greece, since those almost immemorial times when, gods have created the sea and this marvelous ground and have inhabited it with first people.
However, “treatment by the sea” exists in this country only for 10 years. In 1997 the hotel network of Aldemar hotels has opened SPA Royal Mare Thalasso first center in the country. The complex, being a part of hotel Royal Mare Village on island Crete, is equipped by last word of techniques: zone AquaRoyal® with aqua tonic pool, halls of hydrotherapy, massage cabinets, cosmetic center, gym with the advanced simulators and two halls for squash.
Harmonia (”Absolute serenity”), Slimming (”Intensive procedures for growing thin”), Wellness (”Good state of health, relaxations and removal of stress”), Body Shape (”Formation of a silhouette. Growing thin and restoration of forces”), Au Masculin (”Vitality and vivacity for men”) - these are only some bewitching names from more than 15 various programs of thalassotherapy, offered by the center.
Fascinating ritual of body care can be done in Hammam Oriental, consisting of a hall with hot the ferry and fountains, a hall with aromas, three personal cabinets for carrying out of a peeling, a hall of a relaxation and natural sun deck.
Procedures are carried out with the use of the unique Thal’ion cosmetics, created on the basis of seaweed. Group Aldemar is the exclusive distributor of these cosmetics in Greece.
Inspired by success, in 2004 Aldemar opens the second center of thalassotherapy -Royal Olympian Spa and Thalasso -on the Western Peloponnese in Olympian Village hotel. Visitors of this center can accept various procedures of hydrotherapy, a relaxation and strengthening, they are offered seaweed  wrapping, Aerojet baths, aromatic baths, Thalaxion, Aqua Stream, massages and, certainly, delightful east hammam ritual. Both men and women will be interested in programs of increase of vitality, hydration, a relaxation, and struggle against ageing.
All procedures in the centers are carried out under the supervision of high class experts. Skilled doctors will lead inspection and will give the recommendation at the choice of the optimum program, skilful hands of masseurs will help to relax, and instructors on gymnastics will pick up a complex of exercises. Physiatrists, hydro therapists, cosmeticians are always ready to consult and give the advice. Eutrophy is an important component of success. And consequently as at Royal Mare Thalasso on Crete, and at Royal Olympian Thalasso and Spa on Peloponnese Crete and Mediterranean cuisines are offered: fresh vegetables, fruits, olive oil represent a unique source of lipids, fragrant grasses and spices. Visitors of Aldemar centers have a magnificent opportunity to combine beneficial influence of thalassotherapy with the thought over menu adapted for your tastes and a way of life.
So the thalassotherapy in Greece has been widely introduced. Since then in this country about thirty magnificent SPA have been established. But Aldemar network is the complex of best hotels with the best thalassotherapy centers. Perfectly prepared stuff, the highest degree of service, exclusive cleanliness and hygiene of all constructions have made it the exemplary center of modern thalassotherapy.

 

30 March, 2007 | No comments

School of scotch

Today any decent bar will not do without Scotch whisky - the so loved (for the delicate and refined taste) Scottish alcohol drink. And in fact very few people remember, what exactly that this drink came to us from Scotland - a Mecca of whisky. About 9 whisky factories have been successfully established in Campbeltown on Islay Island. It is possible to get there from Glasgow and to have unforgettable days of “drunken cruise” and to get acquainted with the best grades of this wonderful drink.
This unusual 3-day’s travel passes under the direction of Captain Gordon Wright. The ship heads from port of city Glasgow and stops on coast of the island. The well-known Scotch whisky also is made in other regions of this island (Bunnahabhain, Caol Ila, Ardbeg, Lagavulin, Laphroaig, Port Ellen, Bowmore and Bruichladdich).
Of course, it is not necessary to agree on this cruise if you for any reasons abstain from alcohol. During 2 days the command of the ship, led by the captain, will treat you to various grades of whisky. In the first night (during the testing under the name “Global cruise with Islay”) the captain will tell about all nuances of whisky from each region of island and will offer to taste the drink. Trying this magic drink, you can simultaneously admire amazing landscapes of Scotland.
The second night will be passed on the coast. It is possible to drink some whisky till a dinner or supper, and after that - to go on studying of local territory with its numerous pubs and bars. However, you will taste the same sorts of whisky in other bars - do not go too far with a doze of alcohol as the third, most responsible night - “Double vertical testing” ahead is expected. During it 3 grades of whisky from one whisky factory are represented to show differences of flavoring qualities on a difference of ligneous and peat tones.
The ship, to a word, can brag not only excellent whisky, but also comfortable accommodation (cozy room-numbers with new furniture) and the affable, obliging stuff. All this pleasant trip will costs you about 895 pounds sterling (nearby $1800) per one person. However, so high price for 3 days of travel pays off with interest: everything, that is required from the visitor- is to reach Glasgow, and all other things are to be easily done by the perfectly well organized stuff.
 

28 March, 2007 | No comments

Lonely ladies go to Kenya for sex

Recently having a rest in Kenya has started gaining the increasing popularity among rich lonely women. Rich ladies come to Kenya to relax and get the intimate relations with handsome Kenyan men. It is interesting, that the ladies prefer to spare time and start getting acquainted with local taxi drivers just at the arrival. Rich ladies pay greater money for sex for with Kenyan men: a man, who has agreed for this “work”, gains from 100 thousand up to 500 thousand Kenyan shillings ($1450-$ 7300) for a week of “love”. Some foreign ladies offer Kenyan taxi drivers get divorced with their wives and marry them for some period of time.
It is impossible to say, that Kenyan drivers in delight from this. They complain, that lonely ladies does not excite, whether the man is married or single, whether he wishes to have any relations with them or not.
Taxi drivers are perplexed, from where the hearing about sexual temperament of Kenyan men and their readiness to render sexual services has come.

 

27 March, 2007 | No comments

Hotels for honeymoon

The first trip of spouses by should be unforgettable. And it is not obligatory to spread many thousand euros on “suite” in luxurious hotels. We offer you the mini-guide on the most magnificent hotels for romantic rest (”Premium” class), and also inexpensive, but not less seductive alternative variants (”Economy” class).
There are hotels are best-known for the romantic rest, but most of them are quite expensive. Well, it is high time for us to start looking for alternatives.
Bali is an ideal place for pleasure. The sea is serene, beaches are desert, and the way of life is measured and slow.
Premium class. Magnificent “Amankila” hotel has been settled down on a steep of Lombok rock. The hotel offers only 34 room-numbers, each of which is represented as a separate bungalow in tropical jungle. Each of guest small houses is a tiny copy of well-known Water Palace, sea bowls, coconuts and banana palms are widely used in their interior. The luxury suites, which are more often chosen by just-married couples, offer own pool and a pond with water-lilies. And it is possible to enjoy the sea and green hills of East Bali just from the window of the bedroom. One day in bungalow will cost you from US 900 dollars.
Economy class. One day of residing in “Sofitel Seminyak Bali” room-number costs 420 dollars (for two) but if a just-married couple reserves a suite a minimum for three days and order of the supper - the pleasure will manage in US 1200 dollars. This hotel has amazing interior, in which the Italian marble is combined with traditions of art of the island Bali. The hotel offers 137 room-numbers, which are decorated by stone and wooden sculptures of manual work. The hotel is surrounded by 4,5 hectares of a magnificent tropical garden with pools and lonely bowers.
Paris - romance and luxury
Premium class. Romanticism in extremely magnificent embodiment is represented at “George V” hotel, located near to the Champs Elysee and the Triumphal arch. The legendary palace has been constructed in 1928 and became the sensation, owing to the first class hardware, ideal service and magnificent furniture. Room-numbers are trimmed by exclusive fabrics, crystal and marble. French interior experts have recognized that by quantity of the works of art decorating its interiors, “George V” has no competitors among the European hotels. A day in royal apartments would cost you from 1700 euros.
Economy class. The residing in not so grandiose; but not less luxurious “Plaza Athenee” hotel will manage you much more cheaply - 3 days and 2 nights will manage you into 700 euros. It is not a high price for   romantic week-end for two.
This private residence is constructed in the beginning of XX century and it is located in the center of Paris and is one of symbols of traditional Parisian style. “Plaza Athenee”’s architecture and design is a synthesis of two most significant stylistic directions: the refined classics of Lui XIV and easy and graceful art-deco style.
Venice is a haert of love and magic.
Premium class. Channels, and palaces of Venice are better observed from windows of magnificent “Danieli” hotel. It can be named as one of the most picturesque hotels in the world. “Danieli” hotel is three, connected among themselves buildings, the main one from which - Palazzo Dandolo - was a palace of the Governor of Venice in 14 century. In hotel original interiors and conditions in style of the Venetian gothic style with gilding, a pink marble and masterpieces from muran glasses are represented. This fairy tale will cost you from 500 euros a day for room-number.
Economy class. “Bellini” hotel is situated in the historical center of Venice, in a building of one of the ancient Venetian palaces, leaving a facade on the Big Channel. Special luxury of Venetian mirrors and lusters, a decor of XVIII century make hotel look as a castle. Perfect room-service and national cuisine are guaranteed. The price of room-number costs 260 euros a day (in case of the reservation for a week -8 days, seven nights).
 
 

25 March, 2007 | No comments

Wine SPA-hotels: stupefying procedures in the name of a youth and beauty

You are laying in a bath similar a flank from an oak, filled with Pinot Noir, your face is covered by a mask from seeds Merlot of grapes. You are washed with pure cool wine water, and then your back is massaged with pounded grapes. After that you go for a dinner where you drink the wine made from grown up in garden behind a window of grapes and go into magnificent hotel room. Will you tell what it is a dream? No, it is a reality, waiting for you on the best wine resorts of the world.
For this reason wine SPA-hotels have been established in resort sphere, offering a spectrum of various services which can be named as wine therapy.
Wine therapy is a treatment with application of derivatives of a grapevine: seeds, marcs and berry coats.
Nowadays it is already difficult to find a resort which does not offer this service. Resorts of luxury class, like The Inn in Arizona or Shore Club in Miami, offer wine procedures with oils Olavie Le Vin made from the best, in the tempted Frenchmen’s opinion, grade of grapes - “chardonnet”. And the European resorts use ISHI elements - a cream and oil from the best grape grades, such as “chardonnet” and “pinnot”, specially grown up in Tuscany.
The tendency of visiting of wine spa-hotels and resorts becomes more and more popular. To a word, recently even the list of the best specialized wine SPA has been published. The following hotel has been entered into this list: Marques de Riscal (Spain), Les Sources de Caudalie Bordeaux (France), Sante Winelands Hotel and Wellness Centre (Southern Africa), Wine and Spa Resort Loisium Hotel (Austria), Patios de Cafayate Hotel and Spa (Argentina), Kenwood Inn and Spa (California), Relais San Maurizio (Italy) and some other hotels. In these places, except for the stylized “wine” interior of rooms, various rejuvenating, toning up, treating and weakening services, the best wine brands (in which you can take pleasure in an environment of the wonderful nature) will be pleasntly offerred to you.

 

8 February, 2007 | No comments

Your state of health onboard of the plane

For many travelers air flight is uneasy test. The stress during rise and landings, psychological discomfort, motion disease, the drafts, dried up air - all this is a unpleasant prelude to rest or traveling everyday lives. And even if you are skilled “bird”, our advice how to keep good state of health onboard, will be reasonably interesting for you …
Before the flight
Doctors advise, whenever possible to not be overstrained in day before flying. Sleep properly - it especially concerns people on business trips who always hope that in time zones due to forthcoming difference they would compensate a dream during the flight. It really sounds funny, as everyone perfectly knows that the high-grade dream is practically impossible in close “economy class”.
During the flight
If you know, that you feel bad during the flight, grasp with you a preparation from motion disease. They can be bought in any drugstore. As a rule, it is necessary to accept them in an hour before landing. All the others can be limited to a chewing gum or caramels which are offered by stewardesses before the flight. It is also possible to drink some orange juice or mineral water. We shall note that citrus juice helps to restore sugar in blood which is actively burnt at stress.
During flight physicians recommend to drink more non-gassy water. It will rescue both from dehydration, and from feeling of weariness, and from headaches. If to ask the stewardess the water will be brought to you even during the take-off or landing of the plane. We also recommend you to refuse from alcohol. It is also recommended to refrain from high-grade reception of food 2-3 hours prior to the flight.
It is better to women to not hide far humidifying cream: at height the skin is dehydrated because of dryness of air, and the “additional” moisture will help to keep it “good state of health “. At the same reason for those, who uses contact lenses, it is necessary to be reserved by special drops like “artificial tears”.
Concerning a feed onboard, there also are some special recommendations. In spite of the fact that many airlines had an installation on a low-calorie feed, nevertheless the quantity of consumed calories for the person, long time being in a motionless condition, is too high. Especially it is important for those who want to be slim.
It is not necessary to consider plane meal, as unique entertainment during the flight. In fact video (on distant flights there is for all good airlines), a neighbor-interlocutor (if, certainly, it does not sleep), the book, magazine, eventually, a dream, are also a good entertainment …
Because of the long sitting legs “directly” get tired the first. Therefore skilled travelers recommend to take with them   convenient footwear into the plane, and even simply spare warm socks and to put on something soft and free, not constraining your movements. Anyway, forget about your favorite fitting jeans! A warm sweater is also necessary - a temperature of air in interior does not rise above 20 degrees, and only the quickest one wins a struggle for warm plaids.
Many physicians spoke about harm of long flights for those who suffer from veins varicose disease. Some cases of an aggravation of this illness have been really fixed during many flights. Earlier it was considered as the negative role of change of pressure. But recently European scientists as “Tourist Olympus” magazine writes have found out that: all business is in a banal lasting immovable for many hours. Therefore do not hesitate to move, walk a little on interior, to extend legs, to make easy weakening exercises. Probably, however, that it will slightly strain your neighbors, but in fact your health is above all!
If you want to “release” ears during rise and landings, we advise you to try to suck a candy, to chew a gum or to yawn. If you really feel dizziness or nausea, we advise you to stare at a motionless subject.

 

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