Baku has now become an ideal destination for short breaks. A one month tourist visa is given on arrival to all UAE residents visiting Azerbaijan and to celebrate this, the Four Seasons Hotel Baku is offering a 25% discount on all stays of at least two nights. Conveniently located only a short two hour flight away from the UAE, Four Seasons Hotel Baku presents a perfect opportunity to enjoy a ...
This museum is located in two neoclassical mansions. This museum exhibits contemporary European Art. Almost all of the paintings have as their focus, the human body. Over 3000 paintings by Greek and other artists are exhibited here. Timings: Wednesday- Sunday 11 A.M- 5 P.M Address: Monis Asteriou 3 & 7, Plaka Admission: 6 EUR Tel: 210-323-4678 ...
Kunsthaus is Zurich's best art museum. It opened in 1910 and was designed by architect Karl Moser in the Greek Revival style. The facade is a little drab, but it belies the excellent collection housed inside. Many of the European masters are represented here, though the museum features some of their lesser works. Painters include Edward Munch, Marc Chagall, Vincent Van Gogh...
When Bangkok became the capital in 1782, King Rama I ordered the construction of this shrine. Inside are the four gods revered by the Thais including Phra Seua Muang, Phra Song Muang, Phra Lak Muang and Phra Siam Devathiraj. All four are thought to be the protectors and guardians of the city of Bangkok. Address: Th Rathchadamnoen Nai & Th Lak Muang Tel: 02222-9876 ...
This site is unique since it is the only surviving public bath from the Mughal Era. It was constructed by Ilmuddin Ansari on the orders of the emperor Shah Jehan. The architectural style of this bath is similar to that adopted in other parts of the Islamic world. The baths were magnificent with fountains, steam rooms and dressing rooms. Timings: Daily 9 A.M- 4 P.M Admission: Free Addre...
Did you book your last vacation through a hotel or online travel site? You are not unique. More people book holidays online than thru a travel agent. But what makes you select a specific hotel? Is it the price? Or a picture - like this aerial shot of the Outrigger Laguna Beach Resort in Phuket, Thailand. Hotels try to seduce you through pictures. Did you know that if a hotel has fewer than 12...
