Airline
Plane Pooling Becomes Popular
Plane pooling among the very rich is becoming popular as the global economic downturn continues. The well heeled are eager to find ways to cut costs but without giving up luxuries and comforts they are accustomed to. Generally, an executive will join a network of jet users who enjoy private aviation, and they coordinate trip dates and shared cabin space.
PrivateJetShare.com is one company encouraging this trend with the launch of its first bookable flight to Dub from London
More Airline
Latest Travel News
Featured Sights To See
United Nations
Geneva, Switzerland
The Palais des Nations was built between 1929 and 1938 to act as headquarters for the League of Nations. The design is a collaboration of five contest winners. It is built in the Neoclassical style. In 1946, the Palais des Nations became the European headquarters for the newly minted United Nations. Over the next thirty years, the palace expanded to its present shape. ...
The Statue of Liberty
New York, United States
“Give me your tired, your poor, your huddled masses yearning to breathe free….” Thus reads ‘The New Colossus’, a sonnet by American poet Emma Lazarus to commemorate the famous landmark. Though not its initial intent, the Statue of Liberty quickly became a symbol of immigration and the American Dream as new Americans passed by on their way to Ellis Island. The Statue of Lib...
Jebel Qassioun
Damascus, Syria
This is a mass of bare rock. What is exciting is the myth surrounding it, which claims that the Holy Prophet Mohammad stood on it likening Damascus to Paradise. Tourists should visit this mount at dusk when the city below lights up giving a stunning view. Timings: Daily, throughout the day Admission: none Address: Northwest of the city Tel: none ...
What to do in Cairo with Children in Tow
Cairo, Egypt
Some of the major tourist sites tend not to be child-friendly because of its large crowds. Yet, do not be turned off if the Pyramids of Giza is not the best place for a child, because with a little digging we have found some alternative options that include parks and playgrounds. Also, some hotels have begun catering to families by offering facilities specifically geared at children....