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ADAC gets IATA Platinum status
The IATA has awarded Platinum Airport status to Abu Dhabi Airports Company for their adoption of 100 % bar coded boarding passes. The initiative allows for smoother sailing check-in and eliminates the need for queing at check-in desks. The IATA has aims of making all major airports use the 100% bar coded boarding passes by the end of 2010.
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East Garden
Tokyo, Japan
This is one of Tokyo’s most gorgeous gardens. It is located near the Imperial Palace and spread across over 50 acres of land. Traditionally known as Higashi Gyoen, the garden looks splendid when cherry blossoms, irises and other beautiful flowers and trees are in full bloom. Like other traditional Japanese gardens; ponds, cobblestone pathways, winding tracks dot the garden. Honmaru or the inner ci...
Miradouro de Santa Catarina
Lisbon, Portugal
Found in boho Santa Catarina, this viewpoint boasts views from the river to the Ponte 25 de Abril and Christo Rei not to mention student buskers, hippies and loved-up couples. If you are coming from Cais do Sodre, take the 19th century Elevador do Bica funicular up the Rua da Bica de Duarte Belo to get to the top. Noobai Cafe is located there where it is lovely to sit back and watch the view, espe...
Museo Correr
Venice, Italy
The exhibits in this museum are as diverse as they are interesting. The Venetian art and historical objects vary from shoes with ludicrously high-soles worn by 16th-century Venetian ladies who had to maintain their balance with the help of a servant, to a work of art by Jacopo de' Barbari called ‘Grande Pianta Prospettica’ (circa 1440-1515), which is a detailed impression of the entire 16th centur...
Parc Sinbad
Casablanca, Morocco
Located in Grand Casablanca, Sindbad Amusement Park attracts hordes of tourists and locals who come here to enjoy rides and games. Some of the attractions are the whirling carousels, dizzying dodgems, slides and paddle boats. The giant statue of Sinbad staring down at visitors with a deep mysterious gaze is another interesting feature. Address: Grand Casablanca, near Ain Diab Resort ...