March 14- Bahrain’s Dilmun Lounge was voted the best airport lounge in the Middle East and Africa (MENA) in a survey of more than 30,000 passengers from all over the world. Priority Pass, the independent airport lounge program, conducted the survey. Priority Pass gives frequent travelers access to airport lounges regardless of their class of travel or airline.
Passengers were asked to pick their favorite lounge from a list of 600. Peru’s Jorge Chavez International Airport claimed the top spot, reclaiming its position in 2009. Travelers praised its business facilities, and relaxation rooms with blankets, pillows and showers. Jonathan French, head of brand at Priority Pass, said “The awards reflect truly exemplary service standards from the SUMAQ VIP lounge and our other award winners.” Zurich’s Paranormal Lounge was named the best in Europe Continental Presidents Club at Terminal E in Houston, Texas was voted the best lounge in North America.
Located within Grüneburgpark is a medieval castle, which once was occupied by knights and then turned into a baroque estate before its was destroyed by a fire and rebuilt in 1819. Over the years, the castle was reduced in size to make way for roads and infrastructural development and ownership has been handed over to the city. The elaborate architecture and classical look makes it a sight to see ...
The Château Ramezay Museum is contained in a historic chateau in Old Montreal. The building was built in 1705 and served as the residence of the governor of Montreal (Claude de Ramezay). During the American Revolutionary War, it briefly served as the Canadian headquarters of the Continental Army during the invasion of Canada. Afterwards it once again became the governor’s residen...
This sanctuary is connected with Greek mythology. It was built to commemorate Demeter's daughter Persephone being abducted by the god of the underworld, Hades. The temple of Demeter [Telesterion] is located here along with the temple of Artemis and the triumphal Arches built in honor of the Greek goddesses. Tourists get a good sense of Greek mythology and its protagonists and antagonists. ...
Contrary to popular belief, the Great Wall is not visible from the moon, or even Earth’s orbit. Nevertheless, it is one of mankind’s great engineering achievements. The various kingdoms of ancient China had been no stranger to walled fortifications, and when the Qin Dynasty was established in 221 BC, Emperor Qin Shi Huang ordered several existing walls to be merged together. ...