Travel agents expect that bookings will increase for Eid al Adha, following a slow travel season this summer. The travel industry was greatly affected by the global financial crisis and swine flu fears, but many are optimistic that things are turning around for the Eid and National Day holidays, which begin on November 26 and end on December 3rd.
Travel manager at Sharif Travel in Dubai said “It’s looking a lot better. I can see signs of growth coming up again.” He said that on average, travel packages are between five and ten percent cheaper, and this is drawing a lot of business, although “it’s a bit of a last minute market here.” Mr. Bangara said Bangkok has been a popular destination because it’s not very expensive. He does not expect business to be as strong as last year, when there was a 20 percent increase in outbound travel compared with the previous year
140 George Street Tel: (02) 9252 4033. Website: www.mca.com.au Opening hours: Daily 1000-1700. Admission: Free (some special exhibitions charge entrance). ...
A beautiful and tranquil place shaded by stunning trees, this cemetery is the resting place of many interesting people; Prime Minister William Lyon Mackenzie King, Canada's greatest war hero, Lt. Col. William Barker; to name a few Timings: Daily 8AM-Dusk Admission: Free Address: 375 Mount Pleasant Rd Tel: 416/485-9129 Website: www.mountpleasantgroupofcemeteries.ca ...
Alfred Thornhill Cooper and Marion Cooper are to be credited for this amazing collection of vintage cars in the Yaldhurst Museum. Opened on 26th December 1968, the museum has a collection 400 cars ranging from passenger to school buses to the rare models that had not more than 5 units manufactured! If you are an automobile fanatic, the Yaldhurst Museum will be your favorite attraction in all of Ch...
Encompassing more than 20 art galleries in its premises the place is known to have played an instrumental role in preserving the art, culture, heritage and traditions which are the epitome of Australian civilization. This novel approach towards the promotion of art has motivated a number of people to showcase their work and has encouraged others to explore this talent within them. The place also a...