June 13 - Tour operators in Qatar hope to do more business this year – around 10 to 15 per cent more than in 2009. Industry experts are hopeful that the large number of expatriate families that are eager to travel this summer will bring in more business. Most families prefer to visit their home countries in the summer but this trend seems to be changing since those belonging to the high-income bracket want to spend on leisure travelling. Popular cities include London and Paris as well as cities in Southeast Asia.
An increasing number of people are planning vacations in Europe this year, though most people want to return before August 10 as the holy month of Ramadan begins then. "So families are basically going on shorter vacations this year," said a tour operator.
Pay homage to Prague’s most famous resident in this weird museum. Original documents and photos are exhibited in claustrophobic, strobe-lit sections and marvel at the writer’s complex relationship with Prague which is broached within a trippy short movie. Phone: + 420 257 535 507 Location: Herge-tova Cihelna 2b Opening times: 10am - 6pm Admission Prices: adult/child 120/60 Kč ...
For horse lovers this is the place to go. This four hundred acre farm houses the Emir’s mares and stallions. These beautiful animals are worth looking at. Tourists will be dazzled by the grooming and dressage of these horses, and have the opportunity to take jumping lessons as well. Timings: Daily Admission: Free Address: Al Shaqab Stud Farm, P.O. Box 90055, 15 kilometers from Doha ...
The Jet d'eau in Lake Geneva spouting 140 meters into the air is regarded as the world's tallest water fountain, symbolizing Geneva's position as a leader in harnessing hydraulic power. ...
Children are sure to love a ride on this helium filled balloon. This 30 passenger balloon, offers breathtaking views of the city from an altitude of 300m. Location:Allenby Street Downtown,Beirut (entrance is through Biel Convention Center) Tel: +961 1 985901 Timings: Daily 10 am t...