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| E-NEWS - September 2010 |
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| Dear
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| Welcome to our monthly electronic newsletter that brings you travel update and exclusive holiday offers. |
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| Destination News |
| Glimpse of Sri Lanka |
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A teardrop-shaped island cast adrift in the Indian Ocean, Sri lanka is filled with cultural and natural treasures. Indians, Portuguese, Dutch and British have all left their marks here, making for a delightful mix of ancient cities, monuments and atmospheric colonial architecture.
At the same time, palm-fringed beaches are never far away and lush mountainous greenery beckons inland. It's clear to see why Marco Polo proclaimed Sri Lanka to be one of the best islands in the world. Sri Lanka boasts no fewer than seven World Heritage Sites listed by Unesco, ranging from sacred cities, palaces and cliff-top citadels to colonial strongholds, spanning close to 3,000 years of history. To complete the picture of perfection, Sri Lanka is situated just three degrees north of the Equator, meaning the weather is constantly hot, humid and tropical. Sunny skies are the order of the day; even in the brief monsoon season there is always a daily spell of sunshine.
Adventurous visitors who enjoy some mystery and wonderment will, marvel at the ancient sites of Anuradhapura, Polonnaruwa, Sigiriya, Dambulla and Panduwasnuwara, where the remains of a great civilisation are to be seen. The cities of Colombo and Kandy show the influence of the foreign colonial powers that fought for control over the strategic, lush island in the 16th, 17th and 18th centuries. Dutch-inspired buildings stand cheek to jowl with Victorian British mansions and Portuguese fortifications thus making this island paradise a place to be savoured by travelers at a gentle pace.
For more details please contact Mannai Holidays on 44282633/38/40 & 44227314/7315 or email to mannai.holidays@mannai.com.qa |
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| Hotels |
| The Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai, Welcomes Guests again |
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India's Independence Day, 15th August marked the reopening of the Taj Mahal Palace, Mumbai The palace wing of the beloved hotel had been closed since the terrorist attacks of November 2008.
The Tower Wing of the hotel has been open for more than a year but now, with $37 million worth of renovations, the Palace Wing is now back in business as well. Part of the restoration project included work on the Taj's extensive art collection, which has been painstakingly restored for the reopening-with over 300 important pieces now hanging in the banquet hall, the lounge, and a bar off the main lobby.Experience the timeless beauty and legendary hospitality of the Taj.
The fabulous new Luxury Grande Rooms at the Palace Wing are fitted with all contemporary comforts. Guests staying in the Luxury Grande Rooms can enjoy services of a 24 hour personalized butler along with a complimentary bottle of especially developed imported wine. Guests have access to the Palace Lounge along with complimentary tea, coffee, soft beverages and cookies throughout the day in the Palace Lounge. Guests can also enjoy complimentary Internet Access at the Work Stations at Palace Lounge.
To book a memorable stay at the Taj Mahal Palace or more details, or to book your hotel please contact us on 44282633/34/36 & 44227314/7315 or email to mannai.holidays@mannai.com.qa |
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| Grand Hotel du Lac - Vevey |
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Located right on the shore of Lake Geneva this elegant hotel offers spectacular views of Lake Geneva. This 5-star establishment provides a number of facilities in its luxuriously renovated rooms and Suites.
The elegant atmosphere of the hotel reminds you of a noble manor designed for your needs. The tradition of Swiss hospitality has been put into place through its refined cuisine, elegant decoration, attentive services, meticulous gardens and buzzing terrace.
The fine dining experience includes Les Saisons, La Veranda, The Piano bar and the Oriental lounge. The Grand Hotel du Lac also features a health and wellness centre called ' Swiss Bellefontaine' with a sauna, Turkish bath and a choice of health and beauty treatments including Swedish bath as well as a seasonal outdoor swimming pool located on the grounds.
For more details, or to book your hotel please contact us on 44282633/34/36 & 44227314/7315 or email to mannai.holidays@mannai.com.qa |
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| Pullman Dubai Mall of the Emirates, Now Open |
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The First Pullman hotel in the Middle East will open in Dubai on 7th September 2010.
This 4 star deluxe property is directly connected to the famous Mall of the Emirates and prides itself on its personalised service, connectivity, contemporary style and stunning panoramic views of the city
The hotel boasts 481 rooms (including 94 suites), an all day dining restaurant, retro family diner, licensed wine bar, 24hr room service, fully equipped gymnasium, 2 swimming pools, luxury spa with 5 treatment rooms, dedicated meeting floor with 9 conference rooms & free car parking.
For more details, or to book your hotel please contact us on 4428 2633/34/36 or 4422 7314/15 or email to mannai.holidays@mannai.com.qa |
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| Shangri - La's Villingili Resort and Spa, Maldives |
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Set amidst sensational sandy beaches and lush tropical foliage, Shangri-La's Villingili Resort and Spa Maldives is a unique all-villa Maldives resort property located in a spacious, boutique-style environment. Accommodations include private ocean retreats and tropical tree house villas making it a premiere Maldives luxury resort, while a selection of fine-dining choices and innovative spa treatments have been carefully designed to stimulate the senses.
For more details, or to book your hotel please contact us on 4428 2633/34/36 or 4422 7314/15 or email to mannai.holidays@mannai.com.qa |
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Mannai Holidays has a fantastic range of holiday offers that can be even customised to meet your requirement.
Please contact our customer service team on mannai.holidays@mannai.com.qa or visit our website.
www.mannaiholidays.com for more details |
| Aviation |
| Qatar Airways Increased Frequency to Egypt |
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Daily services to popular holiday destination Alexandria began from 2 August and daily flights to Luxor start from 1 September, both up from four weekly services.
The additional services will see Qatar Airways operate a total of 21 flights a week to Egypt, with the airline already operating daily to Egypt's capital city of Cairo.
Qatar Airways' capacity increases to both cities is expected to provide passengers with greater access to Egypt.
For more Airlines information or to book your flight, please contact our travel experts on 4428 2666 / 44442402 / 44227333. |
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| Fly Dubai to Yekaterinburg (Russia) |
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Budget airline Fly Dubai has launched a twice weekly service to Yekaterinburg (Russia) from 16 October 2010.
For more Airlines information or to book your flight, please contact our travel experts on 4428 2666 / 44442402 / 44227333. |
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| KLM - Date Change Penalty Removed |
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With immediate effect all date change penalties from Flexible Economy class on KLM have been removed from Doha to Europe, USA and Canada.
This positive change will allow passengers to be able to change their date of travel before and after departure free of charge.
For more Airlines information or to book your flight, please contact our travel experts on 4428 2666 / 44442402 / 44227333. |
| Luxury Indian Train Journeys |
| The Palace on Wheels |
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The Palace on Wheels is rated as one of the top ten luxury train journeys in the world. The luxurious trains were a favorite medium of transport for the Indian rulers with each ruler of the states of Rajputana, Gujarat, The Nizam of Hyderabad and The Viceroy of British India having their private coaches. By popular demand, the Palace on Wheels was relaunched as a special heritage train for tourists visiting Rajasthan. Powered by a steam engine, the Palace on Wheels made its maiden journey on 26th January 1982.
The Palace on Wheels has 14 fully air conditioned deluxe coaches, each of them named after the former Rajput states and matches the aesthetics and interiors of the royal past. The train has intricately designed cabins with beautiful paintings, comfortable furniture and wall to wall carpeting. Facilities include a bar with the choicest Indian and international spirits, a lounge with a good collection of books, television and DVD player.Cabins are air-conditioned with twin beds, DTH television, channel music, intercom, and attached toilets running hot and cold water.
The facilities are comparable to the best of 5 star hotels with each coach having a personal attendant to take care of the travelers requirements. The 2 fine dining restaurants, The Maharaja and the Maharani offering a wide choice of delicious and mouth watering cuisine.
For more details please contact Mannai Holidays on 44282633/38/40 & 44227314/7315 or email to mannai.holidays@mannai.com.qa |
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| Five Things To Do |
| 5 Things to do in the Dubai |
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Dubai started out as a little fishing village and blossomed into a top tourist destination, creating attractions that people the world over come to marvel at. Below is a list of 5 in no particular order.
1.Burj Al Arab- The seven star ( hotel is the world's largest and probably most flamboyant. Designed to resemble a sail boat, this 321 metre high structure sitting atop a man made island, dominates the Dubai skyline. Best seen from the beach, and by night, this awe inspiring hotel is not open to the public, if you are curious about the interior you must either book a room for the night, or dine at one of their fine eateries. Even though entry is restricted, you won't want to miss out on marveling at the exterior and getting a photo or two. Keep you eyes peeled for an impromptu fireworks display, they are orchestrated every time a VIP arrives, truly spectacular!
2.Burj Khalifa. A trip to UAE is incomplete without a visit to the Burj Khalifa. This magnificent structure is the tallest man made sky scraper in the world. The monument was inaugurated on the 4th of January, 2009. Don't forget to carry your camera to capture some stunning images. You can also spend some quiet time at the Burj Khalifa park. The design of the park resembles the desert flower, Hymenocallis. The park consists of six water fountains, gardens, palm lined walkways and shady trees. Visit the park in the evening to get a glimpse of the water room, which consists of a series of pools and water jet fountains.
3.Traditional Dubai, a pristine neighborhood reminiscent of its early fishing village days, and better known at the Bastakia Quarter, is located between the Dubai Creek and the Bur Dubai district. In the Bastakia Quarter you will find many museums and art galleries intertwined in the maze of streets with the historic buildings towering overhead. A visit through the textile souk is a vivid experience where you can find vibrant fabrics and take a water taxi ride (scenic route) along the waterway.
4.Man - Made Islands located just offshore is one of Dubai's mega projects. The first man made island was Palm Jumeirah (palm tree shaped island), second (still in construction) will be Jebel Ali and Deira islands, which will feature an island spelling out a line of poetry by Dubai's ruler Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, "it takes a man of vision to write on water", and lastly, The World, a cluster of islands forming a world map. If you are interested in owning a country, there are still islands available for sale! You can not access these islands by foot, but you can hire a motor or speed boat to get an up close view.
5.Indoor skiing is a tourist attraction that you won't find in most other cities, especially cities located in the desert. Ski Dubai is a cool spot with 5 runs that vary in difficulty for skiers and snowboarders. All skill levels will enjoy this indoor snow attraction whether it is in the snowboarders freestyle zone or in the interactive snow park. Ski Dubai has thought of everything, they have rentals on equipment, clothes, and even a professional Snow School.
For Dubai packages please contact Mannai Holidays on 44282633/38/40 & 44227314/7315 or email to mannai.holidays@mannai.com.qa |
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