Archive for May, 2007

May19

New-York restaurant offers to try the most expensive ice-cream in the world

Can you imagine an ice-cream for 1000 dollars? The delicacy Grand Opulence Sundae, created for “gold” anniversary of legendary New York restaurant Serendipity, to which in 2005 celebrated its 50th anniversary, has represented an ice-cream for…1000 dollars. On the structure and taste this delicacy is really unique, and even some celebrities come to try it. [...]

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May17

Smoking is to be forbidden in Dubai

Since May, 31st smoking in public places will be forbidden in Dubai and the penalty will be imposed on infringers.
After coming into force of an interdiction, young people under 21 years old will be forbidden to enter public areas for smoking and, in general, smoking will be allowed only in the special zones, intended for [...]

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May16

India has closed air space for Russian planes

Recent Russian-Indian conflict has shocked all aircraft market. Now Russian tourists and businessmen will face certain difficulties in flying to India. The matter is that India has closed the air space for the Russian planes. The corresponding application has been made by the ministry of civil aircraft of Russia.
As Indian aircraft representatives inform, the decision [...]

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May14

Hotels have undertaken their lodgers’ health

Carlson Hotels are planning to get rid of transgenic fats, used in cooking, in the majority of the hotels by the end of 2007.
This innovation will concern such hotels and resorts as Radisson, Park Plaza, all Country Inn and Suites By Carlson hotels, and Park Inn hotels in the United States, Canada, on the Caribbean [...]

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May13

Dark side of “All inclusive” service (Part 2)

The resort turns… into usual bar
It is not a secret, that hotels with all inclusive system are focused first of all on the Russian market. Of course, it is possible to meet European tourist in such hotels, but a great bulk - these are nevertheless Russians. Such system often attracts tourists not so much with [...]

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May12

Dark side of “All inclusive” service (Part 1)

We have got used to the all inclusive hotel system and regard it as a guarantee of paradise rest. In fact having paid the permit still at home, you forget about money during the period of rest - feed, residing and different bonuses are already included into the price. You lay on a beach, you [...]

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May11

Singapore Airlines offer the discount for flights to Dubai

Singapore Airlines have introduced a special offer for flights from Moscow to Dubai. However the only condition for this tariff is that the discount for the single tourist will not be given, so, at least two people should apply for the concession. The minimal term of stay is not limited, maximal - is 14 days. [...]

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May11

Room-numbers “for adults only”

Recently, in London hotel Metropolitan three room-numbers “for adults” have been introduced: according to the owners of hotel, these room-numbers are intended for pairs, who do not have place and time to realize their courageous imaginations. Massage oils, design handcuffs and a switch, and also the vibrator made of gold in weight of 24 carats [...]

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May10

In 2007 the world will be overflowed with storms and hurricanes

In 2007 the American scientists predict up to 17 tropical storms and hurricanes. The experts from the State University of state of Colorado and the company on studying weather and climate AccuWeather Inc approve that the probability of that even one of them will reach territory of the USA, is “much more above average”.
In their [...]

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May8

Tourist center of nudism for white only

In the nearest future new center of nudism will be opened in the republic of South Africa.
The leader of South-African nudists’ movement Bo Brummel has decided to base a nudist colony only for white in Orania - the only thing in Southern Africa settlement, where exclusively white inhabitants live.
In 3 weeks Bo Brummel plans to [...]

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