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Isle of wight and surrounding areas
By Tim SaundersA butterfly has a 12-week life cycle.We learn this during a visit to Butterfly World at Newport on the Isle of Wight. It all starts with an egg, then the caterpillar, the chrysalis and then finally the adult butterfly; each a three week process. There are some magnificent butterflies and moths all under one roof. Next door Fountain World is home to a variety of koi fish, which don’t just make for an alternative investment – with some fetching up to £3,500 – but they can live for over 200 years.We stay in a six-berth static caravan at Sunnycott Caravan Park near Cowes. Here there are 20 caravans on a three-quarter of an acre site. There’s a farm next door. When we wash up we watch the cows grazing. It’s really peaceful. Inside there’s a kitchen, a master bedroom...
December 22, 2017

Isle of wight and surrounding areas

Experience the Wildlife at Pasuruan, East Java
SAUDI GAZETTEIf you are a person who loves to explore nature and want spend couple of days very close to the wildlife, then Pasuruan, East Java is probably your next destination. Imagine waking up in the morning opening your window curtains to see right in front of you giraffes, zebras, wildebeests and ostriches, Baobab Resort offers you this chance and even more. Only five minutes away you can also visit Taman Safari II to see from a close distance various creatures in their natural environment. An unforgettable experience for family especially children as they may get the chance to feed some animals.Taman Safari II is located in Pasuruan East Java in the middle of a mountainous panorama surrounded by various trees and plants which add more excitement to the journey. Taman Safari park is...
December 15, 2017

Experience the Wildlife at Pasuruan, East Java

Palazzo Versace Dubai It’s all in the name
Saudi GazetteThe sheets are Versace, the curtains are Versace and this is beginning to sound like the Migos and Drake song. But it is. There is a Medusa head in the pool, where it should be and another one awaits you upon arrival at its doorstep, just as you expect it to.The ‘Pietra di Fiume’ design of the iconic Medusa is reminiscent of the one at the former Versace Mansion at Miami Beach and has now made its way to the Dubai Creek. Paying homage to an opulent lifestyle and fashion brand can be extremely challenging, considering it can be a total hit or miss. So suffice it to say the hotel is designed to impress and created to be a work of art that is intensely passionate about Versace-fying everything. But what makes their task a daunting one is that everyone who walks into the hotel...
December 08, 2017

Palazzo Versace Dubai It’s all in the name

Winter is coming Discover luxury at the Ritz-Carlton, Difc
Saudi GazetteIt’s that time of the year again when everyone starts making a big deal planning their next seasonal trip and they want you to know all about it. Thanks to social media, every move you make matters. So it is only fair you make an informed one. Winter is hugely popular with the cold-starved Middle Eastern audience. With temperatures dropping across the region, December promises to be cooler leading us into colder months to come. Most luxury travelers are planning to visit nearby countries, leaving the further away destinations for the longer official school winter break in January. New Year’s Eve is always a busy traveling period for Saudis and Dubai is always the obvious choice. Due to the political climate, those who wanted to travel to Beirut and other nearby countries...
December 01, 2017

Winter is coming Discover luxury at the Ritz-Carlton, Difc

Blue Ocean – A place for seafood fanatics 
Saudi GazetteHappiness comes in waves, slowly and suddenly. What if these waves bring along food? This would definitely be a cause for happiness. Blue Ocean is a fancy restaurant that reminds one of Miami Beach. Located in Faqieh Aquarium, it is an amazingly magnificent place that begins with an enchanting view of the ocean and ends with delectable food.The staff efficiently welcome guest inside, offering diners a choice of sitting inside or on the terrace outside. Most people prefer the terrace because of the natural ambience.A favorite for seafood lovers is Dynamite Shrimp that is served with a sauce. Other items include Grilled Atlantic Salmon and then there is also the Seafood Stack that is a combination of grilled fish and shrimp stacked on top of each other and glazed with spicy...
December 01, 2017

Blue Ocean – A place for seafood fanatics 

The Unforgettable Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort
Saudi GazetteIt is rare that something can take your breath away. Astounding but even overpowering to an extent, the force of nature at Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar grips you and then slowly releases you into a trance that stays with you. Suspended in the middle of wilderness, among abandoned canyon mountains, in the rocky contours of the Saiq Plateau on Jabal Al Akhdar (Green Mountain) the five star luxury retreat stands tall and just about 2000 meters above sea level.  Elegant architecture that comprises traditional Omani culture and hospitality, it also depicts the region’s ancient forts. An ideal place to get away, lose yourself and explore the unknown, the massive property is home to 82 canyon view rooms and 33 private pool villas. Bound to leave an impression on every one,...
November 24, 2017

The Unforgettable Anantara Al Jabal Al Akhdar Resort

North Coast and Marsa Matruh for a summer vacation
Saudi GazetteEgypt’s North Coast is very long and home to a spectacular part of the Mediterranean Sea. It is also a favorite for Egyptians who visit the area as part of their summer holidays each year.El Alamein is a part of the North Coast and overlooks one of the most beautiful parts of the sea, especially in the area of Sidi Abdel Rahman. Marsa Matruh is also a city that many people visit during the summer.If you are visiting Egypt in summer and want to experience the beauty of the Mediterranean Sea, whether it is in the North Coast or Marsa Matruh, here are some recommended hotels that will make your stay different. Most of the rooms and suites in these hotels have views overlooking the sea. Both El Alamein and Marsa Matruh also have international airports.Here two of the best hotels...
November 17, 2017

North Coast and Marsa Matruh for a summer vacation

Meet the Parisian star in Dubai
Saudi GazetteLa Cantine du Faubourg is one of the hottest dining destinations in Dubai. Originally located at N°105 rue du Faubourg Saint-Honoré in Paris, it has found its new home at Emirates Towers overlooking Dubai’s Financial District in the UAE. La Cantine du Faubourg are able to curate and execute their vision with the help of stellar and expert executive chef Gilles Bosquet, who previously worked with the likes of Gorden Ramsay and in other Michelin star restaurants. “I welcome everyone to try something different. You may not be familiar with it but I say be open to it,” Chef Bosquet told Saudi Gazette as he introduced guests to unexplored gastronomy. The simple layout relies on minimalism and an open space that is divided into low seating dining area, a behind-the-curtain...
November 17, 2017

Meet the Parisian star in Dubai

Would you pay SR5,000 for a burger?
Saudi GazetteDefinitely taking the title in their stride, the Ritz Carlton, Jeddah offers the most expensive burger, rightly called the ‘Royal Burger’ for SR 5000. From the royal presentation to a mandatory ritual that involves a server pouring water on your hands over a golden tub placed at your feet, to perfuming your meal and presenting you with a bib that says ‘I had the royal burger’ it qualifies as quite an unusual experience.“The burger is very decadent and an experience on its own,” Bernard N. Viola, General Manager of Ritz Carlton, Jeddah told Saudi Gazette.While some have called the most expensive burger over-the-top, all-in-all ludicrous and unheard of, most wanted to know what they hype was about. So we decided to ask the chef himself. For starters, the burger...
November 10, 2017

Would you pay SR5,000 for a burger?

In Focus: Hotelier Bernard N. Viola
Saudi GazetteWith over 25 years of experience in the hospitality industry, Bernard N. Viola, General Manager of Ritz Carlton, Jeddah has been a part of the Ritz-Carlton Hotels Company since 2004. The royal family initially recruited him during the opening of their five star flagship property in Al-Khobar.Raised in Nice, on the French Riviera, where he acquired his education and passion for the hospitality industry, he has worked with various brands including Ritz-Carlton Rose Hall, Jamaica, The Ritz-Carlton, Moscow, Russia, and The Ritz-Carlton, Tokyo, Japan, while assisting with the opening of 2 Ritz-Carlton Hotels in Beijing, China. Viola claimed that one has to be ‘obsessively passionate’ about their job as a hotelier.“It is not for everyone. It is important to wake up with that...
November 10, 2017

In Focus: Hotelier Bernard N. Viola

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