Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 30th July 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel News
Montenegro’s tourism business is growing.
The Montenegrin Ministry of Tourism announced that tourist arrivals grew six percent on the same period last year. And according to estimates, 1.3 million tourists will visit Montenegro before the end of the year, a 13 percent increase on last year’s 1.15 million total. The number of visitors in 2007 was already up 20 percent on 2006.
Montenegro is not somewhere I have visited, but if anybody wants to tell us about their experiences - either leave a comment or send us an article via our contact page.
Posted by Tom Wilkins on Mon 28th July 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in
For someone who is a devotee to sushi, this 50% off deal came as a pleasant surprise. In fact, only the other day I took an extended lunch break to take advantage of it. For anybody visiting London it’s a great way to get a reasonably priced meal.
The full details:
Until Tuesday 19th August 2008, YO! Sushi is providing a ‘Summer Passport’ allowing sushi lovers to fast-track to half price sushi heaven every Monday and Tuesday. YO! Sushi followers will need to register online at http://www.yosushi.com/summer_passport_offer to secure their ‘Summer Passport’ online voucher (valid for multiple times) and present it at the end of their meal to receive a scorching 50% off a wide range of delicious and nutritious dishes including their famous YO! Roll, Hairy Prawns and Miso Black Cod (excludes miso soup, drinks, take-away and delivery).
The YO! Sushi ‘Summer Passport’ online voucher can be downloaded from Thursday 26th June and is valid at participating UK YO! Sushi restaurants (excludes Harrods 102, Selfridges London, Paddington Station, Heathrow T3, Gatwick, Oxford, Reading, Dundrum Town Centre and Swords Pavilion, Ireland).
I can personally recommend trying the fried snow crab claws and the custard filled pancakes with raspberry coulis. Umm delicious.
If you’re travelling through an airport this summer you will more than likely come across a Trunki. The Dragon’s Den reject seems to have come of age this year and with good reason.
Having dragged my own daughter through the airport on a bright pink Trunki, the concept kind of clicked in my head. It quite simply converges 3 common problems that you will encounter with children in an environment like an airport. These are:
1. Carrying enough toys and books to keep your kids occupied.
2. Having somewhere for your kids to sit during long waits in lengthy cues.
3. Transporting your kids from A to B without wrenching your back.
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Posted by Patrick Woolmer on Thu 24th July 2008 at 06:00 AM, Filed in Travel Tips
Before going through airport security with my wife and child I was reminded of the security measures still in place. Some of which I had forgotten about, other’s I was unaware of.
Here are some reminders:
1. If you’re carrying any form of liquid in your hand luggage, this has to go into a plastic bag for presentation at security.
2. You will be asked to sip the liquid if it’s a drink for you or your baby. To be honest, all other liquids are better off going into hold luggage.
3. I was surprised to learn that things like lipstick, creams and pastes also have to go into the plastic bags before security.
4. Some airports insist on belt buckles being removed and x-rayed.
5. Some airports select passengers for checks on shoes. I can’t imagine that this is a pleasant job......
6. You will always be asked to take your laptop out of it’s bag before being x-rayed. This may well apply to other electrical devices.
7. Be careful not to pack objects that are sharp and that might be construed to have malicious purpose. For instance, I purposely avoid packing sharp scissors in hand luggage.
8. For the smoker - you must remember to not take a lighter on board.
9. Be sensible. If you think that an item may cause an issue - double check security guidelines for the airport your flying out from and don’t forget the airport you’re flying back from. Security measures can differ from country to country.
10. If you’re acting nervously or suspiciously - don’t be surprised to be pulled to one side for a thorough check over. Try and act normal and keep calm for a smooth ride through security.
Posted by Ruth Miller on Wed 23rd July 2008 at 11:33 AM, Filed in Cruises
Crystal Cruises’ have announced a trip that will incorporate $5,000 per bottle 1989 Petrus and an increasingly rare 2000 Chateau Hosanna as part of their ultimate wine
experience on Crystal Serenity’s August 24 Mediterranean cruise. Great for wine connoisseurs with an expensive palate…
Decanter magazine’s 2008 “Man of the Year” Christian Moueix is bringing these and other impressive vintages from his private collection for the $1,300 per person event, available for just 14 discriminating guests.
Throughout the evening, Moueix, who oversees his family’s French estates in Saint Emilion and Pomerol and owns the Dominus Estate in Napa Valley, will guide connoisseurs on the fine nuances of each selection.
“To enjoy these extremely rare wines and to have the personal guidance of an expert such as Mr. Moueix is an amazing treat for one’s senses,” says Toni Neumeister, vice president, food & beverage. “For even the most discerning palates, this is a once in a lifetime experience.”
Three Michelin starred chef Heinz Beck of Rome’s acclaimed La Pergola is collaborating to prepare a menu that perfectly pairs food with the wine.
Among the multiple courses are Beck’s signature Fagottelli “La Pergola,” Carpaccio of Scallops on Amaranth Grain and Black Corn with Ginger Oil and Crepinette of Lamb.
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