Corinthia Hotel London Introduces the Ultimate ‘City to Country’ Experience

A stay at the five-star Corinthia Hotel London already offers an unrivalled experience in the heart of the British capital, and now guests can combine the ultimate city experience with an exclusive day-trip to a historic estate in the English countryside, all while staying at one luxurious London address. The five-star hotel has just launched day trips to The Petworth Estate in West Sussex – a historic late 17th Century mansion which houses an important collection of paintings and sculptures.

Overnight guests at Corinthia Hotel London can be transported by helicopter (in minutes) or by Range Rover (in 1 hour 15 minutes) to the exclusive estate where they can experience a day living like lords and ladies of the manor. Activities on offer include game hunting, fly fishing and deer stalking (live or simulated depending on season and experience), and participants are fitted with everything from hearing protection to cartridges and guns. Non-hunting partners can enjoy a guided tour of the ancestral 17th Century home Petworth House, which has the largest private collection of Turner paintings, horse and carriage tour through the grounds and a look around at the plethora of local antique shops.

The day-trips offer a unique experience for GCC guests travelling to London; one that enables visitors to swap views of the London Eye and River Thames, thanks to the hotel’s idyllic city-centre location and close proximity to popular tourist and shopping sites, with a historic English country escape for a day. Guests can focus on a particular sport such as fishing, game hunting or deer stalking on the day, or Corinthia can tailor-make a day’s package including a combination or only focusing on simulated sports, depending on preferences.

Packages for the Petworth Estate experience start from $5,900 including two nights’ stay at Corinthia Hotel London. For more information on Corinthia Hotel London visit their website, corinthia.com.

Como Hotels and Resorts Launch an Exclusive Luxury Week in Bhutan

COMO Hotels and Resorts, which owns the Bhutanese lodges Uma by COMO, Paro and Punakha, Bhutan, has launched an exclusive seven-night adventure with flights to and from the Kingdom via private jet. The ‘Luxury Himalayan Escape’ is being offered in partnership with global aircraft charter specialist Chapman Freeborn – the only private charter broker with permission to fly in and out of Bhutan. As a result the package is the only of its kind. Chapman Freeborn is recognised worldwide as the leading provider of private air charter and is loved by VIPs for its attentive service and complete discretion.

The all-inclusive, seven-night experience begins with arrival to Bhutan’s Paro airport via private jet. Depending on the departure point, guests are able to charter anything from a Cessna Citation light jet to a long range Gulfstream G450. The aircrafts are available with VIP configuration, the larger varieties offering luxurious bedroom and dining areas as well as cutting-edge in-flight entertainment.

A travel cost for two in a mid-size jet chartered by Chapman Freeborn from Abu Dhabi, costs from USD 94,000 and from Dubai is USD 92,000. The cost is inclusive of the Luxury Himalayan Escape in a Como Villa for double occupancy.

After a fast-track priority check-in, guests will spend four nights at Como’s Uma Paro lodge in the Paro Valley followed by three nights at Uma Punakha, further north in the Punakha Valley. Both properties feature breathtaking mountainside locations, interiors filled with Bhutanese artisanship and Como Shambhala Retreats for massages and other wellness treatments.

The trip features full-board accommodation at both lodges as well as six-and-a-half days of privately guided hiking and day excursions to cultural landmarks such as the Punakha Dzong and the capital, Thimphu. All excursions will be accompanied by professional English-speaking Bhutanese guides and a personal butler at both hotels. Whitewater rafting on the Mo Chu river, a private conversation about Buddhism with local monks, and traditional Bhutanese welcome gifts and dances are also included, as well as a COMO Shambhala Massage and a Bhutanese hot stone bath for two. Guests can enjoy private yoga with a COMO Shambhala expert, and on their last night, a romantic fire-lit, four-course dinner for two with Champagne in the courtyard at Uma Paro.

For more information and booking, please visit the following website, here, or contact:
e-mail: paxdxb@chapman-freeborn.com
telephone : +971 (0)4 206 7300

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Kuwait 50th Constitution Day: Biggest Firework Show in the World!

Oh my! How dazzling, charming, and beautiful were those fireworks! Mind blowing & magical was the night, the crowd was ecstatic, The Amir of Kuwait, HH Sheikh Sabah Al Sabah was there..Everybody was smiling..People of Kuwait sang the national anthem and started counting the few minutes left before the biggest fireworks show in the world fired its start, breaking a Guinness world record in style! 77,282 firework projectiles were fired continuously for nearly 64 minutes! And yes, I saw every bit of it!

Here is what went down..

God bless you Kuwait ❤

Kuwait 50th Constitution Day: We Are All Celebrating

Coming Saturday, on November 10th, Kuwait will be celebrating one of the biggest upcoming events ever yet; the 50th constitution anniversary day! Represented by Socialobby, the event will Kick-off from Kuwait Towers all the way to the Green Island, with family entertainment schedule starting at 3 pm, until 10 pm.

The Show will focus on 5 Canvases reflecting certain value of the Celebration, it will include great amount of fireworks, light kites, flying falcons, floating creatures, airplane show, heliosphere acrobats…and much more!

Stay tuned, and don’t miss out!

Guest Writer Post: Trujillo Villas, Time & Leisure

When it comes to Trujillo, not telling people about its beauty and stylish communities of people is almost a crime. Imagine, if you will…There’s the heavy scent of olives, honey, and cheese. The warm Spanish sun caresses your skin… There’s music in the distance, joyful cries of happiness. The rhythm of the fiesta gets to you. There are fashionable people around you. This is Trujillo, a Spanish land where the rural blends with the modern in a way that should be made known to as many people as possible. However, Trujillo still remains one of Spain’s cultural hidden gems! When it comes to leisure combined with fashion, style and culture, Trujillo is probably the finest place to embrace it all.

Yes, holiday season is almost here, but for Trujillo, you do not need to visit during a particular time of the year. You can enjoy its wholesome goodness whenever like – all year round.

Imagine yourself opening the windows of a room that overlooks the Gredos Mountains and Portugal. Spacious bedrooms, serenity, a garden with a roof made of succulent leaves and a private swimming pool with a natural decor that is absolutely amazing. This is Villa Moritos.

Built in Roman times, Villa Martires has sumptuous interior decors and large formal gardens. There is a huge swimming pool and a tennis court which makes it an ideal location for those who want to have a bit of fun as well. And if you are not an artist in the sense of mastering the brush, do not worry…the artist is still there, trapped in yourself. Pamper this artist by choosing a modern and stylish villa, designed as an open plan space. The whiteness and elegance of the indoors makes a perfect equilibrium with the olive trees garden.

Why not rent a villa right in the centre of events? Overlooking the main square, right there in the centre of events, Villa Piedras Albas imposes its Renaissance architecture. The grand main square features an imposing statue of Francisco Pizarro – the conquistador who conquered Peru. Over the centuries the square has witnessed love stories, uprisings, peace, time…past, present, and future. There are Easter processions and cheese festivals, and grand liberation celebrations! And one minute walk from the town’s main square with its shops and restaurants, there is the Townhouse, an ideal choice for a younger couple or small group of friends.

But on top of the villas there is simply Trujillo, once the home of the fearless conquistadors, it is now the home of welcoming locals and the destination for amazed tourists. You can also get a feeling of how it is to live close to Madrid, with its charm of fashionistas and designers walking around.

Many people from the Trujillo area can be seen wearing fashionable clothes and enjoying themselves in the sun. “The place is inhabited by some of the world’s most attractive and stylish people who carry themselves with poise and elegance”. On Trujillo streets you can find a diversity of looks – from casual to extraordinary creations. Spain is home to creativity and freedom – there are many Spanish designers to admire for unique colour schemes and original ideas, Amaya Arzuaga or Manolo Blahnik to name just a couple.

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No Way Through..

I stumbled upon this video on youtube and found it interesting to share. Uploaded by a group called ‘Gaza Youth’, it gave me a closer feel of what the Palestinian occupation really is, and how it affects the lives of many, every day..

Since I was born, I’ve heard about the Israeli occupation of Palestine so many times that it became just a story to me, and many people like me. This video revived the feeling of injustice towards those occupied. I’m not sure about the production itself and why is it giving London as an example..But I believe anyone seeing this would relate it to common sense, and the pure breach of humanity that is conducted every single day in the lives of those behind the checkpoints. A simple injury or an accident that is not life threatening would end someone’s life only because they are denied access to hospital or medical care center in their own country, on their own land. A crime against humanity that we should never stop fighting for it to end.

Timelapse: Around The World in 5 Minutes

343 days, 17 countries, 19 planes, 58 buses, 18 boats, 6237 photographs: One incredible journey.

Video: 100 Years in 10 Minutes!

If I had seen the happenings of this video before they took place; and If I had a choice, I wouldn’t want to live on this planet! Thank god for not knowing the future! It’s a true wisdom!

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