Fantasy Island - Atlantis Hotel, Dubai

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Grand opening of Atlantis hotel in Dubai

It is £800m Dubai hotel boasting a £13,000-a-night suite and dolphins flown in from the South Pacific.

Atlantis hotel,Dubai

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Sea view: A bedroom view which makes you feels that you are inside the giant aquarium.

Water pleasure: Journalists watch a stingray swimming in the aquarium at a press preview

Fantasy island: The Atlantis hotel has been built on an artificial island off the coast of Dubai

A swirling glass sculpture graces one of the lobbies

The corridors are also sumptuous

Its Bathtime - with water cascading from high up in the ceiling instead of shower.

... Or you might prefer to soak up the splendours of the aquarium while you bathe

Special guest: dolphins

A tourist takes a snap of her partner as he slides down the Leap of Faith chute at the Atlantis resort.

Another hotel suite gives a more traditional view of the actual sea around it.

The decor is uncluttered but exotic

Fish food: Diners can also gaze at the stunning sea life inside the giant aquarium

Colourful murals

An eye-catching oven in the restaurant area

Quiet, discreet dining room

Another dining area provides a moody retreat

The hi-tech entrance of Italian celebrity chef Giorgio Locatelli's restaurant at the hotel

Helicopter view: Jumeira Palm Island seen from a helicopter.

A view of the seven star Burj Al Arab Hotel and Palm Island Jumeirah and the Atlantis Hotel in the background[source]




Few more stunning pics of Atlantics Hotel

According to Guinness book of world records, the opening night was marked with the biggest fireworks of the century! 

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Travel essentials – a guide for the first time traveller

If you have never been abroad before, either on a holiday or for business, your first experience of foreign travel can be daunting, from organising your travel arrangements to getting to the airport, not to mention the new experience of the flight itself and entering the unknown when you take your first steps into a new country. But whether you are a seasoned or an inexperienced traveller, there are a few essential preparations you can make to ensure that your trip goes as smoothly as possible and that you are covered in the unlikely event of something going wrong.

When booking your flight, it is important to remember that prices can fluctuate significantly, particularly with the “low cost” airlines that today dominate routes to many leading European destinations. As a general rule, it’s better to book early to get cheaper seats before the flight fills up but if you can be flexible about when you travel, you stand to save more. Look out for promotional offers and try to avoid booking a holiday during school holiday periods. You should also be wary of hidden costs when booking – many budget airlines will charge extra if you want to check in at the airport, put luggage in the hold or wish to pay with certain credit and debit cards.

Once your flight is booked, you will want to start thinking about what you should pack for your trip. While it is tempting to simply take everything you think you might possibly need, most airlines today place a limit on the weight of your luggage – usually around 10kg for hand luggage and 15-20kg for cases that go in plane’s hold. This means cutting down on unnecessary or heavy items or you run the risk of paying excess baggage fees, which are rarely cheap and add extra stress when you need it least. Try carrying as much as you can in your hand luggage to free up space for clothes and other items in your hold bag. If you will be going on a long trip, consider leaving cosmetics behind and buying them at your destination to cut down on weight.

When travelling to the airport, make sure to leave enough time to check in, drop off your bags and get through the security gate. It’s better to be early and have time to relax and get used to the hectic airport environment than be late and rushed. There are restrictions on the items you can take through security and on to the plane so place large quantities of liquid, electrical items and anything sharp, like scissors or a corkscrew, into your hold bag or risk having them confiscated. When you do get through security, find out which departure gate you are boarding the plane from and leave yourself enough time to get there.

As a final tip, before you set off it is a very good idea to invest in travel insurance. This will cover you in the event of something going wrong, like your bags being lost by your airline, your holiday being cancelled or requiring medical care while abroad. Travel insurance policies are usually very reasonable and can be the difference between a mild setback and your holiday being totally ruined by unforeseen circumstances.

Jennifer is a part of the digital blogging team at digitalcrosstalk.com who work with a growing number of travel brands.

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Amazing waterfalls in the world

Here is the collection of some extraordinary beautiful pictures of waterfalls. Hope you’ll enjoy it.

Victoria Falls

Grand Victoria Falls is one of the major tourist attractions of South Africa. People just love to view the exotic and spectacular natural beauty of these great falls. The Victoria Falls are one of the Seven Wonders of the World. These great waterfalls are located on the Zambezi River which lies in the Southern Africa.

Iguazu Falls

In the world of ostentatious and majestic waterfalls of the world, the great Iguazu Falls have stolen away the glare of publicity. Iguazu Falls is one of the major tourist attractions from the last many years. It is situated in the grand Iguazu River which is located on the border of the Brazilian State and the Argentine. These grand and glorious waterfalls divide up the Iguazu River into two parts: one part is the upper Iguazu and the other part is the lower Iguazu.

Huangguoshu, China

It is also known as Yellow Fruit Tree Waterfall, Haungguoshu waterfall is one of the largest waterfall in Asia. Situated on Baihe River, Huangguoshu is around 77.8 meters high and about 101 meters wide. Millions of people visit this place every year.

Blue Nile Falls, Ethiopia

This waterfall is also called as Tis Issat, which means ‘smoking water’. Along with being a major tourist attraction, Blue Nile Falls is extensively used generate power in Ethiopia. It is located on Blue Nile River and is the best spot to visit, when you are in Ethiopia.

Angel Falls, Venezuela

It is highest waterfall in the world of the height of 978 meters. The source of this fall is the pinnacle of Auyan Tepuy, which is a mountain from where the water plunges without any interruption. It is a must visit spot if you wanna feel the thrill.

Niagara Falls, Canada/USA

Niagara Falls witnesses more than 14 million visitors every year. It is probably the most admired waterfall around the world. This magnificent plunge shares its beauty with two countries (Canada and USA) and is a combination of three falls.

The Bridal Veil Falls and American Falls can be witnessed from New York City and the glorious panorama of Horseshoe Falls can be viewed from Canada.

Jog Falls, India

Situated over River Sharavathi, Jog Falls is considered to be the largest waterfall in India. The plunge is around 829 feet high, which is roughly 253 meters. To have the most splendid views of Jog Falls, it’s advisable to visit this spot in monsoon.

Gullfoss, Iceland

It is also known as ‘the Golden Falls’. Gullfoss waterfall is a remarkable tourist spot in Iceland which possess the water of White River. This destination is considered to be one of the most popular tourist places in Europe mainly in summer days.

Dettifoss Water Falls

Dettifoss is 44m tall and 100m wide in Iceland.

Sutherland Falls

This waterfall is located in Fiorland National Park of New Zeland. It is famous for the rough stream, beautiful scenery, and the Milford Track.

Kaieteur Falls

If you are extremely rich, you can go to Kaieteur falls in Postaro river, Guyana because the transportation is very poor and very few people know about this beautiful object.

Yosemite Falls

This waterfall is known as one of the tallest in the world, 2425ft from the lower course.

Angel Falls

As per local people this place is also called as Auyantepuy (Devil’s Mountain). This waterfall hides many histories and stories. You can see this place at the rain forest of Canaima National Park, Venezuela.

Plitvice Waterfalls

Plitvice Waterfalls is famous since the late of 19th century.

Great Falls

Great Falls, also known as Grindstone Falls, which has a height of 10m or 33 feet, and a crest width of 5m or 16 feet located on the Grindstone Creek

Damajagua Falls

Kegon Falls. Japan

It is one of Japan’s top 3 great waterfalls, which takes water from the nearby Lake Chuzenji down 318 feet off the edge of a cliff to a river below.[source]

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