With the daytime temperature rising as high as 49C, mothers try to stop their children from stepping out of their air-conditioned homes.
My advice would be ---
Try to encourage your children to drink more water!!
Let them carry an umbrella or wear a cap/hat while going out!!
Boys could wear sleeveless shirts or cotton clothing during the summer!!
Apply sunscreen lotion while going out!!
Get them to eat more juicy fruits,cucumbers,watermelons,drink more fruit juice or buttermilk etc!!
Avoid fried food as much as you can!!!
In addition,we should pay attention to their shoes,prefer sandals or open cut shoes rather than closed ones!!!
Friday, May 29, 2009
Monday, May 25, 2009
Beat the heat with some cool holiday options--Part II
Great deals from Alpha
Alpha Holidays have exciting ideas and offers, whether you just need a couple of nights accommodation, or a full inclusive holiday. Valid for two persons sharing a twin/double room. Packages do not include air fare.
Gateway Hong Kong: Includes three nights accommodation in a four-star hotel, with transfers and city sightseeing tours. Starting from Dh1,890 per person.
China, Yangtze River cruise: Includes four nights accommodation in a five-star cruise boat, all meals, sightseeing and shore excursions. You also have the option to extend your stay or create your own complete China experience. Starting from Dh1,530 per person.
Singapore-Bintan Island combination: Includes three nights in Singapore and three nights in Bintan in four-star hotels, as well as transfers, sightseeing and ferries to/from the island resort. Starting from Dh1,800 per person.
UK and France: Includes two nights in London, three nights in Paris, return Eurostar transportation via the Channel Tunnel, arrival transfer in London, daily breakfast and two sightseeing tours. Easily extendable. Starting from Dh2,920 per person.
Italian Trio by train: Includes two nights in Rome, two nights in Florence and two nights in Venice, daily breakfast, arrival transfer in Rome, half day tour of Rome monuments, rail transportation Rome to Florence to Venice. Plenty of free time to do what you want! Starting from Dh2,665 per person.
Czech Republic: Karlovy Vary Spa Treatments, includes three nights in Prague with daily breakfast, seven nights in Karlovy Vary with all meals, all transfers, full spa and wellness treatment programme for six days upon assessment. Starting from Dh5,960 per person.
Greek Island Hopping: Cycladic Discovery: Includes two nights in Athens, three nights in Mykonos, Paros and Santorini, daily breakfast, all hotel to port and port to hotel transfers. Choose between inter-island flights or Ferry (extra charge). Starting from Dh2,555 per person.
Jordan Explorer: Includes three nights in Amman, two nights in Petra, sightseeing tours, all transportation and site entrance fees, local guides, daily breakfast, private car with English speaking driver. Starting from Dh3,695 per person.
Packages from Al Rostamani
Delhi Agra Jaipur, India:Seven days from Dh1,570. Valid until September 30. Includes transfers and tours, accommodation in standard rooms with daily breakfast, a guide for the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary (call for details), elephant or jeep ride at Amber fort in Jaipur.
Hong Kong: Five days from Dh1,640. Valid until October 11. Includes transfers, half day Hong Kong island tour, evening Symphony of Lights cruise by luxury Chinese junk Oriental Dragon and Disneyland tour.Cool green Munnar and the serene foothills: Six days from Dh1,620. Valid until September 30. Includes four nights at a resort in Munnar with daily dinner and breakfast, all transfers, sightseeing and boating as mentioned in the itinerary (check for details) with a guide, one night at Birds Lagoon Resort in the foothills with all meals.
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Thailand: Five days from Dh1,220. Valid until October 31. Includes two nights accommodation at Le Meridien Chiang Mai, two nights accommodation at Le Meridien Chiang Rai, daily buffet breakfast airport transfers, one way scenic flight on a 12-seater Cessna aircraft from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai or vice versa. These packages do not include flights. For more info call 04 295 6777. Email address: holidays@alrostamanigroup.ae
Cruise for exciting deals
There has never been a better time to take a cruise, says Ashok Kumar, business development director of Cruise Master Middle East, the GSA for Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises Australia and Cunard Line as well as a host of other cruise lines.
Cruise value begins with inclusive cruise fares that cover accommodation, all meals, onboard entertainment, use of many of the ship's recreational facilities and travel from one place to another, sometimes as many as six cities during a one-week cruise.
Carnival Cruise Lines: Up to $240 cash back which can be spent onboard. Prices for seven-night cruise from Miami to Western Caribbean covering Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel on Carnival Liberty start from $549.
Costa Cruises: Children go free on select sailings of Costa Concordia's seven-night cruise around Barcelona, France, Italy and Tunis.
Cunard Line: Queen Mary II is the only ship offering regular scheduled transatlantic services from Southampton to New York with prices starting from $999.
Princess Cruises: Seven-night Voyage of Glaciers cruises from Vancouver to Anchorage from $599. Also on offer is a 10-night Baltic Cruise from Copenhagen with prices starting from $1,099.
Crystal Cruises: On offer is $1,500 in savings on Mediterranean and Baltic Cruises. In addition on select sailings, there is "As You Wish" offer whereby one receives up to $1,000 in onboard credit.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Two for one fares and free shore excursions. All prices are in US dollars per person and available via a cruise specialist or your travel agent.
UAE's favourite weekend getaway
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, a luxurious retreat nestled within the 225 square kilometre pristine desert landscape of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, has a special promotion: Stay three nights for the cost of two. The offer is valid till September 17.
Plus you get a 15 per discount. Last month the resort was recognised for the second year running as the 'Favourite Weekend Getaway in the UAE' at the What's On Awards gala event. Recently, this romantic 42-suite resort beat off fierce international competition, becoming the only leisure hotel in Dubai to be voted one of the Top 20 of Condé Nast's Readers' Travel Award in the M.E., Africa and Indian Ocean region.
The promotional rates start from Dh3,239 per night per Bedouin Suite and are on a full-board basis with two desert activities. For more information, call Emirates Hotels & Resorts reservations on 04 303 4222, or visit www.emirateshotelsresorts.com.
Sandy beach
Sandy beach Sandy Beach on the east coast of the UAE is a relaxing hideaway. The hotel offers a unique dining experience with delicious cuisine. You can also go scuba diving. Stay in a chalet (from Dh750 for a family of four) or a 'villa' (from Dh1,100 for two families with 8-10 persons. The scuba dive is from Dh350 for two hours. Gear costs extra. Visit www.sandybm.com or call 09 244 5555.
Alpha Holidays have exciting ideas and offers, whether you just need a couple of nights accommodation, or a full inclusive holiday. Valid for two persons sharing a twin/double room. Packages do not include air fare.
Gateway Hong Kong: Includes three nights accommodation in a four-star hotel, with transfers and city sightseeing tours. Starting from Dh1,890 per person.
China, Yangtze River cruise: Includes four nights accommodation in a five-star cruise boat, all meals, sightseeing and shore excursions. You also have the option to extend your stay or create your own complete China experience. Starting from Dh1,530 per person.
Singapore-Bintan Island combination: Includes three nights in Singapore and three nights in Bintan in four-star hotels, as well as transfers, sightseeing and ferries to/from the island resort. Starting from Dh1,800 per person.
UK and France: Includes two nights in London, three nights in Paris, return Eurostar transportation via the Channel Tunnel, arrival transfer in London, daily breakfast and two sightseeing tours. Easily extendable. Starting from Dh2,920 per person.
Italian Trio by train: Includes two nights in Rome, two nights in Florence and two nights in Venice, daily breakfast, arrival transfer in Rome, half day tour of Rome monuments, rail transportation Rome to Florence to Venice. Plenty of free time to do what you want! Starting from Dh2,665 per person.
Czech Republic: Karlovy Vary Spa Treatments, includes three nights in Prague with daily breakfast, seven nights in Karlovy Vary with all meals, all transfers, full spa and wellness treatment programme for six days upon assessment. Starting from Dh5,960 per person.
Greek Island Hopping: Cycladic Discovery: Includes two nights in Athens, three nights in Mykonos, Paros and Santorini, daily breakfast, all hotel to port and port to hotel transfers. Choose between inter-island flights or Ferry (extra charge). Starting from Dh2,555 per person.
Jordan Explorer: Includes three nights in Amman, two nights in Petra, sightseeing tours, all transportation and site entrance fees, local guides, daily breakfast, private car with English speaking driver. Starting from Dh3,695 per person.
Packages from Al Rostamani
Delhi Agra Jaipur, India:Seven days from Dh1,570. Valid until September 30. Includes transfers and tours, accommodation in standard rooms with daily breakfast, a guide for the sightseeing mentioned in the itinerary (call for details), elephant or jeep ride at Amber fort in Jaipur.
Hong Kong: Five days from Dh1,640. Valid until October 11. Includes transfers, half day Hong Kong island tour, evening Symphony of Lights cruise by luxury Chinese junk Oriental Dragon and Disneyland tour.Cool green Munnar and the serene foothills: Six days from Dh1,620. Valid until September 30. Includes four nights at a resort in Munnar with daily dinner and breakfast, all transfers, sightseeing and boating as mentioned in the itinerary (check for details) with a guide, one night at Birds Lagoon Resort in the foothills with all meals.
Chiang Mai and Chiang Rai, Thailand: Five days from Dh1,220. Valid until October 31. Includes two nights accommodation at Le Meridien Chiang Mai, two nights accommodation at Le Meridien Chiang Rai, daily buffet breakfast airport transfers, one way scenic flight on a 12-seater Cessna aircraft from Chiang Mai to Chiang Rai or vice versa. These packages do not include flights. For more info call 04 295 6777. Email address: holidays@alrostamanigroup.ae
Cruise for exciting deals
There has never been a better time to take a cruise, says Ashok Kumar, business development director of Cruise Master Middle East, the GSA for Princess Cruises, P&O Cruises Australia and Cunard Line as well as a host of other cruise lines.
Cruise value begins with inclusive cruise fares that cover accommodation, all meals, onboard entertainment, use of many of the ship's recreational facilities and travel from one place to another, sometimes as many as six cities during a one-week cruise.
Carnival Cruise Lines: Up to $240 cash back which can be spent onboard. Prices for seven-night cruise from Miami to Western Caribbean covering Ocho Rios, Grand Cayman and Cozumel on Carnival Liberty start from $549.
Costa Cruises: Children go free on select sailings of Costa Concordia's seven-night cruise around Barcelona, France, Italy and Tunis.
Cunard Line: Queen Mary II is the only ship offering regular scheduled transatlantic services from Southampton to New York with prices starting from $999.
Princess Cruises: Seven-night Voyage of Glaciers cruises from Vancouver to Anchorage from $599. Also on offer is a 10-night Baltic Cruise from Copenhagen with prices starting from $1,099.
Crystal Cruises: On offer is $1,500 in savings on Mediterranean and Baltic Cruises. In addition on select sailings, there is "As You Wish" offer whereby one receives up to $1,000 in onboard credit.
Regent Seven Seas Cruises: Two for one fares and free shore excursions. All prices are in US dollars per person and available via a cruise specialist or your travel agent.
UAE's favourite weekend getaway
Al Maha Desert Resort & Spa, a luxurious retreat nestled within the 225 square kilometre pristine desert landscape of the Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, has a special promotion: Stay three nights for the cost of two. The offer is valid till September 17.
Plus you get a 15 per discount. Last month the resort was recognised for the second year running as the 'Favourite Weekend Getaway in the UAE' at the What's On Awards gala event. Recently, this romantic 42-suite resort beat off fierce international competition, becoming the only leisure hotel in Dubai to be voted one of the Top 20 of Condé Nast's Readers' Travel Award in the M.E., Africa and Indian Ocean region.
The promotional rates start from Dh3,239 per night per Bedouin Suite and are on a full-board basis with two desert activities. For more information, call Emirates Hotels & Resorts reservations on 04 303 4222, or visit www.emirateshotelsresorts.com.
Sandy beach
Sandy beach Sandy Beach on the east coast of the UAE is a relaxing hideaway. The hotel offers a unique dining experience with delicious cuisine. You can also go scuba diving. Stay in a chalet (from Dh750 for a family of four) or a 'villa' (from Dh1,100 for two families with 8-10 persons. The scuba dive is from Dh350 for two hours. Gear costs extra. Visit www.sandybm.com or call 09 244 5555.
Beat the heat with some cool holiday options
Summer has almost set in, and we at e+ have taken a look at holiday options that'll help you beat the scorching heat. We've consulted a few travel experts to chalk out the best summer getaways that will definitely help you chill out.
From European festivals to travel deals, to undiscovered honeymoon destinations, we've got it all covered for you. So pack your bags and head out!
Here's a selection of exciting deals...
Magic at Switzerland's pinnacle
If there is one mountain that typifies Switzerland then it probably is the Jungfrau. A 7.1km long tunnel, takes you to the highest railway station in Europe. Here the glass-domed Sphinx Terrace sits in magnificent isolation on an icy outcrop overlooking Aletsch glacier (the longest in Europe). Hidden within the glacier is the blue-white world of the Ice Palace alive with ice sculptures.
Lower down the mountains, Interlaken sits pretty between two deep blue lakes. The landscape changes dramatically from snow to alpine meadows embroidered with wildflowers. It is a picture postcard landscape.
Interlaken and Jungfrau are among the many gems that stud the eight days Swisstours Swiss Highlights holiday package which comes at a price of Dh4,000. The package offers a choice of two nights in the Lake Geneva region (Geneva, Montreux, Lausanne), a night in Zermatt at the foothills of the Matterhorn, two nights in Interlaken with Jungfrau and finally two nights in Lucerne with an excursion to Mt Pilatus with its world's steepest cogwheel railway.
For more information on this and other Swisstours packages (not escorted tours) go to www.swisstoursonline.com or call Swisstours Dubai on 04 3351135. Swisstours can also custom make an itinerary to suit your budget anywhere in Europe. With a wide range of hotels, apartments, sightseeing options and the perfect European rail pass Swisstours can create the perfect holiday.
Early bird bonus at Anantara
The new Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa in Thailand, located on the private Changlang Beach south of Krabi, offers guests discounts of up to 40 per cent.
Guests reserving ten days in advance or more will receive a complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two. Children under 12 can share a room with their parents and avail a 50 per cent discount on breakfast.
From the resort you can access a host of natural wonders, from long sandy beaches and virgin tropical rainforest to incredible caves and beautiful waterfalls. If you are looking for adventure, try speed and long-tail boats, canoes and kayaks, or bicycles. A regular speedboat shuttle service enables guests to indulge at Anantara Si Kao's day resort on the nearby stunning tropical island of Koh Kradan with its rugged limestone cliffs. For more info go to www.anantara.com
Fabulous Singapore Stopover
The Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport have launched the Fabulous Singapore Stopover package offering transit passengers a chance to experience the vibrant Garden City for just $1.
The package is available for Singapore Airlines customers till September 30, provided tickets are booked by June 15. Travellers need to pay just $1 for the first night from a list of six hotels.
For a little more indulgence, visitors can also choose to stay in other hotels at first night rates of $20, $30 and $40. These special first night rates are per person on a twin-share basis.
The Stopover package covers exclusive deals on hotel accommodation, airport transfers and entry to some of Singapore's leading tourist attractions including Sentosa Island, Singapore Zoo, Malay Heritage Centre, National Orchid Garden, Peranakan Museum, Singapore River Bumboat Tour and Jurong Bird Park.
Guests will also be given Changi vouchers, which they can use to pay for purchases at the retail and food and beverage outlets at Changi Airport. They can also take advantage of free ground transfers to and from Changi Airport and unlimited use of the Singapore Airlines' "Hop-On Bus" an air-conditioned bus service that allows customers to visit over 20 major attractions in Singapore.
Other goodies in the package include a 50 per cent dining discount at food outlets at selected hotels, a free SingTel Prepaid Mobile hi!Card and Singapore Airlines Boarding Pass Privileges, which offer discounts on shopping, dining, sightseeing tours, tourist attractions and car rentals when customers present their Singapore Airlines boarding passes.
For more info, go to www.stb.com.sg or visit www. singapore.com.
Escape to Egypt with Hilton
Whether it's history and heritage, sun, sea and snorkelling, or dinner and dancing the night away, Egypt is a destination that offers something for everyone. And to make this beautiful country an even more appealing choice for the summer break, the Hilton Family of Hotels in Egypt have added a range of value added benefits that will ensure visitors and their families the holiday of a lifetime.
The options are vast. There are the sun-drenched beaches of Sharm Al Shaikh and Hurghada, where the choice of four Hilton Worldwide Resorts provides the perfect base from which to explore the region's stunning coastline and rugged interior. For the culturally curious, look no further than the awe-inspiring architecture in historical Alexandria where the Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza offers a heavenly haven.
For golf-loving guests, the Pyramids Golf Resort in Cairo offers the perfect respite but also convenient proximity to the colourful chaos of Egypt's capital city, Cairo. Here there are an additional three Hilton Family Hotels providing a 'home away from home' from which to enjoy the shopping, leisure, culture and nightlife of this vibrant city. Guests at any of the Hilton Hotels will be able to enjoy additional value added benefits this summer.
These include room service breakfast on offer until 3pm without charge, complimentary cinema tickets and an array of shopping discounts.
Guests in Sharm Al Shaikh and Hurghada can enjoy free entrance or special discounts at hot spots such as Pacha, Little Buddha and Soho, where the international jet set party the night away.
Families are offered free or discounted entrance to water and entertainment parks, and discounts on boat trips, desert safaris and go-karting, adding to the choice of activities and fun playground entertainment already on offer at each Hilton Hotel.
For more information, go to www.hiltonfamily.com or call 800 0200 0011.
From European festivals to travel deals, to undiscovered honeymoon destinations, we've got it all covered for you. So pack your bags and head out!
Here's a selection of exciting deals...
Magic at Switzerland's pinnacle
If there is one mountain that typifies Switzerland then it probably is the Jungfrau. A 7.1km long tunnel, takes you to the highest railway station in Europe. Here the glass-domed Sphinx Terrace sits in magnificent isolation on an icy outcrop overlooking Aletsch glacier (the longest in Europe). Hidden within the glacier is the blue-white world of the Ice Palace alive with ice sculptures.
Lower down the mountains, Interlaken sits pretty between two deep blue lakes. The landscape changes dramatically from snow to alpine meadows embroidered with wildflowers. It is a picture postcard landscape.
Interlaken and Jungfrau are among the many gems that stud the eight days Swisstours Swiss Highlights holiday package which comes at a price of Dh4,000. The package offers a choice of two nights in the Lake Geneva region (Geneva, Montreux, Lausanne), a night in Zermatt at the foothills of the Matterhorn, two nights in Interlaken with Jungfrau and finally two nights in Lucerne with an excursion to Mt Pilatus with its world's steepest cogwheel railway.
For more information on this and other Swisstours packages (not escorted tours) go to www.swisstoursonline.com or call Swisstours Dubai on 04 3351135. Swisstours can also custom make an itinerary to suit your budget anywhere in Europe. With a wide range of hotels, apartments, sightseeing options and the perfect European rail pass Swisstours can create the perfect holiday.
Early bird bonus at Anantara
The new Anantara Si Kao Resort & Spa in Thailand, located on the private Changlang Beach south of Krabi, offers guests discounts of up to 40 per cent.
Guests reserving ten days in advance or more will receive a complimentary daily buffet breakfast for two. Children under 12 can share a room with their parents and avail a 50 per cent discount on breakfast.
From the resort you can access a host of natural wonders, from long sandy beaches and virgin tropical rainforest to incredible caves and beautiful waterfalls. If you are looking for adventure, try speed and long-tail boats, canoes and kayaks, or bicycles. A regular speedboat shuttle service enables guests to indulge at Anantara Si Kao's day resort on the nearby stunning tropical island of Koh Kradan with its rugged limestone cliffs. For more info go to www.anantara.com
Fabulous Singapore Stopover
The Singapore Tourism Board, Singapore Airlines and Changi Airport have launched the Fabulous Singapore Stopover package offering transit passengers a chance to experience the vibrant Garden City for just $1.
The package is available for Singapore Airlines customers till September 30, provided tickets are booked by June 15. Travellers need to pay just $1 for the first night from a list of six hotels.
For a little more indulgence, visitors can also choose to stay in other hotels at first night rates of $20, $30 and $40. These special first night rates are per person on a twin-share basis.
The Stopover package covers exclusive deals on hotel accommodation, airport transfers and entry to some of Singapore's leading tourist attractions including Sentosa Island, Singapore Zoo, Malay Heritage Centre, National Orchid Garden, Peranakan Museum, Singapore River Bumboat Tour and Jurong Bird Park.
Guests will also be given Changi vouchers, which they can use to pay for purchases at the retail and food and beverage outlets at Changi Airport. They can also take advantage of free ground transfers to and from Changi Airport and unlimited use of the Singapore Airlines' "Hop-On Bus" an air-conditioned bus service that allows customers to visit over 20 major attractions in Singapore.
Other goodies in the package include a 50 per cent dining discount at food outlets at selected hotels, a free SingTel Prepaid Mobile hi!Card and Singapore Airlines Boarding Pass Privileges, which offer discounts on shopping, dining, sightseeing tours, tourist attractions and car rentals when customers present their Singapore Airlines boarding passes.
For more info, go to www.stb.com.sg or visit www. singapore.com.
Escape to Egypt with Hilton
Whether it's history and heritage, sun, sea and snorkelling, or dinner and dancing the night away, Egypt is a destination that offers something for everyone. And to make this beautiful country an even more appealing choice for the summer break, the Hilton Family of Hotels in Egypt have added a range of value added benefits that will ensure visitors and their families the holiday of a lifetime.
The options are vast. There are the sun-drenched beaches of Sharm Al Shaikh and Hurghada, where the choice of four Hilton Worldwide Resorts provides the perfect base from which to explore the region's stunning coastline and rugged interior. For the culturally curious, look no further than the awe-inspiring architecture in historical Alexandria where the Hilton Alexandria Green Plaza offers a heavenly haven.
For golf-loving guests, the Pyramids Golf Resort in Cairo offers the perfect respite but also convenient proximity to the colourful chaos of Egypt's capital city, Cairo. Here there are an additional three Hilton Family Hotels providing a 'home away from home' from which to enjoy the shopping, leisure, culture and nightlife of this vibrant city. Guests at any of the Hilton Hotels will be able to enjoy additional value added benefits this summer.
These include room service breakfast on offer until 3pm without charge, complimentary cinema tickets and an array of shopping discounts.
Guests in Sharm Al Shaikh and Hurghada can enjoy free entrance or special discounts at hot spots such as Pacha, Little Buddha and Soho, where the international jet set party the night away.
Families are offered free or discounted entrance to water and entertainment parks, and discounts on boat trips, desert safaris and go-karting, adding to the choice of activities and fun playground entertainment already on offer at each Hilton Hotel.
For more information, go to www.hiltonfamily.com or call 800 0200 0011.
DANCE INDIA DANCE---FINALS
Hi there Readers,
Of late I could not catch up with you all.For the past few months I have been watching this programme in Zee T.V--Dance India Dance,a program hunting for the best Dancer in the whole of India.
Now they have reached the finals.Out of 1000's contestants, the Committee had selected 40 and got them down to 18 and then on, it kept reducing.Now the public have chosen the final 4 contestants--Jai Nayar,Salman,Alisha and Siddhesh.
Next week on May 30th 8p.m(India time) is the final round.I am waiting excitedly to see who is going to win. My favourite though, is Salman and I wish he wins.
Those interested in voting ,please vote for the best at www.danceindiadance.sify.com.
Of late I could not catch up with you all.For the past few months I have been watching this programme in Zee T.V--Dance India Dance,a program hunting for the best Dancer in the whole of India.
Now they have reached the finals.Out of 1000's contestants, the Committee had selected 40 and got them down to 18 and then on, it kept reducing.Now the public have chosen the final 4 contestants--Jai Nayar,Salman,Alisha and Siddhesh.
Next week on May 30th 8p.m(India time) is the final round.I am waiting excitedly to see who is going to win. My favourite though, is Salman and I wish he wins.
Those interested in voting ,please vote for the best at www.danceindiadance.sify.com.
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