Whoever said, “Time is Money”, knew what he was talking about. If you have ever used concierge services, you may be inclined to doubt the cliché that money cannot buy time, because concierge services do exactly that. They buy you time by freeing you of mundane tasks, by taking it
“Sleigh bells ring, are you listening, in the lane, snow is glistening, A beautiful sight, we’re happy tonight, walking in a winter wonderland” goes the popular song by Dean Martin. The association of Christmas and snow forms the quintessential image of Christmas in most people’s minds. Not so in Australia
Rhaetian Railway – for a scenic trip in Switzerland “Do not follow where the path may lead. Go instead where there is no path and leave a trail”. Today with the greatest power of technology and creation, mankind is able to leave its remarkable impression in the unreachable limits of nature.
The popularity of Switzerland is unbeatable. Even a person who has not stepped outside his hometown wants to go to this European dreamland at least once in his lifetime. Such is the legacy of Switzerland – Paradise on Earth. Bound by land in all directions, the country is aptly centred
Chartered airplanes, rented out to meet specific needs of individuals or organisations, are convenient alternatives to public aircrafts in emergency situations or for customised travel requirements. Of course, travelling in style, avoiding the stress of queuing up at airports and bypassing baggage woes come with a price tag of its
The word concierge is inextricably tied up with hotels, calling forth images of a front-desk employee attending to reservations, travel plans and numerous general duties. Did you know the word ‘concierge’ has French origins meaning ‘keeper of the keys’ or a ‘house guardian’? The concierge was responsible for streamlining the
Total export earnings generated by international tourism in 2013 reached US$ 1.4 trillion. Receipts earned by destinations from international visitors grew by 5 per cent to reach US$ 1159 billion, while an additional US$ 218 billion was earned by international passenger transport. According to the latest UNWTO World Tourism Barometer, receipts in destinations
Come winter and ski lovers from all over the world flock to Europe to enjoy the thrill of winter sports and generally frolic in the snow. Europe is a first grade skiing destination. It has some of the highest mountain ranges in the world with spectacular scenery and a reliable
Athens – the capital of Greece reminds all travellers of its antiquity, wealth and of course its shining stars like Socrates, Plato, Aristotle and Alexander the Great. Situated in the region of Attica extending to the peninsula that reaches up to Central Greece, Athens today is one of the most
Exotic Turkey is the meeting place of much more than two continents, Europe and Asia. Here is a country where oriental splendour and mystery coexist with modernity. It is a meeting point for Christianity and Islam and home to many past civilizations including Romans, Byzantines and Ottomans. Three seas bound