AT THE YARD JULY AND THE EMIRATE SUMMER EVERYTHING DENSE COMPRESSES IN GRACE. FOR OTHERWISE, AND IN THIS, YOU CAN FIND YOUR POSITIVE MOMENTS. FOR EXAMPLE, IT IS A COMPLETELY REASONABLE JUSTIFICATION TO BECAUSE OF ANOTHER VACATION HOME, WITHOUT ANY UNCERTAINTY CONFIGURE TO RUN IN WHERE MORE COOL AND INTERESTING PLACES OF OUR EXTRAORDINARY PLANET. WEEKLY OR WEEKEND. MORE THAN SPECIAL SUMMER OFFERS FROM HOTELS AND AIRLINES ARE ALSO LOCATED TO THIS. WE CHOOSE FOUR OPTIONS, BY MEASURING DECREASING TIME ON THE WAY TO EVERYONE.
Zurich, Switzerland / Weekly
What to go for: for the cleanest air, aesthetic pleasure, a rich cultural program and champagne with the most delicious ice cream in the world.
The large and serious Swiss city of Zurich is the administrative center of the canyon of the same name, recognized as the city with the highest quality of life, perhaps the best in the world. Until the issue goes out of print, Switzerland will just have time to take a break from the onslaught of football fans and life will again return to its usual measured track. There are many reasons to be here. The nature in Zurich is simply charming - the city is located between two mountains, around the magnificent Lake of Zurich, on the banks of which the famous baths work and guard the age-old giant trees. There are many museums, art galleries, there are theaters, opera and all other attributes of the cultural center. Under the cover of night, entertainment continues: connoisseurs of quality nightlife claim that Zurich is no worse than Amsterdam.
And, finally, here you enjoy unhurried walks along the narrow ancient streets, contemplating the Gothic style, viewing goods in numerous shops and the warm spirit of an old European woman. No wonder that Mozart, Casanova, Louis Napoleon, Goethe, Dumas and other celebrities of the days past and present often came here often.
Where to stay: The dolder grand
The exclusive hotel The Dolder Grand is far from new. It belongs to the category of historical hotels that have become a landmark of the city. In 2004, the hotel decided to completely renovate, and a grand sum of US $ 365 million was spent on its reconstruction! The investments proved to be effective and from the well-known Spa-hotel The Dolder Grand turned into a top-end VVIP. The hotel reopened its doors for guests in April this year. The status of the hotel is confirmed by its belonging to the Leading Hotels of the World and Swiss Deluxe Hotels.
The Dolder Grand is located in the city, but is surrounded by a dense forest. The rooms are located both in the main building, built in 1899, and in two new buildings - Spa Wing and Golf Wing, the architectural solution of which is more modern, but in harmony with the historical building. The same harmony is observed in the design of the rooms themselves.
The hotel's spa-center covers a gigantic area of 4000 sq.m. One of the best consultants in the world worked on his concept, so he is considered one of the best not only in the country, but also in Europe. In addition to all the necessities, there is a panoramic pool, a meditation hall and a room for physical therapy, a chilling "Snow Room" and a medical Spa.
For outdoor activities, golf is offered in summer and ice skating in winter.
There are only two restaurants in the hotel, which, however, is not surprising, since there are 173 rooms in it. By the way, smoking in the hotel is strictly prohibited.
Money: Minimum rate for a double room is US $ 780 per night. The most expensive room is a two-story suite "Maestro" with an area of 400 sq.m. located on the top floors of the main building. For a truly unforgettable pastime in it you will have to pay US $ 12,810. Suites are a bit simpler, but no worse, cost from US $ 4,760. However, gentlemen, everything is expensive in Switzerland, for that it is Switzerland.
Contacts: phone: +41 (0) 44 456 6000,
fax: +41 (0) 44 456 6001,
How to get there: by plane (prices are inclusive of all fees): Emirates (from Dubai) - from 3,000 drh, Etihad Airways (from Abu Dhabi and Dubai to Geneva) - from 2,180 drh. Swiss Air also has a direct flight Dubai - Zurich, but prices here start from 5250 drh for economy class.
Travel time: from 6 hours 40 minutes www.zuerich.com
Maldives / for a few days
What to go for: to see what Paradise is on Earth.
If you have ever seen the Maldives in pictures, then, for sure, they sunk into your soul. But, believe me, in their natural form they do not go to any comparison with photographs. Scattered across the equator towards the middle of the Indian Ocean, the natural Maldives are much, much more magnificent!
The groups of tourists distributed across the numerous islands, if you have to meet them, seem to be people from another planet, because without exception, everyone here is in a state close to Nirvana. Here you experience aesthetic ecstasy and incredible pleasure from everything that surrounds. That is why the Maldives for many years topped the ranking of favorite places for a honeymoon and a romantic getaway for two.
Definition of the Maldives given one and all - Paradise on earth. That says it all.
Where to stay: Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa
The hard-to-pronounce name of Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa actually comes from Sanskrit and means “endless” or “bottomless” and symbolizes the ancient Thai tradition of leaving a pot of drinking water at the entrance to the house so that a passing satellite can quench thirsty.
This is the whole philosophy of the resort, based on the best traditions of Asian hospitality. As is customary in Asia, the hospitality is warm but not intrusive.
The five-star boutique resort is located on Digufinolu Island of South Male Atoll, which is 36 km long and 19 km wide. The atoll consists of 30 islands, 3 of which are inhabited by people, 10 uninhabited and 17 hotel islands. As befits a boutique resort, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa occupies an entire island of five acres.
You will be offered accommodation in individual villas. All villas have unique bathrooms on the terrace overlooking the ocean, designed for an extremely romantic pastime, and only then - for hygiene procedures. All tropical-style villas are beautifully equipped and very comfortable.
In the daytime, the resort lives an active life, because without fascinating diving and scuba diving in the rich underwater world of the Maldives, without water sports and yoga, relaxation here is simply unthinkable.
The local "School of Culinary" has an interesting offer, where guests are taught the wisdom of cooking Italian, Thai and Mediterranean dishes. And if you want to add a little more to the romance already present in all cases, you can go on a picnic to one of the nearby uninhabited islands.
Money: The cost of the night is from US $ 1220. Until July 14, a special offer - "Paradise Escape" - seven nights for the price of five. Until September 30 - “Early Bird” (Early Bird) - upon booking and full payment in advance, a discount of US $ 200 is given.
Contacts: tel: +66 (0) 2877 5803,
fax: +66 (0) 2877 7497,
infomaldives @ anantara.com, www.maldives.anantara.com.
How to get there: by plane (prices include all fees): Emirates (from Dubai) - from 3040 drx travel time: 7 hours
Muscat, Oman / for the weekend
What to go for: behind the deafening silence, peace and true spirit of Arabia.
The capital of the Sultanate of Oman, neighboring with the UAE, is perhaps the most charming city in the Persian Gulf region. It, as, indeed, the whole country, still remains almost a virgin place, over which dozens of metal bodies of construction cranes do not rise. There are also few tourists here, so it seems that time has stopped here. Enchanted.
The name "Muscat" is translated from Arabic as "place of fall", describing amazingly beautiful cliffs that abruptly cut into the expanse of the sea and enclose the city, like a fortress wall. There is little fresh water here, but plenty of greenery. The nature here is amazingly good!
Although the city is large in size, the population density is low, so there is no feeling of fuss and mortality of life. Even a trip to the colorful local bazaar, one of the most interesting in the region, will sooner be a leisurely meditative walk. There are few sights in Muscat: lively markets, the palace of the Sultan, three forts - Mutra, Jalali and Mirani, preserved from the Portuguese occupation in the 16th century, which are not allowed in, but allowed to photograph; an observation tower with 100 steps leading to stunning views; The Oman Museum in Medina Qaboos and the Museum of the Armed Forces at Fort Bait al-Falaj. Almost all. Except for the famous in the UAE Musandam fjords.
Where to stay: Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa
The magnificent and unusually cozy resort complex of Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is located at the very edge of a shallow natural sea lagoon, among the cliffs almost not marked by vegetation, a fifteen-minute drive from Muscat.
The complex includes three hotels, different in level and purpose. The simplest, so to speak of a truly luxurious “five-star” - Al Waha (“Oasis”) is suitable for family vacations, however, like Al Bandar (“City”), where the active life of the resort is concentrated. The most expensive hotel Al Husn ("Castle") is similar to a castle primarily because it respects the complete inviolability of private space.
The rooms of all hotels are decorated in a traditional Arabian style, condusive to bliss and an indulging cult of laziness. The view from the windows can either be on the pools and fragrant internal gardens, or on the bay. At Al Husn, you can enjoy the magnificent panorama even while taking a bath!
As befits a hotel of this class, there are all the necessary benefits of civilization, from the Internet to the personal butler.
The food at Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is of high quality and rich. Especially good is the only authentic Moroccan restaurant Shahrazad in Muscat, which serves an unforgettable pastille made of pigeon liver and such a tajine that you rarely see.
The spa’s spa center, Chi, is the largest in Oman and truly the best, both for the choice of procedures and professionalism, and for the reigning atmosphere of universal tranquility. The procedures are carried out not just in the rooms, but in specially equipped and decorated private villas, where you simply don’t want to leave later.
Thus, the Shangri-La's Barr Al Jissah Resort and Spa is undoubtedly worth the money declared in the price list. Maybe that’s why, even in the summer, the price of accommodation doesn’t fall much, although it cannot be said that there are even a dime of guests here.
Contacts: tel .: (+968) 2477 6666,
fax (+968) 2477 6677,
//www.shangri-la.com/en/property/muscat/ barraljissahresort,
e-mail: [email protected]
Money: the minimum cost of a room for 2 people with breakfast is 915 drx (including taxes in 17%). Until mid-September, the hotel has a special offer - when booking one night for the second, a 50% discount is given.
How to get there: by car through the new checkpoint in Katam Al Shukla, 15 km northwest of Al Ain.
By plane (prices include all fees): Emirates (from Dubai) - from 1460 drh, Etihad Airways (from Abu Dhabi and Dubai) - from 1290 drh, Air Arabia (from Sharjah) - from 589 drh, Oman Air - from 1480 dr.h.
Travel time: just over an hour by plane and from 5 hours by car.
Fujairah / Weekend
What to go for: in order to escape at least briefly from the hot tentacles of megacities.
A country of low mountains, black basalt sand, amazing tranquility and colorful underwater life, Fujairah is almost no longer a secret summer vacation destination for those who can not leave the UAE for a long time. In summer it is slightly cooler here than in the emirate megalopolises, and the aquamarine waters of the Gulf of Oman at this time are much more pleasant for swimming than the waters of the Persian Gulf.
If you have not been to Fujairah yet, summer is just the time to fill this gap.
In the week, a few hotels in Fujairah are inhabited mainly by a few tourists. Over the weekend, it is becoming more crowded. It is better to reserve rooms in popular hotels in advance, but, as practice shows, they are always available in less popular and more expensive ones.
Where to stay: necessarily in the "five-star", because summer prices in them are quite reasonable. There is no big difference between good hotels in Fujairah, all are quite consistent with the declared level. The choice here is a matter of taste and individual preferences.
Money: for UAE residents, special rates apply in the summer, which depend on the day of the week: from Saturday to Wednesday - cheaper, Thursday and Friday - more expensive. All prices are per room (up to 2 people) and including taxes (10% of municipal tax and 10% of service charge).
Le Meridien Al Aqah Beach Resort.
From 698 drh per week (including breakfast and dinner) and from 960 drh on the weekend (without breakfast). Prices are valid until mid-September. Room is better to reserve in advance.
Contacts: +971 (9) 244 9000, fax +971 (9) 244 9001,
www.lemeridien-alaqah.com
Fujairah Rotana Resort & Spa
From 480 drh per week (including breakfast) and from 660 drh on the weekend (without breakfast). Prices are valid until September 29th. Room is better to reserve in advance.
Contacts: +971 (9) 244 9888, fax +971 (9) 244 9800,
www.rotana.com
Hotel JAL Fujairah Resort & Spa
From 480 drx per week (including breakfast) and from 720 drx on the weekend (without breakfast). Prices are valid until September 28th.
A good offer for diving enthusiasts (hotel room + 1 dive for two) - from 1140 drx per week (including breakfast) and 1380 drx on the weekend (including breakfast). There are also packages for 2, 5 and 7 nights.
Contacts: +971 (9) 244 9700, fax +971 (9) 244 9777,
www.jalfujairahresort.ae
Iberolel Miramar Al Aqah Beach Resort
From 480 drx per week (including breakfast) and from 720 drx at the weekend (including breakfast). Prices are valid until mid-July.
Contacts: +971 (9) 244 9994, fax +971 (9) 244 9995,
www.iberotel.com
How to get there: by car
Travel time: from Dubai, Abu Dhabi and Sharjah - from an hour and a half, depending on speed and traffic jams.
