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travel
the fantasy land of antwerp
cinemagic movies that inspire wanderlust
international Oct-Dec 2012
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travel
the fantasy land of antwerp
cinemagic movies that inspire wanderlust
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Five Hollywood movies that inspire us to travel
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Chefs discover the culinary prowess of delicate flowers
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Move with a MOVIE Movies often motivate us to travel. Here are a few that inspire wanderlust words Kate Auletta
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o living, breathing human can watch
Mamma Mia (Tip: Try watching on mute)
and not yearn to be on an island in Greece.
Few have ever watched Before Sunrise and thought,
“I guess Vienna’s all right.” Even Up in the Air turned business travel into a pleasure trip, letting all workaholics rejoice in Platinum airline cards. Movies like these and many more can inspire you to travel to a new country, try its cuisine or just see a favourite city in a new light. So the next time the need to travel strikes, try a cheaper solution and screen one of these 10 films, complete with food pairings.
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10 UNDER THE TUSCAN SUN, 2003 Under The Tuscan Sun starts as Frances’ (Diane Lane) marriage is crumbling. Egged on by friends, Frances embarks on a bus tour through Italy (rather than staying in a sad temporary apartment). After a few fateful occurrences, she ends up buying a Tuscan villa on a whim. As she stops over in Rome, she turns into a better cook, picks grapes on her neighbour’s vineyard and saunters down to Positano. In fact, she makes it seem like buying a crumbling villa in Italy is the best decision anyone’s ever made. WHAT TO SERVE? Stoke the sumptuous Italianness of this film by serving a heaping bowl of pasta. A deep Italian red wine will go perfectly with it..
SIDEWAYS, 2004 An homage to all things wine,
Sideways is the story of a divorced novelist and a groom-to-be celebrating with a weekend of wine-tasting in Santa Barbara, California. Showcasing some of the Central Coast’s most beautiful areas from Lompoc to Los Olivos, livos, the film does try to remove some of the snobberies inherent in wine. WHAT TO SERVE? Something from your cellar with all the accoutrements — cheese, charcuterie and Brussel sprouts salad.
500 DAYS OF SUMMER, 2009 Not strictly a travel film, 500 Days Off Summer is a love letter to Los Angeles that should inspire travellers to visit the city of angels just as it should inspire locals to see a new side of their city. Showcasing parts of LA not often seen on the big screen, like Downtown LA and Silver Lake, the film chronicles the highs and lows of a 500 day-long love affair. Los Angeles seems to be a competely new town in this film. WHAT TO SERVE? Make pancakes as served in the film (try the Lemon-Ricotta Pancake recipe)
JULIE & JULIA, 2009 Julie & Julia is one of the most travel-inspiring films, complete with scenes of Paris in the 1950s and mouthwatering food throughout. From the Childs’ first French meal at La Couronne in Rouen to Powell’s pilgrimage to a museum exhibit on Julia Childs, every part of this film inspires you to try everything at home and on the road. WHAT TO SERVE? For the ambitious host, try making Julia’s famous Boeuf Bourguignon, alongside a couple of kir royales.
Julie & Julia is one of the most travel-inspiring films, complete with scenes of Paris in the 1950s and mouthwatering food MANHATTAN, 1979 There is one film that loves New York City more than any other,
Manhattan. A confused and hilarious love affair between Isaac (Woody Allen) and Mary (Diane Keaton) serves as the backdrop for a movie that explores Manhattan. With this film as a guide, you’ll find that Manhattan still exists. WHAT TO SERVE? Try making a classic Manhattan (a mixed drink consisting of four parts whisky, one part vermouth, a dash of bitters and a Margherita.
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Lotus
EATERS As chefs discover the culinary prowesses of delicate flowers, inspiration seems to be flowering all around, says Khursheed Dinshaw
T
he world has embarked on a
buns, sunflower and carnation
culinary renaissance. The trend
salads, lavender candies, banana
of using flowers is not new in India. We
flower dumplings, hibiscus iced tea,
may never be using them for dramatic
chrysanthemum stews and rose tarts.
visual effects but for flavours, certainly.
And if you are thinking it is the latest
Flowers have lately become the newfound
culinary fad, the truth is that flowers
ingredient for chefs across Europe and
have always been an integral part of our
other Western countries, bringing cooking
cooking. Used for their unique colours,
with flowers back in vogue. From adding
fragrance, flavours as well as medicinal
a teaspoon of rosewater to a dessert to
values, flowers have ingredients that
dusting lavender sugar over a plate of
can’t be ignored. Some edible flowers are
meringues bring together both, flavours
jasmine, sunflower, marigold, lavender,
and fragrances. Now you know which
banana flowers, hibiscus, carnations,
lotus eaters are we talking about.
chrysanthemums and rose.
FLOWER POWER
Jasmine, known as the queen of flowers,
Welcome to the world of floral cookery
is used to make flavoured rice, tea and
with jasmine-flavoured rice, marigold
desserts like sorbet, gelatin and crème
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brulee. The bud of jasmine is considered
milk before using it as an ingredient,” says
best to be consumed. Another widely
Karla Dutia, executive chef, Oakwood
used flower is sunflower, used in salads.
Residence, Pune.
“It tastes like artichoke. Sunflower seed oil is widely used by the chefs
Even lavender has made a huge
due to its resistance to extremely high
comeback in the culinary world due to its
cooking temperatures,” says Rayomund
versatile properties. In fact, it is used for
Pardiwalla, executive chef, Holiday Inn,
decorating cakes and making candies.
Pune Hinjewadi. Some supermarkets in
Lavender flowers are occasionally blended
the country sell its seeds as a snack.
with black, green or herbal tea as it add fresh fragrance and flavour. It is also used
MORE THAN JUST FLAVOUR
in crème brulee, chocolate puddings,
Marigold flower is known for its colour
sorbets and salads.
and medicinal properties, especially antiseptic values. Its petals have a tangy
Also known as banana blossoms or
and peppery taste and are excellent for
heart, banana flowers are available
salads, soups and buns. They can be used
throughout India, especially Down South.
to even colour rice. “You can use the
However, cleaning the flowers is a long
petals in tarts by soaking them in warm
and cumbersome process. “Vazhapoo
Vadai literally means banana flower fried dumplings. It is prepared by cleaning and finely chopping banana flower stamens, mixing with soaked and ground dal followed by the addition of desired spices and served with coconut chutney,” shares Pardiwalla. It is also added to meat stews, stir-fries, soups and rice combinations.
COLOUR RIOT
one and lends a distinct green colour to
Hibiscus tastes like cranberries and is
a dish. Often used for stews, soups and
commonly used to infuse cold iced tea
salads, the stem of the plant, when well
during the summer months to quench
cooked, can replace asparagus in a recipe.
one’s thirst. The calyx of this flower
Chrysanthemum tea is made from the
gives a deep red colour when mixed in
yellow and white versions of the flower.
water and can be used as a preservative for fruits as it has high pectin content.
FRAGRANCES APLENTY
“Hibiscus is mostly used in salads,
Rose as a flower is immensely versatile.
sautéed with butter and making chutney
It can be used in various forms such
and marmalades,” says Dutia.
as syrups, sauces, garnishes, soups, desserts, preservatives and candies.
Carnations may be the national flower of
Rose tea, jam and candied rose petals
Spain but it is widely used in India. It has
are sumptuous too. Rose water is often
numerous health benefits and is believed
sprinkled over meat dishes while rose
to guard against poisoning, ease muscle
powder is added to sauces.
spasms, improve heart condition and calm the nerves. It imparts a peppery
The most popular use, however, is
taste to dishes. Crystallised carnation
flavouring of desserts such as ice
petals are used to decorate cakes while
creams, tarts, kulfi, rice puddings and
the fresh ones are used in salads, pies and
yoghurts. Rose is one flower that actually
sandwiches. However, ensure you remove
tastes the way it smells. “In north Indian
its petal base as it is bitter in taste.
cuisines, dried rose petals are used as
DON’TS OF FLORAL COOKING People with health conditions such as asthma or allergic reactions to composite-type flowers (calendula, chicory, chrysanthemum, daisy, English daisy and marigold) should avoid flower garnishing. If you still want to try it out, introduce flowers in a limited quantity so that you can judge their effect. Use flowers sparingly and cautiously in your recipes, particularly if you are not accustomed to eating them. Remember that not every flower is edible. Do not source flowers from a florist as these may have pesticides. Various gourmet markets now sell edible flowers. Wash flowers thoroughly in a bath of salt water and then perk them up by dropping into a bowl of ice water for 30-60 seconds. Always drain on paper towels.
garam masala for biryanis. Sometimes, Chrysanthemums are available in two
rice is boiled with rose petal water
variants – garland and ornamental. The
to impart its fragrance and flavour,”
green of the garland version is the edible
adds Pardiwalla.
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Fantasy LAND
Antwerp, the Diamond City, has a strong India connect, finds out Kunal Bhatia photographs Kunal Bhatia
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A
heady mix of art, architecture, fashion, shopping,
chocolatiers and diamond dealers make Antwerp the perfect destination for a leisurely getaway. And what better way to set the tone for a luxury holiday than to arrive by train at Antwerp’s regal Central Station. Built at the turn of the 20th century in an eclectic mix of styles and embellishments, the domed main hall and vaulted platforms at the station are simply breathtaking. Within the richly decorated stone and glass interiors are multiple domes, north lights framed in wrought iron work, a sweeping central staircase, balconies and galleria. No wonder then that the locals refer to it as the Railway Cathedral.
DAZZLE OF DIAMONDS Right besides the Central Station is the diamond trading quarter – one square km neighbourhood which to this day controls a majority of the world’s diamond trade. While actual trade is carried out behind closed doors, a walk through the streets is the best way to experience the area. There is a constant hustle and bustle here with cloaked men rushing in and out of buildings and shop windows presenting row upon row of dazzling diamonds. For a more interactive experience, step into ‘Diamondland’ to watch diamond cutters and setters creating masterpieces.
GOOD TO KNOW How to reach: There are direct flights to Brussels and major Belgian cities like Antwerp are connected by direct trains with good frequency. The National Belgian Train Service (SNCB) has combined services to certain resorts and parks too. For example, the service to Antwerp will include train and entry tickets for Antwerp museum, parks and zoo. You can also rent bikes from outside the station with these tickets. It is also connected directly to Paris and Amsterdam by high-speed trains. Stay at: De Witte Lelie, a small luxurious hotel occupying three 16th century mansions in the city centre or at Hotel Julien, is an art hotel with fantastic views of the old city. Souvenir shopping: You can definitely not miss the Belgian chocolates. Shop for Belgian beer, Brussels lacework (Dentelle de Bruxelles), diamonds from Antwerp diamond bourse, designer clothes, Dandoy biscuits, kosher delights, especially falafels from the famous Jewish bakeries around Pelikaanstraat area or Kleiblatt on Provinciestraat.
Take a guided tour and perhaps even buy
salon and Pierre Marcolini whose
a piece or two. Now, the time to reveal a
creations could well have been placed in
big secret. The Indian Jain community is
a jeweller’s store instead. The Chocolate
a dominant player in the city’s diamond
Line’s Dominique Persoone – who prefers
trade and this is the reason you would find
to call himself a Shock-a-latier – has
a bunch of Indian restaurants here.
taken cocoa onto another level of sinful pleasure. Not content with just mixing
DARK TEMPTATIONS
up traditional chocolate with ingredients
While walking down Antwerp’s streets,
as unusual as lemongrass, saffron and
it’s hard not to give into the rich
wasabi, he is introduced a ‘chocolate
aromas wafting out of the city’s many
shooter’. It’s the perfect way to get a high
chocolatiers. Between the chocolates,
on chocolate so instead of biting into one,
pralines, cakes, cookies and truffles every
he’d rather get you addicted by sniffing
sweet tooth is bound to be satiated. Each
chocolate powder.
of Belgian’s most respected chocolatiers has a presence in Antwerp including
DOWN THE MEIR
Burie (famed for its diamond-shaped
Antwerp’s compact size makes it an
chocolates), Del Ray with its sampling
ideal city to be explored by foot. And
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one of the absolute must-walks is down
century Baroque art. Famed for his large,
the Meir, a trendy street connecting the
evocative paintings of mythological and
Central Station to Antwerp’s historic city
religious scenes, over 50 of his works dot
centre, which has been Antwerp’s pride
Antwerp’s churches and museums. His
for over four hundred years. Initially lined
paintings are characterised by voluptuous
by houses of wealthy aristocratic families,
human figures in a state of motion, often
the mansions along the street are today
dramatically lit and reaching across the
home to international brands. Amongst
scene, giving the frame a certain delicate
the most beautiful buildings on the Meir is
tension that is spellbinding.
the Stadsfeestzaal, a former City Function Hall. This building from the year 1906 has
Rubenshuis was his home and studio
been renovated into an elegant shopping
from 1611 to 1640. Acquired and restored
centre, complete with mosaic floors,
to its former glory by the city of Antwerp,
gilded facade and a glass domed vault.
it is filled with paintings from Rubens’ era, period furniture and other antiques. Look
TO RUBENSHUIS
carefully at the walls of the formal rooms
On a side street off the Meir is the house
of the house for they are covered in gold
of Antwerp’s most famed resident –
leather, a form of decoration very charac-
Peter Paul Rubens, a luminary of 17th
teristic of 17th century patrician houses.
With a distinguished history of art and culture, the city is also the birthplace of Belgian fashion FASHION CAPITAL
after shop tempts with enticing window
With a distinguished history of art and
displays, from flamboyant cocktail dresses
culture, it’s not surprising that Antwerp
to hand crafted men’s shoes.
is also the birthplace of Belgian fashion. Beginning from the 1980s when six
ECLECTIC ARCHITECTURE
graduates from the city’s fashion
Antwerp has a mix of architecture from
academy earned acclaim on the ramp,
across the centuries – from traditional
Antwerp has been admired internationally
Flemish and Renaissance buildings in the
for its designers and their creations.
historic centre of the Grote Market, to
Nationalestraat and its side streets is
contemporary buildings by international
the hub of Antwerp’s fashion district,
architects in the dockyard areas. The most
where international designer brands
unusual architecture though can be found
are juxtaposed with hip street-wear and
in the Zurenborg neighbourhood. Some
elegant local boutiques. Be prepared
of the houses have underlying natural
to carry home excess luggage as shop
themes such as seasons.
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Wine
NIRVANA
Never-ending vineyards and fabulous restaurants. All this and more are just a breath away from a glass of wine words Nikhil Agarwal
W
ine tourism, when done right, can send you into
heavenly orbit and you just might not want to come back. Believe me, I’ve been there. I have, and I am not joking. In fact, I have sent messages to my wife stating that I’m not returning and I want to be here as this place doesn’t have the concept of the last drop. Moreover, the food here is so sumptuous that you would not know when to say “no”! Few places in the world combine rich culinary culture and spell-binding wines as Italy and France. There are a number of places to visit but if you haven’t done any
wine trips yet then you must start here.
not too many people working with them,
Why? Simply because here is where it all
to entertain a steady inflow of unexpected
started and to go forward sometimes. It’s
guests. On the other hand, some regions
best to go backwards first.
and wineries have an open door policy and greet you wholeheartedly when you decide
I’m all for the concept of “no plan is the
to come by.
best plan” when going for a vacation but if tasting wine and visiting wineries is on
BONJOUR FRANCE
the agenda, it is better to plan your days
In France, I recommend taking a trip
thoroughly. You could hire a car and get
to Burgundy, the champagne region,
on with some serious tasting with a little
Bordeaux and the Rhone Valley to start off
drinking as well. Nothing beats a sparkling
with. Each has its own charm and the wines
wine tasting at 10 in the morning, just
are different from each other. For now, let’s
after breakfast. Make sure you make
focus on Bordeaux. Not only is it a region
appointments at the start. Wine-making at
famous for making the world’s best-known
some of these wineries is a family affair with
wines but also the city itself is a world
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heritage site. Stay in the heart of the city
culinary at its best. The produce here is
and you will be treated to the magnificent
incredible. Combine it with the culinary
architecture. Visit the numerous wine bars
tradition of hundreds of years and you
and, of course, the grand Chateaux in the
get a super reason to allow serious waist
surrounding areas. Make sure you get to
expansion plan.
Saint Emillion, a gorgeous little hamlet, famous for producing top quality wine. For
What’s more, the beauty here is stunning,
delicacies, try Le Petite Commerce on Rue
with the magnificent Alps as a backdrop.
du Parliament and La Belle Époque that
Visit restaurants like Bovio in La Morra, II
overlooks River Gironde.
Falstaff in Verduno or Enocafe in middle of Piazza Savona and you will be living the
MAMA MIA
Dolce Vita in no time.
In Italy, take a trip to Alba, a couple of
Alba, a small town in Italy, is famous for being at the centre of some of the world’s best vineyards
hours by car from Milan. It is a small
NEW WORLD
town famous for being at the centre of
South Africa, Australia and New Zealand
some of the world’s best vineyards of
and, of course, the wine regions around
Barolo and Barbaresco. Not only this,
San Francisco in the US are a great place
truffles originated here. The cuisine
to visit. You will be spoilt for choice, warm
in Alba is regarded by most as Italian
guest rooms, hotels and restaurants are
popping up in vineyard regions to provide
Chardonnay are produced. This region is
a resting spot for the thirsty travellers.
also a surfer’s paradise which gives you
Australia is a huge expanse of land and
an additional reason to visit it. Must Wine
will cover most of Europe if you had to
Bar is a great restaurant while a number
superimpose the country over it.
of other vineyards and wineries have restaurants where you can have a leisurely
The winemaking regions are spread
lunch after a wine-tasting session. In the
out for most part in the south coast of
US, the wine regions of Napa Valley are so
Australia. Here things are a little different
tourist-friendly that you presume of having
and a bit casual in approach but the
stepped into Disneyland. The Valley
quality of what’s on offer is high. Mclaren
produces super high quality wine and is a
Vale, Barossa Valley and Adelaide Hills are
must visit.
all close to Adelaide and produce some of best Australian wines. If you happen to
All major wine-producing regions have
be in Mclaren Vale, do not leave without
great culinary standards and in terms of
visiting the Victory Pub.
beauty, they are close to unparalleled destinations. In old world countries,
In Western Australia, high quality
castles and forts dot the skyline to
wines from Cabernet Sauvignon and
enhance your experience.
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GPS, the new-age
POLE STAR Two things are essential to survive lesser travelled paths - toilet paper rolls and Global Positioning System words Priyanka K
oday, Global Positioning System
T
from, at least, four satellites. This data
ROUTE CALCULATION
(GPS) is extensively utilised by
and each satellite’s location are used to
It was 2200 hours. We had been driving
adventurous travellers to stay aware of
compute position of the receiver which
from the western edge of Gujarat and
their whereabouts and find directions.
is then displayed on a moving map. The
were still about 200 km from the night
Moreover, it can be used both in vehicles
real-time nature of this process allows
halt at Barmer, Rajasthan. Without going
and as a handheld device. At present,
interactive navigation along roads and
into the need for such an ambitious drive,
GPS is the world’s only fully-functional
even where there are none.
let me emphasise that we were keenly looking for shortcuts. NH15, though a
navigation system with global coverage, developed and maintained by the US
The available navigation solutions can
smooth tarmac, was a longer route with
Department of Defense. Anyone with a
broadly be classified by the way they
heavy traffic of trucks. So we changed the
device capable of receiving GPS signals
handle navigation. Those based on a
route calculation algorithm from “faster
and suitable software can access this
preloaded database of roadmaps do
route” to “shorter route” in our GPS. In
network of satellites without having to pay
“route calculation”, giving directions from
seconds, the software came up with a
for setup or subscription. A GPS receiver
one position to another while others allow
detour from a point where the highway
times the messages sent continually by
you to follow predefined tracks providing
drifted further into an extended ‘U’ till
GPS satellites to compute its distance
“track navigation”.
Suigam and put us on a straight line to
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Manufacturers such as TomTom and Garmin produce a variety of standalone devices and softwares the town, reducing the distance by more
smoother road to Suigam. This was just
THE DEVICES
than half.
one of the instances when we had to rely
Such driving directions can be easily
on GPS to reduce travel time or avoid bad
accessed through dedicated devices,
or even broken roads.
GPS-enabled smart phones, PDAs and
However, the night’s sleep was not to be earned easily. Somewhere midway, the
laptops. Popular manufacturers such as
road vanished. There was a mound of
Once on way to Kausani, the State
TomTom, Garmin, Magellan, MapmyIndia
earth ahead of us and a JCB loader was
Highway between Bhowali and Almora
and SatGuide produce a variety of
parked besides it. Refusing to retrace
was unapproachable due to landslides
standalone devices and softwares. These
our path to the highway, we consulted
so we found a detour through Ramgarh.
systems show interactive maps with
the preloaded Google maps on our GPS.
The return journey became even more
points of interest such as landmarks, fuel
Zooming in on several levels of details, we
pleasant than the original route as we
stations, banks etc and give step-by-step
saw an alternative road through a village.
took yet another detour through Ranikhet,
route direction to the selected destination
With the confidence of this knowledge
driving past some idyllic hamlets of
often through voice guidance.
and guidance from the villagers, we
Uttarakhand with the backdrop of Trishul
were back on track soon and on an even
and its neighbouring peaks.
The latest products for cars come
with usability features such as touch screen GO LIVE by TomTom and nüvi by Garmin. RoadMate by Magellan also flaunts a seven-inch widescreen display. MapmyIndia and SatGuide offer a range of in-car navi-tainment devices. Some high-end cars are packaged with inbuilt or retrofitted systems. Dedicated devices designed for motorcycles such as zÐmo by Garmin and Rider Pro by TomTom have features like glove-friendly interface that ensure ease of use while on the move. Besides the ones developed specifically for use in automobiles, a range of handheld devices are available. These are best for outdoor activities like hiking. They can be used in vehicles as well by using a simple mount. Magellan offers eXplorist and Triton models and Garmin has Oregon, GPSMAP, Dakota, and eTrex series of handheld GPS. A number of developers have created software that can be run on GPS-enabled phones and PDAs. Google maps and Garmin Mobile XT work with smartphones and pocket PCs while Nokia offers its own mapping solution - Ovi Maps. The software is available for laptops and these, alongside a GPS receiver, can be used to navigate such as Garmin Mobile PC and
GEO-CACHING It is an outdoor activity similar to a treasure hunt using a GPS or other navigation methods. The participants, Geocachers, ‘hide’ a geo-cache and then share its location on an online community which allows other participants to go out and ‘seek’ it. A geo-cache contains a logsheet which finders use to note their details.
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TRACK NAVIGATION GPS can be used to follow a track, a record of actual path you take, often described as a “breadcrumb trail”. GPS devices can be set to record a track as you move ahead. A recorded track can then be retraced. This navigation is used in trekking, bicycle touring and offroading. Navigation tracking software shows a track as a line superimposed on a map and your current position as an arrowhead. Navigation then is as simple as moving in a way that the arrowhead follows the line on the screen.
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Celebrate love at The Legian Bali
The 17th edition of Dubai Shopping Festival (DSF) enthralled thousands from across the world earlier this year. Organised by the Dubai Events and Promotion Establishment (DEPE), DSF witnessed participation from over 6,000 retail outlets and 50 shopping malls. The month-long festival, with the slogan ‘One Family, One World, One Festival’, offers visitors some major and best brands at lowest prices ever. As Dubai has low import duties and no taxation, it offers amazing value to the consumers. Seminyak remains Bali’s trendiest enclave and is renowned for its beautiful beach, shopping and dining options. And at the
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Club at The Legian with its exquisitely
later this year? If you are then get
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the La Fille Mal Gardée throughout
as the hotel is offering a package for
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five days and four nights, valid up to
Royal Opera House. A firm favourite
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course romantic dinner with an in-house
You can also book your place on
wine selection, one 120-minute Eternal
a new walking tour highlighting
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the route of the 2012 Olympic and
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