3D 360° Virtual Tour: Discover Canton de Vaud, Switzerland from your home

Although overseas travel has come to a standstill for the time being, you can still plan your next escape or discover new destinations while at home. Canton de Vaud is a stunning location known for its pristine valleys and snow-covered Alps, located in The Lake Geneva region of Switzerland. Discover and learn more about Canton de Vaud from the comfort of your home using the new interactive virtual experience.

Through the 3D virtual tours, visitors can now become acquainted with some of Vaud’s most breathtaking sites including Peak Walk on Glacier 3000, the Kuklos in Leysin, the Lavaux vineyards and the Chasseron cliffs. Admire Lausanne Cathedral, Joux Lake and Château-d’Oex. Dive into the heart of the Roman arenas of Avenches and the natural expanses of the Grande Cariçaie. Board one of the ships of the CGN, cruise in front of Chillon Castle or take a walk on the lakeside promenades of Morges and Nyon. Thanks to the new interactive portal, there are so many stunning destinations that can be discovered from the comfort of your lounge.

https://www.region-du-leman. ch/en/Z12413/3-d-3600-virtual-experience TAKE THE TOUR

Celebrate Eid with the TAJ Dubai

Taj Dubai invites UAE residents to take a break from the ordinary and escape the routine with a staycation overlooking glittering views of the Burj Khalifa. Located a short stroll from The Dubai Mall and Downtown Dubai, guests can unwind in true Taj hospitality and enjoy a memorable holiday without travelling far.

Starting from AED 399++ per night, guests will receive a complimentary upgrade to a luxurious Burj View room, a la carte breakfast and 20% off on food and beverage on the la carte menu at Bombay Brasserie. Upon check-in guests also have the opportunity to upgrade to a half-board or full-board package to sample an array of culinary delights during their stay.

Guests can also indulge in a specially crafted three-course Eid Set Menu at Bombay Brasserie, Downtown Dubai’s Indian Designer Kitchen.

Taj Dubai ensures that the strictest health and safety measures are adhered to so guests can stay and dine this Eid Al Fitr with peace of mind.

For bookings, e-mail reservations.tthxb@tajhotels.com or call +97144383100.

EID AL FITR STAYCATION EID AL FITR SET MENU – BOMBAY BRASSERIE

Starting from AED 399 per night on double occupancy Inclusions –

• Daily breakfast • Complimentary upgrade to a Burj View room • 20% on food and beverage – a la carte menus (Inroom dining and Bombay Brasserie) • One child below 12 years stays for free Available on 23rd and 24th May, 2020 at AED195 (Home delivery also available) Open from 6PM – 10PM Prior reservation is mandatory In accordance with Dubai Municipality guide-

lines, children below 12 and adults above 60 are not permitted in the restaurant

FIVE EFFECTIVE WORKOUTS THAT YOU CAN DO AT HOME

Whether you are a beginner wanting to start a fitness routine or someone who simply enjoys the liberty of at-home workouts, then this guide is for you!

From convenience to privacy, there are many reasons why you might want to start incorporating home workouts into your routine. All you need is to adopt the right mindset about fitness, stay motivated, spend some time warming up and make it happen. With a little bit of effort, a home workout can be just as effective as a gym workout.

Elite Master Trainer at Fitness First, Abhinav Malhotra shares his best home exercises that you can easily and safely incorporate into your fitness routine. With a couple of simple body weight workouts, you can build muscle and enhance your strength while improving balance and flexibility.

WARM-UP Warming up is the most important step of any workout routine. No matter how tempting it is to directly dive in, try to invest a couple of minutes warming up to increase your heart rate and release any muscle tension. The most important reason to warm-up is to prevent any acute injuries. Begin with on-the-spot exercises such as jogging and jumping jacks, for 30-seconds each.

PLANKS

Now that you are all warmed up, it’s time to plank! Planking is one of the most effective ways to strengthen your entire body at once. Planking is a form of isometric exercise that works by holding one position until you can no longer keep your body in proper alignment, and you start to feel your muscles burn. Start by making sure that your shoulders are away from your ears and your heels are aligned over the balls of your feet. The right way to plank is by pushing up with your elbows under your shoulders, squeezing your abs while keeping a straight back and, contracting your glutes and quads.

WALL SQUATS

Wall squats are perfect when it comes to strengthening your glutes, quads and hamstrings. This exercise requires you to hold a seated position for up to 60 seconds against a vertical surface. If you like a little bit of a challenge, then try extending one leg alternatively and shift your body weight on the other leg. This exercise will increase your muscular endurance while burning a lot of calories.

BURPEES

Are your ready for a full body workout? Burpees may look simple and straight-forward from afar but try doing a burpee for 30-seconds and you will find out how powerful this exercise is. Burpees work a wide range of muscles which boosts your cardiovascular fitness while improving strength and mobility. TIP: There are two steps to a classic burpee - a pushup followed by a leap in the air, or if you are up for a challenge, try throwing in a couple more press-ups to ramp up the difficulty.

WALKING LUNGES

This is another great exercise to work your glutes, hamstrings, and quads. The secret to doing lunges correctly is control. Step one leg forward and bend your knee to a 90-degree angle by lowering your hip. Make sure your knees and ankles are aligned. Gently lower your back knee without touching the ground and then press the heels of your forward foot to the ground and walk forward stepping into a lunge. With three sets of 20, your thighs will feel the workout.

MOUNTAIN CLIMBERS

Mountain climbers work your upper and lower body. Not only does this exercise get your blood pumping and burn calories but it also improves hip joint mobility and core stability. Ideally, you should try to complete at least three sets of 15-20 reps on each side. Alternatively, you can swap between walking lunges and mountain climbers for three sets, a set of mountain climbers and then a set of lunges.

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