Dubai is one of the most popular cities in the world for tourists. In 2019, the city welcomed 16.73 million visitors. According to the Mastercard Global Destination City Index, it is the fourth most visited city after Bangkok, Paris and London. Like Bangkok, it is a sprawling metropolis that sits …
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A visit to the Abu Dhabi Grand Prix is an exhilarating smorgasbord of racing cars, spectacular sunsets, ecstatic yacht owners energetically sounding their horns and a bewildering array of entertainment venues. As virgin Formula One tourists we had no idea what to expect of our visit to the Abu Dhabi …
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A visit to Malta is not complete until you have made a day trip to the Three Cities. Many tour operators offer tours to the Three Cities starting from £28. However, what they fail to tell unsuspecting tourists is that these 3 cities can easily be accessed by ferry for …
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Mdina is the jewel in the crown of Malta. Perched on a high rock in the centre of the island, its strategic location helped to protect residents from invaders in ancient times. These days, the only invaders are hordes of tourists that descend en masse from cruise ships and the …
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The small island nation of Malta is only 17 miles long and 9 miles wide and neighbouring Gozo is just 9 miles long and 4.5 miles wide. Despite the small size of the islands however, getting around Malta can be frustratingly painful. Traffic jams, road works, and trucks barring the …
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