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World's Most Richest Royals

2011-09-18T21:49:00.000-07:00

10. Prince Karim Al Husseini, Aga Khan
Fortune: $800 million (unchanged)
Age: 73
Spiritual leader of the world's Ismaili Muslims chairs the Aga Khan Development Network, which promotes investments in Asia and Africa. Passionate horse breeder owns an estimated 800 thoroughbreds at stud farms in Ireland and France; holds stake in Goffs, one of Britain's largest horse auction houses, and French horse auction house Arqana. Filed suit this year against two Canadians for copyright infringement; the pair published a book using Aga Khan's writings, allegedly without approval.

9. Prince Albert II, Monaco
Fortune: $1 billion (unchanged)
Age: 52
Head of 700-year-old Grimaldi family attempting to add onto Monaco, which is smaller than New York's Central Park, by erecting new district on pillars at sea. Promoting his new film Antarctica 2009: A Continent in a State of Alert, based on his 17-day trek there. In June long-time bachelor announced engagement to former South African Olympic swimmer Charlene Wittstock. Being sued by former employee Robert Eringer, an alleged spymaster for Monaco, for back pay. Family fortune includes real estate, art, antique cars, stamps and stake in Monte Carlo's casino.

8. Sheikh Hamad bin Khalifa Al Thani, Qatar
Fortune: $2.4 billion (up)
Age: 58
Became ruler after deposing father in a bloodless coup in 1995. Leads one of the best-performing global economies, based on rising oil and gas prices; GDP rose 9.5% last year and is set for double-digit growth this year. Qatar Holding purchased Britain's Harrod's department store more than $2 billion. Emir is leading Qatar's bid for the 2022 World Cup, the first time it would be staged in the Middle East if the bid is accepted. In spare time, cruises on his 436-foot super-yacht Al Mirqab, one of world's largest.

7. King Mohammed IV, Morocco
Fortune: $2.5 billion (unchanged)
Age: 46
Ascended throne after father's death in 1999; focused on alleviating poverty and improving on father's human rights record. Royal assets include a majority stake in OCP Group, the country's sole phosphate miner, as well as significant property holdings. Phosphate prices on the rise after a dip last year. King's ambitious goal of attracting 10 million annual tourists to Morocco by 2010 close to being achieved with some help from Hollywood: comely country served as backdrop to recent star vehicles Sex and the City 2 and Prince of Persia.

6. Prince Hans-Adam II von und zu Liechtenstein, Liechtenstein
Fortune: $3.5 billion (unchanged)
Age: 65
Head of a nearly 900-year-old family, prince celebrating his 65th birthday with display at Vienna's Liechtenstein Museum of roughly 140 artworks acquired during his reign, including works by Rembrandt and Rubens; also promoting his new book The State in the Third Millennium. Meanwhile, country trying to cut government expenditures to plug budget gap of 15%. Profits at his privately owned LGT bank down 35% last year. Liechtenstein taken off of the Organisation of Economic Co-operation and Development's "uncooperative tax haven" list May 2009, a year after tax evasion scandals brought investigations and calls for more transparency in the country's banking sector.

5. Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Dubai
Fortune: $4.5 billion (down)
Age: 60
Fortune tumbled due to emirate's heavy debt load of $109 billion racked up by state-owned companies in heady days; $15.5 billion of debt due this year. His own Dubai Holding owes banks $12 billion, majority through investment companies Dubai Group and Dubai International Capital, which own stakes in Sony's and Airbus' parent. Last December sold stake in Egyptian investment bank EFG Hermes at a 60% discount to purchase two years ago. Recently stated that the UAE economy is doing fine and that the worst for Dubai is over. Renowned horseman has valuable equine assets.

4. Sheikh Khalifa bin Zayed Al Nahayan, United Arab Emirates
Fortune: $15 billion (down)
Age: 62
Re-elected president of the UAE for a second five-year term in November by the emirates' Federal Supreme Council. The hereditary ruler of the tiny emirate of Abu Dhabi provided $10 billion bailout package to debt-burdened brother state of Dubai in December. Did not escape downturn; fortune down $3 billion as result of last year's 40% decline in oil export earnings, coupled with double-digit declines in real estate and stock markets. Continuing to promote his Abu Dhabi 2030 plan to reinvent it as a tourism and cultural hub.

3. King Abdullah bin Abul Aziz, Saudi Arabia
Fortune: $18 billion (up)
Age: 86
Managed to steer Saudi Arabia through the global recession with government spending and high oil production; the country is projected to record 4% growth this year. King's fortune up as a result. This year hosted the 12th annual Gulf Cooperation Council attended by fellow royals from Qatar, Kuwait and Dubai. Known for trying to lighten up his Kingdom's strict religious laws; recently fired a cleric for criticizing a new co-ed university that is set to open in Saudi Arabia.

2. Sultan Haji Hassanal Bolkiah, Brunei
Fortune: $20 billion (unchanged)
Age: 63
Sultan is divorcing his third wife; remains married to first wife and mother of eventual successor, Prince Al-Muhtadee Bilah Bolkiah. He and Brunei weathered global recession with conservative economic policies and currency pegged to Singapore's. But oil production is slowing; reserves are expected to last only 25 years. Trying to diversify economy. Sultan continues to spend lavishly: reportedly purchased 48 handbags, 24 "duck" umbrellas from Lederer de Paris shop in New York recently. Case against brother Prince Jefri, accused of pilfering $15 billion from sultanate, remains in courts.

1. King Bhumibol Adulyadej, Thailand
Fortune: $30 billion (unchanged)
Age: 82
World's longest-reigning monarch battled personal health crisis, political unrest. Highly revered King was hospitalized last year with reported lung infection. Meanwhile political protests and government backlash became violent, disrupting the stock market (its stock exchange building suffered fire damage amid rioting) and scaring off both investors and tourists. U.S.-born, Swiss-educated ruler has not stepped into this fray. Monarch's assets, held under the Crown Property Bureau and composed mainly of public investments and real estate, held up thanks to prior year's upswing. But continuing turmoil may eventually take its toll.

Dubai Holiday Packages offered by Dubai Tourism

2011-09-13T08:55:00.000-07:00

Dubai is the city where is situated in United Arab Emirates. It is considered as most popular tourist destinations in 21st century. Dubai Tourism attracts the travelers by offering delightful tourist places in all over the country. Millions of tourists come to Dubai by plane, ship every year to discover the beauty of Dubai with their family or loved ones.

Dubai is the amazing combination of high sky scrapers and sand dunes. Desert safari and Camel safari attractions are also inspiring the tourists on the other hand. For the precedent some years, Dubai Tourism is enhancing a top most position in the frugality of Dubai. Dubai is the city which offers lot of delightful water sports for innovative travelers such as scuba diving, swimming, parasailing, kayaking, fishing, and boating etc.

Dubai Tourism also offers lot of sightseeing places for passionate travelers in Dubai such as Dubai Fountains, Burj Khalifa, Tower of Arabs (Burj Al Arab), Aquaventue Water Park, Atlantis Water Park, Ski Dubai, Bur Dubai Abra Duck, Dubai Aquarium, Underwater Zoo, Dubai Desert Conservation Reserve, Dubai Creek, Bastakia Quarter, SensAsia Urban Spa, Dubai Museum, Wild Wadi Water Park, Jumeirah Beach park, Dubai Dolphinarium, Sheikh Zayed Road etc.

Dubai is located where Europe, Africa, and Asia gather. Due to its location, Travelers are easily to visit Dubai and celebrate their Dubai packages in most romantic and delightful way. Nevertheless, that was more of a shopping sightseer than a traveler who had come to see the tourist attractions and have a great time. Dubai has always been a spotlight of attraction due to the shopping, tourism, festivals, and desert safari, horse-racing and so on.

Nowadays, Dubai is considered as a most romantic honeymoon destinations on all over the world. Most of the couples choose to celebrate their honeymoon in Dubai, because of there is lot of romantic destinations are available in Dubai for honeymoon couples such as Ahmadiya School, Heritage, Diving Village, Dubai museum, Bastakia Quarter etc. Dubai has lot of romantic and luxury hotels for newlyweds to enjoy their honeymoon in most romantic way such as Habtoor Grand Beach Resort & Spa, Dubai Marine Beach Resort, Hilton Dubai Jumeirah, Dusit Thani Dubai, Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort and Spa, Sofitel Dubai Jumeirah Beach, Jumeirah Beach Hotel, Shangri-la Hotel Dubai etc. These delightful hotels are not only chosen by couples, even all kind of tourists are willing to choose these hotels for stay and enjoy their enchanting Dubai Holiday Packages.

Aran Ferris , Inis Meain , Aran Islands

2011-03-26T01:03:00.000-07:00

There are two types of people in this world; passionate travellers and not so passionate travellers. Passionate ones, some way or the other, find an excuse to visit places. The not so passionate ones need a substantiate reason to visit a particular place, island, or a holiday spot. However, for both the above two type of people, Aran Island is the place which neither needs an excuse nor a reason to travel. The place attracts every one. If you happen to visit Ireland, don’t forget to visit Aran Islands lying at Ireland’s west coast. Now, to visit the islands, Aran Ferris can be hired to travel from Galway.

To visit the islands, ferries can be hired to travel from Galway. Aran Islands are known for their breathtaking natural beauty. If you happen to visit Ireland, don’t forget to visit Aran Islands lying at Ireland’s west coast. Now, Inis Meain has something special to offer to the visitors. It is the middle island between Inis Mor and Inis Oirr. The area is approximately 2.5 Km wide and 5 km long. Its serene environment is what attracts visitors. To add to, Inis Meain has successfully managed to curb the interference of the modern world and its complexities.

London Travel Update: Snow Disrupts Trains, Tube, Roads

2011-02-15T03:29:00.000-08:00

London Travel Update: Snow Disrupts Trains, Tube, Roads

Crystal Palace bus station in the snow, last night, by Jan Bode in the Londonist Flickr pool.

So how many times are we going to see the headline ‘Snow causes travel chaos’ today, then? Here’s a 7am update on how the niveous conditions are affecting transport.
Tube
Northern Line: No service between Archway and High Barnet/Mill Hill East.
Met Line: Minor delays across the line.
Piccadilly Line: No service between Acton Town and Uxbridge.
There are also delays on the Central Line because of signal problems.
Trains
As mentioned yesterday, Southeastern trains are running on a revised timetable as a precaution. Many other companies have followed suit. Waterloo seems to be the worst affected station, with many services cut or cancelled.
Roads
What, are you mad? What? You have no other option? Well good luck to you. Goes without saying that gritted main roads should be OK, with minor roads potentially problematic. Western London is most treacherous, but isn’t that always the case?
Buses
Likely to be busy and sluggish throughout the capital. TfL highlight the following areas as particularly problematic thanks to snow, with some route changes in effect: Croydon, Purley, Biggin Hill and Alexandra Park.
Planes
Gatwick Airport is completely closed. Other airports are open, but suffering delays and cancellations.
Walking
Chuffing good fun, as long as you’re sound of limb, wearing sensible shoes, and not passing any large groups of snowball-toting school kids.
One-horse open sleigh
Transport of choice for the discerning winter commuter. Multiple horses enable a faster ride but may lead to stabling issues.
For ongoing advice, check out the BBC London travel hub, and their splendid Twitter feed.

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Indian Niagara

2010-05-18T02:33:00.000-07:00

Indian Niagara...
Indian Niagara

Beautiful !! I don't know how many Indians are aware of this place........ maybe some Keralites are. Now maybe some more of you are and if you send this to some of your friends, more people will know that we have soemthing almost as beautiful as Niagara in our country.

This breath taking natural picturesque splendor located at a road distance of 65 Kms from Trichur (Kerala) & 60 Kms from Cochin International airport. Try to chalk out a holiday in September just after the monsoons. The waterfalls will bein full force then. A tranquil & much needed escape from the troubles & stress of life!

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Map of INDIA Tour

2010-04-01T21:40:00.001-07:00

Map of INDIA showing india hotels in major cities
Each and every state of India is exclusive in its own right and is an eclectic mix of cultures that Indian cities set forth.

Beaches of South India

2010-03-29T21:55:00.000-07:00

Meeting on arrival at Trivandrum airport and transfer to the beach resort at Kovalam. Rest of the day at leisure by the beach. Trekking with a local guide familiarizes you to the rare birds, trees & flowers that are come across here.You have an option of Ayurveda Massage at your hotel if interested. Overnight at hotel.

Trivandrum, the capital of beautiful Kerala lies in the southwest coast of India. The city is officially known as Thiruvananthapuram. The city gets its name from the word, Thiruvananthapuram, meaning the city of Anantha or the abode of the sacred Serpent Anantha on which Lord Vishnu, the preserver of the Hindu trinity, reclines. Trivandrum is a beautiful seaside city built on seven hills. The city of Trivandrum has a prominent history. Trade had started in the place as far back as 190 AD. It was the capital of the erstwhile Travancore state. After independence, it was made the capital of Kerala.
you enter a different world of Palanquins and heraldry, jewels and rich murals. Roam about in the cobbled streets. Overnight at hotel.
Kovalam beach is located at a small distance of just 16 kilometres from Thiruvananthapuram. Infact, along the 600 kilometre length of the Kerala coast, there are numerous big and small beaches. But Kovalam stands apart from the others for its breathtaking beauty, sunset cruises and water sports.