Tag: UAE
Destinations / Middle East
Feb 5, 2018The World’s Longest Zipline
Located in Ras Al Khaimah is Jebel Jais, the tallest mountain in the United Arab Emirates. Nestled in Asia’s vast Hajjar Mountain Range, Jebel Jais is nearly 2,000 miles high and a staggering 1,934 meters above sea level.
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Interior Upgrades Begin Rolling Out Across United Fleet
United Airlines is in the midst of a major initiative to modernize its fleet over the next several years. After first announcing the plan in 2021, planes fitted with United’s signature interior are finally beginning to appear across the airline’s narrowbody fleet of Boeing and Airbus planes. United flyers are sure to notice these enhancements from the moment they step on board: Each new or updated plane sports remodeled seats, seatback entertainment screens for everyone, Bluetooth connectivity and more, all adding up to a better experience on every journey.
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Nov 8, 2017Airline Layover Programs Offer Great Value, Experiences
Horseback riding … hiking … whale watching … with a plethora of adventure activities and an otherworldly landscape, Iceland’s charms are captivating. But one of them, thanks to Icelandair, is also a great value, since a stopover on this island nation is basically free through the airline’s Stopover program. Offering flights across the Atlantic from 34 cities, families can stay in the land of the Vikings for up to seven nights before heading to their choice of 37 European destinations. Even better? Everything is super-easy, with convenient FlyBusses that transfer your brood directly to most of the larger hotels in the capital of Reykjavik. Reykjavik Excursions can also be booked online as part of several value-priced packages that include hotels with breakfast, or as separate tours —everything from Northern Lights hunts, to Scandinavian cooking lessons and adventures further afield to an ice cave.