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January 31, 2018Promotional

Disneyland® Paris Turns A Sparkly 25: Be Mesmerised By This Magic Kingdom!

Disneyland® Paris is all set to party and wants you to be a part of the most epic celebration the world has seen. Are you game or are you game? To acknowledge its sweeping success and influence, Disneyland® Paris is organizing a glittering party just that will leave you and your family starry-eyed for years to come! The celebrations will include exciting adventures from Star Wars™, a dainty Starlit Princess waltz, and the chance to embark on exhilarating journeys with your favourite Disney characters! You could be a part of an action-packed crime-fighting crusade along with Spiderman, Iron Man and the Star-Lord or set sail on a fearless expedition like Captain Hook or Peter Pan! So all Disney aficionados, unite. Get ready to have the time of your life.

It is impossible to imagine a world sans Disney. A world without the charismatic Mickey Mouse, short-tempered Donald Duck, the iconic Lion King, and Cinderella – the fairy tale that made little girls gush – seems like a world stripped off its colors, and replaced with a dreary grey-hued void.

It is no doubt that Disney successfully revolutionized the creative industry by producing some delightfully high-quality entertainment. It has played a vital role in shaping our childhood, making us believe in an infinitely more enchanting and whimsical world.

And bringing to life this magical world of Disney characters isDisneyland® Paristhe perfect place for Disney enthusiasts all over the world. This entertainment resort in Marne-la-Vallée, a town 32km east of Paris, maybe the most visited theme park in all of Europe, and possibly even the world. With its exciting rides, interactive hedge mazes, walk-through exhibits, and haunted manors, this theme park manages to grip you with magical nostalgia, proving that age is but a number. And Disneyland® Paris is here with an experience of a lifetime that is sure to blow your mind.

What is it?

Disneyland® Paris has brought smiles on people’s faces and turned dreams into reality for years now. Now it’s here to astound you the party of the century. The celebrations will kick off with dancers and characters, state-of-the-art illuminations that will light up the sky, spectacular shows, exciting attractions and some pretty cool surprises thrown in. Be prepared to be mesmerized by a sparkling wonderland and star-studded parade!

What to expect

Grab Mickey Mouse’s hand and let him take you to some of the most exhilarating displays of classic Disney tales. Make sure yo check out the beautiful Sleeping Beauty Castle and be amazed at the details!

Jump for joy and say hello to the kid in you as you watch Mickey and friends glide by on fabulous new floats, including a fire-breathing dragon. Let yourself get hypnotized by the engaging Disney stories they tell you.

Travel to the exotic worlds of Jakku, Hoth, Tatooine. the Death Stars and so much more in a galaxy far away. Yes, that’s correct. The epic Star Wars™ tour reawaken. So join Star Wars™ characters on this exciting 3D attraction. For more details gohere.

You cannot miss this one for the world! Mickey, Chip & Dale, Goofy and loads more of his famous friends have planned the perfect surprise for you and a fitting tribute to a sparkly 25th Anniversary show!

Check out the fascinating Starlit Princess Waltz where you’ll get watch all your favourite Disney princesses, including Belle, Cinderella, Aurora and Snow White, throw a majestic ball to celebrate the 25th Anniversary.

Get ready for some action-packed fun and embark on mighty missions with crime-fighting crusaders like Spider-man, Iron Man, Star-Lord and many more Marvel Super Heroes in Walt Disney Studios® Park.

Be a princess and experience a magical fairy tale with the likes of Cinderella, Moana, and Belle. Or be a pirate and get ready to set sail on a fearless adventure with Captain Hook and Peter Pan. Arrrr you game?

Where

Disneyland® Paris

When

All year long!

With enhanced new attractions, vibrant parades and colourful shows this one definitely steals the spot for a once-in-a-lifetime kind of experience. You’ve got to see it believe it!

So what are you waiting for? Book your Disneyland® Paris vacation right now, and experience a once in a lifetime experience! For more information, clickhere.

Images sources from Disneyland® Paris.All images are not contractual. As to Disney artwork, logos, and properties: ©Disney/Pixar © &™ 2018 Lucasfilm Ltd. © 2018 MARVEL.

Source – Tripoto

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January 29, 2018Promotional

In 2018, May The Force Be With You As You Travel To Disneyland® Paris

What is it?

In a galaxy far away, the City of Love joined hands with the happiest place on earth to bring to you a spectacle of inter-galactic proportions. If you haven’t guessed what I am talking about, let me break it down for you. I am talking about the epic adventures as it takes over Disneyland® Paris, with more intergalactic immersion than ever before. This is the union of the century where you get to experience a legendary adventure, while you are frolicking away at the happiest place on earth, Disneyland.

From 13th January to 25th March 2018, Disneyland® Paris and Walt Disney Studios® will be presenting you a chance to go on a journey to a galaxy far, far away as young Padawans. Experience the Season of the Force, an unforgettable interstellar adventure featuring your favourite characters like Stormtroopers, Jedi, Sith Lords and more. The experiences will feature breathtaking shows jaw-dropping attractions and unforgettable Star Wars™ character encounters. This is sure to propel you into your very own Star Wars™ story, an out-of-this-world adventure any true Jedi won’t want to miss.

Why is it happening?

Disneyland® Paris, the only Disneyland in Europe, is turning 25 and is throwing the most epic party ever. The entire park is being transformed into a glittering wonderland bursting with new attractions, spectacular shows, a star-studded parade and more magic than ever before! The fairy dust will be sprinkled on every attraction, show, studio, restaurant and hotel and everything else!

What to expect?

Disneyland® Paris is broadly divided into two parks – the Walt Disney Studios® and the Disneyland® Park. You can find exclusive Star Wars™ attractions in Disneyland® Park and fun shows in Walt Disney Studios®. This is what you can expect to enjoy here:

Experiences at Walt Disney Studios®

Star Wars™: A Galaxy Far, Far Away

An action-packed show, this one will be a dazzling display of the Force brought to life before your very eyes. Live Star Wars™ characters, with some help from mind-boggling special effects, will showcase the true power of the Force!

First Order March

Will you choose the light or surrender to the dark side? That is one question that might not be so simple to answer once you witness the might of the vicious Captain Phasma, leading an army of Stormtroopers in an intergalactic military march. The striking stature of Captain Phasma and the demonstration of the galactic might will be one of most memorable sights you will witness. After all, there is no order without the First Order!

Stormtrooper Patrol

Are you the one they’re searching for? If yes, then you better keep a cool head, have your papers ready and get your story straight, because Stormtroopers are patrolling the streets and they’re on the hunt for rebels.

Star Wars™: A Galactic Celebration

As the day slows down and the night starts rising, witness a spectacular show of the Star Wars™ saga’s most meteoric moments. Memories are brought to life in the most remarkable way, with state-of-the-art projections, special effects, music and live Star Wars™ characters. This will be a spectacle that you will not stop raving about!

Experiences at Disneyland® Park

Star Tours Re-Awakens

With over 70 different mission combinations, Star Tours: The Adventures Continue will take you to the planets of Jakku, Hoth, Tatooine and many more, and you’ll even enjoy a close encounter with the Death Star! Let your favourite Star Wars™ Characters lead the way and discover unique surprises at each destination in this thrilling 3D attraction. This is an adventure sure to thrill the most devout Jedi in the galaxy.

Star Wars space mountain-Disneyland Paris

Star Wars™takes over Space Mountain

Launch yourself into Star Wars™ Hyperspace Mountain for an epic takeover of a classic space attraction. Enlist in the Rebel Alliance and blast your way through a swarm of Imperial TIE fighters before battling with a menacing Star Destroyer.

Where:Disneyland® Paris

When: From 13th January to 25th March 2018

For further details, checkhere.

For those still wondering whether they should go for it or not, this is what Master Yoda has to say – “There be. Waiting for you I will be. Hmm.”

To embark on this epic adventure, book your Disneyland® Paris holidayhere!

All images sourced from Disneyland® Paris.All images are not contractual. As to Disney artwork, logos and properties: ©Disney © &™ 2018 Lucasfilm Ltd.

Source: Tripoto

Disneyland® Paris Turns A Sparkly 25: Be Mesmerised By This Magic Kingdom!

A Traveller’s guide to vacation rentals

Anyone that’s beginning to plan a trip knows that the key element that will determine if you have a great time or not begins with where you’re going to stay once you arrive at your destination. There are a few factors that play into the decision to be made, such as how many are in your group and how long your stay will be wherever you’re going. Planning along these lines can get a tad pricey if you’re looking at hotels, especially if it’s a situation where you’re planning a trip on the spur of the moment. With that in mind, many are now joining the ranks of those who are looking at and booking their stays in vacation rentals across the globe. But how does one get started with picking the right vacation rental for their own trip? Read on for an overall look at the process to get things underway.

Man sitting on wooden panel-Vacation rentals — Image credit-pexels

The idea of vacation rentals took off first as a way to minimize the detracting elements one can sometimes find in hotels. What would those be? Well, with hotels you and your group are essentially surrounded by others in their own rooms. Sometimes that can be challenging if they get too loud, or have members of their own group cause a ruckus. You’re paying extra for little amenities like a mini-bar or in some cases, wireless internet access. Some hotel rooms are also built-in terms of layout where it’s essentially one large room with a minute amount of closet space and a bathroom, which can pose a logistics issue for those traveling in large groups. And if you’re trying to avoid that, paying for a suite can really increase your vacation costs. Another hang-up that can occur involves the availability of rooms in hotels in certain rural areas or places that it will take some time to travel to from the airport.

Alley architecture Barcelona-vacation rentals — Image credit-pexels

With vacation rentals, you are essentially looking at sites like Airbnb, RentalVilla and HomeAway for rooms, apartments and even houses to rent for your vacation. Each website differs however with what they offer – Airbnb actually has “experiences” available for booking in addition to or separate from any lodging being booked for a majority of the cities and countries they manage property listings in. A vacation rental allows for travelers to feel more immersed in the city or region they’re staying in, to make their trip that much more enjoyable. It also gives guests a chance to minimize other costs they’d incur during their trip, such as getting groceries for a week from local markets and specialty shops instead of eating out for almost every meal.

brown wooden chair near short stem clear wine-glass-vacation rentals — Image credit-pexels

How the process works is, you go to one of these vacation rental sites with the dates you have in mind for your stay. From there you can get an approximate final total of how much it would be, factoring in local taxes and processing fees that the site has. Each site has varying fee amounts; for example, Airbnb charges 6 – 12% whenever a reservation is made along with a cleaning fee. These are incorporated into the final tally. The thing to keep in mind is, with renting a vacation property it is up to you to keep up communication with your host and to abide by their rules regarding the place. Each site has a dedicated customer service staff on hand that can be reached by phone or email. Many hosts look to make the entire process a smooth one, and will even go out of their way to arrange tours in their area or provide breakfast and snacks once guests arrive. In some cases, you just arrive at the appointed check-in time and pick up the keys and begin your stay. If you are looking for quality listings, you can check out sites like Trip101 that helps curate apartments from sites like Airbnb.

Vacation rentals are a surefire way to enhance your trip to truly enjoyable levels without the extra hassle.

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Christopher is a writer with Trip101. Trip101 is a one-stop guide for travel enthusiasts around the world. Supported by an ever-growing community of travel writers, we provide inspiration and useful information to help facilitate travel in a fun and meaningful manner!

January 23, 2018Events and Festivals, International

Dubai shopping festival: true blend of festivity & adventure

Since its start in 1996, Dubai Shopping Festival has been continuously growing and becoming fabulous. HH Sheikh Mohammed bin Rashid Al Maktoum, Vice President of UAE and Prime Minister and Ruler of Dubai, launched this event to turn Dubai is an epic shopping destination for the whole family. In the first year of its launch, this event received 1.6 million visitors across the world. It is getting bigger and better every year.

Dubai global village, Dubai Shopping Festival — Image credit-youtube.com Superspeed News

The launch of the world-famous Global Village with 3000 retail outlets in the second year of the festival is the real proof of its success. The real beauty of this magnificent shopping festival in Dubai is its enormous capacity, which allows every mall, big or large shops in the suburbs and souks to participate in this event. Besides this, Global Village allows international brand and retailers to book a stall for them.

Every year, DFRE (Dubai Festivals Retail Sector Promotion Establishment) and DTCM (Dubai Tourism and Commerce Marketing) organize this event to provide non-stop fun and shopping facilities. This year DSF is celebrating its 23rd anniversary and come up with brand new festivities for visitors. It has started on 26th December and continues until 27th January 2018, and this event will be finally concluded 28th January.

How this festival started?

DSF started with a fantastic display of fireworks. After watching this, visitors will dive into jaw-dropping discount offers and freebies offered by all brands and retail outlets. This year, event organizers have decided to show 36 stunning firework displays every weekend night from 8:30 pm at the beach and 9 pm at Al Seef and La Mer.

What are the key features of this event?

DSF is the most extensive shopping and entertainment show of Middle East. The month-long festival is world-famous for its unbeatable deals. Star-studded glitzy performances of international celebrities, fantastic activities and delicious food are the few of the entertaining activities other than discounted shopping. It’s a family event and offers endless engaging activities for everyone. Irrespective of their ages, individuals can find something interesting for them. Whether its fashion flash or live raffle draws and fireworks, visitors love watching these hallmarks of DSF.

Glamour, shopping, adventure, and sports along with cosmopolitan culture and multi-cuisine food have made this event a pure blend of festivity and joy. To drag more visitors and buyers mall and shop owners offer huge discounts and special offers for buyers. In addition to entertaining shopaholics, this event mesmerizes everyone with decorative lightnings. Besides this, activities like Kids Disneyland, Art Lovers Horizon, and Food Fiesta are few fun activities visitors would love to avail.

How DSF keep its guests engaged till the end?

Despite being a shopping event, this event is more than shopping. From in-mall fashion shows and street performances of musicians, magicians and jugglers are few enticing activities which keep the guests engaged and entertained. This makes it completely different from other shopping festivals.

After observing this enormous interest to attend this event, travel agencies specifically design holiday deals and packages to facilitate more families, group of friends and individuals to take out some spare time to enjoy this event.

Conclusion: Events and shopping festival in Dubai are playing a vital role in the socioeconomic development of this city. You may visit to enjoy the festivity and exciting shows.

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