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Why Netanyahu Flew Such An Odd Route To New York
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly took a highly unusual path that has raised eyebrows and fueled a lot of speculation. Rather than taking the standard route over Europe, his Boeing 767 took a circuitous detour over the Mediterranean...
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Ace Hotels Finds Its Prince: Japanese Hotel Chain Provides a $90 Million Lifeline
tl;dr – Ace will continue to operate as an independent brand under Seibu Prince.  A few weeks ago, I wrote about the possibility of Ace Hotels finally selling itself to another hotelier. The deal has been consummated, with Japanese-based Seibu Prince purchasing Ace Hotels for $90 million.  Ace Hotels has been in...
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Emirates Wants To Introduce a ‘Game Changing’ Economy Seat But Old Regulations Are Proving A Major Headache
Emirates is on a mission to transform the Economy Class experience with a ‘game-changing’ seat that will make ultra-long-haul flights more comfortable for those of us who are stuck at the back of the plane. The Dubai-based carrier’s long-serving president and the architect of the airline that we know today, Sir...
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在迪拜的旅行时,哈利法塔的璀璨灯光、朱美拉棕榈岛的碧海豪宅似乎是 “标配”,可当当你绕开了人潮,一头扎进老城区的街巷后 —— 会发现一家 “穿越” 到《一千零一夜》的酒店:迪拜文化遗产酒店,希尔顿格芮精选(Al Seef Heritage Hotel Dubai, Curio Collection by Hilton)。它没有摩天楼的气派,却用废土风的古城肌理,把迪拜的 “过去” 装进了住宿体验里。 积分兑换:标准兑换为35,000点 官网房价Agoda房价Booking房价klook房价携程房价 初见这家酒店,很容易误以为自己走进了某条百年老街的民居。土褐色的夯土墙带着粗糙的颗粒感,墙面爬着零星的藤蔓;屋顶上立着几座阿拉伯传统风塔,镂空的砖纹在阳光下投下细碎的影子,风穿过时会发出轻微的 “呼呼” 声 —— 这不是刻意打造的 “网红布景”,而是酒店在原有阿拉伯老宅基础上改建而成的成果,连大堂里的木梁都保留着老建筑的原始纹路。 走进客房区域,这种 “时光感” 更浓。质朴的穹顶天花板没有华丽的吊灯,只挂着几盏复古铁艺灯;木制衣柜上刻着简单的阿拉伯花纹,床上铺着带有几何图案的亚麻床品,连靠垫都是浓郁的中东色彩;墙角的老式吊扇慢悠悠转着,风里似乎混着隔壁街区香料铺飘来的豆蔻香气。站在房间的小阳台往下望,能看见老城区的市井画面:穿长袍的当地人提着购物袋走过,游客在街边的工艺品店前驻足,偶尔有卖椰枣的小摊传来吆喝声,热闹却不喧嚣。 最特别的是酒店的 “交通方式”——12 栋客房楼分散在老城区的街巷间,彼此不相连,想要从大堂去房间,或是从这栋楼去另一栋楼,全靠高尔夫球车接送。办理完入住后,礼宾会笑着招手:“跟我来,咱们坐‘小车’去房间!” 淡绿色的高尔夫球车穿梭在窄窄的石板路上,路过挂着波斯花纹披巾的小店,路过摆着陶罐的庭院,微风拂过脸颊,比坐电梯有趣多了。如果带了行李也不用愁,服务生会专门推着行李车跟在后面,贴心又省心。 这家酒店的性价比也很让人惊喜。基础的 “传承房”,房间虽不算大,但五脏俱全,推开窗就能看见老城区的屋顶风光;想视野更好些,选 “市景传承房”,能俯瞰整个街区的烟火气;如果预算稍高,“溪景房” 或带阳台的 “集市景观房” 很值得试,坐在阳台的藤椅上,能看见不远处的小溪缓缓流过,或是听见集市里传来的轻快音乐;带家人出行的话,“一卧套房” 最合适,空间宽敞,还能在客厅里泡壶茶,享受慢节奏的度假时光。 住在这里,根本不用特意规划行程,光是在周边逛吃,就能把日子过成诗。 早上先去酒店附近的 “网红星巴克” 打卡 —— 这家星巴克藏在土黄色的老建筑里,门口挂着木质招牌,座位设在露天的遮阳帐篷下。点一杯阿拉伯风味的拿铁,配一块椰枣蛋糕,坐在小木凳上,看世界各地的游客来来往往,听老板用蹩脚的中文说 “你好”,格外有趣。 午后适合逛老街区。阿法迪历史区的石板路被晒得暖暖的,路边的阿拉伯建筑上刻着精致的花纹;Al Seef 街区有很多手工艺品店,能买到绣着金线的挂毯、镶着彩石的首饰;黄金市场和香料市场更是不能错过,黄金店里的手镯闪着耀眼的光,香料铺里的藏红花、豆蔻、肉桂堆成小山,空气里满是浓郁的香气,仿佛把整个中东的味道都装在了这里。 最不能错过的是黄昏时分的 “蓝调时刻”。从酒店步行 10 分钟就能到迪拜湾码头,坐上独特的 “阿布拉” 水上出租车 —— 这种木质小船能坐 6-8 人,船夫会慢悠悠地把船划向海湾中央。此时夕阳正慢慢沉入海面,天空从橘红色变成淡蓝色,成群的海鸥像风筝一样在水面上盘旋,偶尔掠过船头,发出清脆的叫声。吹着海风,看着岸边的老建筑渐渐亮起灯光,那一刻,仿佛时间都慢了下来。 傍晚回到酒店,还能在院子里逛逛。院子里种着三角梅、茉莉和椰树,泥墙旁摆着秋千和跷跷板,文艺青年们拿着相机拍照,孩子们在跷跷板上笑着打闹。坐在庭院的石凳上,抬头看见风塔在暮色中勾勒出柔和的轮廓,忽然明白:原来迪拜不只有摩天楼的现代感,还有老城区这样藏着烟火气的温柔。 如果下次再来迪拜,我想我还是会避开人潮,回到这家废土风的古城酒店。毕竟,能坐着高尔夫球车穿梭在老街区,能在风塔下听着时光的声音,能把日落、咖啡、烟火气都揉进旅行里的日子,实在太难得。 中东自由行相关资讯 中东旅游攻略 |...
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Why Netanyahu Flew Such An Odd Route To New York
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu’s flight to New York this week for the United Nations General Assembly took a highly unusual path that has raised eyebrows and fueled a lot of speculation. Rather than taking the standard route over Europe, his Boeing 767 took a circuitous detour over the Mediterranean...
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Ace Hotels Finds Its Prince: Japanese Hotel Chain Provides a $90 Million Lifeline
tl;dr – Ace will continue to operate as an independent brand under Seibu Prince.  A few weeks ago, I wrote about the possibility of Ace Hotels finally selling itself to another hotelier. The deal has been consummated, with Japanese-based Seibu Prince purchasing Ace Hotels for $90 million.  Ace Hotels has been in...
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Emirates Wants To Introduce a ‘Game Changing’ Economy Seat But Old Regulations Are Proving A Major Headache
Emirates is on a mission to transform the Economy Class experience with a ‘game-changing’ seat that will make ultra-long-haul flights more comfortable for those of us who are stuck at the back of the plane. The Dubai-based carrier’s long-serving president and the architect of the airline that we know today, Sir...
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Preferred Hotels Wants to Jet You Around the World and Give You 1 Million Points for A Cool $130K
tl;dr – The independent hotel network joins a list of other luxury companies offering similar bucket-list experiences.  A few months ago, I published a List of Companies That Will Jet You Around the World For $100K+. Recently, Preferred Hotels announced ‘Legendary Journeys‘ (if that link is down, try this one) in...
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Carrying Poop in a Suitcase: A Common Practice?
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Dreamliner Dreams: Turkish Signs Mega Deal for 787s & MAX Jets
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Buy Emirates Skywards Miles With 50% Bonus (2.0 Cents Per Mile)
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Marriott Plans Its First Hotel in Mongolia With the AC Hotels Brand Debuting in 2027
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QANTAS: A321XLR launch — but Alan Joyce’s toilet legacy stinks
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Last Call: Scapia’s Festive Shopping Offer This Week
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IHG One Rewards members can earn up to a 100% bonus with the hotel program’s latest sale for buying points that runs until October 11, 2025. With this version of the 100% bonus offer you can buy up to 200,000 points and receive 400,000 in total with bonus which will cost...
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American Airlines is finally running a killer status match promotion. Unfortunately, it’s intended for businesses only. American Airlines has long offered an “Instant Status Pass” promo that is a bit lame and overly complex, in my humble opinion. Initially, it gives you status for four months. Then, if you complete the...
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Bonvoy Coming to the Horse Kingdom: Marriott to Open First Property in Mongolia
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The Middle East’s Hidden Gem? Flying from Frankfurt to Bahrain Onboard Gulf Air’s Retro Liveried A321neo
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Book NASCAR VIP experiences for two, starting at 50,000 Choice Privileges points
Choice Privileges is again offering VIP experiences for NASCAR Cup races, but the packages are auctions that start at only 50,000 Choice points. For a NASCAR fan, the experience could be well worth the redemption depending on the price, especially since you can transfer points from Citi or Wells Fargo...
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每个月月底的25日-30日,Trip.com 都会发布名为“月底救星”的 Trip.com 优惠,活动一般会包括全球酒店或机票的优惠码,有时还会发布一些特定区域的旅游优惠。虽然活动是发布在 Trip.com 台湾站,但其他区域的朋友也可以领取优惠。 “月底救星” 活动页面 活动时间:9月25日-30日 更多优惠:Trip.com 优惠码 2025-机票/酒店/信用卡优惠 Trip.com 优惠内容 “月底救星”活动从25日上午10点开始,陆续会有大量的 Trip.com 优惠码放出, 虽然活动是在 Trip.com 台湾站发布,但是其他区域的朋友也可以在台湾站预订各类旅游项目。 如果您是使用网页版,可以直接在活动页面预订。 如果您是使用 APP,可以在“ Account/Setting” 中把 “Language”设定为台湾中文,“Country or Region”设定为“台湾”即可。 注意,我们必须同时修改“语言”和“国家或地区”设定才能参与活动,只修改一项不行。 Trip.com 特色产品及使用技巧 Trip.com 攻略:常见特色产品、价格优势、优惠信息、会员体系等全方位介绍 订房之前先用比价工具查找最低价格: Trivago | Kayak(比驿) 订机票前先用比价工具查找最低价格: Kayak
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DEAL: ITA fully-flat Business Italien – Cairo (Return): 700 Euro
Mit der ITA A321neo Business von Italien nach Cairo … ITA fliegt mit der fully-flat A321neo Business von Rom nach Cairo. Man bietet gerade einen sehr annehmbaren Preis von mehreren Airports in Italien nach Ägypten. Reise- und Buchungszeitraum sind offen! Ein Mindestaufenthalt ist gegeben: „TRAVEL FROM LAST STOPOVER MUST COMMENCE NO EARLIER THANTHE FIRST...
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Carrying Poop in a Suitcase: A Common Practice?
tl;dr – As a head of state, you can never be too careful.  Just a few weeks ago (though it feels like forever ago, given how quickly the news moves nowadays), I documented the drama surrounding the Alaska Summit, and how several documents, including the menu that Putin and Trump enjoyed,...
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Dreamliner Dreams: Turkish Signs Mega Deal for 787s & MAX Jets
Turkish Airlines is now in the spotlight as the spotlight swings to Türkiye. Turkish Airlines has just signed a monster Boeing order that makes even seasoned av-geeks do a double-take. We’re talking a fleet plan so bold it could rewrite the airline’s next decade. Let’s taxi through the details. But first,...