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Yango Group Robots to Serve Coffee at Soil Café in Dubai

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May 05, 2026

Yango Group Robots to Serve Coffee at Soil Café in Dubai

Yango Group robots will deliver coffee to guests at Soil Café on Kite Beach in Dubai from May 8 to 10, bringing the…

May 05, 2026 News

Why Simple Swim Styles Are Taking Over This Summer

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April 29, 2026

Why Simple Swim Styles Are Taking Over This Summer

There’s something effortlessly freeing about slipping into a swimsuit and heading straight for the water. Summer is when…

April 29, 2026 News

Dubai, Sorted: Plans, Deals & Discoveries

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April 23, 2026

Dubai, Sorted: Plans, Deals & Discoveries

Stop Saving Everything for the Weekend: Dubai's Best Midweek Plans Dubai has a habit of saving everything for Thursday and…

April 23, 2026 News

Best Things to Do in Cornwall (2026 Guide)

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April 21, 2026

Best Things to Do in Cornwall (2026 Guide)

Cornwall feels different the moment you arrive. The air is salty, the coastline is wild, and every turn opens up to cliffs,…

April 21, 2026 News

A Perfect 36-Hour Staycation at InterContinental RAK Mina Al Arab

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March 22, 2026

A Perfect 36-Hour Staycation at InterContinental RAK Mina Al Arab

March 22, 2026 News

How to Spend a Week in Miami: Ultimate Miami Itinerary

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December 13, 2025

How to Spend a Week in Miami: Ultimate Miami Itinerary

Miami is a bustling metropolis that offers a distinctive fusion of beaches bathed in sunlight, a thriving nightlife, cultural…

December 13, 2025 News

Dubai Retail Brings Woofstock Back to Dubai Islands Beach for a Weekend of Dog-Friendly Fun

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November 19, 2025

Dubai Retail Brings Woofstock Back to Dubai Islands Beach for a Weekend of Dog-Friendly Fun

Dubai Islands Beach by Dubai Retail, the city’s first beach where dogs can swim, will host the third edition of Woofstock…

November 19, 2025 News

Sustainable Beach Destinations You Can Feel Good Visiting

Travel & Tourism

May 30, 2025

Sustainable Beach Destinations You Can Feel Good Visiting

As more travelers look to minimize their environmental impact, sustainability has become a key factor in choosing vacation…

May 30, 2025 Travel & Tourism

Top Beach and City Destinations from Mexico: National and International Options

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April 17, 2025

Top Beach and City Destinations from Mexico: National and International Options

Beach destinations continue to lead Mexican travelers' preferences, though urban destinations are also gaining traction,…

April 17, 2025 | Travel & Tourism News

From Flab to Fab: How to Transform Your Body for the Beach

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May 11, 2024

From Flab to Fab: How to Transform Your Body for the Beach

Even if you can’t expect a miraculous transformation in just a couple of weeks, there are many ways to help you moisturize…

May 11, 2024 News

Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne

Fish & Seafood | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 21, 2020

Assad el Baher: Tasty Homey Seafood in Anfeh. Cooking with Yvonne

Usually enjoying good food in a touristic destination is not easy to find; “Assad el Baher” changed the rule by…

August 21, 2020 | Recommended | North Lebanon Fish & Seafood

Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey

International Cuisine | Turkey Middle East

Middle East

August 18, 2019

Maris Kitchen at D Maris Bay Hotel Turkey

Down at the bay, Maris Kitchen is the hotel’s main restaurant. Open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner, stop for a bite,…

August 18, 2019 | Restaurants | Turkey International Cuisine

Sports Activities on the Beach at "Sayf Chekka 2019"

Events | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 26, 2019

Sports Activities on the Beach at "Sayf Chekka 2019"

Sayf Chekka is a traditional sports event, goes back to the '30s. It aims to bring all the city people together is a…

July 26, 2019 | News | North Lebanon Events

Conde Nast Traveller: Lebanon’s 6 Best Beaches

Spotted Stories

July 31, 2018

Conde Nast Traveller: Lebanon’s 6 Best Beaches

Sort out your summer beach time and head to Lebanon for an oceanfront escape

July 31, 2018 Spotted Stories

Nowhere Beach: Now Open in El Here, North Lebanon

News | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 29, 2018

Nowhere Beach: Now Open in El Here, North Lebanon

Escape from your daily hustle and bustle and go nowhere: Nowhere, a beautiful paradise in El Heri, north Lebanon is now open…

July 29, 2018 | Popular | North Lebanon News

Kaakunada: My Favorite Lebanese Kaak in Dubai and Amazing Knefeh

Lebanese/Middle Eastern | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

May 27, 2018

Kaakunada: My Favorite Lebanese Kaak in Dubai and Amazing Knefeh

Rinnoo; Kaakunada is a Lebanese concept in Dubai that serves fresh authentic Lebanese sesame seeds; kaak with different…

May 27, 2018 | Reviews | Dubai Lebanese/Middle Eastern

Dubai Beach Canteen 2018

Events | Dubai UAE GCC Middle East

UAE

March 31, 2018

Dubai Beach Canteen 2018

The Beach Canteen is back for the full length of this year’s Festival at the popular Kite Beach in Jumeirah!

March 31, 2018 | Street Food | Dubai Events

The World’s 50 Best Beaches

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December 01, 2017

The World’s 50 Best Beaches

Welcome to the most definitive list of beaches ever assembled — a diverse collection of off-the-beaten-path slices of…

December 01, 2017 | Travel & Tourism News

Amathus Beach Resort, Limassol: Where Professionalism Awaits

Hotels | Cyprus Europe

Europe

September 07, 2017

Amathus Beach Resort, Limassol: Where Professionalism Awaits

I'm not sure where to start... how many times have you been offered a complementary breakfast when arriving early to…

September 07, 2017 | Recommended | Cyprus Hotels

Souk el Akel Tabarja-Kfaryassine: See You at the Beach!

Events | Keserwan Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

September 01, 2017

Souk el Akel Tabarja-Kfaryassine: See You at the Beach!

The view of the sunset alone is enough to make you want to visit Souk el Akel in Tabarja-Kfaryassine... Grab a bite from any of…

September 01, 2017 | Souk el Akel | Keserwan Events

A Different Beach Experience: Colonel "Reef" is Now Open

News | Batroun North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

North Lebanon

August 21, 2017

A Different Beach Experience: Colonel "Reef" is Now Open

Located on Batroun's beautiful waterfront, "Colonel Reef" is Colonel's Beer newest baby. After three years of beer brewing,…

August 21, 2017 | Batroun News

Souk el Akel in Anfeh: Live a Dream at "Ta7t El Ri7"

Events

August 04, 2017

Souk el Akel in Anfeh: Live a Dream at "Ta7t El Ri7"

A special edition of Souk El Akel will be taking place at Ta7et el Ri7, this august. Not only will you be enjoying…

August 04, 2017 | News Events

La Siesta Beach Resort is Now Open

News | Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

July 29, 2017

La Siesta Beach Resort is Now Open

La Siesta Beach Resort is only 10 minutes from Beirut. The resort is built on a 20,000 square meters land plot, with an…

July 29, 2017 | Mount Lebanon News

A Dinner Thing...

Events

July 17, 2017

A Dinner Thing...

I was honored to be one of a handful of carefully selected guests to attend the 20th edition of "A Dinner Thing" which took…

July 17, 2017 | News Events

Souk el Akel: See You in Chekka... The Beach is Calling!

News | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 25, 2017

Souk el Akel: See You in Chekka... The Beach is Calling!

This weekend we're spending some fun and delicious time by the beach in Chekka. The view of the sunset alone is enough to make…

June 25, 2017 | Souk el Akel | North Lebanon News

The Sea is Calling... The Biggest Beach Party is Happening in Chekka

Events | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

June 19, 2017

The Sea is Calling... The Biggest Beach Party is Happening in Chekka

And our tour continues around Lebanon... The view of the sunset alone is enough to make you want to come... Grab a…

June 19, 2017 | Souk el Akel | North Lebanon Events

La Pêche du Jour: Fresh Vibes, Positive Mood, Beautiful Views and Good Food

Fish & Seafood | Jbeil Mount Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Mount Lebanon

April 23, 2017

La Pêche du Jour: Fresh Vibes, Positive Mood, Beautiful Views and Good Food

Eddé Sands is much more than a beach resort, the popular summer spot is also known for its famous Lebanese and seafood…

April 23, 2017 | International Cuisine | Jbeil Fish & Seafood

Souk el Akel Pieds Dans L'Eau: The Beach is Calling...

Souk el Akel | North Lebanon Lebanon Middle East

Lebanon

August 06, 2016

Souk el Akel Pieds Dans L'Eau: The Beach is Calling...

Souk el Akel goes swimming... A national premiere, a unique event... Put on your swimsuits and join us. It's directly on…

August 06, 2016 | North Lebanon Souk el Akel

Don't Miss Out on the Biggest Event this Summer: Faraya on the Beach!

Events

July 23, 2016

Don't Miss Out on the Biggest Event this Summer: Faraya on the Beach!

If you're not with us in Faraya right now you're missing out big time on the hottest event of the season. So start your engines…

July 23, 2016 | Souk el Akel Events

Barr el Jissah, Al Bandar, Shangri-la Resort Oman

Hotels | Oman GCC Middle East

GCC

December 01, 2015

Barr el Jissah, Al Bandar, Shangri-la Resort Oman

It was 1am when we arrived to the hotel, it took 40 minutes at 120 kph from the airport. A large resort which…

December 01, 2015 | Travel & Tourism | Oman Hotels

Travel Around the World's Smallest Countries

Travel & Tourism

November 11, 2015

Travel Around the World's Smallest Countries

Discover the world's smallest countries - they may be small in size but they make up for in culture, adventure and fun. So…

November 11, 2015 Travel & Tourism

Wine to Go! Foldable Wine Bottles

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

October 05, 2014

Wine to Go! Foldable Wine Bottles

Enjoy the last few days of sun... hit the beach... go camping or on a picnic...Anywhere you can't bring a glass bottle, just…

October 05, 2014 | Food Gadgets Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Enjoy The Last Few Sunny Days with a Feast on the Beach

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September 24, 2014

Enjoy The Last Few Sunny Days with a Feast on the Beach

Checking on the weather for this weekend, I noticed that some rain is coming our way on Sunday. Actually according to the weather…

September 24, 2014 News

The Spirits of Orchid: The Cocktails and Drinks Guide

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

August 28, 2014

The Spirits of Orchid: The Cocktails and Drinks Guide

I just received a gift that made my day. A book that I liked so much I thought I should share it with you. Last week, it…

August 28, 2014 | Spotted Stories Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Scylax: A Futuristic Beach Escape in the South of Lebanon

Scylax Escape is expected to be one the Lebanon's most fascinating beach resorts in the southern shores of Lebanon. Created…

July 17, 2014 | Travel & Tourism Popular

Let Margaritaville Mixed Drink Maker Whip Up Your Cocktail

Appliances

May 31, 2014

Let Margaritaville Mixed Drink Maker Whip Up Your Cocktail

What do you get when you cross a roulette wheel with a bartender? No, not a drink that makes your head spin. It’s the…

May 31, 2014 | Food Gadgets Appliances

Get Your Shots Ready...and Cold

Food Gadgets

May 29, 2014

Get Your Shots Ready...and Cold

Keep the ice cubes but not the chill away from your liquor by incorporating this amazing set of Stainless Steel Freezable Shot…

May 29, 2014 Food Gadgets

Grill in Style this Season

Appliances

May 02, 2014

Grill in Style this Season

It's picnic time... Eva Solo´s new sleek To Go Grill is your perfect accessory for enjoying the outdoors - the mountains,…

May 02, 2014 | Kitchen Appliances

Thought of the Day: Love Your Beautiful Country... A Video Says it All

Spotted Stories

April 10, 2014

Thought of the Day: Love Your Beautiful Country... A Video Says it All

We look to travel outside our country while we live in a gem that just needs some cleaning up around the edges. Together we can…

April 10, 2014 | Travel & Tourism Spotted Stories

Elsa: The first Organic Restaurant Being Awarded a Michelin Star

Guide Michelin

March 20, 2014

Elsa: The first Organic Restaurant Being Awarded a Michelin Star

The Monte - Carlo Beach is now part of an elite group of great French and Monegasque restaurants thanks to the talent and…

March 20, 2014 | News Guide Michelin

Cutting Board with its Own Built-in Bottle Opener

Food Gadgets

February 27, 2014

Cutting Board with its Own Built-in Bottle Opener

The B.O.B Board is the first ever cutting board with its own built-in bottle opener.

February 27, 2014 Food Gadgets

961's New American India Pale Ale: A Tasty Limited Edition Bottle You Must Try

Coffee, Wine & Drinks

July 17, 2013

961's New American India Pale Ale: A Tasty Limited Edition Bottle You Must Try

Before taking a sip of this newly launched beer from 961, I just want to reconfirm that, indeed, we do have amazing beers in…

July 17, 2013 | Tasty Discoveries Coffee, Wine & Drinks

Understanding Absolut Vodka: A Day at Sea Onboard Yacht 42

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June 07, 2013

Understanding Absolut Vodka: A Day at Sea Onboard Yacht 42

NoGarlicNoOnions was recently invited to join a few select guests to sail across the Lebanese shores, into the world of Absolut…

June 07, 2013 News

I've Been to Nice and the Isles of Greece but have Never Been to This!

Contributors | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

May 25, 2013

I've Been to Nice and the Isles of Greece but have Never Been to This!

Having hibernated all winter (true this is not Sweden but hey, we all love our sun) nothing feels better than enjoying the joys…

May 25, 2013 | Contributors | Lebanon Contributors

The World of Designers Hotels: The Almyra Hotel in Cyprus

Travel & Tourism

September 08, 2012

The World of Designers Hotels: The Almyra Hotel in Cyprus

High quality craftsmanship and an aversion to last minute trendiness guide the clean, terraced architecture of Cyprus’s…

September 08, 2012 Travel & Tourism

NGNO’s Top 10 List: 2011's Best Seafood Restaurants in Lebanon

Fish & Seafood | Lebanon Middle East

Middle East

July 18, 2012

NGNO’s Top 10 List: 2011's Best Seafood Restaurants in Lebanon

July 18, 2012 | News | Lebanon Fish & Seafood

Veer: A New Approach Towards Hospitality in Lebanon

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July 10, 2012

Veer: A New Approach Towards Hospitality in Lebanon

A couple of days left before Lebanon witnesses the new meaning of what we know as a Boutique Hotel & Resort. VEER will be the…

July 10, 2012 News

White Suites Hotel, Santorini

Hotels | Santorini Greece Europe

Greece

March 01, 2012

White Suites Hotel, Santorini

“An adequate relaxing vacation”

March 01, 2012 | Reviews | Santorini Hotels

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort Unveils an African-Inspired New Year’s Celebration

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November 30, -0001

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort Unveils an African-Inspired New Year’s Celebration

Mazagan Beach & Golf Resort has announced its exclusive New Year’s Eve program, inspired this year by the…

November 30, -0001 News