Dubai shopping and bargains - Surprises Event

I am not sure if you attended last years event but the Surprises Event in Dubai is an annual event which on Shopping and is a kind of month sale and one which kind of turns into a festival of sorts. It is not easy to explain as it is a bit like the January sales in the UK each year but in Dubai it is officially its own festival.

'Summer Surprises' is now marketed as an event in its own right and for 2009 takes place between 11th June and the 14th August. Apart from sales throughout many of the malls and shops the festival itself means a number of:

• Live Music shows
• Food tastings
• Market stalls
• Competitions
• and Workshops

You can learn more from the official Dubai Surprises site and there are plenty of places to rent for a vacation stay. Learn also about the best attractions in Dubai for tourists. Learn more also about Dubai travel.

Palace in Wheels - Luxury Train Rides India

One of the most exciting and luxurious train rides in the world surely has to be the 'Palace on Wheels'. The Palace on Wheels is still one trip I have yet to take but am dying to one day do.

In case you have never heard of it the Palace on Wheels is a luxury train journey with 52 luxury rooms, bar restaurant and other outstanding facilities on board. The trip is normally 7 days and travels from and back to Delhi Cantt, India.

This is really a true luxury way to see India and a wonderful way to meet other people who travel on the train for the 7 day trip. This is in many ways the Orient Express of India and prices are high but if you travel on the train you will understand why. You can learn more about the Palace on Wheels online.

Jazz Supercruise

There are so many excellent cruise options out there these days and some wonderful ships and facilities. The choice of itineraries is amazing with a range of Caribbean, Far East and world cruises available on the market.


One cruise though which I would love to go on and which might be of interest to many of you is the Jazz Supercruise. How does a combination of the following sound:

• The worlds top Jazz stars (including Candy Dulfer and and Najee)
• Cruising the Caribbean for 7 days
• A Caribbean Jazz beach party

The Jazz Supercruise, sponsored by Capital Jazz, leaves the Port of Baltimore October 10th 2009 and returns a week later. People from around the world join this cruise and with decent priced flights from Europe to Baltimore international airport, this is an event which is practical where ever you live.

Get prepared for the Luxury Travel Fair

Dates have now been given for the Luxury Travel Show and even though November is a little way away, if is worth blocking off one or two of these days in your calendar for the event. The venue again this year is the Olympia Exhibition Centre in London, England.

If you are exhibiting at the event bookings are now being taken. Booking early means you get a priority over floor space and location so it is worth signing up now. For those of you planning to go as an attendee you can sign up on the official Luxury Travel Show site. Tickets are discounted if booked in advance and can be bought directly online.

Overall, the show covers the high end of the travel and tourim market and areas covered include Luxury Cruises, 5 Star hotels, First Class travel and bespoke VIP tours. Everything you need for luxury travel is covered at this show which is sponsored by Condé Nast Traveller magazine and by British Airways.

A number of travel companies worldwide attend the Luxury Travel Show including the likes of:

• British Airways
• Cap d'Agde Sales Co.
• The Egyptian Tourist Board
• Ibiza Jobs Co.