Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet soaring growth strategy
Posted on November 18, 2008 in All inclusive holidays
Shane O'hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition on their growth strategy which is taking advantage of the boom in this aviation sector, as well as the high end services they offer. Media Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record. Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses. Media
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet soaring growth strategy
Posted on November 18, 2008 in Air travel
Shane O'hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition on their growth strategy which is taking advantage of the boom in this aviation sector, as well as the high end services they offer. Media Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record. Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses. Media
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet soaring growth strategy
Posted on November 18, 2008 in Travel
Shane O'hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition on their growth strategy which is taking advantage of the boom in this aviation sector, as well as the high end services they offer. Media Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record. Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses. Media
Abu Dhabi's Royal Jet soaring growth strategy
Posted on November 18, 2008 in Cyprus holidays
Shane O'hare, President & CEO, Royal Jet talks to Phil Blizzard at the Middle East Business Aviation exhibition on their growth strategy which is taking advantage of the boom in this aviation sector, as well as the high end services they offer. .ameinfo.com/audio/2008/11/royalj.mp3'>Media Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record. Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses. Media
Piloting the Airbus A380
Posted on November 10, 2008 in Holiday packages
It fits into an 80m virtual cube and flies at 40,000ft, so what is it like to handle the giant Airbus A380? Captain Patrick De Roeck, Project Pilot A380, Emirates Flight Operations, tells us what it is like to fly. He also explains to Phil Blizzard about the training of pilots and the ease of moving from one Airbus aircraft to another. Media
Emirates half year profits nosedive
Posted on November 10, 2008 in Travel
A massive 88% drop in profits over the first half of the current financial year, despite an increase growth in passenger numbers. We hear optimistic words from Tim Clark, President, Emirates whilst Phil Blizzard takes a look at their latest figures. Media Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record. Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses. Media
Piloting the Airbus A380
Posted on November 10, 2008 in Travel
It fits into an 80m virtual cube and flies at 40,000ft, so what is it like to handle the giant Airbus A380? Captain Patrick De Roeck, Project Pilot A380, Emirates Flight Operations, tells us what it is like to fly. He also explains to Phil Blizzard about the training of pilots and the ease of moving from one Airbus aircraft to another. Media
Piloting the Airbus A380
Posted on November 10, 2008 in Holiday packages
It fits into an 80m virtual cube and flies at 40,000ft, so what is it like to handle the giant Airbus A380? Captain Patrick De Roeck, Project Pilot A380, Emirates Flight Operations, tells us what it is like to fly. He also explains to Phil Blizzard about the training of pilots and the ease of moving from one Airbus aircraft to another. Media
Emirates half year profits nosedive
Posted on November 10, 2008 in Holiday packages
A massive 88% drop in profits over the first half of the current financial year, despite an increase growth in passenger numbers. We hear optimistic words from Tim Clark, President, Emirates whilst Phil Blizzard takes a look at their latest figures. Media Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record. Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses. Media
Emirates half year profits nosedive
Posted on November 10, 2008 in Holiday packages
A massive 88% drop in profits over the first half of the current financial year, despite an increase growth in passenger numbers. We hear optimistic words from Tim Clark, President, Emirates whilst Phil Blizzard takes a look at their latest figures. Media Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record. Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses. Media
Mexico City & the Yucatan
Posted on October 04, 2008 in Holidays abroad
This week, Rick discusses the appeal of our neighbors in Mexico, from the frenzy of its must-see capital to the deep blue waters and nightlife around Cancun, and the Mayan artifacts of the Yucatan Peninsula. Plus, we'll take listener calls from people planning trips to Europe...on Travel with Rick Steves. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Scotland Rick learns about the history and present-day allure of the Scottish highlands from Arthur Smith, a proprietor and true gentleman of the auld cloth, who ran a bed and breakfast in Glencoe, Scotland until his recent passing. Rick then fields calls from a young woman planning a trip with her sister and mother, and from a listener who gets philosophical on the last trip he'd want to make in his life. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media
Hamburg TravelCast pt 3/3
Posted on October 04, 2008 in Holidays abroad
The concluding part of this travel guide looks at some famous 'Hamburgers' - musical composers to tennis stars, politicians to scientists. The city is also home to some interesting culinary delights, as well as a world famous brand of pens. Keep discovering with Phil Blizzard. Media Onboard emergency forces Singapore A380 to Dubai Phil Blizzard investigates an unscheduled landing of a Singapore Airlines Airbus A380 at Dubai International Airport. Stephen Forshaw, VP Public Affairs, Singapore Airlines, explains that this was the result of an onboard emergency. Media
Celtic colors, from Ulster to France
Posted on October 03, 2008 in Holidays abroad
We're looking at different angles of Irish culture for St Patrick's Day. Rick practices the "gift of gab" with Stephen McPhilemy, a friend from the North of Ireland who spins a few yarns about Ulster, and explains how the long-boiled animosities among Northern Ireland's residents are starting to fade away. And Patrick Noel, a Franco-Celtic tour guide from Cork, highlights the connections between Ireland and France. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Cuba: What's Next? Now that Fidel Castro no longer heads the Cuban government, questions are emerging about whether Cuban authorities might start to relax control of its society, and how soon the U.S. government might rescind its economic embargo on Cuba.On the next Travel with Rick Steves, we examine some of the anxieties, possibilities and realities regarding Americans and Cuba. Rick welcomes Cuba expert Christopher P. Baker for a discussion of what's next for Cuba in these days of political limbo, and what it means for American travelers who want to go there. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media
Spiritual Discoveries in your Travels: Hinduism 101 and Rumi 800
Posted on October 03, 2008 in Italy holidays
Rick discusses Hinduism with a travel writer who learned lessons in the land of her ancestors and delves into the enduring appeal of an Islamic mystic known in the west as Rumi who is commemorating his 800th birthday. Listeners also share their experience with 'the kindness of strangers' as a godsend in their travels to Europe. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Celtic colors, from Ulster to France We're looking at different angles of Irish culture for St Patrick's Day. Rick practices the "gift of gab" with Stephen McPhilemy, a friend from the North of Ireland who spins a few yarns about Ulster, and explains how the long-boiled animosities among Northern Ireland's residents are starting to fade away. And Patrick Noel, a Franco-Celtic tour guide from Cork, highlights the connections between Ireland and France. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media
Piloting the Airbus A380
Posted on October 03, 2008 in Holidays abroad
It fits into an 80m virtual cube and flies at 40,000ft, so what is it like to handle the giant Airbus A380? Captain Patrick De Roeck, Project Pilot A380, Emirates Flight Operations, tells us what it is like to fly. He also explains to Phil Blizzard about the training of pilots and the ease of moving from one Airbus aircraft to another. Media Hamburg TravelCast pt 2/3 Business etiquette, working hours and financial matters, along with some suggestions of what to do and where to go 'outside of office hours' from Phil Blizzard as he continues this audio tour of Hamburg. Media
Road Trip Pilgrim
Posted on October 02, 2008 in Holidays abroad
Rick's guest Dan Austin describes what it takes to be a "Road Trip Pilgrim," and how a tiny travel budget can actually enhance your experience. Even if you don't want to climb a mountain, there are many ways to add a deeper sense of purpose to your travels. We'll share pratical ideas on taking take time off to recharge your spirit in another part of the world, no matter what your age or income. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Dublin City Guide Irish tour guide Stephen McPhilmey takes listener calls to explain how the high-tech boom and pop-culture scene have skyrocketed Dublin's stature in recent years and how that's changing the character of the Irish capital. Find out why people across the country are calling Dublin one of their favorite cities -- even though it has become one of its most expensive for American visitors. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media
Bernard-Henri Levy, Part Deux
Posted on October 02, 2008 in Holidays abroad
Could Americans and Europeans benefit from an honest conversation with each other about their different ways of viewing society and the world? On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll do just that, as Rick invites a best-selling French author and philosopher into the studio. Rick discusses some of the French stereotypes that fuel American prejudices with Bernard-Henri Levy (ber-NARD on-REE leh-VEE). They examine issues France faces as part of the European Union, and suggest ways that our two societies can learn from each other. Plus, Rick offers suggestions to listeners considering an off-season trip to Europe or traveling with teenage grandkids, on this week's Travel with Rick Steves. FOR STATIONS WHICH HAVE ALREADY AIRED PGM #45:Could Americans and Europeans benefit from an honest conversation with each other about their different ways of viewing society and the world? On this week's Travel with Rick Steves, we'll do just that, as Rick invites a best-selling French author and philosopher back into the studio. Rick discusses some of the French stereotypes that fuel American prejudices with Bernard-Henri Levy (ber-NARD on-REE leh-VEE). They examine issues France faces as part of the European Union, and suggest ways that our two societies can learn from each other. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Touring South Africa In recent years, South Africa has awakened from its Apartheid-induced embargo to become one of the continent's most popular destinations. There's plenty to experience with its local cultures and spectacular natural beauty, but it's not really the kind of place the backdoor traveler can confidently experience without doing some homework first. Rick learns about the emerging tourism industry in South Africa from Carmin Arnot, who was born in Capetown, and now plans adventure travel for North American visitors. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media
Scotland
Posted on October 02, 2008 in Italy holidays
Rick learns about the history and present-day allure of the Scottish highlands from Arthur Smith, a proprietor and true gentleman of the auld cloth, who ran a bed and breakfast in Glencoe, Scotland until his recent passing. Rick then fields calls from a young woman planning a trip with her sister and mother, and from a listener who gets philosophical on the last trip he'd want to make in his life. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Packing Light & The South Pacific How can you travel for ten weeks with one suitcase? Rick says it is important to travel light, and to pack only one carry-on's worth of clothes and accessories. He shares packing tips for different climates, and learns about packing light for women from Joan Robinson, who leads frequent workshops on the topic. Also, Rick talks to one of his mentors in the field of travel writing, South Pacific guidebook author David Stanley. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media
Packing Light & The South Pacific
Posted on October 02, 2008 in Holidays abroad
How can you travel for ten weeks with one suitcase? Rick says it is important to travel light, and to pack only one carry-on's worth of clothes and accessories. He shares packing tips for different climates, and learns about packing light for women from Joan Robinson, who leads frequent workshops on the topic. Also, Rick talks to one of his mentors in the field of travel writing, South Pacific guidebook author David Stanley. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Ireland, North and South This week we will talk about Ireland with two of Rick's tour guide friends from the North and South. We'll find out how much Ireland has changed in recent years due to its impressive economic surge. The cost of travel has skyrocketed for Americans, but as guests Declan Field and Stephen McPhilemy and our callers confirm, it's the Irish people that make visiting a priceless experience. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media
Emirates Palace aims for Guinness record.
Posted on October 02, 2008 in Italy holidays
Janet Abrahams, Director of Sales & Marketing, Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi talks to Phil Blizzard about their 1 million dollar holiday experience and the interest received so far - from both individuals and businesses. Media Hamburg TravelCast pt 3/3 The concluding part of this travel guide looks at some famous 'Hamburgers' - musical composers to tennis stars, politicians to scientists. The city is also home to some interesting culinary delights, as well as a world famous brand of pens. Keep discovering with Phil Blizzard. Media