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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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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

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EPISODE3 - Florida Travel Deals -- Key Largo

Posted on October 05, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Down to the Keys we go, Key Largo to be exact, the biggest and first Key you come to. Once again exclusive rates to four (count them four) waterfront resorts in key largo. We'll give you who to dive with, ride with and what best to do (bars, restaurants, casino boat, glass bottom boat etc.,) in Key Largo Join us Media EPISODE2 - Florida Travel Deals -- Jupiter Beach Beautiful Jupiter Beach Florida. Located on Floridas East coast in world famous Palm Beach County Listen in on a insiders report on whats going on, were to stay (with great deals), how to get here (best flight deals), and most of all what to do for the Month of May 2007 Media

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EPISODE10 - Florida Travel Deals -- Highland Beach

Posted on October 04, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Highland who? Join us and find this hidden jem of a place on Floridas southeast coast. Nestled between Delray Beach and it's big brother Ft Lauderdale you get the unspoiled beach that you have to know to be able to get to. Well tell you the best way to get there and THE best place to stay, well answer your questions live so come join us! All in 15 minutes! Media EPISODE8 - Florida Travel Deals -- Hollywood Beach Postcard perfect beach, awesome braodwalk, no skyscraping condo's to cast shadow's, Hollywood beach on South Florida's east coast has been called one of 'Florida's last great beaches'. Join us and find out why. Well share best places to go and more imprtantly best prices to pay. Well review the best flight costs to come into Ft Lauderdales International Airport just 9 minutes away and the best hotel / resort Deals as well. All for the SUmmer of 07. Come Join Us Thursday June 7th @ 2:30pm Media

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EPISODE35 - Florida Travel Deals --South Florida in December

Posted on October 04, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Right about now the north is getting hit with an early winter while we enjoy 70 and 80 degree weather. So what do we do? (other than gloat), we have holiday events and parties that are only available in Florida! Boat parades, light shows and outdoor festivals. We'll talk about all the happenings in south Florida for the rest of December 07. All in just 15 minutes so come join us. Media EPISODE34 - Florida Travel Deals -- Florida Holiday Special yep were going all around Florida to get into the holiday Spirit. Just like the 12 days of Christmas were going to do the "12 things to do for Christmas in Florida". All in just fifeteen minutes so come join us. Media

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EPISODE15 - Florida Travel Deals -- Key Largo

Posted on October 04, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Whether it's the 'Beach Boy's', 'Sade' or Humphrey Bogart Key Largo has the 'music' to keep you coming back. Here is the Summer update for what has turned into a 'must have' preview of what is going on / where to stay / how to get there podcast, (Thank's 'Jon' for that quote). In this episode we also spend a bit more time on the dive shops and water actvities that make Key Largo the #1 Dive Capital of the World! So join us for 15 minutes on Florida Travel Deals! Media EPISODE14 - Florida Travel Deals -- Hollywood Beach Yup, Thats Hollywood.... Beach that is! We venture back for an update on what's happening for South Floridas best kept beach for the months of July & August. With it's 'no high rise' development and awesome rebuilt broadwalk (that's right 'broadwalk') right along the beach we'll discuss what's going on, were to stay and of course how's the best way to get here. So join us Thursday's at 2:30 for just 15 minutes on Florida Travel Deals! Media

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EPISODE28 - Florida Travel Deals -- Key West

Posted on October 03, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Grab your body paint and send the kids to grandma's to trick or treat, 'cause it's Halloween grown-up style in Key West! Welcome to FantasyFest, where the first rule is..... well they'll come up with one someday but till then get ready to have fun that you'll long remember (or not). Join us to find out the best in 'what to do', 'where to stay' and 'how to get there' all in 15 minutes. So come join us. Media EPISODE27 - Florida Travel Deals -- Sarasota Ahh there's a chill in the air it must October! Well maybe not a chill, but it is October and it is shopping weather! And what better shopping than St Armands Circle in beautiful Sarasota! We'll get the deals, 'steals' and of course local info and places to go! All in just 15 minutes, so join us. Media

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EPISODE21 - Florida Travel Deals West Coast East Coast where to go for Sept

Posted on October 03, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Sarasota, Lido Key, Siesta Key Anna Maria Isle? OR Jupiter Beach, Delray Beach, Highland Beach Hollywood Beach? Choices choices choices...hehe we'll talk about them all, and discover what each have to offer for the month of September when deals abound in the beautiful sunshine state! All in just 15 minutes. Media EPISODE20 - Florida Travel Deals-- Labor Day In Florida Its that magical end of summer holiday Labor Day. We'll hit the highlights, whats going on where and whats the best way to get to it and where to stay! whew! all in 15 minutes! So come join us Media

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America the Beautiful & Route 66

Posted on October 03, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Rick talks with the editor at Life Books about their new photo essay on one hundred of the most compelling places to visit in the USA. And we'll get re-acquainted with Route 66 and the appeal it still holds for a classic road trip thru the heart of middle America and the southwest. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media An Artist's Safari in Africa; Travel Medicine Fred Krakowiak, a wildlife painter who shares his love for Africa with us through his vivid descriptions of a safari, shows Rick what Africa looks like through the eyes of a painter, and Doctor Edward Chapnick, the head of travel medicine at a major hospital in Brooklyn answers questions about precautions for visits to lesser developed countries, as well as the plane ride over. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media

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EPISODE37 - Florida Travel Hot holiday events for the end of '07

Posted on October 02, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Anywhere and everywhere in Florida there something going on for New Years. From the craziness of Key West to the mega shows in Orlando's theme parks, to the subtle and beautiful sunset shows and fireworks of the Gulf Coast. Weâ??ll hit all the places for this end of the year special, as Florida brings in '08. All in just 15 minutes, so come join us! Media EPISODE36 - Florida Travel Deals --Gulf Coast St Petersburg to Naples It is the week before Christmas and all thru the bungalow not a gecko was stirring not even a cabana fan, well ok the last part did not quite rhyme but you get the point. Right about now the north is getting used to what will be a cold winter while we enjoy 70 and 80 degree weather. So what do we do? (other than gloat), we have holiday events and parties that are only available in Florida! Boat parades, light shows and outdoor festivals. We'll talk about all the happenings on Florida's gulf coast for the rest of December 07. All in just 15 minutes so come join us. Media

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Japan & More USA Road Trips

Posted on October 02, 2008 in Holidays abroad

Japan has long held a fascination for travelers from around the world. But its culture and language have often proved impenetrable for outsiders. This week we'll get an insider's perspective on having a rich experience when traveling to Japan. Ruth Kanagy has written a Living Abroad in Japan guidebook based on her years of experience as an American raised in Japan. And, we get another taste of USA Road Trip fever as Jamie Jensen talks to Rick and callers about approaching the roads less traveled in the USA. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Ecuador & Traveling Around the World in 80 Dates From the newly-beautified old town district of Quito two miles high in the Andes to the ecological marvels of the Galapagos Islands, Ecuador is one of South America's must-experience treats for any world traveler. So how can you make contact with the native Quechua people and what safety precautions should you take? Rick finds out from Julian Smith, author of the Moon Handbook to Ecuador. Later in the program we will meet Jennifer Cox, who quit her job in Britain and made plans to date 80 men in 18 countries around the world. She eventually met Mr. Right in the Nevada Desert. She explains to Rick how that happened in her new book, "Around the World in 80 Dates." For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media

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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

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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

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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

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Accessible Europe and Roadtrips in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest

Posted on October 02, 2008 in Holidays abroad

A trip to the cobblestoned streets of Europe can be a nightmare for anyone in a wheelchair or who has difficulty walking. This week, Rick Steves talks to Ken Plattner, an activist for disabled persons. Ken recently teamed with Rick to create a guidebook for persons with accessibility issues. We'll also get suggestions from Jamie Jensen on another set of USA Roadtrips -- this time in the Rockies and Pacific Northwest. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media Prague Prague is so popular with western visitors, and we'll find out why from Tour Guide Honza Vihan, a native of the golden city of a hundred spires. Rick also makes time for listener calls, including one report about their month in Egypt. Rick calls a youth hostel high in the Swiss Alps to see how things are going on a typical evening as new friends gather together. We're getting plenty of mileage this week from Prague to Cairo to Gimmewald. For more information on Travel with Rick Steves -- including episode descriptions, program archives and related details -- visit www.ricksteves.com. Media

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