Dubai is a bustling, vibrant destination that unabashedly boasts of being the ultimate family holiday experience. There is something for everyone. A dazzling array of International Hotel Brands to choose from. Splendid Malls that offer the world’s best shopping experience. Unique local excursions will put happiness in every heart. Intentionally or not, it projects itself as a great variation on an old saying with a new twist: “The family that plays together, stays together.”

Vietnam’s Amazing Landscapes
and Colorful Culture

Vietnam is a land of contrasts with it’s dazzlingly varied landscapes. Jagged peaks and winding mountain passes in the north give way to scenic rolling hills, flat plains and beautiful beaches further south. It straddles two climatic zones that give it a temperate climate in the north and a tropical climate in the south. The population of Vietnam is largely extracted from early nomadic Mongol settlers from China and migrants from Indonesia.

Historically, Vietnam was a dominion of the Chinese Han dynasty since around 111 BC. The Chinese ruled the country till around the 10th century. Thus, after nearly a millenium of Chinese influence, Vietnam displays a pronounced similarity to the Chinese way of life in its culture, politics and art.

Vietnam is a surprisingly vibrant potpourri of sights, sounds and landscapes that blend together perfectly for an unforgettably blissful experience. Hanoi, the capital, titillates the senses with its centuries-old architecture displaying its Chinese and French past. At its heart is the chaotic Old Quarter that will bewitch you with its crowded markets and sumptuous street food.

Then there is the medieval walled citadel of Huế, a legacy of its ancient martial history under Chinese imperial rule that started with the Han Dynasty. You also get to visit the city of Hội An on Vietnam’s central coast, known for its well-preserved Ancient Town artistically crisscrossed with scenic canals.

Ho Chi Minh City in southern Vietnam is better-known as Saigon and the pivotal role it played during the long years of the Vietnam War. Places to visit here are the landmarks of its French colonial past, including the Notre Dame Cathedral, made entirely of materials imported from France. An interesting stop is the bustling and busy Bến Thành Market. The food stalls that line the city’s streets will indulge your passion for gastronomy.

Highlights include the My Son Sanctuary in central Vietnam, a complex of ancient Hindu Shaivite temples that date back to Champa Kingdom that existed from the 4th to the 13th centuries.

Tanzania’s Sensational Wildlife Parks
And The Iconic Stone Town at Zanzibar

Tanzania is East Africa’s largest country and an immensely rewarding place to visit. Tanzania’s best asset is its people: friendly, welcoming, proud of their rich heritage and yet quietly dignified. You encounter uncommon warmth and courtesy wherever you go and genuine friendships are easily made.

The best known tribe are the Maasai – a pastoral people who inhabit the region around the safari parks in the north and better known for their fighting prowess, as the colourful, red-robed, spear-carrying Maasai warriors. However, there are at least 127 other tribes in Tanzania, perhaps not as well-known, but with equally rich traditions, histories, customs, beliefs and music, much of which survive, despite the effects of colonialism and the more recent western consumerism.

This exciting trip ends at the iconic Stone Town in Zanibar, Tanzania’s most prominent landmark and a UNESCO World Heritage Site since the year 2000. It is of eminent historical and artistic importance in the whole region of East Africa. The architecture dates back to the 19th century and reflects diverse styles that underpin the dominant Swahili culture with an admixture of Arab, Persian, Indian and European influences.

Northland Discovery –
A Journey in the Hinterland

New Zealand’s Northland presents a glorious panorama of beautiful white sand beaches that stretch between ancient volcanic headlands. The profusion of secluded coves and tranquil harbours washed by warm tropical ocean are framed by dramatic coastline and spectacular, sub-tropical forest. The warm, sub-tropical Northland region stretches northwards from Auckland to include the wildly beautiful Bay of Islands, the Kauri Coast, the Far North and Whangarei.

The Bay of Islands is made up of more than 144 subtropical islands that dot the ocean at the northern-most tip of New Zealand. An aquatic playground of wild and breathtaking natural beauty, it offers the thrills of some of the best big-game fishing in the world.

The Northland’s rich and unique history ties both Maori and non–Maori people together. Historical sites and artefacts can be found throughout the region. It is also home to the historic 19th-century whaling port of Russell, the country’s first colonial-era capital.