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SunExpress beefing up German flights to Turkish resorts
Monitoring Desk ANKARA: With tourists flocking to several popular Turkish coastal resorts again, Turkish-German joint venture SunExpress is adding capacity to ferry German holidaymakers. The Turkish-German carrier is offering a 15% capacity rise in Antalya flights and 20% rise in Izmir flights this month, said a Monday statement by SunExpress, a joint venture of Turkish…
Read MoreRussian tourists return to sunny Turkish beaches
ANTALYA, Turkey (AA): After Turkey and Russia negotiated a resumption of flights between the two countries, Russian tourists once again chose the resort city of Antalya for their “safe vacation” amid the novel coronavirus pandemic. Turkey ranked first among countries visited by Russian nationals for tourism last year with nearly 7 million tourists coming to…
Read MorePakistan welcomes tourists after lifting coronavirus emergency
F.P. Report ISLAMABAD: After the government lifted coronavirus restrictions across the country, the tourism sector is seen coming out of the lurch after a hiatus of five months. Tourist destinations all over the country — including the federal capital — are slowly reopening and gearing to welcome visitors under the safety measures outlined by the…
Read MoreTime for some sun: Turkey’s 10 most beautiful beaches
Monitoring Desk ISTANBUL: With its mesmerizing historical sites, natural beauties, shining sun, sandy beaches and delicious kebabs, Turkey is a popular location for millions of tourists and even a viral pandemic has not been able to quell its charm. With its seemingly never-ending coasts, Turkey has dozens of beautiful beaches, offering plenty of different options…
Read MoreBritain braces for hottest day EVER as baking Saharan air threatens to send temperatures past 102F
Monitoring Desk LONDON: Eight beaches were shut in Bournemouth this morning amid fears of overcrowding as Britain could have its hottest day on record today with Saharan air pushing temperatures above 100F (38C) for the second time in a week. The mercury is expected to hit at least 99F (37C) in London and the South…
Read MoreHottest tourist destination in the Kingdom described as the Saudi Maldives
Monitoring Desk JEDDAH: With serene white sands, deep blue waters and hidden coral reefs, one Saudi Arabian governorate on the Red Sea coast has become this summer’s hottest destination. The hidden gem of Emily gained wide recognition as a tourist destination when domestic travel became highly recommended due to the continued suspension of international flights.…
Read MoreGermany lifts COVID-19 travel warning for some of Turkey’s tourism destinations
Monitoring Desk ISTANBUL: Germany has lifted a warning against traveling to four Turkish seaside provinces with low coronavirus infection rates as part of a deal to help revive tourism between the two countries, the German government said Tuesday. The German foreign ministry said it was dropping warnings against travel to tourism destinations such as Antalya,…
Read MoreTurkey: Oludeniz beaches dazzle with nature, gliding
Monitoring Desk ISTANBUL: Turkey’s idyllic Oludeniz beach hotspot is as famous for its history, beauty, and sports as its cool, clear waters where the Aegean meets the Mediterranean. Every year, thousands of tourists flock to Oludeniz in the resort town of Fethiye in the Mugla province, known for its magnificent scenery, turquoise glassy sea, and…
Read MoreSaudi customs train dogs to sniff out infected air travelers
Monitoring Desk JEDDAH: Saudi Customs officials are taking the lead in identifying air travelers harboring the coronavirus disease (COVID-19) — by using specially trained sniffer dogs. The canine virus detectors are being drafted in at airports throughout the Kingdom to help pick up the scent of infected passengers. Following the resumption of international flights, customs…
Read MoreSharjah reopens public beaches as country reports 3 days free of COVID-19 deaths
Monitoring Desk DUBAI: UAE’s Sharjah has reopened its public beaches as the country gradually eases its coronavirus restrictions, state news agency WAM reported. The emirate’s National Emergency Crisis and Disaster Management Team urged people to follow all precautionary measures and maintain social distancing to prevent the spread of the virus. The move comes as the…
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