Category: Lebanon
The new taste of Asia brings spice to Beirut
By John-Christian Moquette on Jul 01, 2013 in Food and Drink, Going Out, Lebanon, Middle East, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany
The hottest thing to pop up in Beirut’s Clemenceau district is a new delivery and catering kitchen called JAI. The blood, sweat and tears of Beiruti-born Chef Wael Lazkani, Jai offers a little taste of South East Asia in the heart of Beirut. It officially launched in February 2013 and has fast become a firm 
5 of the ultimate places to sip afternoon tea in the Middle East
By Elspeth Wrigley on Jan 07, 2013 in Accommodation, Food and Drink, Going Out, Hotels, Lebanon, Middle East, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Turkey, United Arab Emirates
There is something oddly reassuring about sipping Afternoon Tea away from the shores of Britain. The whole process is very well done by many hotels, and here are our top picks in the Middle East. In addition to enjoying this fine English tradition, this indulgence allows you to enjoy the splendor, décor and hospitality of some of the best hotels 
Top 5 up and coming destinations
By Carole Booth on Jan 26, 2012 in Accommodation, Adventure Travel, Asia, Croatia, Czech Republic, Eastern Europe, Europe, Hotels, Jordan, Lebanon, Middle East, Regions, Speciality Travel, Vietnam
Croatia We’re seeing a real rise in bookings for Croatia, and this must be due in no small part to the emerging presence of impressive design hotels like the dramatic Monte Mulini in Rovinj and the stunning Hotel Bellevue in Dubrovnik. I visited Pula many years ago when it was part of Yugoslavia, and you 
10 hidden gems for wining and dining
By Paul Johnson on Jun 22, 2011 in Africa, Australia, Europe, Food and Drink, France, Going Out, Italy, Lebanon, Malta, Mexico, Middle East, North America, Oceania, Portugal, Regions, Restaurants, South Africa, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Tripadvisor has released its ’10 hidden gems for wining and dining’. Making the shortlist are the following: 1. Enoteca de Belem, Lisbon, Portugal 2. La Vineria Bollicine, Sorrento, Italy 3. Chez Marcel, Paris, France 4. Voyager Estate, Margaret River, Australia 5. The Wine Cellar, Willemstad, Curacao 6. Rust en Vrede, Stellenbosch, South Africa 7. La 
Luxe lodging in Beirut, Lebanon
Beirut, Lebanon has long been known as the “Paris of the Middle East”. Certainly, the bloody civil war that raged there from 1975 until 1989 took a toll on the city, but the residents and leaders are taking an aggressive approach to not only rebuilding, but also making it better than it was before. Beirut
New to Lebanon: Four Seasons Hotel Beirut
By Paul Johnson on Jan 19, 2010 in Accommodation, Bars, Going Out, Hotels, Lebanon, Middle East, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel
When the beaming smiles of the doormen at Four Seasons Hotel Beirut dazzle their very first guests, the city will take another step forward in its renaissance as a 21st Century metropolis. After ten years in planning and five years under construction, the hotel opens as a gleaming statement of intent for visitors to enjoy 
MENA Travel Awards 2006
By Paul Johnson on May 22, 2006 in Accommodation, Africa, Air Travel, Bahrain, Business Travel, Egypt, Hotels, Lebanon, Middle East, Qatar, Regions, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, United Arab Emirates
The MENA Travel Awards held earlier this month celebrate the best of the luxury travel industry in the Middle East and North Africa (hence the MENA bit). There were many nominees and awards so below I’ve given a short summation by listing only the platinum winners; the United Arab Emirates dominates the honours: Platinum winners 
