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Etihad Airways is the First Airline Worldwide to Vaccinate 100% of Its On-Board Crew

Etihad Airways, the flagship carrier of the United Arab Emirates (UAE), is officially the first airline in the world to vaccinate all of its operating pilots and on-board cabin crew against COVID-19. Earlier this year, as part of the inaugural "APEX Health Safety" audit, Etihad was also awarded Diamond status for ensuring and enforcing the […]

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Mardi Gras House Floats in New Orleans

Events

The pandemic can’t stop the party in New Orleans, where residents have transformed their homes into stationary Mardi Gras floats to help adapt the city’s traditional pre-Lenten celebrations for the age of social distancing. Last year’s festivities were among the nation’s first superspreader events, so there are no parades this year. Instead, in the interest

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Hockney and Van Gogh paintings meet in Houston

Events

Hockney-Van Gogh: the Joy of Nature The Museum of Fine Arts, Houston (MFAH) has managed to pull off the show Hockney-Van Gogh: the Joy of Nature, to bring much-needed delight in these difficult times. David Hockney, however, has apologised for missing the coming opening, citing Covid-19 travel problems. The exhibition will open on 21 February

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The best tours of Scandinavia

Travels

Scandinavia is easy to travel around, but booking trains, buses and hotels can be a chore and can end up working out more expensive than doing an organized tour. You may be short of time and want to fit in seeing as much of the region as possible in a few days. Pic: Srvora (CC)

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St Lucia Is Offering Major Discounts on Its Hotels and Attractions

Deals, Hotels

Those looking to escape the winter have until the last day of the cold-weather season to book. Editor’s note: Those who choose to travel are strongly encouraged to check local government restrictions, rules, and safety measures related to COVID-19 and take personal comfort levels and health conditions into consideration before departure. Image courtesy Sugar Beach,

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Swimming With Whale Sharks At Gaafu Alifu Atoll in Maldives

Hotels

Maldives’ bright blue paradise islands with dreamy, crystal clear waters and oh so white sandy beaches are the ideal choice for our future holidays. The ‘one island one resort’ policy of the country coupled with intense safety measures will ensure the Maldives as a top destination for 2021-2. Apart from stylishly lounging in your private

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Best Restaurants in Singapore to Celebrate The Ox Year

Food & Dining

Bullish Chinese New Year meals to celebrate the Year of the Ox The Chinese New Year celebrations are traditionally grand gourmet affairs where diet resolutions are momentarily suspended for 15 days. While we can’t have multiple tables and boisterous lo heis (mask on and quiet well-wishing please, the restaurants would constantly remind us), at least

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