AIDAblu - Christening in Hamburg

On the 9th of February 2010 at 8 p.m. the christening of AIDAblu shall take place with a breathtaking show. It is the seventh vessel of AIDA Cruises. The world famous Hamburg Fischmarkt is going to be turned into an imaginative party arena for all AIDA enthusiasts and onlookers. (more…)

“Das Traumhotel” - Sri Lanka as film set

It’s time again – on the 22nd of January at 8.15 p.m. ARD will air the newest episode of the popular TV production “Das Traumhotel”.
This episode was already filmed by the Traumhotel team in February 2009 over six weeks at some of the most beautiful locations on the island.
“For the film shooting of Traumhotel we usually go for exotic destinations that entice the audience to go on a daydream. Sri Lanka provides such a vast diversity in such a small place which are very advantageous for shoots”, (more…)

Dubai – Opening of Burj Dubai

The Burj Dubai was ceremoniously opened on the 4th of January by Sheikh Mohammed Bin Raschid Al Maktum to the public – fittingly to his inauguration four years ago.
The ceremony started with a surprise: (more…)

Mexico - new ecological park at the Riviera Maya

In July this year for the first time the new adventure and ecological park Xplor opened its doors. Under the slogan „an adventure which started 65 million years ago“ the visitors are able to explore on the 59 hectare large terrain the fascinating cave system (more…)

AIDAcara – heads towards Southeast Asia

In September 2009 extensive maintenance and repair works were made which are not possible to do whilst the ship is in operation. The renowned shipyard Blohm + Voss in Hamburg was responsible for carrying out a number of renovation projects on the ship. (more…)

Island hopping in front of Abu Dhabi

There are more than 200 islands in front of the coast of Abu Dhabi - ideal for the much loved island hopping. This activity is something one more associates with the Maldives, Seychelles or Greece.

The most well known island is Yas Island (more…)

Tenerife – Treats from the regional cuisine

It is very much recommended whilst visiting Tenerife to indulge in the typical cuisine of the island. The Canary specialties persuade gourmets with their excellent taste, simplicity and originality. (more…)

Curacao - swim with dolphins

Dolphins have always had a magical appeal for humans. In the meantime numerous destinations make it possible to get closer to these fascinating creatures. The worldwide largest and most well known dolphinarium is the Atlantis The Palm, Dubai.
But also on Curacao one has (more…)