Asfiya Hotel Kalkan Turkey 2007

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Cultural Dubai

Men Beladi - meaning 'from my country'. This is a celebration of the rich culture and traditions of the United Arab Emirates. The event is scheduled from 16:00 - 22:00 through 19 - 28 July 2006 at the Bin Sougat Centre shopping mall in Dubai. The event is aimed at giving visitors and younger generations of Dubai nationals an insight into the traditional way of life in the UAE.


During the 10 days of Men Beladi local experts in traditional arts, crafts and cuisine will exhibit their expertise and compete against one another to find the best in their specialist fields. Visitors will be able to watch as Arabic perfumes (Mokhalat), henna designs, regional food (Harees), traditional sweets (Lougaymat) and Arabic coffee (Qahwah) are made, while the whole mall will be transformed to create a traditional atmosphere with live shows and cultural performers.

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Travel Trade Gazette Agent Awards 2006

Designed to recognise the best agents and agencies, the TTG Agent Awards 2006 are divided into four regions to represent the whole of Great Britain and Northern Ireland. Judged by a panel of respected agents and travel industry experts, each of the four regional Awards will be celebrated at a prestigious location with a gala dinner and lavish after-show party.

Select World Travel are delighted to be shortlisted in Three Categories for the TTG Agent Awards to be held for The Midlands and Wales region on Thursday 29th June at The Holiday Inn, City Centre in Birmingham. The awards are being presented by Martin Kemp of Spandau Ballet and Eastenders fame.

Select World Travel have been Shortlisted as finalists in the Category of BEST SALESPERSON for Elaine Robinson. BEST AGENCY INNOVATION for it's blogsite and use of Educational Portfolios using Flickr and Filmloop and BEST MARKETING CAMPAIGN for it's Marketing of The Holiday Show held at the Malvern Theatres complex

JOIN HURTIGRUTEN - IN SEARCH OF THE NORTHERN LIGHTS

Since human kind first experienced the natural phenomenon of the Aurora Borealis, we have been spellbound by their extraordinary beauty as they shimmer against the inky backdrop of a starry night sky. These celestial displays of greens, yellows and reds that dance like a sheet blowing in the wind have, over time, inspired artists and poets, aroused myths and legends.

There is no better way to experience the Northern Lights than by sailing through the sheltered coastal waters, on board a ship from the Hurtigruten fleet with the Aurora Borealis set against a dark sky, free from artificial light. As we sail through the Arctic twilight, we become one with the peaceful atmosphere that descends us. Clusters of houses glow like embers along the coast, small towns become cosy refuges as we pull into harbour to welcome new passengers on board, and the backdrop of snow-clad mountains reflect the polar light to bathe us in eerie shades.

Nature offers some of the greatest opportunities to see wildlife along Norwegian shores, and there is an exciting range of winter activities available, both on land and on board our ships. Opportunities include spotting animated pods of Orca, snuggling up warm in an ice hotel, being led by huskies on an unforgettable dog-sledge safari, snowmobiling across frozen lands, or venturing through ice caves in the realm of the polar bear.

Voyage with us to the heart of Arctic Norway, on a selection of short breaks and adventures that offer a true winter experience in search of the mystical Northern Lights. Call Select World Travel on 01684 577007 or e-mail enquiries@selectworldtravel for more details

TUNISIA- DISCOVER THE BAZAARS

Tunisia combines miles of sun-drenched Mediterranean beaches with the mysterious atmosphere of North Africa and is a fascinating mix of the ancient and modern.
The Tunisian landscape is full of contrasts. On the one hand there's the startling barren beauty of the Sahara Desert, and on the other there are fertile citrus groves, fragrant with oranges and lemons and ancient olive trees. And then there's the coastline of long white beaches lapped by the warm waters of the Mediterranean.
Choose Tunisia if you're looking for something a little more exotic. It bears evidence of a mix of cultures from the Phoenicians and Romans to Arabs, Turks and French. There's a wealth of fascinating monuments, the ruins of ancient Carthage, stunning mosaics, monasteries and fortresses. A Day trip to Dougga is a must

Discover the hustle and bustle of the bazaars in Hammamet, Sousse and Monastir. In the time honored fashion you'll be expected to haggle for carpets and jewelry, pottery and brightly colored kaftans. As you explore the narrow streets, little changed by the passage of time, you'll become used to the regular call of the muezzin from the minarets of the mosque, calling the faithful to prayer.
Families and couples alike will appreciate the wonderful beaches, excellent facilities and unique atmosphere of Tunisia. One big advantage not shared by most other Mediterranean Countries, is that most Tunisian Hotels have large Indoor Swimming pools as well as outdoor pools.

Tunisia is a favourite Winter sun destination and less than 3 hours flying time from the UK.


Ideal for a 2/3/4 night break Tunis capital city of Tunisia is a place where old and new live in perfect harmony. Domes and minarets, broad boulevards lined with cafes and flower stalls and elegant shops mix together in this cosmopolitan city. In the old town with its seven mosques, old palaces, artistic and cultural centres you'll find life unchanged and where traders in the souks go about their business as they have done over hundreds of years. You can barter for silver filigree jewellery, hand-woven carpets, perfume, spices and leather goods.

HAMMAMET

Tunisia's most popular resort has grown in stature over many years and famous visitors have included the likes of Winston Churchill, Oscar Wilde and Sophia Lloren. Today, Hammamet with its fortress dating back to the 15th century and old Medina, has developed into a fine resort which still retains a great deal of its cultural background. Modern spacious hotels surround the beautiful bay stretching north and south of the town's centre.


What to see: A must see is the former house and gardens of one of Hammamet's most famous residents Georges Sebastian. Between 1932 and 1962 the Sebastian's house welcomed the most talented creators, the most famous intellectuals and some of the most important personalities of this century including Field Marshall Rommel and Sir Winston Churchill. Now the theatre of International Cultural Centre of Hammamet, you can make a tour of the house and gardens, enjoy refreshments around the sumptuous pool and during the balmy summer months enjoy the Arts in the delightful open-air amphitheatre. Do visit the old Medina, but take a tip and go in via the back entrance, that way you can take in the style of the place then surprise the keepers of the souks.Where to go: Hammamet is ideally placed for visiting the Cap Bon region, often described at the 'Garden of Tunisia'. Close by is the region's capital Nabeul, recognised as the leading town for Tunisian craftsmanship, where you'll find pottery (an activity which dates back to the Roman times), embroidery and the distillation of perfumes using orange blossom, jasmine and geranium etc. A colourful market is held every week on a Friday. You can take a full day excursion which visits all the important sites.

Golf: Just outside the town and on the main route to Tunis are two Golf Clubs of international standard. The Citrus Golf Course has two 18-hole championship courses "La Foret" the forest and "Les Oliviers" the olive trees, both par 72. Guests of the Aziza, Aziza Residence and the Mediterranee can enjoy reduced green fees. Yasmine Golf Course is an 18-hole par 72 course of 6115 metres by architect Ronald Fream which has a 9 hole school course. Green fees in Tunisia are amongst the most reasonable in Europe and tee-off times and fees can be pre-booked and prepaid in the UK before you travel.

PORT EL KANTAOUI

Tunisia's first purpose built tourist town has now established itself as the country's most popular holiday resort. With its own beautifully appointed 300-yacht international marina, Port El Kantaoui has just about everything one would expect for a family holiday - fine beach, shops, bars, cafes and restaurants and just enough evening entertainment to keep the tourist visitor happy. From April to November you can enjoy watersports on the beach including sailing, windsurfing, jet-ski and water-skiing. From the marina you can take sea trips in glass-bottomed boats, motorised sailing vessels and catamarans and Scuba diving. Other activities available within the resort include quad biking, horse riding, tennis and golf and if you fancy a flutter, then just five minutes away is the Casino Caraibe, complete with gaming machines, tables, restaurant and show.

What to see: Just 15 minutes away from Port El Kantaoui by tourist Noddy train or taxi is the nearby resort of Sousse, Tunisia's third largest city after Tunis and Sfax. Here you will find a working town and resort where you can haggle for tourist souvenirs in the old Medina or shop in modern fixed price stores like the Soula Centre. For something different during the evening take in a Bedouin Feast.Where to go: You can take a full day sightseeing tour to discover the Roman Ruins of Dougga, make a visit to Friguia Park, Tunisia's first wild-life animal park or travel south on a two day desert safari taking in El Djem and Kairouan. Port El Kantaoui is approximatly a 2 hour journey from Tunis and Carthage or the pretty village of Sidi Bou Said.
GOLF. The 36-hole El Kantaoui's Golf course is now home to the end of season Seniors tour. Built in 1973 on 103 hectares of hillside, El Kantaoui's golf course with holes alongside the famous beach dominates the resort and provides a useful challenge from novice to experienced golfers. Tee-off times and green fees can be arranged in the UK prior to your departure.

For More Details on Tunisia and other Resorts including Yasmine Hammamet, Sousse, Jerba, Zarzis, and Safaris in the Sahara Desert contact Select World Travel on 01684 577007 or e-mail to enquiries@selectworldtravel.co.uk

SELECT WORLD TRAVEL AND TAPESTRY 91

About Tapestry 91
When Nick Wrightman first conceived Tapestry Holidays, back in 1991, his plan was a simple one, "My mother is my fiercest critic, so I thought if I could arrange holidays that my mother would love, everyone else would love them too." Still the owner and Managing Director, Nick certainly succeeded in his aim (and his mother still loves Tapestry's holidays). Over the past 15 years Tapestry has gained an untouchable reputation as a specialist tour operator offering holidays to Turkey, Greece and Croatia, with small tailor made programmes to Morocco and Oman. Regularly appearing at the top of national surveys for guest satisfaction - including an unprecedented three years voted Best Tour Operator in the Telegraph Travel Awards - Nick and the rest of the Tapestry Team are all extremely proud that their holidays are so well liked.Select World Travel are proud to be one of Tapestry Holidays best selling Travel Agents

The aim with Tapestry91 is to take the initial concept that has proved so successful and update it for today's travel environment - after all, a lot has changed since Tapestry started! Taking the best of the existing tailor made programmes, with a few well-researched additions, Tapestry91 puts the emphasis on personal service, combined with the knowledge and experience gained over the past fifteen years as one of the UK's premier tour operators.

Tapestry91's portfolio covers exclusive, sophisticated, off-the-beaten track and unusual locations in Crete, Athens, Oman, Morocco, Dubrovnik, Istanbul, Cappadocia and Star Clipper Cruises. We feature hotels and villas in picturesque, unspoilt or chic locations, together with city breaks, guided tours and bespoke, tailor made holidays.

Much care and attention is given not just to the choice of destinations, but to the individual properties too. Luxurious, prestigious or quirky; our properties are hand picked with the greatest of care to ensure our guests experience only the very best. No matter what is desired - a designer villa with stunning views and five star service, a traditional sailing ship, a boutique hotel next to Istanbul's historic sites, or a six-star luxury hotel on a white sand Indian Ocean Beach with every whim catered for - you may be assured that Tapestry91's holidays are the perfect choice for the more discerning traveller.


If you should require further information, helpful advice, or to make a reservation, please call the Select World Travel Team on 010684 577007

TROPICAL DEPRESSION MARKS THE START OF THE PACIFIC HURRICANE SEASON

Tropical Depression One-E forms south-southwest of the Mexican port of Acapulco, marking the first storm of the 2006 Pacific hurricane season.

The 2006 Pacific hurricane season is an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It officially began May 15, 2006 in the eastern Pacific, designated as the area east of 140°W, and will begin on June 1, 2006 in the central Pacific, which is between the International Date Line and 140°W. The season will last until November 30, 2006.

2006 storm names
The following names will be used for named storms that form in the northeast Pacific in 2006. This is the same list that was used in the 2000 season. Storms that form in the central Pacific are given names from a sequential list; if any are used, they will be mentioned separately.

Aletta (unused)
Bud (unused)
Carlotta (unused)
Daniel (unused)
Emilia (unused)
Fabio (unused)
Gilma (unused)
Hector (unused) Ileana (unused)
John (unused)
Kristy (unused)
Lane (unused)
Miriam (unused)
Norman (unused)
Olivia (unused)
Paul (unused) Rosa (unused)
Sergio (unused)
Tara (unused)
Vicente (unused)
Willa (unused)
Xavier (unused)
Yolanda (unused)
Zeke (unused)


The 2006 Atlantic hurricane season will be an ongoing event in the annual cycle of tropical cyclone formation. It will officially start June 1, 2006, and last until November 30, 2006. These dates conventionally delimit the period of each year when most tropical cyclones form in the Atlantic basin. However, should a system form and receive a number from the NHC before then, it will count as part of the 2006 season.

2006 storm names
The following names will be used for named storms that form in the North Atlantic in 2006. The names not retired from this list will be used again in the 2012 season. The list is the same as the 2000 season's list except for Kirk, which replaced Keith. Names that have not been assigned are marked in gray.

Alberto (unused)
Beryl (unused)
Chris (unused)
Debby (unused)
Ernesto (unused)
Florence (unused)
Gordon (unused) Helene (unused)
Isaac (unused)
Joyce (unused)
Kirk (unused)
Leslie (unused)
Michael (unused)
Nadine (unused) Oscar (unused)
Patty (unused)
Rafael (unused)
Sandy (unused)
Tony (unused)
Valerie (unused)
William (unused)


Pre-season forecasts
On December 5, 2005, Dr. Gray's team issued its first extended-range forecast for the 2006 season, predicting a well above-average season (17 named storms, 9 hurricanes, 5 of Category 3 or higher).[1]

Similar to the 2005 season, the team predicted a high potential for at least one major hurricane to directly impact the United States: the forecast indicates an 81% chance of at least one major hurricane striking the U.S. mainland (including a 64% chance of at least one major hurricane strike on the East Coast of the United States including the Florida peninsula, and a 47% chance of at least one major hurricane strike on the Gulf Coast of the United States from the Florida Panhandle westward). In addition, the potential for major hurricane activity in the Caribbean was above average. A few months later, on April 4, 2006, Dr. Gray issued another forecast that reaffirmed the forecast previously made in December.[4]

On May 22, 2006, NOAA released their forecasts for the 2006 season. They predict 13 to 16 named storms, with 8 to 10 becoming hurricanes, and 4 to 6 becoming major hurricanes.

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Kommeno Apartments – Kommeno - Corfu

Perched on a hilltop, these traditional apartments climb to the top in groups of two and three.

They are a good size and have whitewashed walls, small kitchenette, simple shower/WC and balcony or terrace with sea view. While the apartments provide pleasant holiday accommodation, what makes the Kommeno so appealing are the large pool and bar at the crown of the hill.

The views are exceptional, over Corfu Town and the marina, to mainland Greece and Albania. To one side of the pool there is an enclosed bar (great for poor weather, or as an escape from the hot weather) with an outside terrace, with the best views of all. The pool area is private to Kommeno guests during the day, but open to visitors after 6pm, creating a pleasant evening atmosphere.

The closest taverna is a short walk down the hill (about 300 metres) with a mini-market a twenty minute walk away. The local beach is about ten minutes’ walk away and provides a pleasant alternative to the Kommeno’s lovely pool. When somewhere busier appeals, Corfu Town is only twelve kilometres.

Kommeno has a gorgeous setting that is bound to impress.

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Prices quoted above are based on 2 people sharing a studio apartment (on self-catering basis) and include flights, transfers & accommodation. We can also offer higher quality/larger rooms at excellent discounted prices!

The prices above include flight supplements (where applicable) and £15 per person fuel surcharges. To take advantage of these special offers full payment is required at time of booking. Please note prices are subject to change and availability is very limited!

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