April 2019

Dubai is a combination of the old and new which results in a smorgasbord of things you want to visit and do. Imagine spending your mornings along Jumeirah Beach and then shredding powder at Ski Dubai in the afternoon. How about spending your day haggling at the traditional Gold and Spice Souks, or max out your credit card at the modern Dubai Mall?

If you are going to Dubai anytime soon, here is our list of the best places you can visit in the country:

Dubai Mall

Dubai Mall is considered as one of the largest shopping centres in the world and has more than 1,300 stores. Even if you are not interested in shopping, being inside this massive retail centre is a must. The Dubai Mall also has a lot of entertainment facilities like a movie theatre, an ice rink, and an aquarium that houses thousands of underwater creatures.

Jumeirah Beach

Water sports enthusiasts can take advantage of the turquoise, calm waters of Jumeirah Beach. It is also equipped with a children’s playground and a lot of picnic areas to enjoy. Make sure to come early as the beach area becomes more crowded throughout the day.

Burj Khalifa

Although we don’t recommend experiencing it the way Tom Cruise did it in his movie “Mission Impossible – Ghost Protocol”, visiting Burj Khalifa is important on your Dubai tour. With a whopping 160 stories that stand 2,722 feet above, this building is the world’s tallest building and is the highest outdoor observation deck in the world, which means being on top will give you amazing views down below.

Once you are on the 124th floor, you will be able to see the city and even the Persian Gulf. A special telescope can also be used to view the city from different points in time that will allow you to experience different parts of the country’s history.

There is something magical at the Maldives. Whether you are visiting with your family, going on a honeymoon, or travelling solo, you are certain to enjoy this great beautiful place.

Here are some of our top picks of what you can do when in the Maldives:

Stay at a Water Bungalow

There are a lot of water bungalows in the Maldives and you need to take advantage of these beauties while you are there. Staying in a water bungalow will give you 24 access to swimming and pure relaxation. You can just jump right into the waters and snorkel or swim if you want to. you don’t even have to leave your room if you don’t want to since you can order room service any time of the day.

Go Diving

If you love the underwater sea, then the Maldives is a perfect place for you. There are many affordable PADI dive centres on the islands where you can take a discover dive if you are not certified. You will be able to enjoy playing and swimming with sea turtles, stingrays and whale sharks and swim with a school of fish.

Snorkelling

If you do not like to scuba dive, another option for you is to go snorkelling. The water in the Maldives is so pristine, you don’t have to go deep to find the reefs. You will be able to go snorkelling with sea turtles and colourful fishes from big and small.

Dolphin Spotting

Dolphin spotting is a famous activity in the Maldives. Your greeter may even recommend you to try this and it will definitely not disappoint.

Most of us want to travel a lot but not a lot of us go on with our plans. To help you travel this 2019, here are our travel tips:

Prioritise your travel plans

Simply put it, if you want to travel, put it as your priority! If your reasons why you cannot travel is because you lack funds, see why it is. Do you have a closet full of designer clothes? Do you order Starbucks coffee every day before heading to work? Do you collect expensive toys that will just be stuck in a box? If so, then travelling may not be your top priority.

We suggest, to check where you channel most of your energy, focus and finances. If you do this correctly, you will be able to achieve your plans for travelling.

Focus on fewer places

When you are planning on a trip, don’t try to do everything and everywhere since that is a good way to blow your budget and get tired at the same time.

Better if you will focus on a region or a specific place instead. This way, you will be able to appreciate the place better and enjoy it at the same time.

Plan for a slower pace type of travel and be realistic about what you want to accomplish especially if you are travelling with your family.

Travel does not stop once you have kids

You may hear some couples say that once they had their kids, they travel less. But this should not be true because family travel is always possible and should not be a hassle. In fact, travelling as a family can be one of the best experiences you will have together.

Sure, you won’t be able to travel to as much countries as you would do as before or go to as many parties like you used to, but the rewards of travelling with your kids are a lot and your children will always find great memories when you travel with them that they will take for the rest of their lives.