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It has become a summer trend for Britons traveling to France as they enjoy the luxury of safe travel for weekends just for the fun of it. The hospitality and food in France is referred to as finer things in life when the meal is washed down with some wine. This time you have to make sure that getting the best possible price facility across the channel, as it has risen rapidly by 31 percent. Due to civil unrest in the Middle East and North Africa one should opt for safer destinations in Europe. The bookings have fallen steeply by thirty percent due to riots that hit ancient land of Egypt. According to the co-operative travel’s survey the price of booking for France is £554 per person against £978 to travel to Italy with the 15 percent increase in bookings. In spite of careful planning and execution as well as opting for vacation spots in Europe with reasonable price for cottages, hotels and accommodation could see massive increase in air taxes, cash strapped Britons...

All eyes are on the Middle East these days. Even the Monte-Carlo Beach Club has finally moved out of Monaco to establish its first international property. The location of the latest Monte-Carlo SBM luxury property is the island of Sadiyat. The area’s stunning natural beauty is one of the prime factors that encouraged the company to head to Abu Dhabi. Prices are expectedly high at this luxury beach club. The current annual membership fee is $9,258. The large sum notwithstanding, Monte-Carlo Beach Club expects to collect membership fees of over $14 million by 2014. When the Abu Dhabi beach property was first launched, there were few takers because of the raging heat. Once the weather improves by November, general manager Patrick Nayrolles expects more memberships to start rolling in. The beach club covers an expansive space of 39,500 square meters. The stunning beach is one of the prime attractions at this luxury property. A second highlight is the swimming pool that is lo...