Experience round-the-clock daylight in Russia. Courtesy Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg
Experience round-the-clock daylight in Russia. Courtesy Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg
Experience round-the-clock daylight in Russia. Courtesy Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg
Experience round-the-clock daylight in Russia. Courtesy Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg

Travel news: experience White Nights in St Petersburgh, Russia


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Experience round-the-clock daylight in St Petersburg, Russia, known as the White Nights, from late May to early July. To celebrate this short-lived spectacle, Corinthia Hotel St Petersburg is offering visitors its White Nights in St Petersburg package. The offer includes private airport transfers to and from the hotel, accommodation for two nights in an executive room, buffet breakfast and complimentary access to the fitness centre. Prices start from 52,840 roubles (Dh2,900) for two nights, based on a two-person stay, including taxes.

Head to the Balkans with Flight Centre

Young travellers can escape the heat this summer and visit the Balkans with Flight Centre’s Contiki Mini Balkan Tour. The five-night package takes travellers from Budapest, Hungary, through to Croatia, to the capital city of Zagreb, and includes visits to the lakes, waterfalls and surrounding forests of Plitvice, and a city tour of Split. Flights depart from Dubai and the package is valid until September 14, for those between the ages of 18 and 35. Prices start from Dh5,999 per person and include flights, accommodation, some meals and taxes.

Fishing season in Musandam

Head to Musandam, Oman, for peak fishing season and stay at either the Atana Musandam or Atana Khasab hotels to take advantage of Atana's special fishing-season offer. Book now and receive complimentary breakfast for two, and a three-hour speedboat rental with fishing gear. All fish caught during the outing will be cooked to the guests' liking by hotel staff and served for dinner. The offer is based on a superior king room or twin room and is valid from now until December 31. Prices start from 140 Omani rials (Dh1,335) per night, including taxes.

Mandarin Oriental offers two new suites

Book one of Mandarin Oriental, Milan's two new suites – the Milano Suite and Premier Suite – and take advantage of the Suite Arrivals package. Visitors who book into one of the new suites will receive a limousine transfer either on arrival or departure, internet access and the best rate available for either room. Prices start from €2,050 (Dh8,585) per night, including taxes.

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