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The Grand Ladies Of Lebanon
The Grand Ladies Of Lebanon
Article by Alissa Haddad
Lebanon is extra special because her four grand ladies continue to bewitch and entrance people from all over the world with their ancient secrets and their ageless beauty. The five grand ladies referred to are her eternal cities – Beirut, Tyre, Byblos, Sidon, and Tripoli. The country may be in turmoil, but the world continues to hope that these graceful ladies will not be harmed.
The Capital
Beirut is the geographic and economic hub of the country. It strongly retains influences from the French. Foch Allenby, the Central District area is the favorite of crowds. Here you find a mix of different architecture with walls molded from yellow stone that echoes the art influenced by bygone eras of the Ottoman, French, and Italian style.
The young and old shop for trinkets at the Souk al Barghout, a flea market that draw crowds of thousands – both local shoppers and curious tourists. Here you can find jewelry, antiques, handicrafts, and paintings. The flea market is like a wonderful box that holds colorful and assorted treasures.
In the evening, people take long walks along Foch Allenby’s cobbled streets, ride their bikes, and drink cups of coffee in quaint cafes. Famous Lebanese wines overflow in the local pubs. The outdoor restaurants are teeming with diners and people revel into the night.
In the infamous Rue Minet El Hosn, people promenade in the lazy afternoons. They take the sights of interesting and fabulous facades of hotels and old buildings bearing influences of western and eastern cultures. The Rue Minet El Hosn was the stomping ground for the civil war that ravaged Beirut in 1975.
Minet El Hosn is swamped with big name hotels like Normandie, Alcazar, Phoenicia, Holiday Inn, Palm Beach, and St. George. If you go to Beirut, check out these hotels and get the best service to be found in this part of the globe.
Where East Meets West
In Tyre, marvel at the white sugar sand beach, sparkling waters, and the breathtaking sceneries, adding up to any visitors’ enjoyment of Lebanon’s beaches. Tourists and locals alike enjoy scuba diving and fishing. Swimmers love the warm, pristine waters. Nearby, the woodlands provide a good hunting ground. Relaxing in this ancient but bustling seaside city gives you that feeling that you’re looking at the same sea famous biblical characters crossed in their ancient vessels.
Byblos is the oldest inhabited area in Lebanon, dating back 7000 years. Once a mighty province ruled by kings, it is now a busy metropolis with a flourishing trade. Byblos is an archeologist’s heaven. The old buildings and Egyptian architecture are still around to fascinate tourists with their link to a proud and ancient past.
Another must-see place is Sidon. This is the place where Noah and his family landed after the Great Flood. The romantic ruins from the Crusader Period are the Castle of Sea constructed by the Knights of St. John, while the Castle of St. Louis or Land Castle sits atop the acropolis of what was once a Phoenician stronghold.
Tripoli in Northern Lebanon draws tourists to its ancient castles and the Fortress of Saint Gilles. The fortress was built in 12 BC but was later remodeled by the Mamluks and the Ottomans. There are 45 registered historical buildings that history buffs shouldn’t miss. Tripoli was also once a ship-building center and later the hub for learning.
Lebanon still beckons the outside world. Go and experience the converging cultures of east and west in its famous cities. The grand ladies of await you.
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Be updated on everything about Lebanon and other hot middle east news and environmental news online. Visit http://www.Lebnews.com today.
Pension al-Nazih – Beirut, Lebanon
Pension al-Nazih – Beirut, Lebanon
Image by Backpack Foodie
The entrance to Pension al-Nazih (doorway on the left of the picture), a budget hotel in Beirut.
Lebanon – The land of unlimited talent – but limited forgiveness
Lebanon – The land of unlimited talent – but limited forgiveness
Article by Mark A Dickinson
Talent – unlimited
Everywhere you go there is unlimited talent… just look at the Lebanese list of achievers… from one of the world’s greatest CEO’s, the world’s richest man, the world’s top fashion designers, down to the home grown Lebanese franchises, the artisans, the olive oil, the soap, the graphic designers, the advertisers… a country so rich in its diversity and creativity… unmatched, unparalleled anywhere in the Middle East.
Truly a leading country in entrepreneurial spirits and the passion to do great things…
Whenever you visit a business or meet with Lebanese individuals they are bubbling with enthusiasm for their “passion”, whatever it may be. They share their dreams and their aspirations and you get caught up in a vortex of excitement and your interest is sparked. Great organizations grow and thrive, against all odds the Lebanese have the unique ability to unleash unrestrained passion for life and for growing and building.
I’ve lived in all sorts of weird and wonderful places, and visited plenty more… lived in the most sophisticated of societies, Tokyo, a marvel of human endeavor where 27 million people commune in perfect harmony; and in the simplest of dwellings on an island in Lake Victoria in the middle of East Africa (Uganda) where there was no electricity or running water… and yet that unique spirit cannot be found. Only in Lebanon…
Even more than that, if you have the patience to open the subject of politics, each and every one has the solution to bringing about peace; albeit their own answer, but everyone has one. They know what it means to cooperate and collaborate to make a business thrive. They work in multi-cultural, diverse sectarian organizations where region is never an issue. Folks from all walks of Lebanese life harmoniously working together. How is it possible that these same people don’t have the capacity or the courage to force this same ethic on the country as a whole.
Come on people. The entire population is no more than that of a big European city: 4 million or so in total… Think about it for a moment… bit cities with a similar populace have a mayor and a council of some 15 to 20 people and they look after the entire affairs.. care for the city, manage its infrastructure, promote it and highlight all its great attributes.
Lebanon has it all… the sea, mountains, archaeology, history, entertainment, amazing restaurants, sun soaked beaches… what more could you ask for?
And yet, there is one sad downfall to it all. Lebanese have not been able to translate their passion into forging a united nation. There’s just one word that’s required that could turn the entire country around:
FORGIVENESS
Learning to live together for commercial gain is no biggie. We’ve got that covered. But why can’t we do the same when it comes to living together? How come we can put aside our difference of beliefs to make a buck, but when it comes to joining hands to make a “Garden of Eden” of our amazing heritage we get stuck on the differences?
Learning to forgive is one of the most powerful of human qualities. It ranks far above the ability to make profits. Think about it for a moment.
If Lebanon were to thrive as ONE nation, how much would that enhance the opportunities? Wouldn’t it put us at the top of the “desired destinations” tree?
I happened to visit a travel agency in the UK last month and took a moment to ask about a holiday to Lebanon.. I was laughed out of the shop!
Lebanon… wake up!
We need 128 politicians to rule 4 million people? And we can’t agree on the color of black!
It’s time we stepped forward into the 21st Century and decided collectively that enough is enough. The people who are so successful should not stand for this any more. The Arab Spring is upon us… we don’t have to take this divisive nature any more. Let those creative minds step forward and be counted where it matters – in forgiving one another and living in harmony for the common good.
Fill the hotels, fill the coffers.
Fill the country with a resounding sense of the power of what can be done when humans work together to create unity. Abolish foolish disagreements over what others believe and take to heart the fact that each of us is a father, a brother a son, a mother, a sister a daughter of one of the greatest nations on earth and we will truly be unstoppable.
Next time you feel you are about to discriminate based upon differences just remember the power you can unleash by not following that old path. Think about the good that you can do by rejecting those broken tools of animosity and enmity and build a different future. One day at a time, one act at a time.
Let times of refreshing come in. Let a new wind blow. Forgive and unleash the power of the amazing capacity of cooperation and enjoy the joy of a new world…
We are all waiting with baited breath…
Look out world! Here we come…
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The Grand Ladies Of Lebanon
The Grand Ladies Of Lebanon
Lebanon is extra special because her four grand ladies continue to bewitch and entrance people from all over the world with their ancient secrets and their ageless beauty. The five grand ladies referred to are her eternal cities – Beirut, Tyre, Byblos, Sidon, and Tripoli. The country may be in turmoil, but the world continues to hope that these graceful ladies will not be harmed.
The Capital
Beirut is the geographic and economic hub of the country. It strongly retains influences from the French. Foch Allenby, the Central District area is the favorite of crowds. Here you find a mix of different architecture with walls molded from yellow stone that echoes the art influenced by bygone eras of the Ottoman, French, and Italian style.
The young and old shop for trinkets at the Souk al Barghout, a flea market that draw crowds of thousands – both local shoppers and curious tourists. Here you can find jewelry, antiques, handicrafts, and paintings. The flea market is like a wonderful box that holds colorful and assorted treasures.
In the evening, people take long walks along Foch Allenby’s cobbled streets, ride their bikes, and drink cups of coffee in quaint cafes. Famous Lebanese wines overflow in the local pubs. The outdoor restaurants are teeming with diners and people revel into the night.
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In the infamous Rue Minet El Hosn, people promenade in the lazy afternoons. They take the sights of interesting and fabulous facades of hotels and old buildings bearing influences of western and eastern cultures. The Rue Minet El Hosn was the stomping ground for the civil war that ravaged Beirut in 1975.
Minet El Hosn is swamped with big name hotels like Normandie, Alcazar, Phoenicia, Holiday Inn, Palm Beach, and St. George. If you go to Beirut, check out these hotels and get the best service to be found in this part of the globe.
Where East Meets West
In Tyre, marvel at the white sugar sand beach, sparkling waters, and the breathtaking sceneries, adding up to any visitors’ enjoyment of Lebanon’s beaches. Tourists and locals alike enjoy scuba diving and fishing. Swimmers love the warm, pristine waters. Nearby, the woodlands provide a good hunting ground. Relaxing in this ancient but bustling seaside city gives you that feeling that you’re looking at the same sea famous biblical characters crossed in their ancient vessels.
Byblos is the oldest inhabited area in Lebanon, dating back 7000 years. Once a mighty province ruled by kings, it is now a busy metropolis with a flourishing trade. Byblos is an archeologist’s heaven. The old buildings and Egyptian architecture are still around to fascinate tourists with their link to a proud and ancient past.
Another must-see place is Sidon. This is the place where Noah and his family landed after the Great Flood. The romantic ruins from the Crusader Period are the Castle of Sea constructed by the Knights of St. John, while the Castle of St. Louis or Land Castle sits atop the acropolis of what was once a Phoenician stronghold.
Tripoli in Northern Lebanon draws tourists to its ancient castles and the Fortress of Saint Gilles. The fortress was built in 12 BC but was later remodeled by the Mamluks and the Ottomans. There are 45 registered historical buildings that history buffs shouldn’t miss. Tripoli was also once a ship-building center and later the hub for learning.
Lebanon still beckons the outside world. Go and experience the converging cultures of east and west in its famous cities. The grand ladies of await you.
Be updated on everything about Lebanon and other hot middle east news and environmental news online. Visit www.Lebnews.com today.
Article from articlesbase.com
Hotel Phoenicia
Hotel Phoenicia
Image by Littlelakes
my gorgeous room in the hotel Phoenicia intercontinental
Lebanon Hotels presents the Chouf District
Lebanon Hotels presents the Chouf District
Article by Nona Ballout
Lebanon Hotels presents the Chouf DistrictChouf referring to the Chouf region can also be spelled Shouf, Shuf or Chuf, a historic region of Lebanon, and also an administrative district of the Mount Lebanon governorate.
Situated in the South Eastern of Beirut, Lebanon capital, Chouf is made of a small coast well famous for the Christian town of Damour, and of valleys and mountains composing the Barouk Mountain western slopes. The Chouf mountain is largely populated by the Lebanese Druze community, currently led by the chief of Progressist party Walid Jumblatt staying in the Jumblatt palace in Moukhtara.
Princes of Lebanon have always lived in Chouf, like Emir Bachir Chehab II. The late constructed the famous palace of Beiteddine during the first half of the 19th century. Deir El Qamar (literally the monastery of the moon) is another old place of Chouf, located under Beiteddine.
Baakline is also a large town of Chouf. Historically it was the capital of Mount Lebanon. It is also the birthplace of Prince Fakhreddine. Emir Fakhreddine is still a Lebanese symbol among all Lebanese communutiesl. He switched his residence from Baakline to Deir El Qamar as a sign of his neutrality.
Harmony has always reigned between different religions and communities in the Chouf Mountain, in spite of some violent clashes that occurred between different religions across history, notably in the 19th century and in the Lebanese Civil War of 1975-1990.
The Chouf Mountain is well preserved and boasts a beautiful natural reserve, until now spared from the building frenzy taking place in neighboring Metn and Kesrwan regions. The Chouf Cedars Forest, directly near the Barouk Mountain is nowadays the biggest Cedars reserve in Lebanon.
The Chouf Mountain benefits each year from a lot of tourism and excusions, because of the magnificent landscapes, traditional houses, green forests, and because of the hospitality of its population.
During summer, festivals take place in the towns of Bekaata and Baaklin, and the international festival of Beiteddine is one of the most visited and sought by Lebanese and tourists alike, and in the past few years, the hotels sector has flourished in a remarkable way, knowing that the most known hotels in the region are Mir Amine Palace and Barouk Palace.
In June and July alone, the reserve receives more than fifteen thousand tourists each year, among them a number of environmentalists, who come to inspect the situation in the place and devise plans that contribute to the implementation of development projects.The Tourism Sector benefits local residents and creates a lot of job opportunities for many of them.
More information about Lebanon Regions at Hotels in Lebanon Blog
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Nona BalloutHotels in Lebanon Consultant
Summer Offers at Coral Hotels & Resorts
Summer Offers at Coral Hotels & Resorts
Summer is here and it is time to flee the grind with your special ones. Coral Hotels & Resorts have got outstanding promotions to make your summer special. Book now and enjoy up to 25% discount on our Advance Purchase Rate or take advantage of our Summer Saver promotion and save 0 per night across all Coral Hotels & Resorts. These promotions are only available when you book through www.coral-international.com and are valid until July 31, 2011.
SalimTouma, Vice-President, Sales & Revenue Management, HMH – Hospitality Management Holdings, said, “Let’s celebrate summer… Coral Hotels & Resorts Offers many dream getaways across the Middle East and Africa where fantasy lives up to reality. A sunset walk along the beach, a dinner under the stars, fantastic spa break, abundant sunshine, amazing locations with the greatest shopping and leisure attractions at your doorstep – all at very attractive rates and packages.”
So whether you are looking for the cinematic allure of iconic cities like Beirut, Amman or Dubai or the exoticism of an African escape, we have mapped out the season’s best at Coral Hotels & Resorts.
Summer is here and it is time to flee the grind with your special ones. Coral Hotels & Resorts have got outstanding promotions to make your summer special. Book now and enjoy up to 25% discount on our Advance Purchase Rate or take advantage of our Summer Saver promotion and save 0 per night across all Coral Hotels & Resorts. These promotions are only available when you book through www.coral-international.com and are valid until July 31, 2011.
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Participating Coral Hotels & Resorts
The UAE
Dubai
· Coral Deira – Dubai
· Coral Oriental – Dubai
· Coral Boutique Hotel Apartments – Al Barsha
· Coral Al Khoory Hotel Apartments – Al Barsha
Abu Dhabi
· Liwa Executive Suites – Abu Dhabi
Sharjah
· Coral Beach Resort – Shajrah
Fujairah
· Coral Suites Hotel – Fujairah
Qatar
· Coral Hotel – Doha
Lebanon
· Coral Suites Al Hamra
Jordan
· Sadeend Amman Hotel & Suites
KSA
· Coral International Hotel Al Khobar
· Coral Plaza Al Ahsa – Saudi Arabia
· Coral Suliemaniah – Saudi Arabia
· Coral Al Hamra – Hotel
Sudan
· Coral Khartoum
· Coral Port Sudan
So whether you are looking for the cinematic allure of iconic cities like Beirut, Amman or Dubai or the exoticism of an African escape, we have mapped out the season’s best atCoral Hotels & Resorts.
For more details please visit www.coral-international.com
Article from articlesbase.com
Interesting Places in Lebanon
Interesting Places in Lebanon
Article by Sandra N. Dunn
Lebanon is located in the area of Mediterranean. This land is an extremely diverse a person. The good thing about the location is very unforgettable particularly for those who would go to it for the first time. The individuals in Lebanon are extremely friendly and hospitable. It truly is guaranteed that they will make the tourists believe that they’re property. The languages spoken in this land are Arabic, French, and English so the tourists will not have a difficult time communicating with the locals and the other way around.
The vacationer attractions in Lebanon are the cities of Beirut, Anjar, and Beiteddine. Beirut is often referred to as the “Paris in the East”. Anjar is renowned for its “Umayyad” collection although Beiteddine attracts holidaymakers for its Arabic architectural layout and historical monuments.
Some of the favourite places of tourists are the Byblos or Jbeil, which is an old town in Lebanon, the Qadisha Valley or the Holy Valley. The Holy Valley is believed by UNESCO as being a Planet Heritage Web page along with the ruins of Aanjar, Byblos, Baalbek, and Tyre. This valley is looked upon as a peaceful sanctuary by people of several religions.
Another visitor destination in Lebanon is Tripoli. Viewing this spot will remind the tourists from the famous Arabian Nights. The spot delivers a few mosques and the most popular one would be the “Saint Gilles Citadel”. The place of Zahle is renowned for its monasteries and religious spots built in the course of the 18th century. Zahle can impart to its guest the rich heritage from the state, which dates back towards the Bronze Age.
You’ll find a lot of restaurants that is able to give the tourists a taste of Lebanese cooking. The cuisine of Lebanon is largely influenced from the Arabic style of cooking. Their dishes, which include salads, stews and vegetarian recipes, are flavoured with assorted spices and herbs.
When it comes to transportation, there isn’t a single difficulty. You can find taxis and private cars that can be hired to tour the state. Getting a vacationer destination, there are a lot of hotels the holidaymakers can choose from. You can find luxury and budgeted hotels that cater to the various needs and preferences of the holidaymakers.
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Hotel Palmyra at Baalbek
Hotel Palmyra at Baalbek
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Hotel in Lebanon: Occupancy Rate
Lebanon Hotels occupancy rate for the Christmas – New Year Period (mostly December) has varied between 90 and 100% across the country and across Lebanon Cities.
This is a quite impressive rate, considering the world media talking about and displaying travel to Lebanon as something to restrain from for the time being. From another perspective, considering the stability of the situation in Lebanon, the occupancy rate of hotels in Lebanon is nothing less than normal, despite the political tensions that exist in the country, like anywhere else in the world, the only difference being that in Lebanon, they are made public, like the smallest details of the personal life of political leaders.
In general, the Lebanon Hotels situation for the past year has been good, and if everything works according to the previsions, a need of 2000 to 3000 additional Hotel Rooms is required in 2011 to respond to increasing accommodation demand in Lebanon.
We are considering the possibility to make available to Lebanon Visitors what can be called as “Hostels Accommodation”, which will offer travelers to Lebanon a much cheaper option than hotels, without disregarding comfort and hotel standards. If you are interested in that option, please reply to this post because this will show us the viability of that option, and we can make it available to our website visitors the soonest.