Choose the right hotel in Dubai

Posted on January 21, 2012 by admin

An increasingly important number of visitors are traveling to Dubai each year, on business trips, to attend trade shows and conventions, or for leasure. In the last nine months of 2007, the number of guests staying in hotels in Dubai rose 7 percent to 5.1 million while hotel occupancy rates rose 4.1 percent to reach 86.9 percent.

In terms of Hotels, Dubai offers a wide array of choices. However the hotel chain brand names, ratings and facilities differ dramatically from the European or the US market. Also the ethnical and cultural variety of Dubai, its geographical spread and its problematic traffic system, make it easy for you to make the WRONG choice. Read more »

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Luggage For Motor Cycles

Posted on January 14, 2012 by admin

When I think of motorcycles, it is extremely hard to picture them being able to carry both rider and luggage. Yet there is luggage available specifically geared for motorcycles. There are several types of cycle luggage available.

Among the  various types of motorcycle luggage are leather weekenders, Kuryakan Full Dresser Bags or Gran Tour Bags. There are Tbags expandable Tahoes, Universal expanding bag, and the Tbag Dekker Supreme. Tombstone makes a backrest bag that comes replete with lumbar support. Expanding bags allow you to pack more stuff in a smaller space. Read more »

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The History of Luggage

Posted on January 7, 2012 by admin

Ever since man has moved from place to place and took his belongings with him some sort of luggage was used.  It was used to keep all belongings together and even organized. Like everything luggage has evolved.

Christopher Columbus likely had a trunk filled with clothing and necessary navigational tools such as maps. Trunks were often made of fine woods like oak, pine, or cedar. Others are made of a combination of materials including cloth and leather. Trunks were often ornately decorated with nails and brass clasps with locks. Families have passed them down through generations and have become family heirlooms. Read more »

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