earn money: May 2010

The Ritz-Carlton Dubai Hotel

Exalt in a private playground perched upon an exclusive beachfront island situated in the heart of new Dubai Marina. The Ritz-Carlton, Dubai hotel enjoys an exclusive address, and is a true intimate retreat. Spend your days steeped in history and tradition and your nights enjoying some of the world's premiere dining, shopping and nightlife. In addition, guests of The Ritz-Carlton's hotel in Dubai may also enjoy:

* A Mediterranean style resort providing renowned Arabian hospitality in an exclusive setting
* Guestrooms overlooking the pool and garden area with private balcony or patio
* Adjacent to The Emirates Golf Club and The Montgomerie Dubai golf courses
* 35,000 square meters of landscaped gardens
* 350 meters of white sandy beach

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Located on the pristine Dubai shoreline, The Westin Dubai Mina Seyahi Beach Resort & Marina offers a tranquil setting with exceptional views over the Arabian Gulf. Impressive neoclassical architecture fills our five-star resort with charm and inspiration. Designed to inspire, revitalize, and refresh, the 294 spacious guest rooms and suites feature the Westin Heavenly Bed®, luxurious bath amenities, and LCD TVs. The indulgent spa and Westin Workout® Gym provide total relaxation and rejuvenation.

Air Arabia

Air Arabia, the UAE-based low-cost airline, has announced that it will introduce a new flight to the holy city of Medina in Saudi Arabia from September 1st 2009.

Medina will be Air Arabia’s 58th destination in general and and fourth in Saudi Arabia. The launch of this new destination is part of Air Arabia’s strategy to strengthen its network in the kingdom, the company said in a statement.

Beginning September 1, roundtrip flights will operate two times per week between Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz International Airport in Medina and Air Arabia’s hub in Sharjah.

Initiallly Air Arabia will fly to Medina on Tuesdays and Saturdays.

“Air Arabia is pleased to introduce service to Medina during the Holy Month of Ramadan,” said AK Nizar, head of Commercial Department, Air Arabia.

Air India

I’m boarding as we speak: NYC to Delhi direct. This rocks. Cue theme song.

First stop is business; then we’ll be traveling to Varanasi, Khajuraho, Agra (Taj!), Jaipur, Jodhpur, and Udaipur. Sadly, we won’t get to Bombay (monsoon much?). That’s a shame since I absolutely loved Maximum City. Next time!

I’m expecting beautiful stuff, particularly since some of my favorite photobloggers live in India (Trivial Matters, Daily Sunrise). And, of course, we’re looking forward to seeing the big sites. But I have to admit my favorite part of any trip like this is the little things: backstreets — seeing how people really live — is what makes it for me. See you in August!

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Dr Vijay Mallya on the first flight from Bangalore to London of Kingfisher Airlines, owned by flamboyant Indian tycoon Dr Vijay Mallya.

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There have been so many challenges in the airline industry lately witnessed in a variety of news stories. Talk of mergers, canceled flights, proverbial lost luggage and higher fuel prices are just a few of the subjects gracing headlines. As a community, let's not miss the "sweet miracle" evidenced in these pictures, which were provided by this soldier's mother-in-law, Carol Wight of Oklahoma City. They were taken yesterday as E-4 Specialist Daniel Lee Jarose arrived home from Iraq. Daniel left for the war when his son, Conner, was just three weeks old. He is eight months old now, and will enjoy an 18-day visit with his daddy before he returns to the Middle East. Daniel is also pictured below with his young bride, Laura.

If you have a picture of your special reunion at Will Rogers World Airport, please send it to wrwa@okc.gov. We'll do our best to post it on our blog.

Also, remember to tell your friends about the YMCA Military Welcome Center at Will Rogers World Airport.