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This Italian town is offering homes for just INR 70, but there’s a twist, know more

There’s yet another super cheap yet beautiful offering from Italy. There another super pretty Italian town called Bisaccia, is now selling homes for only$1 (nearly INR 70) but the twist is buyers will have to bring families or groups of friends and buy several properties. The picturesque town in Italy is situated in the southern Campania region around 130 km from Naples. The town has identified 90 dilapidated buildings to be sold off for $1. This will add Bisaccia to the club of other places Italian towns offering cheap houses in order to save them from depopulation. This is an attempt of Italian government to save the dying communities in the region. The picturesque historic town of Bisaccia is situated on twin hills. From pretty cobblestone alleys and red-tiled villas, this town can enchant anyone with it’s old-world charm. There’s also a church tower and a castle in this town.

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Watch a movie at the Chennai International Airport as PVR prepares to open a five-screen theater

While we can safely say that the types of airport entertainment have increased by leaps and bounds over the past few years, we can always have some more. So the Chennai International Airport is all set to get five PVR movie screens. The facility would be the first of its kind in India. The theatre is going to be in the multi-level car parking complex that is already under construction, and is just the right kind of entertainment for those who have a lot of time to spare before boarding. It is going to cost INR 250 crore and is being built by the Olympia Group. The theatre will also have numerous food and beverage options for guests. According to reports, the five screens will seat about 1000 people and should be completed by the end of 2021. PVR is expecting 20 per cent of the theatre-going population here to be transit passengers. While this is the first of its kind in India, movie theatres are already trending in the rest of the world. Singapore’s Changi Airport has two movie theatres, located in Terminals 2 and 3, and are free of charge. Interestingly, Delhi Airport too has a movie theatre that is a bit different from the rest. Here, you get to experience a state-of-the-art 6D theatre, with simulated experience such as rain, smoke, fog, snow, etc.

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Peru to install cameras at Machu Picchu after tourists damage sacred property

Just a few days back, it was in the news that five foreign tourists were arrested for damaging the sacred and ancient Inca citadel in Machu Picchu. Nobody had expected such misbehavior but it did happen and took one and all by surprise. After the incident, the authorities in Peru have now announced that they are now installing security cameras at Machu Picchu to safeguard the ancient property from such tourists. Jose Bastante, who is the head of the archaeological park in Machu Picchu informed that a total of 18 cameras will be installed at three secret places. These cameras will be placed strategically at all the significant locations in the region. Also, they will try to install these security cameras on possible access points in the mountains enveloping the revered complex. The authorities will also deploy drones for increased security. Mr. Bastante said that by doing this, they will get better control and visitors will avoid any action or infraction to the regulations, also curtailing any type of risk.

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Kerala Tourism earns a special mention by UNWTO for its Barrier-Free Tourism Project

Last year, Kerala announced that it will make the entire state, especially the tourist destinations, disabled-friendly by 2021. And now, its Barrier-Free Tourism Project has won global mention with the United Nations World Tourism Organisation (UNWTO) that has hailed it as an ‘Emerging Global Destination’ in the Accessible Destination Awards 2019. As per a press release, Kerala Tourism Director P Bala Kiran received the conferment from UNWTO Secretary-General Zurab Pololikashvili during the awards ceremony that was recently held in Madrid. The recognition was for implementing the project in Thrissur, the central Kerala district, which also became India’s only destination to win the honor. Further, Kerala has also been the first state to work as per the guidelines of UNWTO to make tourist destinations disabled-friendly. The award is given by the World Tourism Organization and ONCE Foundation that works for people with disabilities.

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Maldives seeks help to save its islands from submerging

The Maldives might lose entire islands if the island nation fails to acquire finances to fight the challenges of climate change on an urgent basis. The archipelago’s former President Mohamed Nasheed famously conducted an underwater cabinet meeting to draw attention to global warming a decade ago, also focussing on the submerging land. However, to date, Maldives is still struggling to access money to build critical infrastructures like sea walls. Popularly known for its white-sand beaches and scenic water locations, this place has always been a favorite among the luxury holiday-makers, though conditions are deteriorating at a much deeper level. The Maldives and other vulnerable countries, at the UN climate talks held in Madrid, pushed for concrete moves regarding fresh funding to help them tackle disasters and longer-term damage linked to climate change, which failed. The Foreign Minister, however, was hopeful for the next round of talks that is slated for November and expects better results.

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Book One Passenger, Get a Second for Just $14 on Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line

Bahamas Paradise Cruise Line is giving travelers looking for a romantic getaway for Valentine’s Day their new “Love at First Sail” offer: from now until February 14, those who book a cruise to Nassau or Grand Bahama Island will purchase one cruise at the standard fare and bring a guest for on $14. Couples who take advantage of the “Love at First Sail” promotion not only receive great savings, they get to enjoy all of the amenities that Grand Celebration and Grand Classica have to offer: romantic guestrooms, full-service spas offering couples’ massages and unique dining venues such as The Rock Grill and Admiral’s Steak & Seafood. This special offer is not only reserved for couples, however. Ladies looking for the ultimate “Galentine’s Day” trip can get in on the fun with award-winning comedy and musical shows, live bands, champagne, and mimosa breakfast and thrilling shore excursions like swimming with pigs, snorkeling and paddle-boarding.

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