Greece: Just The Ticket
Observer, Special Report, November 5, 2006 issue
Not many European destinations can claim to offer attractive hotspots for year-round trips. Greece not only excels in summer sun and fun, but is also proving to be a land of all seasons. With Athens as the central attraction during off-peak periods, fast becoming Europe's new conference and city break cutie, excursions into the countryside entertain the explorer's senses. Whether it's skiing down the slopes of Mount Olympus or ambling through snug rural villages, Greece offers gems for everyone's escapist tendencies. This Observer Special report in cooperation with the Greek National Tourism Organization and Strategic Media examines the rites of Spring, Summer, Autumn and Winter in the home of the Olympic Games.
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Oman: A Sultanate's Visionary Expansion
Foreign Affairs, Sponsored Section from November/December 2006 Issue
In the entire world, only three nations are led by a sultan. While the rest of the Arab world grapples with the challenges of globalization, the sovereign of Oman, His Majesty Sultan Qaboos bin Said, has proven that a combination of traditional wisdom and modern vision can provide the essential elements for a true tale of leadership and prosperity. He is the driving force and initiator behind the country's spectacular emergence from isolation. Strategic Media reports on the progress of a nation that has evolved into an Arabian model for economic success, national unity, and global diplomacy.
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Barbados Turns 40 - A Celebration of Progress
Foreign Affairs, Sponsored Section from November/December 2006 Issue
In the forty years since the Caribbean nation of Barbados gained independence, its island economy has flourished through forward-looking policies and the devoted input of its people. Barbados is now considered one of the best-managed economies both within the region and internationally, based on maximizing all available resources to benefit its citizens. Prime Minister Owen Arthur's government is tapping into some highly promising prospects, as well as leading the region's aspirations for a single market economy. In this report, Strategic Media discovers why an already celebrated financial services and tourism destination may well have even more reasons to rejoice in the years ahead.
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