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  • Ireland's top six shopping destinations

    Submitted by ITV Production on Sep 11

    Of late, Ireland has emerged as one of the most popular travelling destination in Europe for backpackers and tourists alike. The island country, which is separated from Grain Britain by the North Atlantic Sea, is rich in cultural heritage and is credited for their Celtic Art.

    While its scenic natural beauty, spectacular churches, praise worthy celtic art and Dublin?s Guinness Storehouse draws in tourists in thousands, many don?t know that Ireland is gradually transforming into a shopping hub as well.

    To aid tourists and make them aware of the perks of shopping in Ireland, Tourism Ireland has launched a handy ?Shopping on the Island of Ireland? map. The map, which is compiled after taking references from locals lists local brands that have stood the test of times and represents Ireland as iconic landmarks. Exec Life lists down the shopping destination for our readers, who might have plans to hit the country sometime soon.

    Read on!

    Brown Thomas: Brown Thomas, a landmark on Grafton Street, is Ireland?s most beautiful lifestyle store. It is loved as much by locals as it is by international visitors looking for local and international brands.

    Kildare Village: Kildare Village offers Ireland?s leading luxury outlet shopping experiences with savings of up to 60 per cent in more than 60 boutiques. It is a destination for visitors seeking a superior shopping experience and as an enjoyable day out.

    Waterford Crystal :Since the early 1950s, Waterford has introduced some of the world?s most stylish and best-selling stemware patterns. So wine connoisseurs and goblet collectors know where to head.

    Orla Kiely : Orla Kiely?s famous prints are often seen on celebrities including Kiera Knightly and Kirsten Dunst, and she has collaborated with companies like Apple and Citro?n.

    Newbridge Silverware: For 70 years, Newbridge Silverware has been designing and product quality giftware and jewellery and is associated with high profile names such as legendary actress Audrey Hepburn.

    Irish Whiskey Stones: Located in the foothills of Connemara?s mountains lies the world famous Joyce?s Marble Quarry. The marble is cut and brought to Hennessy & Byrne Marble Works to craft into whiskey stones.

    To take a better look at where these points are located, here?s the map:

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  • Adventure Island

    Submitted by ITV Production on Feb 03

    A total of over Rs 1.6 billion invested, the park spread over an area of 62 acres features over 20 different rides and attractions, supplied by leading European manufacturers such as Intamin, Moser and Zamperla, who supply rides to Disney, Universal Studios and Six Flags. It is the Rohini, Delhi Adventure Island and Metro Walk by Unitech Amusement Parks Ltd. and International Amusement Ltd.

    The Rohini Amusement Park combines the experiences of both retail and entertainment destination through its two distinct zones. The retail experience is called Metro Walk and the amusement park area Adventure Island. A separate zone in Adventure Island has been designed along with Turner Networks and is called Planet Pogo, which will house a MAD Theatre and Pogo Plazas for children. Adventure Island will also include a water park and a multimedia area, says managing director Rakesh Babbar.

    Toronto-based leading architecture firm Forrec Limited, designed the layout of the park. Internationally renowned consultants such as City Design Group, Electrosonic, Management Resources and Cini Little have also been roped in to create a world-class amusement park and retail destination that promises to be a one-of-its-kind entertainment destination bigger that anything else in its catchment area.

    The amusement park featuring 15 rides will be specific to children and teenagers and for the whole family.

    Adventure Island comprises of a separate children's zone that will be themed around the popular children's entertainment channel Pogo. This zone will be called Planet Pogo and will house special attractions such as the MAD Theatre, H2O zone and HQ.

    Another major attraction is the water park that will feature several long water slides, a large lazy river, fountains and a wave pool.

    Metrowalk Mall

    With a total area of 200,000 sq. ft., Metro Walk is one of the biggest malls retail, food and entertainment. An artificial lake spread across 3.5 acres provide refreshing backdrop to exclusive retail experience. Themed signages and extensive interiors in vibrant colours will line the central courtyard of the Metrowalk.

    Water Management

    The promoters have commissioned an environment-friendly water management system, sourced from 8 tube wells located along the site, will then be treated at the RO plants for water filtration before being used in the park. To counter the drawing of ground water, the park has outlined a plan to harvest water. Recharge pits will be constructed within the site that will absorb rainwater back in the ground. The park also plans to set up a water treatment plant in the future that would make it possible to recycle and reuse unclean water.

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