Tbilisi love's you
My flight to Tbilisi capital of Georgia aboard Gulf Air was one of the most enjoyable ones I have ever made, which made me want to share this experience with Kuwait Times readers telling them about a number of this beautiful country’s characteristics.
On 22nd June 2017 Gulf Air became the first full service carrier from the GCC region to transport passengers from the GCC, via Bahrain, to Tbilisi. Gulf Air’s impressive regional network, and double daily flights or more to 10 regional cities, in addition to select destinations in the Indian Subcontinent and Europe, from Bahrain International Airport affords travelers with convenient, efficient and seamless transport from across the region to and from Georgia.
Why would you travel to Tbilisi?
Does the secret lie in the delicious Georgian cuisine, the breath-taking historic sites and nature this company houses or because the Georgian people are courteous and hospitable?
Georgian Hospitality
One of the main reason that would make one repeatedly travel to Georgia is its amicable, friendly, hospitable guest-respecting people with all their conversational skills and dedication to showing hospitality.
Charming Nature
Despite its small size, Georgia enjoys diverse picturesque natural scenes. To the North, one will enjoy places like Kazbegi and Mestia in addition to the ice-tipped Caucasian Mountains. One would also find valleys and jungles surrounding the city of Kutaisi, therapeutic springs in Borjomi and wonderful beaches overlooking the black sea in Batumi and Poti.
Low Budget
In comparison with other cities, it is considered one of the cheapest cities in terms of expenses and the cost of hotels, shopping and restaurants there.
Luxurious Hotels
There are many options of luxurious and comfortable stays all over the country, namely in Tbilisi.
Moderate Climate
Temperature rises up to 35 degrees centigrade in Tbilisi during the summer while in winter, it drops and snow can be seen tipping mountains throughout the country, which provides perfect venues for skiing in Gauduri.
Fancy Restaurants
Georgian dishes are deliciously rich because each city has its own major fancy restaurants such as those in the capital Tbilisi with their modern interior designs that are mixed with the ancient Georgian styles were both traditional and international dishes.
Spa Resorts
The Georgian capital, Tbilisi is built around the Abanotubani region where many sulphur baths which are located providing massaging, bathing and skin peeling services using the healing power of this water.
Borgomi is famous for being the home of Eban mineral waters that were used for healing during the reign of the Russian Empire. Borgomi now houses a considerable number of modern hotels, such as the Biltmore Hotel, providing spa services.
Security
Georgia is one of the safest countries one should visit. You almost hear nothing about kidnapping, robbing or murdering tourists there. The police is doing it work properly and are highly trained to protect you.
Old Tbilisi
The ancient part of Georgia’s monumental heritage is in Old Tbilisi which is full of historic buildings that go back to the 17 and the 19th centuries and, despite their beauty, need to be renovated. However, beauty lies in this obsolescence, which provides a romantic atmosphere like that near the Narikala Fortress.