Author Archives: Lavinia Woolf

China Hainan Island Carnival – Tropical Island-Fun for All

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Hainan Island China is fast gaining popularity as China’s foremost island of pleasure and tropical fun for the whole family. From golfing to swimming in the warm waters that surround the island the Hainan Carnival is a great crowd puller and well worth a visit. Choosing to stay at a Sanya resort is a good choice for exploring the island in comfort and if it’s luxurious indulgences you seek consider the Anantara Sanya Resort & Spa.

Located in Sanya the Hainan Islands southernmost city, this hotel offers the best in first class indulgences rejuvenate at the luxurious spa and enjoy the gorgeous views of Dadonghoi Bay and picturesque mountains that surround the resort. Appreciate sweeping views of the south China Seas from the well-appointed rooms, suites and gorgeous pool villas while indulging in a game of golf is just 1 km away. Relax and unwind at this sun-kissed beachfront hotel in Hainan, offering easy access to many of the islands attractions.

China’s second largest island Hainan boast summer-like weather conditions all year round. The waters are relatively warm and offer visibility to depths of 10 meters, making swimming and scuba diving a real thrill.

Enjoy the eco-environment and average temperatures of 23C degrees making Hainan a sought after holiday destination, not just for its spas and world class golf courses but also for the many festivals, one of which is the Hainan Island Carnival which promises loads of fun and entertainment for the whole family, covering sporting events, beauty pageants, cultural shows and many artistic events.

Witness the diverse ecological aspects of Hainan Island, indulge in gourmet cuisine from around the world, stay at world class hotels and relish the gorgeous ocean and sandy beaches.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.Google+

The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival – Ensuring your literally crave is well satisfied!

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Celebrating the love of reading and storytelling, the Ubud Writers and Readers Festival is the largest literary event in Southeast Asia. Hosting over 150 writers, the festival pays homage to the Balinese Hindu Godess of learning Saraswati and is therefore a culturally significant event that is held every year.

In the past, the festival has boasted award winning authors such as the 2003 Pulitzer Prize winner Jeffrey Eugenides (author of the world renowned book the Virgin Suicides) and prolific journalists such as John Pilger. This year featuring acclaimed writers such as Amitav Ghosh, Sjón and a line of popular Australian writers the festival is as invigorating as ever! Keen Literary fans and book lovers searching for a luxury retreat, Bali offers Uma by COMO Ubud that is located within accessible distance of this cultural affair.

Armed with a significant history of ten years, the festival is paced out for five days with various venues showcasing several programmes including a special children’s programme, an arts programme, and some exciting book launches.  These precious opportunities permits literally enthusiasts to meet their favourite authors and they are therefore encouraged to interact and actively participate in such sessions. Thus amplifying the love for rich narratives and providing a platform to discuss global issues, The Ubud Writers and Readers Festival draws some of the best writers, performers and thinkers of our time and is literally the event of a lifetime.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting. Google+