Kiwi art is quite unlike anything you’ve ever experienced before, and every year, local artists come together to showcase their brightest and boldest creations, hopefully for a profit or just for appreciation by peers and art admirers. Visitors to New Zealand should consider contemporary accommodation at a Luxury hotel Queenstown can offer the discerning art appreciator. One quality Queenstown hotel designed to provide modern comfort with elegant interiors is the Millennium Hotel Queenstown. The New Zealand Art Show 2013 will be celebrating ten years of spotlight kiwi art during July 26-28 so free up your calendar for a truly unique experience. The art show is the perfect venue to find original creative works by local artists who have used a wide variety of media and …

If you are on vacation or business during the last Saturday of August in Tokyo ,you would be one of the luckiest visitors at the time. The Asakusa Samba Carnival is one of the most happening festivals in Japan that is celebrated on a very high note. This beautiful event is said to be modelled after Rio de Janeiro’s famed “Carnivale” and has been held every August except in 2011 since the day it began in 1981. The carnival has grown around the historic Sensoji Temple in the old section of the city that celebrates a huge number of traditional and cultural festivals each year. The samba parade that takes place during this time has become the centre of the attraction. Music and laughter will …

Every year, Jakarta puts on its party hat to celebrate the best elements of local culture represented from all over the country. Visitors during this exciting event should consider investing in the best holiday accommodation Jakarta has to offer, from which one can truly enjoy the festivities. The Country Woods Jakarta is an excellent choice as it features the premium long stay accommodation Jakarta boasts of to all visitors, and the property’s stylish interiors and stellar modern amenities make this the perfect home-away-from-home for all visitors. The Jakarta Fair 2013 promises to be just as faithful to its predecessors as it always is. The fair was first started in 1967 by the city’s governor at the time, who wanted to combine the capital’s night markets into one market, as …

Dubai Summer Surprises also known as DSS was commenced in 1998, in order to promote Dubai as a summer attraction for tourists from world over. Over the years it has gained much in popularity and today, it is one of the biggest highlights in the summer calendar in Dubai. Since it is an annual fest, not only foreigners but also locals eagerly look forward to this occasion and wait to get great bargains at more than 6,000 shops and other establishments during this time. For the last fourteen years it has become well known around the world as a boundless shopping festival that attracts many shopaholics and families for a superb break during summer. It is regarded to be the biggest fiesta that is held …

The Qasr al Hosn festival is a celebration of the iconic building, the Qasr al Hosn that embodies the spirit of Abu Dhabi and the country’s rich Emirati culture and heritage. There is an array of events lined up for this festival including performances, exhibitions and numerous other activities. This 10 day spectacle has a large audience every year including visitors from all parts of the globe who truly love the colourful festivities. The festival also stands a remembrance of the culturally rich golden years of Abu Dhabi. It is a great showcase for local talent and skills of the current society. 1000 years of grand history is proudly displayed in an open air theatre through musical performances, dance routines and enactments. Enchanting theatrical performances …

Singapore has come a long way since it was just a small British trading outpost. Despite being a tiny island, the “Lion City” is currently a global hub for commerce and a highly popular vacation spot. The country’s appeal as a tourist destination is mainly due to the large profusion of attractions found here and the numerous events that are held here each year. The island’s calendar is packed full of festivals, concerts and parties, and tourists are bound to find something to do no matter what time of the year they visit. The Great Singapore Sale is one event that is highly anticipated by locals and foreigners alike. Held every year, this massive island wide sale fiesta attracts the participation of almost every shop …