The Singapore Food Festival serves up an appetizing array of cultural offerings to the dedicated foodie, who will simply love the exquisite seafood selection that is the theme of this year’s culinary extravaganza. Food lovers will want a quality serviced apartment Singapore has on offer nearby, which will afford them easy access to sample the festival’s most delicious dishes. One of many fine private apartments Singapore features is the Somerset Bencoolen Singapore, which features modern amenities and its close proximity to the food festival will satiate guests of all appetites. The Singapore Food Festival features more than 50 food stalls offering a sumptuous array of both international and local cuisine with a seafood twist. Dine on such signature favourites as the chilli crab, butter crab, …

Much like the country itself, Chinese cinema is ever evolving and today offers viewers a unique insight into a variety of themes. A celebration of film, the Shanghai Film Festival is one of the largest of such events in Asia and provides movie buffs a chance to see some of the latest cinematic creations. When in the city for this festival make sure you find centrally located accommodation Shanghai has to offer such as Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai. These serviced apartments Shanghai can be found in the Huangpu District and lets you enjoy the best in business, entertainment and shopping. Attracting filmmakers the world over, the Shanghai Film Festival or SIFF also showcases the best in Chinese films. The film competitions held here include …

Art offers a unique insight into not only local artistic talent but a country’s cultural heritage as well and when in China’s capital the Beijing International Art Exposition lets you do just that. Art lovers in search of Beijing accommodation that give you a chance to enjoy the very best the city has to offer while visiting the art expo, can consider Ascott Beijing. This luxury apartment in Beijing can be found in the Central Business District making it ideal for those looking to mix business with pleasure. Generally taking place at the Beijing Exhibition Centre, the Beijing International Art Exposition looks to bring together art galleries, collectors and lovers of art to share in the joy of creative expression. It is a great place …

There is no place quite like Bali to usher in the New Year. For many years Bali has consolidated a reputation as a premier New Year destination, not just for the locals but also for visitors from around the world. There are many venues in Bali ideal in which to welcome the New Year, but the locale of choice is undoubtedly Kuta Beach which features a carnival atmosphere and carefree revelry. Many tourists and young revellers will enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the attractive restaurants, pubs or cafes in the Legian, Kuta or Seminyak districts before joining the thousands of people at Kuta Beach eagerly awaiting the festivities. After the eagerly anticipated final countdown colourful fireworks are released and the carefree drinking continues …

Visitors to the impressive emirate of Abu Dhabi will find a range of excellent Abu Dhabi hotels to choose from, but to truly enjoy a holiday in one of the grandest desert states, consider staying at one of many luxury hotels Abu Dhabi. One option is the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara. Its traditional Arabian setting with state-of-the-art modern conveniences make it the ideal property to enjoy the wonders of desert culture. Set amidst the rolling sands of the Arabian Desert that birthed numerous myths, legends and occasional movie settings, Abu Dhabi is a magical emirate to venture into. In addition to hosting events such as film festivals, Abu Dhabi also hosts an event that venerates and celebrates an important aspect of desert culture: the impressive …

Malaysia is a country steeped in a rich tradition and culture. Visitors to this splendid Southeast Asian nation will have no problem finding a quality Kuala Lumpur hotel to cater to their needs. A wonderful hotel in Bukit Bintang to consider is the Grand Millennium Kuala Lumpur. This well-appointed property offers a range of modern amenities and its central location close to business, shopping and key cultural attractions makes it a great choice for business and leisure visits. August 31, 1957 is the day that Malaysia gained its “merdeka”, or independence from the then-crumbling British Empire, and stood strong as an independent sovereign nation. Of the country’s vibrant Independence Day celebrations swathed in the national colours blue, yellow and red, the most iconic event is the Merdeka Day Parade. …