One of South Asia’s most beautiful island nations is the Maldives. Located just south of Sri Lanka, the archipelagic state of the Maldives is known for its world renowned beaches, amazing coral reefs, rich culture and beautiful flora and fauna. Maldives’ thriving hospitality industry further complements these amazing features of the islands, making them an ideal South Asian tropical tourist destination. While New Year’s Eve is a time where it is cold or snowing in the western part of the world, the Maldives is known for its warm and sunny climate, making it an ideal vacation destination during the month of December. The Maldives is a great place to spend the New Year’s Eve as it offers you the opportunity to enjoy the dawn of …

Sri Lanka is a beautiful island paradise that has to be on a travellers list. Without this place, any list is deemed incomplete. The people, the culture and so much more is something all tourists look forward to. Through not hailing from a Christian culture, Sri Lanka has strong influences of the Christianity and Catholicism due to colonial rule that governed the island in the past. There is a rich heritage left behind and therefore many Sri Lankans today celebrate the globally renowned festival of Christmas. Christmas in Sri Lanka is a great time of the year owing to the wonderful tropical climate and beautiful island. Christmas and New Year celebrations happen mostly on beachside simply because Sri Lanka is an island paradise and surrounded …

Singapore is one of the most beautiful cities in the world; the streets are lined with hundreds of interesting sites and breathtaking architecture. Anyone travelling in this modern city is bound to see some unforgettably beautiful things. But for anyone looking to take in this city in a more interesting way, rather than a taxi, train or a bus, should definitely consider participating in the annual Standard Chartered Marathon, Singapore, held on the first Sunday of December. Taking part in this internationally known marathon guarantees a more interesting view of this beautiful city, as the route passes through some spectacular sites. Although the 2013 race route is yet to be announced, the 2012 race was very successful, and this year’s race organizers are striving to …

Judo has fast caught up to being a popular sport in the United Arab Emirates, not only for the sports’ gentle nature as opposed to other types of martial arts but also because it lends to a balanced lifestyle that involves both self discipline and self defense. Judo – a Japanese martial arts style necessarily means ‘the gentle way’ and is a defense rather than an attack form. Having started with only just two training centres in UAE, the Emirates now boasts of 16 such centres. In fact the Judo Federation is attempting to make Judo and its related styles a part of the curriculum in schools throughout the Emirates. The Abu Dhabi Judo Grand Prix, being held for the fifth consecutive year in November …

The holiday destination of Maldives is home to over 21 dolphin and whale species. A Maldives resort such as Velassaru Maldives makes for a desirable choice for any traveller in search of a Maldives Island hotel. Being among the most ideal places on the continent to experience close encounters with these sea creatures, Maldives is truly a paradise for the leisure traveller. Take part in one of the many available boat trips to see these magnificent mammals. Keep an eye out for spotted and Bottlenose dolphins as well as Spinner Dolphin who will entertain with you their acrobatic skills. During such trip, you are also bound to catch a glimpse of the majestic Blue Whale. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn …

China is an amazing place to discover and check out new things. Commonly known for its world wonder, the Great Wall of China, this amazing country is a place rich in both culture and things to do. This year in the country you should keep the 18th of November free for the FHC West China 2013. This is a new trade show that is organised by the CIE, which is the China International Exhibitions. It will be held in Chengdu and it creates a new platform for promoting drinks and food. This is a great place to learn about new products that have made it to the market and a centre where you can check and explore the food and drink avenues. The city is …