This New Year started out with the crème de la crème of New Zealand’s racing and society royalty gathering to witness what is arguably, the country’s best day of horse racing, the The New Zealand Herald New Year’s Day Races. There was an outstanding six carry black-type status of the 10 races that were held on the 1st of January 2015, at the Ellerslie Racecourse which is situated just about 17 minutes from the renowned Country Comfort hotel by SilverNeedle hotels, a premier chain of hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Not just an event limited to racing fanatics and elite socialites, the New Zealand Herald New Year’s Day Races featured free entertainment for the kids as well, that included a Tip Top Popsicle Planet, New Zealand …

Dubai is known for their exotic, extravagant and lavish style and is a travel destination for many people from many different countries. Dubai is known for their lavish parties and mainly for their fabulous night life. The New Year’s Eve at Dubai is one of the biggest events of the year and many people fly to Dubai, just to take part in the New Year festivities. These festivities have dance shows, theme parties and a range of processions throughout the streets of the city. The city has vibrant lights and some amazing New Year firework shows for the brand new year of 2015. The Ascott Park Place, Dubai is one of the best Dubai hotel apartments, and is a great venue to celebrate the New Year 2015. …

The city of Muscat in Oman offers many varied attractions for the foreign visitor. In order to make the most of your stay in the country an outstanding accommodation choice would be the Alila Jabal Akdhar, a resort in Oman that offers quality rooms and courteous hospitality. The vibrant Muscat Festival is undoubtedly one of the nation’s most splendid attractions. Having been acclaimed as the nation’s largest historical and cultural event, this lively festival is Oman’s festive exhibition of the local cultural attractions. These include the country’s distinctive traditions and arts as well as its services and consumer items. The Muscat Festival features a distinctive flavour, embodying a combination of the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. A diverse selection of different themes is featured …

Are you an adventure seeker looking forward to explore the stunning beaches and engage in water sport activities in Sri Lanka? Bentota is considered as a wind surfer’s paradise where surfers could venture into the ocean for an evening full of excitement. The best period to visit the south-western coast is from November to April. With the tropical sandy beaches and the waves that will keep you company, Bentota is rated among the best tourist attractions in Sri Lanka. Travellers seeking for accommodation could consider a stay at a renowned resort such as Saman Villas Bentota that is conveniently located 5 km away from Bentota providing you easy access to the surfer’s paradise. Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He …

The big blue sea is filled with both mystery and beauty…If you are staying in a Wan Chai Hotel Hong Kong like the Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong here’s the perfect opportunity for you to glimpse into the world underneath the waves. Be there at the biggest diving exhibition in Asia, the Diving and Resort Travel Expo. Held from the 12th to the 14th December this year at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, the DRT Expo has several VIP speakers such as Photographer/Writer, Mr. Jun V Lao from the Philippines and Mr. Jasper Wan, SEA&SEA Brand Manager/Photographer from Hong Kong. Diving & Resort Travel Expo is China’s only dedicated international trade conference networking and consumer dive event. CDEX showcases a wide range of international brands, technical developments and …

Shinju Matsuri is perhaps one of the longest running, multi cultural festivals being held for over 40 years in Western Australia. The festival rekindles the early day romantic allure of Broome, a world-renowned producer of South Sea Pearls. The prosperity of these pearls drew Japanese, Chinese, Malay, Koepangers, Filipino and Europeans to Broome; adding to its multi-cultural spirit and energy which is celebrated to-date with the Shinju Matsuri festival. Those visiting the festival would find it convenient to seek accommodation at a Broome Hotel that is in close proximity to the festival premises such as the Oaks, Broome. Shinju Matsuri festival with its colourful spectacle of history, culture, music, taste and fragrances opens up exciting 10 days for the locals as well as visitors. Being a festival that …