The marvels of the island of Koh Samui extends far beyond its sun glazed beaches, lush canopies, and swaying palms. It is also a melting pot of cultures, bringing to life a rich concoction of colour, history, and life. From the famous Big Buddha shrine on the northern coast to the mummified monk Luang Pordaeng, sights to visit are plenty in Koh Samui for the culture-thirsty traveller. One can truly indulge themselves in this flowing grace of Thai culture if one selects the right accommodation among the numerous Koh Samui resorts. If one seeks more than sights and environment, plenty of cultural activities are available for the curious traveller …

All countries strive to protect its own individual culture and lifestyle for it carries with it the unique identity of its citizens. The state of Philippines is no different. Having recognised the importance of preserving the arts, crafts and culture of the Philippines, President Ferdinand Marcos of the Government of the country established the Cultural Centre of Philippines in 1996. As it is located in Manila, the capital of the Philippines, the cultural centre can be visited by tourists residing in any Manila Hotel in Makati, and is easily accessible from a number of hotels, including the Berjaya Makati Hotel in Manila. While the headquarters in Manila was designed by the National Artist for Architecture, it was established with the express purpose of preserving, developing …

One of the first things that come to mind at the mention of the Middle East are the camels. These animals have been a part of the lives of the Arabs for centuries. Today they are even used for many recreational tourist activities. This traditional sport that is famous across the Middle East takes places in different locations at various times of the year. Oman is one of the countries that hosts these races, some of the venues that have specially laid tracks for such events are, As Seeb, Salalah, the Interior and Batinah regions.The camel races are similar to the horse races and one will be surprised at the facilities available at the stadiums that hosts these events. If you wish to witness this …

Siem Reap is a major tourist hub located in northwest Cambodia. Its claim to fame is that it is the closest city to the world famous temples of Angkor. The city of Siem Reap shares its name with province to which it belongs. The name translates to ‘Siamese defeated’ a reference to the defeat of the army of the Thai kingdom at the hands of the Khmer Empire, in the 17th century. The past fifteen years have turned the city into one that is bustling with tourist activity. Earlier, it was an isolated location that catered to the few hardy backpackers with only the odd budget hotel, today it is home to the Anantara Angkor Resort. Culture junkies and history buffs descend on Siem Reap …

An evening that featured Western bands from different areas of Sri Lanka, the 7th Rhapsody with Ave Marians took place on 9th January, 2016. Organised by Rhapsody Over the Years, the event was held at the Ave Maria Convent Auditorium and those planning to catch similar performances and in search of Negombo hotels within easy reach of the venue can consider Amagi Lagoon Resort & Spa Negombo. Hosted by Ave Maria Convent, this musical event saw bands performing a variety of cinema related music pieces. Apart from the senior western band of the host school, western bands from other schools such as Maris Stella College (Negombo), Loyola College (Negombo), Holy Cross College (Gampaha) and Wesley College (Colombo) also performed at the show. The Chief Guest …

Koh Phangan in Thailand is not only noted for its riotous Full Moon Part on Haad Rin Beach it is also fast gaining prominence as an up market meeting destination. With a number of star class hotels providing a range of facilities more and more people are flocking to Koh Phan Nagan for their business events. Both local and foreign government and non – governmental organizations are constantly utilizing the business facilities provided by Koh Phangan establishments. Hotels in Koh Phangan are totally geared to provide exclusive , customized services to their corporate clients. Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa provides luxury accommodation with expert services which will dovetail detail and overall experience to optimize results from your corporate event. Koh Phangan establishments will cater from …