Showcasing the best of light and sound technologies to the outside world, PALME 2014 is the Middle East’s grandest stage of modern day technology which is held on annual basis. Should you be on the lookout for a Dubai luxury hotel in time for the next edition, consider staying at Grand Millennium Dubai which is rated among the most sought after of 5 star hotels Dubai has to offer. Scheduled to be held between the 15th -17th of April 2014 at the Dubai International Convention and Exhibition Centre, the showpiece event is destined to capture the hearts of the ardent entertainment and gadget guru. Be fascinated by the biggest gathering of professionals in the categories of lighting, audio-visual, music and entertainment whose expertise and products are sure to leave …

If visiting UAE during a business trip be sure to make your reservations at a reputed Abu Dhabi hotel. Grand Millennium Al Wahda is an exemplary hotel Abu Dhabi UAE has to offer. Providing the ideal platform of exposure and opportunity for influencing international and local meetings and events industry, GIBTM guarantees optimized business and networking opportunities. Boasting of a global audience of more than 3000 professionals, GIBTM is a key event to attend in order to achieve your business objectives. Make your mark as a key player in the industry meeting with top level buyers and obtaining competitive intelligence at GIBTM 2014.   Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest …

Celebrating the resurrection of Jesus Christ, the Easter holiday is an important festival that is celebrated by Christians all over the world. Luxury hotels all around the world celebrate this holiday with much zest and vigour and Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas also offer a range of luxury hotel resorts for those who are interested in spending this holiday in style. Typically the most well-attended Sunday service of the year for most churches, Easter can fall anywhere between the 22nd march and the 25th of April. Many nations follow the practice of colouring hard boiled eggs for Easter, as the egg which stands to symbolize new life has become the traditional symbol of the Easter festival itself. The Easter bunny is the popular anthropomorphic character often associated with gift …

Sample a fusion of mouth watering flavours at the popular Samui Fine Dining Festival. Stay at a Samui hotel or even a Samui resort such as Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui from where you could delight in such festivities you are not bound to come across anywhere else in the world. Some of the best restaurants in the area host leading names in the culinary trade as they cook up your favourite dishes you would love to have throughout your stay. From tasty starters, sorbets, succulent meat courses to extravagant desserts, the special six course menus are sure to entice your taste buds on a whole new level. Discover the best of what Samui has to offer discerning travellers by experiencing the Samui Fine Dining Festival bathed in all its …

One of the most important annual festivals in Sri Lanka, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a colourful cultural event that is celebrated throughout the island. Look to embark on your Sri Lanka travel adventures during the month of April which is when this festival takes place. A great way to see the sights of this event is by taking Sri Lanka tours organised by Jetwing Travels which provide a truly authentic holiday experience. Generally falling on April 13th and 14th, the Sinhala and Tamil New Year is a time for family reunions, observing religious customs, making traditional sweet meats and of course engaging in fun community games. The observance of customs such as boiling milk and lighting of the traditional oil lamp are done according to a …

The Balinese temples host an ‘Odalan’, every 210 days, on the day of the birth of the temple. It is a sanctimonious affair in which Hindus honour the Hindu gods by decorating the shrines. Tourists will enjoy experiencing the rich culture of Indonesia if they were to participate in the temple celebrations. Usually temple celebrations span over three days and the system used to calculate the day of the ceremony is the Full Moon calendar. Since the ceremony is a tribute to Hindu gods all of the shrines are decorated for this event. The Hindu gods’ figurines are adorned with colourful pieces of cloth and gold coins. In front of the shrine, depending on which gods are being worshipped, there will be black, red or …