A fascinating festival welcoming the New Year, the Water Splashing Festival is a much looked forward to event amongst the Chinese.  Anantara Xishuangbanna Resort & Spa is a preferred hotel in Yunnan among those who flock to the city in time to witness the festivities as this hotel Yunnan has to offer is placed ideally in the middle of all the happenings so as to not miss anything. The water-splashing Festival is considered to be the most important festival of all by the Dai ethnic community. Held during the sixth month of the Dai calendar, the festival falls mid-April and is also known as the Festuival for Bathing the Buddha. In the Dai language, the festival is also known as “Shanghan”, “Jingbimai” or “Hounan” and lasts for three days …

Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly one of the most marvelous emirates of UAE that has something for everyone from fantastic shopping to excellent entertainment. At present, Abu Dhabi is not only a great city but also the center where west meets east. Abu Dhabi is the ideal destination for holidays as it offers daring adventures as well as laid back, relaxing activities. If you are a water sport lover, you would not want to miss the amazing UAE Jet Ski race that happens in Abu Dhabi annually. It is a competition organized by the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club which was established in the year 1993, in order to put a solid foundation to power boat racing in Abu Dhabi. This amazing Jet Ski event …

Set to take place on the 9th of January 2014, Dubai World Cup Carnival is a vibrant celebration offering 11 race meetings which will lead up to its concluding event, Dubai World Cup. Find an ideally located Palm Jumeirah hotel such as Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa for your needs of accommodation in Dubai. Marking the eleventh edition of the event, the carnival has a concept which was created with the intention of increasing the success and growth of the sport in Dubai and the UAE. Having served as a major platform for progressive horses to break into Dubai World Cup races, this pioneering festival has long been drawing major stars in the world of racing. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes …

The Commando Challenge is certainly a race like no other. Putting your mind and body to the ultimate test, this race pushes you to bring out the best in your physical strength and endurance. Sure it is a rat race, where you compete with your opponents and aim to go first on the finish line but through your journey your spirit is tested, your sportsmanship is tested and certainly your determination is tested. Although it is a serious challenge it is plenty of fun and spectators enjoy it just as much as the participants do. December 15th 2013 is the date you must keep in mind if you want to enjoy this fantastic race. If you are interested in rising up to the challenge, applicants …

Sri Lanka has some of the most pristine landscapes in the whole of South Asia. This, combined with the ambience of class that the island is well known for, makes the sport of golf perfectly suited to this unique nation. Of late, the popularity of golf is slowly climbing and new golf courses are reshaping Sri Lanka’s landscapes. At present, this island nation boasts three famous golf courses: The Royal Colombo Golf Club, the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club, and the Victoria International Golf and Country Club. The Royal Colombo Golf Club is located in the commercial capital city and appeals to business tourists and many locals who fancy the sport and reside in Colombo. It is located in a rather un-spoilt region of the city …

The soaring nation of the United Arab Emirates is indeed taking the limelight in so many areas. It boasts architecture that is simply out of this world and hosts an array of exhibitions, performances and even sporting events. There is not a single quiet month in the UAE. Every month bustles with some sort of activity and every month enjoys planeloads of visitors. Tourism is a flourishing industry in the UAE. With all the perks that await anyone stepping into this land of luxury, this fact really comes as no surprise. The locals are huge sports fans. Soccer is the primary game that they have loved over decades but of late this list is expanding. Since the year 2009 Abu Dhabi has played host to …