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 a country that has many myths and legends that have shaped its history and some of them still remain true till the present day. There are a number of tourist hot spots, which have a rich legend that is closely linked to its existence. What is known as Sunlight Rock, found in the Xiamen area in China is one such place. According to Chinese mythology, Sunlight rock is the place where dragons and tigers teamed up to protect the entrance to the famous Xiamen Harbour. Hence the premises are also known as the Dragon Rock and also Camel Rock. It is almost 93 meters high and is a major tourist attraction, all complete with cable cars and a number of other tourist attractions …

Located in Wuxi, China the Plum Blossom Garden is undoubtedly one of the most beautiful places to see in the world. This is the most ideal place to watch and appreciate these blossoms where the whole area is painted in mesmerizing flowers blossoms. This well known garden is set facing the glossy Taihu Lake and back onto the Dragon Mountain. These natural attractions combined with the dazzling blossoms create a mind blowing picturesque scenery. The plum blossom plays a great role in the Chinese culture as one of the most beloved flowers in China and is often depicted in Chinese poetry and art. The history behind this wonderful garden dates back to 1912. The honour of creating this garden goes to Rong Desheng who invested …

One need not be a car enthusiast to recognise iconic names in the industry such as Ferrari, Aston Martin or Lamborghini for these trademarks have become ingrained into our consciousness. Such terms are also associated with a sense of power, exhilaration and most of all, speed. Watch all these, and more, come together to compete at the 2013 Formula 1 Ethiad Airways Abu Dhabi Grand Prix this November! Sanctioned by the ultimate governing body for racing events, the Fédération Internationale de l’Automobile (FIA), Formula 1 Grand Prix races are organised globally. While these races have been predominantly conducted in European nations, recently the FIA has expanded to including non-European countries as hosts as well. As a result, Abu Dhabi will host the 2013 Formula 1 …

Polo was always known as the sport of kings ever since it was introduced to the world through the courts of the Mogul emperors of India. Coutts Polo at the Palace, which is an annual two-day sports spectacular, and it is one of the gulf region’s most prestigious events, as well as a fashionable occasion. It attracts high fliers who are keen on and associated with the sport, in addition to skilled equestrians, haute monde fashionistas, and local and international socialites. Ever since it debuted in 2009, Coutts Polo at the Palace takes place every November in the gardens of the Emirates Palace (a sumptuous hotel), Abu Dhabi. The Coutts team from the host city, the Maserati Team from Milan, the Faberge Team from London, …

The famous town of Beijing is the home to one of the Seven Wonders of the World, the Great Wall of China. Beijing is also a great place to visit owing to the many attractions that the city has to offer you. Beijing is a great place to stay in, given that it is the capital of China and is also the country’s second most populated city, therefore it is an excellent place to visit. The Beijing Intl. Casting Industry 2013(CIEC) is scheduled to take place at the China International Exhibition Centre and is of utmost importance to those attending. This is an excellent place to meet people from the auto manufacturing zone, shipping, sewing machinery and all other application areas that are used in …