39 glorious years before an attempt that a few jolly men took to celebrate the dawn of winter, has turned in to a massive affair now that sees Queenstown coming alive each year with good cheer and celebration. What were then, races on snow have turned in to exhilarating mountain riding; candy bars that were served back then have developed in to stalls and stalls of gourmet cuisine and the small performances in to fascinating concerts. If you are in Queenstown this June, a not to be missed experience would be the Winter Games 2013, when this beautiful town surrounded by natural splendor comes alive with an exciting celebration, attracting thousands of people to the town. Surrounded by beautiful mountains on both sides and the …

Getting bigger and better every year the Waiheke Winter Arts Festival will be held this year too in grand festivities in June. This year’s show will showcase new artists and new segments expanding the show’s horizons even further. Although Waiheke is a small community on a beautiful island it gives great focus to arts and crafts and has several studios featuring veterans and amateurs. The Queen’s birthday has been chosen as the best time this year to commence the arts festival. A wine and cheese event will be held at the end of the festival along with an auction of boxes painted by the artists themselves. Established in 1995 the Waiheke art gallery is dedicated to supporting the visual arts within the island. Managed by …

The well-known Bali Arts Festival is a month-long celebration of the traditional as well as contemporary arts, crafts, dance, music and performances of the Indonesian province of Bali. As the event is focused on the provincial capital of Denpasar, an enthralling array of Balinese artistes converge on the city to present their finest artistic creations. At this unique extravaganza, visitors will be able to witness dances from remote mountainous areas, long-forgotten and revived dance forms, classic palace dance presentations, renowned stars of the Balinese stage and innovative productions of the Denpasar dance schools as well as choreographic creations from other parts of Indonesia and abroad. The people of Bali take great pride in their cultural heritage. Even in remote villages, the outstanding artistes vie with …

Showcasing some of the latest trends and fashion ware in the region, the Bangkok International Fashion Fair (BIFF) is a must attend event for fashionistas. Those in search of centrally located Bangkok serviced apartments from which to head to the BIFF can stay at Ascott Sathorn Bangkok which makes a great starting point to your adventures. Featuring contemporary comforts and conveniences, these Sathorn apartments are perfect for both business and leisure. Attracting around 700 local and foreign companies and big names in the fashion industry, the Bangkok International Fashion Fair also has a vast number of booths where one can see everything from the latest trends to items related to manufacturing fashion ware. Home to such specific zones as garments, textiles, fashion accessories, footwear and leather goods, the BIFF …

The Yachts Asia Bali is to be known as the Yachts Indonesia from its 2013 edition onwards. The decision to move the annual event from the sunny island of Bali to mainland Indonesia is to better cater to the increasing amounts of participants, exhibitors and visitors who have steadily increased. In 2013 over 6000 foreign visitors are expected to witness the over 200 million US dollar worth of merchandise and products that are to be displayed. This year over 300 sqm of space is expected to be taken up to exhibit the many state of the art yachts, boats and other related exhibits. With Bali and Indonesia being much loved and favoured destinations for not only locals but also for foreign nationals from Europe, China, …

Thailand is without a doubt the shopping hub of the earth and lives true to its reputation in every city around the nation, and Phuket is no different. Although it is predominantly the beach and the party town of Thailand, the shopping experience is just as vibrant here; for it is in this city where you can find the Central Festival and it is a shopping party all day long. The Central Festival is a massive shopping mall that can be found on the outskirts of Phuket. It is a one-stop destination that is loaded with everything and anything you would ever dream of and want. Having in-store products that range from high-end clothing to household goods and toys, this is most certainly the shopaholic’s …