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 charming French-Indo town of Pondicherry comes alive each year during the festive season of Deepavali, the “Festival of Lights” that celebrates the Mother Goddess in Hindu mythology. Soak in the excitement and colour of the city when you check into Pondicherry accommodation that is centrally located, such as the stylish Hotel Atithi that presents all visitors with an elegant Pondicherry hotel from which to commence exploration of this iconic Indian city. Deepawali, or Diwali, especially, is a time of great celebration and joy, with the festivities starting a week before the actual Diwali, and goes on for a week after. All ages are decked out in their Sunday best of ornate silks and scintillating jewellery. It is a public holiday in the country, with …

The soothing sound of the waves rushing to shore, the soft sand underfoot and the lively beat of drums; all this and more await those who choose traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka. Such functions require precise planning by a local team and those in search of event planners in Sri Lanka can consider Nkar MICE. Providing some of the best event management Sri Lanka has to offer, this experienced name in the event planning industry offers a wide range of services and will help ensure a truly successful function. Those planning to incorporate local traditions and customs into their wedding ceremony have much to look forward to. Traditional wedding themes in Sir Lanka typically include incorporating what is known as the “poruwa” ceremony, where …

If one fancies the tropical isles for Christmas, away from the grip of chill and snow, Bali is a superb destination to land on at this part of the year to join in the perfect holiday mood that one inevitably comes to share once they get to the luxuriant and relaxed atmosphere of Bali. Endowed with plenty of sunshine and warm and somewhat humid weather with occasional rain falls that comes as a surprise, the isles are brimming with tourists and therefore the whole island is geared up to cater to them in their festive mood, from the countdown to Christmas to the day itself and right up to end of the year party. However not all areas of Bali are jammed with tourists which …

There are so many of us out there who simply cannot do without our morning and/or afternoon tea or coffee. The strong stimulators you find in these drinks give us just the right boost to face whatever the day has to offer. Every year the hot beverage industry is growing bigger and better aiming to perfect the art of tea and coffee making. It is not just the ingredients such as the finest quality of tea or coffee that play a part in efficient and excellent tea/coffee making, for equipment also matters to a great extent as well. Every year the UAE hosts the International Tea and Coffee festival that showcases freshly processed coffee beans and tea leaves whose aroma could soothe the wildest of …

Renowned as Asia’s Christmas epicenter, the metropolitan landscapes of the Lion City transforms into a winter wonderland, come the month of December. Perfectly suited for those who wish to spend a Christmas in a tropical paradise, the month-long programme of festivities organized by the city this year offers visitors from around the world a rage of yuletide attractions infused with plenty of Christmas spirit. One of the must-have experiences in Singapore during the Christmas season is of course a tour of the Singapore Botanic Gardens’ “Walk the Trees of the World” enclosure where the pathway from the Bandstand to the Tanglin Core showcases an impressive 200 Christmas trees. Dubbed “tropical” Christmas trees, the elaborately decorated trees each represent a culture and country displaying the national …