Category: Events

13th St Kitts Music Festival

13th St Kitts Music Festival

By on Jun 17, 2009 in Caribbean, Celebrities, Events, Leisure Travel, Regions, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
The world-renowned St Kitts Music Festival is one of the most diversified music shows in the Caribbean, attracting legends including Shaggy, Shaka Khan, Busta Rhymes, Kool & The Gang and Wyclef Jean in its 13 year history. At this year’s festival, from 25th-27th June 2009, the fabulous KC and the Sunshine Band will be entertaining
Special feature: Le Grand Cirque Fantazie

Special feature: Le Grand Cirque Fantazie

By on Jun 06, 2009 in Europe, Events, Regions, Special Features, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Videos, Western Europe
This afternoon we went to the Liverpool Empire Theatre to see the acrobatic production, Le Grand Cirque Fantazie.  It  was billed as  one of the most exciting shows  we will ever see, and we certainly weren’t disappointed. Le Grand Cirque has had sold-out shows all over the world and has played to over 10 million

Go green in Hong Kong!

By on May 23, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, China, Events, Going Out, Hong Kong, Hotels, Leisure Travel, Regions, Special Offers & Packages, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
In the lead up to World Environment Day on 5th June 2009, stylish, boutique hotel The Luxe Manor is launching a new Green Package. Until the end of the month, guests  will be able to  enjoy a special nightly rate in a Superior Room for just HK$1450 with 5% of the Green Package revenue being
Copenhagen... and all that jazz

Copenhagen... and all that jazz

By on May 23, 2009 in Attractions, Denmark, Europe, Events, Going Out, Leisure Travel, Regions, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Copenhagen is a long-standing favourite for Jazz enthusiasts from all over  the world. And from the 3rd to the 12th July 2009 there  will be the city’s 31st annual Jazz Festival, welcoming hundreds of artists to perform the best of all Jazz genres in the Danish capital. The main event on Saturday 4th July will
See a mountain in flames!

See a mountain in flames!

By on May 08, 2009 in Austria, Europe, Events, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Get ready for an incredible summer solstice display at the Tirolean Zugspitz Arena  in Austria  next month. On 20th June 2009, when dusk settles, over 8,000 fires will be lit  on the  rock faces of Zugspitze, Grubigstein, Sonnenspitze and Marienberg creating a spectacular display at an altitude of more than 200 metres. Preparations for the
New luxury villa in St Tropez for Sanctuary Retreats

New luxury villa in St Tropez for Sanctuary Retreats

By on Apr 23, 2009 in Accommodation, Europe, Events, France, Regions, Travel Miscellany, Vacation Rentals, Western Europe
Luxury operator Sanctuary Retreats has added a luxury villa in St Tropez to its portfolio in time for the Cannes Film Festival, which this year takes place between 13th and 24th May 2009. Sanctuary Retreats has further announced that it still has availability at three of its properties in and around Cannes during the festival.

The Westin Resort, Aruba unveils Culinary Experience Month

By on Apr 23, 2009 in Accommodation, Aruba, Caribbean, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Resorts, Travel Miscellany
Experience the relaxation of a Caribbean getaway combined with epicurean delights during Culinary Experience Month at The Westin Resort, Aruba. Throughout May, the resort is offering special prix fixe and specialty menus at four different on-site restaurants. The highlight of the month is the fifth annual Aruba Wine, Food & Art Festival from Thursday 21st
Malaysian Spa Festival at Thermae Bath Spa

Malaysian Spa Festival at Thermae Bath Spa

By on Mar 18, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Malaysia, Resorts, Restaurants, Spas & Pampering, Speciality Travel, Travel Miscellany
Fancy a taste of the tropical without leaving the UK? Between 22nd April and 17th May 2009, Thermae Bath Spa will play host to a Malaysian Spa Festival, with therapists from the award-winning Spa Village brand showcasing a selection of authentic treatments – ranging from a Chinese Pearl & Rice and ‘Egg Undulation’ Face Treatment

Formula One heads for Korea

By on Feb 21, 2009 in Accommodation, Asia, Attractions, Bars, Clubs, Events, Going Out, Hotels, Regions, Restaurants, South Korea, Travel Miscellany
After successfully hosting the 1988 Summer Olympic Games, the FIFA World Cup and Asian Games in 2002 and being shortlisted amongst the final three contenders for the 2010 and 2014 Winter Olympics, Korea continues to rise as a venue for major international sporting events by hosting its first F1 Grand Prix in 2010. The circuit
A meal at The Ritz followed by exclusive access to the Royal Academy of Arts

A meal at The Ritz followed by exclusive access to the Royal Academy of Arts

By on Feb 15, 2009 in Attractions, Bars, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Head for The Ritz London  and enjoy a delightful Rivoli Bar signature Bento Box meal comprising a taster of the daily four course du jour menu and a glass of wine with an exclusive visit to the Byzantium exhibition at the Royal Academy of Arts for just £59 per person. Due to popularity, on selected
Coldplay to play at Emirates Palace for one night only

Coldplay to play at Emirates Palace for one night only

By on Feb 13, 2009 in Accommodation, Celebrities, Events, Hotels, Middle East, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Arab Emirates
Coldplay, the world’s biggest-selling musical act for 2008 has confirmed that they are heading to the UAE for the first time as part of their current world tour, and will play a spectacular gig at the impressive Emirates Palace, Abu Dhabi. The one-off show from the award-winning foursome comes as the final stop on the

See your favourite stars at The Opry

By on Jan 22, 2009 in Accommodation, Events, Hotels, North America, Regions, Tennessee, Travel Miscellany, USA
Head to Nashville and see today’s superstars, new faces and legends with Gaylord Opryland‘s Night at the Opry package starting at only $121. Includes room accommodations and preferred seat ticket to the world-famous Grand Ole Opry. Appearing soon: 23rd January 2009 – Vince Gill, Cherryholmes 24th January   – Luke Bryan, Marty StuartJan 30th January
Savour Singapore's culinary delights at Grand Park Otaru, Japan

Savour Singapore's culinary delights at Grand Park Otaru, Japan

By on Jan 16, 2009 in Asia, Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Singapore, Travel Miscellany
Diners at Grand Park Otaru in Hokkaido, Japan will get the chance to sample Singapore’s culinary favourites when the hotel holds a Singapore Food Fair at Terrace Brasserie, its all-day dining restaurant, from 21st January to 15th February 2009. Comprising a wide and rich variety of Asian cuisines including Chinese, Malay, Indian and Peranakan (Nonya
Scottish Snowdrop Festival

Scottish Snowdrop Festival

By on Dec 26, 2008 in Attractions, Europe, Events, Going Out, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
In a bid to banish the post-Christmas blues, VisitScotland is launching The Scottish Snowdrop Festival in a blaze of white.   Visitors are invited to blow away the cobwebs by visiting 46 gardens across the country, some of which open exclusively for the event. Participating properties range from majestic castles and classic country estates to

Test your taste buds in Iceland

By on Dec 12, 2008 in Europe, Events, Food and Drink, Going Out, Iceland, Regions, Restaurants, Travel Miscellany, Western Europe
Iceland’s most notorious delicacy hákarl (rotten shark) may have made Gordon Ramsay‘s stomach turn on the The F-Word but curious foodies can sample some for themselves from 25th January  to 23rd  February 2009 during Thorrablot – Iceland’s annual mid-winter Viking feast. Join the locals for the month-long festivities and try unusual Viking dishes such as
Cookery demonstration and wine auction at the Horse and Groom, Malmesbury

Cookery demonstration and wine auction at the Horse and Groom, Malmesbury

By on Dec 03, 2008 in Events, Food and Drink, Regions, Travel Miscellany, United Kingdom, Western Europe
Join award winning Michelin star chef Rob Clayton at the Horse and Groom Inn, Malmesbury, Wiltshire on 11th December 2008 for a special festive cookery demonstration followed by dinner and a classic wine auction. The evening costs just £19.95 and visitors will learn dishes such as smoked salmon cannelloni with cucumber pickle, marinated and pan