Of all the seasons, autumn is one of the most magical given its resounding colour schemes and crisp weather in many parts of the world. In New Zealand, Arrowtown was once a gold mining town that emerged in 1862. The miners and settlers who arrived in the town from all across the world planted many deciduous trees of European origin, resulting in the fact that every year around April the leaves of these trees burst into riotous red and gold hues, which in turn sets the entire surrounding scenery on “fire”! This change of scenery and colour is greeted and celebrated with much pomp and pageant by the residents of Arrowtown each year, for the past 28 years since the inception of the Arrowtown Autumn …

Eaton Smart, New Delhi Airport Transit Hotel is one of the Hotels in New Delhi Airport offering comfort and relaxation to all transit passengers. This New Delhi Airport Hotel is set up in a way that passengers feel refreshed after an exhilarating journey, and makes it easier for them to continue their journey. If you’re dropping by in India during the months of February and March, a must see festival is the Holi festival. This is one of the biggest celebrated festivals in the country. Main purpose of this festival is to celebrate spring. The spirit of celebrating the festival remains the same within all ages throughout the country. The entire environment changes with festivity during this season. Loads of different food is cooked for the family members as …

A Thai Arts and Cultural performance known the world over as one of the largest stage productions, the Siam Niramit Cultural show is a spectacular show now listed in the Guinness World records. The show features over 150 performers and around 500 costumes are used for the entire performance. Special effects have been added as a result of advanced technology as of recent years, keeping up with the moving world. The show has three separate acts. The first act is on Thailand that then was and is named ‘Journey Back in to History’. The second act takes you beyond your imagination and is based on Hell, Himapaan and Heaven. The third act takes you on a journey through joyous festivals celebrated in this colourful country. …

Thailand never fails to surprise its visitors with these most vibrant Thai cultural shows which would also give a chance to the holiday-makers in the country to get a glimpse of this rich cultural heritage. Some of the Thai cultural shows that a traveller should not miss out are Siam Niramit, Thai Classical Dance Drama, Thai Mask Dance, Thai Village Shows, ancient sword fights and Thai Puppet Shows. Siam Niramit is a traditional Thai performance presented with the participation of more than 150 traditional performers on a huge stage along with many sound and lighting effects. There are 500 numerous colourful costumes being used during these shows. Siam Niramit is a magnificent opportunity for anyone who is visiting this great enchanted kingdom to get a …

Ever since its commencement in 2001, the enthralling King’s Cup Elephant Polo Tournament in Thailand has acquired a reputation as a unique and highly entertaining sporting event. Visitors from across the globe visit the country to observe this amazing display of common endeavour from human and elephant. The proceeds of the tournament are donated to charity, primarily for the overall benefit of elephants in Thailand. As one might expect in an event organized for this objective, the welfare of the elephants who take part is considered to be of paramount importance. Stringent guidelines have been implemented to ensure that the pachyderms are humanely treated at all times. This can be achieved effectively as Thailand uses a sophisticated system of micro-chipping all legitimate domesticated pachyderms, so …

The Coca Cola Easter show is a fun and entertaining event that takes place every year at the time of Easter. It is the largest and most awaited event in the whole of Auckland that consists of an array of fun activities which includes a circus and plenty of entertainment rides. The purpose and objective of the Easter show is to bring together both the town and the country sides of Auckland in a one big event of union that showcases the best of both worlds in the spirit of the Easter festivities. The Coca Cola Easter show had its beginning way back in the year 1843. Its very historic nature gives it a lot of importance every year. Originally the event had a more …

The sea gypsies of the seas around Thailand have been roaming these waters for centuries. Sailing from island to island, they make a living by fishing and foraging whereever they land and trading any excess in the mainland. They have stubbornly held onto their nomadic lifestyle in the modern age and only a few are settled in the coastal villages of south Thailand. But on the full moon day of the sixth and eleventh month each year, all members of this elusive group come ashore to join the rest of their clan in a very special festival called Loi Ruea. Initiated to give thanks to the Sea God and gain favour and blessings for the future, the festival takes place in several Chao Le villages …

Paris is an exquisite tourist destination. It is dotted with some of the most beautiful attractions. The Eiffel tower hovers over them all as a symbol of majesty and that is not all; there are so many other places that echo a strong sense of Art, history and Passion. In addition to the many wonders of this remarkable city, Paris hosts a number of festivals year round. It is a place that has no season and never goes dry; throughout the year its paradise. If you are looking for a city to spend your April holidays choose Paris and feel the cities magic in its wonders and events. The first thing about a Paris holiday is finding out what Paris has in store for the …

A traveller to Thailand can explore its many aspects and among these its distinctive culture takes prominence. When selecting a Bangkok hotel or more specifically a Sukhumvit hotel to be based at, Grand Millennium Sukhumvit Bangkok is an excellent choice. To catch an insight in to the rich local heritage witness some of the cultural shows in the country. On the top of this list is a world-class cultural performance known as Siam Niramit featuring numerous performers in vibrant costumes. The cultural shows at places such as Aksra Theatre, Sampran Riverside and national Theatre are also quite popular. Google+

An interactive self-learning centre, The Rattanakosin Exhibition Hall has been built encompassing state of the art technology. The Hall exhibits information on the history, culture and art of the Rattanakosin area from its early inception in 1782. Equipped with 9 exhibition halls and 4D Multimedia technology, each of the rooms in the centre is dedicated to represent a part of the grandeur of the capital of Thailand the Rattanakosin. Via the 4D multimedia facilities the centre successfully portrays the origins of the area. The Grand Palace and the famous Emerald Buddha statues are displayed on 4D down to the very last detail perfectly. A 360 degree multimedia demonstration depicts ancient forms of entertainment that existed in the area. Guests love the feeling of actually participating …