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Cardiff Big Weekend – A Musical Festival in Whales

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Live music fans all over the world are constantly on the lookout for live musical events and concerts. There are indeed a number of massive festivals and gigs that take place all over the globe to cater to this massive demand for music and entertainment. Amongst these many events one of the more popular festivals is the UK Cardiff Big Weekend which stands out for it featured talent that includes famous musical bands and artistes and much revelry that has made it such a popular audience draw.

The event has taken place every year since 1995 and it is organized by the Cardiff Council. It is known as the country’s largest free music event, thus attracting hundreds of thousands of music lovers and enthusiasts. The celebrations go on for three consecutive days featuring diverse genres of live entertainment. What is more the occasion also features a number of fun events that are celebrated around Cardiff’s Civic Centre. The participants can also look forward to the fireworks display every night that takes place during the closing of the performances offering a spectacular close to the music filled day of performances.

It features not just budding talent, but also established artistes as well as those who have made a name for themselves in the international entrainment scene. It is believed that generally on Friday nights the concert features Welsh bands. For those who take part at the event, they can look forward to not just good music but also a fun filled fairground atmosphere with all the attractions of a fair. Thus it is a popular spot for not just the young but also those who are young at heart looking to have a great time and hear a wide range of musical styles.

Festival participants can make use of the diverse United Kingdom hotel packages on offer by various UK hotels.  Hotel chains such as Millennium & Copthorne Hotels UK have a number of attractive offers such as rooms with breakfast, long stay packages and advance booking packages. Even if you are a last minute planner, there are great deals not to be missed.

Manila Casino PAGCOR – An Asian Gambling Hub

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PAGCOR is the Philippine Amusement and Gaming Corporation. Founded in 1977, the corporation is owned by the Philippine government. The entity was created to bring world class entertainment and gaming to the Philippines. The gaming corporation is based in Manila and operates fourteen casinos in the city, five of which are located in Metro Manila alone. PAGCOR also operates twenty five exclusive PAGCOR Slot VIP Clubs in many of the country’s major cities. In addition to the exclusive casinos, PAGCOR also helps bring world class entertainment to the masses.

Visitors can play anything from poker and roulette to blackjack and baccarat. Baccarat is a game where players strive to get a hand that totals up to nine, with the player who comes the closest to being declared the winner. It is a particularly popular game here and is a perennial casino favourite. Variants such as Super 6 and Bonus Baccarat are also quite popular here. After trying their luck at the various games available at the casino, visitors can take in one of the casino shows. The shows line-up includes some of the best local artists and famous performers from around the region, and many of the performances are free.

Slick and edgy, Manila is the cosmopolitan capital city of the Philippines. It is found towards the west coast of Luzon Island. The large city is divided into sixteen districts, each with their own unique attractions. Binondo is known as the country’s Chinatown, and serves as a centre for business and trade. Tourists looking for cheap electronic goods can head over to the Quiapo district, while San Nicolas has much to offer adventurous bargain hunters. 

Tourists in search of a luxury hotel in Manila should look no further than The Heritage Hotel Manila. The Manila hotel is home to the PAGCOR Heritage Casino which is open twenty four hours a day. The hotel enjoys a central location in Metro Manila and is only minutes away from both the domestic and international airport. It is a highly convenient place to stay with many of the city’s best shopping centres and restaurants located within easy access.

Enthralling Penang World Music Festival 2012

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The Penang World Music Festival returns to the island in 2012 and promises to be better than ever before. Scheduled to be held from March 30th to April 1st, the festival features a diverse array of talented musicians from around the world performing different styles of music. Both modern and traditional music will be featured at the festival.  Additionally visitors may take part in workshops and there are also special activities for children.
Visitors to the area looking for a comfortable Penang hotel will be pleased by the Copthorne Orchid Hotel Penang. This convenient Tanjung Bungah hotel offers well-appointed rooms and gracious hospitality.

Music City, a destination like no other

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Nashville has rightfully earned the moniker ‘Music City’ as it is a hub for the music industry. Nashville is renowned for its popular concerts and live music, with a diverse range of musical styles on offer, including country, rock, jazz, Latin and more. Visitors will see handsome Southern mansions, modern skyscrapers and even a Greek temple in this attraction-filled city.

When selecting a Nashville hotel visitors may take the opportunity to avail themselves of Nashville hotel specials like those provided by Millennium Maxwell House Nashville, a quality rest which offers exemplary accommodations and service.

Thrilling Nightlife in Bali

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Bali is renowned for its exciting nightlife and every visitor will find excitement and entertainment by sampling the many clubs, pubs and bars in Bali. However it is important to note that Bali’s nightspots only really come alive close to midnight. Around this time the entertainment starts to heat up, with pulsating music and revelry in the bars and clubs. Kuta and Sanur are the destinations with the greatest number of nightclubs and these are generally the most exciting.
The discerning traveller desiring Bali luxury villas will find an ideal rest in the Alila Villas Uluwatu. These outstanding Bali resort villas provide all the necessary comforts for a pleasurable holiday.

The unique nightlife of Maldives isles

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As the sunlight cools among the mangrove swamps and the breeze grows stronger, the Maldives isles turn into a romantic nook enveloped by the embrace of the sea that draws a long veil over the real world and cradles you in absolute privacy, broken only by the glance of the moon. It’s where you can hear your dreams, listening to the quiet murmur of the sea while savouring romance by candle light with moments that seem eternal.

While nightlife is not a strange theme to Maldives, it is clearly not the harsh, hard core and noisy life of a party animal. The island abides by its own rules, which though deficient in alcohol and loud music is nevertheless not wanting of delightful contentment, amusement or dining and dancing.  The clubs, bars and coffee shops aren’t numerous, but the few that are there enjoy some superb locations, perched on the edge of the sea or even sitting right out in the water, where the soft lapping of the waves against the floor boards is a warm accompaniment to the clink of glass and plates.  Discotheques and nightclubs are a rarity and yet most of the top hotels and restaurants offer that luxury to the younger crowd who cannot do without late night partying.

These restaurants also offer moonlight dinning, on a destination of your choice, upon the soft sand where the waves can kiss your feet or high up above the water, where the surroundings seem dim and unreal under the flicker of starlight.  Some of Maldives authentic entertainment items include crab races which provide some light amusement to uplift the evening, accompanied by some great music.  With barbeques, beach parties and some local entertainment items being performed at the beach, diversity is not wanting to the nightlife in Maldives.

Life in the Maldives can get even better when a traveller finds himself in one of those exquisite Maldives Resorts that have made real intimacy with the sea, being perched right upon the edge or over the water, with a looking glass as the floor. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas is a fine blend of wide expansive spaces and the serenity of the ocean brining you close to nature at its best. A Villa in Maldives like this, lets you savour the secluded island life with all its soothing tranquillity while keeping you connected to the modern world with a few indispensible luxuries.

Discovering Traditional Folk Dancing and Music of Maldives

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The first thing that comes to anyone’s mind when talking about the Maldives is white sand beaches and turquoise waters. These elements are mostly what attract hordes of tourists to these islands in the Indian Ocean each year. But this nation definitely offers more than just sun, sea and sand. This country also boasts of many other attractions including exotic local dishes that are largely inspired by both Indian and Sri Lankan cuisines, yet which have their own distinctive tastes and flavours.  What is more the country also has a vibrant folk dancing and singing scene, displaying its rich cultural heritage.

The country boasts of a number of forms of dance and music. Bodu Beru is a kind of folk music that is practiced in the islands of Maldives and both young and old alike take part in this. Another form is known as Bolimalaafath Neshun. It is a dance that is performed by women and depicts an ancient tradition when women offered gifts to the Sultan during special ceremonies such as the Eid Festival.

Bandiyaa Jehun is another well liked form of dance which has retained its special place despite the international dance forms that are becoming more and more popular. Around thirty men take part in Dhandi Jehun dances. These dances vary from each island and it is an attractive performance that keeps the audience enrapt. Fathigandu Jehun is performed only by men and it takes place in the evenings and is considered to be a stage musical extravaganza. Thaara is a performance that is believed to have been introduced by the Arabs who came to these islands in the 17th century or so. Another performance that has been inspired by Thaara is known as Langiri which has evolved according to the taste of the people of this land.

Visitors to any Maldives hotel can enjoy these various cultural shows, which will definitely add to their experience. Naladhu Maldives is one of the Maldives island resorts from which one can enjoy both the beaches and the culture as well as the diverse tropical lifestyle of this diverse land.

Aronoff Center for the Performing Arts, a grand arena

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The magnificent Aronoff Center for the Arts was designed by Cesar Pelli, an esteemed architect. The center boasts three exceptional performance arenas; Jarson-Kaplan Theater, Procter & Gamble Hall and Fifth Third Bank Theater. Additionally the Center contains reception and meeting rooms, rehearsal spaces and an attractive art gallery. Productions such as dance, music, concerts and theatrical productions have been held at the Center.

Discerning travelers would do well to avail themselves of Cincinnati hotel deals such as those offered by Millennium Hotel Cincinnati, a Cincinnati hotel which offers exemplary accommodations and service.

Theatres in Minneapolis

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Known as the “Twin Cities” and “Mill City”, Minneapolis is the largest city in the State of Minnesota. For those seeking a variety of entertainment especially theatres to enjoy performing arts, Minneapolis has more theatres than anywhere in the country. For the traveller who is in search of good taste in theatre, there are number of places to visit such as Hennepin Theater District,  Acme Comedy Company, Ballet of the Dolls/Ritz Theatre, Bloomington Civic Theatre, Guthrie Theatre, Lakeshore Players and many more. If you are ready for some fun in Minneapolis, start by choosing a Minneapolis downtown hotel which is located close to the theatres. Enjoy the comforts of a Minneapolis hotel such as Millennium Hotel Minneapolis and be close to the rich performing arts venues of the city.

Entertainment City – giving you the ride of a lifetime

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The Entertainment City in Doha is an amusement that offers an exciting array of rides, games and leisure activities for people of all ages and backgrounds. Know and loved by both the local community and the foreign visitors it will promise you a ride of a lifetime and memories that will last forever. Go enjoy yourself and experience the thrill and excitement during your stay at any Doha luxury hotel while exploring this wonderful city. An ideal choice would be Millennium Hotel Doha, a fine selection among the many lavish and hospitable accommodation options found throughout the city. Unlike regular Doha Hotels, it provides impeccable amenities together with superior service to make your holiday a truly memorable one.