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Harbour Lights Show – The Marvellous Spectacle

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Victoria Harbour, the deep water harbour between Hong Kong Island and the Kowloon Peninsula, is one of the city’s greatest assets. Over the years of Hong Kong’s history, the harbour has been the territory’s focal point and the jewel that amazes people over and over. The island side of the harbour has been experiencing a rapid development over the past few decades. With the construction of towering skyscrapers of unique architectural styles, the city is being considered as one of the most spectacular cities in the world. With these marvellous structures adorning the city skyline, the harbour draws thousands of people from all over the world.


A famous event at the harbour is the Harbour Lights Show, which is a fabulous multimedia display named by the Guinness World Records as the “World’s Largest Permanent Light and Sound Show”. With the attractive nature of the show, its official name is ‘Symphony of lights’. The show is the grandest free light show one can witness, which will be fascinating for the travellers to witness. The lights of the Victoria Harbour are synchronised with a laser show moving to match the rhythm of the music supplied. To listen to the music people need to be at the waterfront promenades on both sides of the harbour. The show takes place at 8pm every day creating an awe-inspiring atmosphere with colourful lights, searchlights and laser beams performing an extraordinary spectacle that celebrates the spirit, diversity and vibrancy of Hong Kong.


The show is in five main themes which are Energy, Awakening, Heritage, Celebration and Partnership. Each theme takes turns one by one as the audio speakers do the introduction. The best spots to get the best view of the Symphony of lights include the Tsim Sha Tsui waterfront, the Avenue of Stars and sightseeing ferries such as the star ferry.


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Siam Ocean World: A Closer Look at the World Under the Sea

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When it comes to the world of aquatics, everyone loves to observe marine life. Many of us don’t get the opportunity to dive in the ocean and watch these beautiful creatures. Why lament anymore, if you have a place to witness those creatures in convenience of Siam Ocean World. This aquatic arena covers an area of 10,000 square meters on the basement of a famous shopping mall. It’s not only just one of the main attractions in the city; it’s also a learning center for kids. It has over 30,000 marine creatures belongs to 400 different species.
The novel concept of dividing the whole area to seven different environments, gives visitors a novel experience of learning. ‘Weird and wonderful’, consists of rare and exotic marine animals like gigantic spider crabs, nautiluses and pineapple fish. The next destination, ‘Deep Reef’ as you may have already guessed, is all about the fascinating life that dwells within them. The environment ‘Living Ocean’ shows the survival of marine animals. The ‘Rain Forest’ showcase different creatures like blind cave fish, giant water rats and otters, which fascinates children a lot. When we talk about the ocean, how can we forget about the shore? ‘Rocky Shore’ zone gives visitors a chance to observe life on the shore. The star of the Siam Ocean World is the ‘Open Ocean’, the largest unconfined aquarium with sharks of various types which includes ragged-tooth, stingrays, black-tipped, giant groupers and leopard. You can witness how the hunters of the ocean really look like in this environment.
Visitors who are looking for adventure and gaining experience have the opportunity of swimming through the fish in the 2.8 million liter aquarium. But, for a person who is up for a little adventure they can take a ride in a glass bottomed boat to take closer look at the animals, guaranteed it’ll be an experience of a life time.
Not just dive in to experience the marine life, visitors are also given the facility of arranging their wedding ceremony under the water. This is a special opportunity for those who love to do everything in an extra-ordinary way.
There are more exciting shows that you shouldn’t miss, like Diver Underwater Talk, Penguin Feed, Animal Contact, Otter Feeding and Shark feeding. Don’t forget to stop by the Thailand’s first world class 4-D theater for the 25 minute virtual adventure. When it comes to souvenirs The Shark Shop allows you to buy anything related to aquatic you want from a range of gifts like T-shirts.
During your holiday at Bangkok visiting all these places, you can always find accommodation at a Bangkok Sukhumvit Hotel. For a longer holidays Bangkok serviced apartments at Bangkok Grand President will be a good choice.

Guangzhou by Night

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Better known as the South Gate of China, Guangzhou is a lively city with lots to see and do. The famed capital of Guangdong province, Guangzhou also acts as the political, cultural and economic hub. Guangzhou is strategically located in close proximity to Hong Kong, Macau and the South China Sea. It is one of China’s first open cities and is also one of the most economically developed.

Guangzhou is a haven for the leisure hunter since it offers countless tourist attractions. Bright Filial Piety Temple, Yuexiu Park, The Pearl River, White Cloud Mountain, Ancestral Temple of the Chen Family are just to name a few. Shopping and dining are also limitless in this vibrant metropolis. Since Guangzhou is one of the first open Chinese cities it is an initiator for introducing international fashion, lifestyles and trends to the country. Therefore when it comes to entertainment, Guangzhou is a groundbreaking city.

Those health conscious travellers can head to any of the numerous bowling clubs, golf courses or even tennis courts available right throughout the city. The impressive Karaoke parlours as well as pubs are ideal to enjoy a relaxing time out in the night. After the sun goes down travellers visiting Guangzhou can even head to the Pearl River and enjoy a boat ride complete with picturesque night time views. This memorable cruise generally begins at the Xidi Dock and ends near the Guangzhou Bridge.

A favourite thing to do in this extraordinary city is to listen to the famous Yue Ju also known as the Cantonese Opera. For the finest bars and pubs in town visitors will have to head to Huanshi Lu, Bai’e Tan or Binjiang Lu which are the most well known bar streets in the city. Binjiang Lu Bar Street is known to offer the best in scenery since it is positioned by the bank of the Pearl River. Located in the heart of the city is the Huanshi Lu Bar Street and the exotic Bai’e Tan Bar Street can be found near the White Goose Pond.

The French pub Amigo is one of the best pubs to visit other interesting night time venues in Guangzhou include 23 Club, Baby Face, Bridge House, Party World, China Plaza Theatre and Yonghan Cinema.

To explore the many diverse and distinctive tourist attractions in Guangzhou, the best option is to stay at a hotel in Guangzhou such as the well equipped Ascott Guangzhou that enjoys close proximity to many of the nightlife options in the city. The decision will undoubtedly make your nightlife in Guangzhou all the more enjoyable and memorable.

Fais Do-Do: Nighty-Night

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‘Fais Do-Do’ in normal French expression means ‘Nighty-Night’. It also means a place where different people, music and flavour come together from different parts of the world.
Renowned for its eclectic music and different people, Fais Do-Do is put in place to create stronger links between diverse and new cultures, music, food and even philosophies. To enjoy a fun filled memorable time travellers can head to the Fais Do-Do that features Los Angeles’ blues, Brazilian salsa, rock, jazz, retro scenes to soul. It is an ideal place for a person in search of a different yet good time.
The building that presently houses Fais Do-Do is an architectural masterpiece that was built during the climax of Los Angeles’ Art Deco period during the 1930’s. Prior to Fais, the building housed a branch of the First Citizens Savings Bank and Trust.
During the 1960’s the First Citizens Savings Bank and Trust was transformed in to a cosy bar and underground club. At that time it was often visited by legendary musicians. Billy Preston and Sam Cooke are said to have been here.
It was during the 90’s that the bank was renamed as Café Club Fais Do-Do. It was the aspiration of the proprietor to provide Los Angelenos the chance to discover and mingle with other social and musical cultures.
Fais Do-Do is available for rent for those who wish to enjoy pleasant and fun filled private parties. They even host private parties offering numerous entertainment and party facilities. Even if it is not a private get together, anyone can just come by and enjoy the great performances held here.
To further explore different cultures at the Fais Do-Do, visitors can conveniently plan their stay at a nearby Beverly Hills Hotel. For instance, Raffles L’Ermitage, Beverly Hills which is a Luxury Hotel in Beverly Hills is an ideal place to stay.

Kuala Lumpur Nightlife – adding spice to life

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Positioned about 40 kilometres away from the coast, Kuala Lumpur is the beautiful capital of Malaysia. Occupying an area of approximately 243 square kilometers, this captivating city is surrounded by hills. Popularly known as KL, Kuala Lumpur is the hub for trade and commerce, tourism, transportation, manufacturing, banking and finance and information technology in Malaysia.


Kuala Lumpur is renowned as a fascinating place to be and its rich diversity has made it immensely popular among tourists. The nightlife scene here is recognised as one of Asia’s liveliest. The city is complete with many sophisticated karaoke lounges, discos and pubs which are ideal to relax and enjoy.


Apart from the exciting clubs and pubs that feature live bands, Kuala Lumpur is home to numerous cinemas and cineplexes that show the latest in English, Chinese, Indonesian, Malay and Hindi movies. Meanwhile, local theatres stage some simply enchanting Western as well as Asian dramas; bangsawan is the traditional form of Malay opera that can be appreciated alongside many other fascinating dance dramas.


The busy and lively pasar malam night market is a place that should not be missed for those who wish to experience the best of nightlife in KL. At this unique and impressive night market, visitors will get the chance to socialise, purchase one of a kind souvenirs and even relish fine local street food. The market on Jalan Raja Muda that usually takes place on Saturdays each week is also an entertaining place to be.


The Golden Triangle in KL is renowned for its many up market European-style nightclubs and bars which are generally found in lavish hotels. Some of the finest bars that can be found at the Golden Triangle include 21 Jalan Mayang, Citrus Rouge, El Nino, Bravo, the Beach Club Café and much more. Planet Hollywood and Hard Rock Café are known to be ideal places for live music and dance.


The outstanding and diverse KL and its impressive nightlife scene can be easily explored by staying at a well appointed accommodation such as Somerset Seri Bukit Ceylon that offers well equipped serviced apartments Kuala Lumpur Malaysia. Staying at a service apartment in Kuala Lumpur at Somerset Seri Bukit Ceylon will undoubtedly make a holiday in Kuala Lumpur much more thrilling and unforgettable.


Paris – an absolute haven for Nocturnal Revelers

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The capital city of France, Paris sits on the river Seine in the northern part of France. The city is a global economic and cultural hub and has been so for nearly 5 centuries now. The city bears a significant impact globally on several areas that include politics, art, fashion, media and education. Also known as the “City of Light” Paris is also one of the world’s most popular tourist destinations with a whopping 45 million tourists visiting the city every year. The city hosts some really iconic landmarks such as the Eiffel Tower, Arc Du Triomphe and the Louvre Museum.

Being a city of such glamour and romance, it’s not a wonder that Paris has much to boast about when it comes to entertainment and nightlife. When dusk falls and the darkness settles in, Paris’ versatility as a haven for nocturnal activities begins to be very obvious. From fine dining to fashion shows, cancans, discos and bars the city hosts an absolute gamut of things ideal for those from all walks of life.

The district of Oberkampf in Paris is a popular hangout area for the trendier Parisian crowd. Some of the popular hangouts here include the Café Charbon, Cithéa, Nouveau Casino and Pavillon Royal. If you’re a more of a party animal, you’d probably love the Bastile area. Loud, crowded and hyperactive, the Bastile area hosts an eclectic range of posh nightclubs, bars, cafes and a plenty of other entertainment options. Some of the other popular nightspots in Paris include the Place Vendome and Faubourg St.-Honoré, Marais, Champs-Elysées, Montmartre and Pigalle, Saint-Germain-des-Près, and Belleville.

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Mottley’s Comedy Club – hilarious entertainment

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Spending a few days in Boston won’t be complete unless tourists have gone around and done a bit of savouring, and not just of the edible kind. Although seafood is firm favourite of Bostonians so is the traditional boiled supper which every tourist should try at least once.
Once the eateries have been sampled, another favorite indulgence is the variety of liquid refreshments that the many pubs and bars serve up. Even if it’s a week night the pubs are often over flowing with people especially the after-work crowd. Virtually, every corner of the city of Boston offers a casual pub, night club or lounge to unwind at.
As for entertainment the city is famous for comedy houses and among the popular ones the Mottley’s Comedy Club at Trinity is up there in terms of rib tickling, hysterical fun for hours.
The city is almost legendary for the comedic acts that perform in these clubs and at Mottley’s, the legends of comedy share the stage with new comers.
The club’s name is derived from a scenario which took place in the 1700s. A man by the name of Joe Miller having written tons of jokes dies in 1739 and there after John Mottley puts these jokes into a book titled ‘Joe Miller’s jests’. The book grew in popularity but Mr. Mottley always attributed the comedic genius to Miller when in actual fact he was illiterate. Mottley added more jokes till there were 1,300 of them in total. The jokes were so over used that by the 19th century the catch phrase to signify a stale joke was ‘A Joe Miller’. Although Mottley has little relevance to Boston, the story’s comedic subtleties and rustic old school charm is what caught the attention of its owners and hence the club was named.
Among the more popular comedians in the club’s line up, Carolyn Plummer is a crowd puller for her style of looking for humor in the ordinary every day hum drum of life. Carolyn who is a home maker and mother really knows how to laugh at what others would want to conceal and at the end of a hard day the audience is reeling in laughter.
It’s all the easier to get a good nights sleep once travelers have been fed and laughed their sides off, and what could be better than checking into some luxurious surroundings of one of the Boston hotels in the vicinity. The Langham Hotel Boston boasts of luxury accommodation and facilities which are the envy of other hotels in Boston.

Melbourne International Comedy Festival- the largest cultural event in Australia

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The Melbourne International Comedy Festival is an event held in Melbourne, Australia. It is considered to be the 3rd biggest comedy festival in the international arena and is the most massive cultural event to be held in Australia. Commercialization of the event is kept to a minimum and the atmosphere at the comedy festival is very relaxed compared to the other big three comedy festivals. The Melbourne International Comedy Festival was started in the year 1987. The festival is held for a period of 3 weeks, starting generally on the first of April (April Fools Day). During the first half of the 1990s the Melbourne International Comedy Festival was held at the Melbourne Town Hall but now the venues for the event are selected rite throughout the city. This year the event will be held from the 1st to the 26th of April 2009.


The Melbourne International Comedy Festival hosts numerous comedy artists both from the international and local scenes. The 2008 Melbourne International Comedy Festival included 298 shows and 1, 765 performers. This includes art exhibitions, musical shows, debates, improvisational theatre, plays, sketch shows but includes a great number of cabaret acts and stand up.


Special events that take place at the Melbourne International Comedy Festival include the Comedy Festival Gala, the Great Debate and Upfront. The Comedy Festival Gala is the opening night show.


A visit to Melbourne would require a stay at one of the hotels in Melbourne. The Langham Hotel, Melbourne would be a good place to stay.

Snowplanet – An All Year Round Winter Wonder In Auckland

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Offering an amazingly unique experience for a highly entertaining day of family fun, the Snowplanet is an all year round indoor snow resort ideal for all ages. Visitors can enjoy the excitement of engaging in popular snow sports and can relax in the snowy village like atmosphere in this wondrous winter wonder land located in Auckland.
A snow lover’s dream, the park features 50 centimeters of real powder snow, 3 lifts, a terrain park and a separate learner area amid other highlights. Streams of tourists come in to engage in the thrill of the terrain park with its wide variety of rainbows, slide bars and jumps that are in place for both beginners and advanced snow sporters. The exciting features of this park will keep you entertained for hours on end. Children will most definitely love playing in the harm free snow that surrounds and covers the place.
Amid all the excitement of snow sporting and fun, you can go up to the Mountain View Café & Bar for a delicious meal or hot drink. The place offers outstanding views of the snowdome and is a great place from which to observe the entertainment taking place below.
Many events are organized at night on a frequent basis at the park for snowboarders where freestyle competitions are held, complete with DJs and all the workings of an exciting night. Even if you are not taking part in the competition, it makes for a highly entertaining event to be watched. For those who do not have snow sporting equipment, a rental shop is available. Additional to this, a snow sport shop and a snow academy are also found on the premises.
Apart from being ideal for families, the place is a popular location among companies where corporate activities such as team building, social club outings, staff functions and client entertaining take place. Whatever the reason maybe, Snowplanet is unique snowy experience that’s not to be missed.
Visitors looking to stay at one of the Auckland hotels, should consider the luxurious Langham Hotel Auckland which has easy access to this exciting and entertaining snow park, as well as to the rest of the city’s attractions.

Hong Kong Salsa Festival – Step into a realm of Salsa Dancing

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Over the recent years, the art of salsa has risen to become a popular form of dance. Originated from Cuba, this genre of dance was seen as a blend of African and European cultures, shaping salsa to what it is today. Contributing heavily to the richness and vibrancy of the dance, salsa is accompanied by pulsating music compositions involving African percussions.


Having a widespread influence on the western world, the sensual movements of salsa is now recognized as a global phenomenon. As a dance form that has been attracting more and more people who are interested in learning the art of salsa dancing, there have been many dance institutions that have sprouted around the world, solely dedicated to this field. Regarded as a partner dance, there have been many varieties of salsa dance that have also included solo performances. However, the dancing most often showcases a mutual effort by both partners, celebrating the flexible and free flowing movements of salsa.


Blossoming since its first introduction, salsa dancing in Hong Kong has become a popular dance form among the masses. Over the last 10 years, a series of events and festivals have been organized within the salsa community to bring about large crowds of people to enjoy the freedom of dance. Perhaps the most significant festival among them, the Hong Kong Salsa Festival is the leading event in Hong Kong that brings about great hype around the city.


Anticipated by many, the Salsa Festival 2011, like every year will be a gathering of experts and seasoned performers in the field. Starting from 15th of February, the festival will end on 21st February, where guests will be able to get a glimpse into the field of salsa and understand what it is like to indulge in salsa in the city. Having a series of events to keep guests entertained, this year’s festival will have an exciting attraction called Avenue of Stars. Essentially a street party, it will be a thrilling event that will showcase some of the best talent of salsa dancers to the public. In addition, there will be a championship called the Asia Pacific Salsa Open Championship, which is one of the leading and competitive salsa events in the city. Challenging those budding dancers, it will be an event to remember as there will be an array of spectacular performances, stunning to the eyes of the viewers. Furthermore, there will be an event called Night of the Superstars, which was specifically designed to sway the crowd to their feet as they dance to the pumping music. A dance extravaganza, the festival will also include club parties, after parties, performances, workshops and road shows. Bringing together local and international performers and DJs, it is bound to be a great experience for those looking for an exciting time.


When searching for a hotel in Wan Chai, one that should be considered is Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong. Perhaps one of the finest 4 Star Hotels Hong Kong offers, guests staying here will have an exceptional vacation as it offers the best comforts for a relaxing time.