The Navam Perahara is a colorful and an exotic Sri Lankan festival that compromises of almost 100 elephants, over 5,000 artistes with dancers, acrobats, drummers, torch bearers and many more other attractions. The Nawam Maha Perahera is officially inaugurated when the sacred relics are paraded in a gilded casket placed on a majestic tusker, which is elegantly caparisoned and walks calmly amidst the hive of activity. The Navam perahera festival in Colombo draws tourists and visitors from across the country, and many foreigners from all over the world come and visit the Navam Perahara. The Navam Perahara is held at the very famous and sacred gangaramaya temple at in Colombo. Hotel J is a premier Negombo Hotel, and is a subsidiary under the leading name in Sri Lanka …

In celebration of its 30th anniversary, the Australian String Quartet hosted a memorable evening of music under the banner, Remember Tomorrow – Great Southern Festival. The event took place on February 19th at the Albany Entertainment Centre in Western Australia and travellers planning to visit similar concerts such as this can consider staying at Albany motels such as Sundowner Albany, Amity which is within easy reach of the venue. The two hour concert which began at 7.30 PM, took visitors on a trip down memory lane as the Australian String Quartet (ASQ) played Haydn’s Emperor quartet which was the piece performed at the very first public concert of the ASQ in 1985. While the concert also featured String Quartet No. 3 composed by Shostakovich, one of the highlights was …

Bringing all the exoticness of Bollywood to Adelaide, the Bollywood Holi Cruise Night will offer participants a chance to enjoy a memorable cruise featuring Hindi music, Indian food and plenty of entertainment. The first such event to be held in Adelaide, it is scheduled to take place on Friday 6th March, 2015 with the cruise leaving Fishermens Wharf at 9 PM before arriving back again at 12.30 AM. Those signing up for the cruise can look to stay at apartments in Australia within easy reach of this wharf, such as the two Chifely Hotels in Adelaide. The Bollywood Holi Cruise Night will feature Indian themed entertainment and those taking part can expect to enjoy live DJ music with Charan Jeet Singh and Sunil Arora Charan Chhabra among the DJs …

The District of Si Kao is located in the Trang Province of Thailand, which is situated neighboring the extremely popular Province of Krabi. Krabi is home to many amazing tourist attractions such as pristine golden sandy beaches, internationally renowned rock-climbing locations, unique religious and cultural landmarks, and ideal conditions of water and beach sports. One of the Krabi resorts that offer easy access to the attractions of the province is the Anantara Si Kao Thailand Resort & Spa. Thailand is home to many festivities and celebrations, but none are as unique and exciting as the Andaman Sea Festival. Also referred to as the Boek Fa Festival, this event takes place annually around the 15th – 18th of November as a celebration welcoming the end of the monsoon season …

An event which provides plenty of challenges and fun adventures, the Murray Charity Meander 2015 will take place on 23rd and 24th February at a particular section of the Murray River. The event is free for spectators and travellers interested in catching the event can look to find Wodonga accommodation such as Country Comfort Murray Valley which is within easy reach of the river. For the race leg taking place on the 23rd February, participants will journey along a part of the Murray River before arriving at Hume Weir. Following this, teams will be heading on their way to Corowa which is a part of the next leg of the Murray Charity Meander. Participants set off on this fascinating and challenging voyage using what are known as “tinnies” with …

Christmas in Surfers Paradise is another great Australian festival that is held each year during the Christmas time to celebrate the festive season in the grand Australian way. Christmas 2014 saw the Cavill Mall brilliantly illuminated with lights and families from all over flocking to witness the numerous Christmas fun events organised to make the season merry for everyone. Australis Sovereign Hotel, quite a popular hotel in Gold Coast was very much involved with the festive season with the luxury accommodation it had to offer for the many visiting tourists and locals during this exciting holiday time. Some of the fun events that the families enjoyed included Santa at the beach with his surfboat sleigh pulled by six kangaroos and posting letters to Santa and snapping …