When you think of New Zealand, no doubt you would think of picture-postcard landscapes, amazing recreational activities, and a chill social scene. New Zealand is indeed an immensely laid-back country and the majority of those who visit the country crave the quiet nature of the beautiful, serene surroundings. While the country’s primary appeal resides in its panoramas, they do have some amazing activities to pique the interest of travellers and New Zealanders combined. Some of these include the world-famous trekking tracks. Tourists come from all over the world just to experience these panoramic paths first hand. New Zealand is a wonderful land to visit and there is no better time than now to do so. This year, in November, there is something even more interesting …

Enjoy the best of Middle East by making reservations at a Dubai hotel, preferably one such as Copthorne Hotel Dubai. It is best to opt for a centrally located Deira hotel Dubai has to offer, if you plan to make the most of your stay in the region. An interactive showcase of sleek automobiles, Dubai International Motor Show lures in big names in the global automotive community. Much more than merely a motoring event, the show will feature 55 regional and global premiers and will see the participation of 150 companies from thirty countries as well as over 100,000 visitors from South Asian regions, Africa and of course the Middle East. Those of you with a passion for rare, exotic and super fast automobiles cannot afford to miss …

The much anticipated Singapore Writers Festival is a delightful experience for anyone interested in the field of literature. Having completed 15 years of successful existence, the yearly event has secured a strong reputation as one of Asia’s most significant literary extravaganzas. Having evolved into being one of the mainstays of the international literary calendar this event attracts many notable writers from across the globe. The festival has featured notable literary personalities like Steve Levitt, Michael Chabon, Bi Feiyu, Neil Gaiman and Gail Simone. The engrossing organised events like lectures, workshops and other features combined with the cosmopolitan ambience of Singapore make this extravaganza a unique experience. Initially the event commenced as an offshoot of an arts festival and a springboard for local Singaporean writing talent. …

Middle East Exclusive 2013 is by far one of the most unique events that will be hosted in the region this year. The exhibition calls in representatives from international and regional travel industries and they showcase most of the world’s leading and premier brands to a large number of enthusiastic international buyers and distributors. Airports, duty free operators, shops, hotels, airlines and shipping companies come in to view and purchase the amazing array of products that are available. The Middle East has always been an excellent business platform because of the number of duty free goods and luxury items that are brought in from across the world. Dubai is a centre for shopping and distributing luxury brands and this exhibition is the ideal location for …

If you are going to be in the emirate of Abu Dhabi during 20-22 January 2014, an exciting and important event will be unfolding in the vicinity at the same time: the World Future Energy Summit 2014. As such, ensure that you reserve your spot at a luxury Abu Dhabi hotel early, such as the Grand Millennium Al Wahda which is considered one a fine hotel Abu Dhabi UAE. The prestigious World Future Energy Summit has to be the most important global gathering on issues of climate change and how we as business leaders, country leaders, and other key decision makers can function to ensure a cleaner, greener world in the future. Under the patron of Sheikh Mohammed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan, who is the crown prince of …

Travellers on the lookout for Singapore hotel promotions should keep Days Hotel Singapore in mind. A 3 Star hotel in Singapore of this calibre never fails to ensure a pleasurable holiday experience in the region. With a rich ethnic and religious diversity, Singapore celebrates a variety of events and festivals. Among the major ethnic and religious events are Deepavali, Hari Raya, Mid-Autumn Festival and Chinese New Year whilst Singapore Food Festival, Singapore International Film Festival and the Singapore Arts Festival are special cultural highlights. From musical performances and exhibitions to sporting events and vibrant nightlife entertainment, the events are truly diverse. Among the well known annual events are F1 Singapore Grand Prix, Mosaic Music Festival and the Chingay Parade.   Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under …