Siem Reap is a major tourist hub located in northwest Cambodia. Its claim to fame is that it is the closest city to the world famous temples of Angkor. The city of Siem Reap shares its name with province to which it belongs. The name translates to ‘Siamese defeated’ a reference to the defeat of the army of the Thai kingdom at the hands of the Khmer Empire, in the 17th century. The past fifteen years have turned the city into one that is bustling with tourist activity. Earlier, it was an isolated location that catered to the few hardy backpackers with only the odd budget hotel, today it is home to the Anantara Angkor Resort. Culture junkies and history buffs descend on Siem Reap …

An evening that featured Western bands from different areas of Sri Lanka, the 7th Rhapsody with Ave Marians took place on 9th January, 2016. Organised by Rhapsody Over the Years, the event was held at the Ave Maria Convent Auditorium and those planning to catch similar performances and in search of Negombo hotels within easy reach of the venue can consider Amagi Lagoon Resort & Spa Negombo. Hosted by Ave Maria Convent, this musical event saw bands performing a variety of cinema related music pieces. Apart from the senior western band of the host school, western bands from other schools such as Maris Stella College (Negombo), Loyola College (Negombo), Holy Cross College (Gampaha) and Wesley College (Colombo) also performed at the show. The Chief Guest …

Every year the beaches of Bali grow in popularity. The crowds swell like the tides, millions of tourists from around the world flood Indonesia in search of the best waves for surfing, the aquamarine waters for paddling, the best dive sites for viewing colourful coral and exotic marine life and the most stunning beaches. While it caters to the upmarket traveler looking for a luxury hotel, Bali also offers homestay and backpacker options for the budget tourist. In recent years: the mushrooming of beachfront resorts, restaurants, shopping malls, and nightclubs has gained Bali the reputation of being Asia’s top party destination. The Nusa Dua Fiesta is a festival that shows Bali has more to offer. The annual, weeklong event was started in 1996 by the …

Koh Phangan in Thailand is not only noted for its riotous Full Moon Part on Haad Rin Beach it is also fast gaining prominence as an up market meeting destination. With a number of star class hotels providing a range of facilities more and more people are flocking to Koh Phan Nagan for their business events. Both local and foreign government and non – governmental organizations are constantly utilizing the business facilities provided by Koh Phangan establishments. Hotels in Koh Phangan are totally geared to provide exclusive , customized services to their corporate clients. Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa provides luxury accommodation with expert services which will dovetail detail and overall experience to optimize results from your corporate event. Koh Phangan establishments will cater from …

There are several reasons why Thailand is one of the world’s most frequently visited travel destinations. If you are living in Asia, it is one of the region’s most easily accessible countries with year round good weather allowing visitors to explore all that Thailand has to offer ranging from bustling streets and boutiques in Bangkok to the beautiful beaches of Phuket and the majestic rock formations in Phang Nga. Another addition to Thailand’s list of must-visit cities is Chiang Rai situated in North-Western Thailand. Lying 860 kilometers to the north of Bangkok and just shy of the Thai-Myanmar border, Chiang Rai is the largest city in northern Thailand home to many Chiang Rai Hotels. Founded in the mid-13th century, Chiang Rai city is the heart …

The month long36th Annual Bali Arts Festival took place in 2014 and showcased the island’s traditional music, dancing and other forms of artistic expressions. Bali’s capital, Denpasar took center stage and hosted over three hundred individual shows in which fifteen thousand students, performers and other members of the community displayed their creative side. The Bali resorts and hotels were brimming with enthusiastic tourists eager to be part of the celebrations. This year’s edition of the Festival will kick off on the 13th of June, book a stay at the Intercontinental Bali Resort to be close to the festivities while also getting to experience the best of Bali’s beaches. Last year’s event was declared open by Indonesian President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono with a colourful parade through …