Singapore has come a long way since it was just a small British trading outpost. Despite being a tiny island, the “Lion City” is currently a global hub for commerce and a highly popular vacation spot. The country’s appeal as a tourist destination is mainly due to the large profusion of attractions found here and the numerous events that are held here each year. The island’s calendar is packed full of festivals, concerts and parties, and tourists are bound to find something to do no matter what time of the year they visit. The Great Singapore Sale is one event that is highly anticipated by locals and foreigners alike. Held every year, this massive island wide sale fiesta attracts the participation of almost every shop …

The City of London Festival, one of the UK’s premier art events, was first held in 1962 to rejuvenate the English capital’s cultural life. The grand festival is held every summer at high profile destinations throughout the city and lasts about twenty one days. Featuring an eclectic line up, many of the festival events are free to the public. The sheer diversity of events ensures that one will definitely find something interesting. The festival is a celebration of the city and is one of the biggest events on the calendar so tourists in London this summer should definitely try to stop by. The 2013 edition of the City of London Festival will take place between the 23rd of June and the 26th of July. The …

39 glorious years before an attempt that a few jolly men took to celebrate the dawn of winter, has turned in to a massive affair now that sees Queenstown coming alive each year with good cheer and celebration. What were then, races on snow have turned in to exhilarating mountain riding; candy bars that were served back then have developed in to stalls and stalls of gourmet cuisine and the small performances in to fascinating concerts. If you are in Queenstown this June, a not to be missed experience would be the Winter Games 2013, when this beautiful town surrounded by natural splendor comes alive with an exciting celebration, attracting thousands of people to the town. Surrounded by beautiful mountains on both sides and the …

Thailand is without a doubt the shopping hub of the earth and lives true to its reputation in every city around the nation, and Phuket is no different. Although it is predominantly the beach and the party town of Thailand, the shopping experience is just as vibrant here; for it is in this city where you can find the Central Festival and it is a shopping party all day long. The Central Festival is a massive shopping mall that can be found on the outskirts of Phuket. It is a one-stop destination that is loaded with everything and anything you would ever dream of and want. Having in-store products that range from high-end clothing to household goods and toys, this is most certainly the shopaholic’s …

Jetwing Travels is a pioneer in providing convenient Sri Lanka travel facilities to ant part of the country. Personalized Sri Lanka tours can be organized according to your preference if you contact this travel provider. Sri Lanka is a country which is home to a diverse range of ethnicities. O the number of cultural festivals you would be able to witness while in the country is immense. If you are visiting the island paradise of Sri Lanka during the month of June you would be able to witness a very important festivals to the Buddhists in the country; the Poson festival. The celebration is mainly centered on Mihinthale a city very close to the historic Anuradhapura kingdom. It is believed that Arahat Mihindu came from India on this day …

There is no place quite like Bali to usher in the New Year. For many years Bali has consolidated a reputation as a premier New Year destination, not just for the locals but also for visitors from around the world. There are many venues in Bali ideal in which to welcome the New Year, but the locale of choice is undoubtedly Kuta Beach which features a carnival atmosphere and carefree revelry. Many tourists and young revellers will enjoy a delicious dinner at one of the attractive restaurants, pubs or cafes in the Legian, Kuta or Seminyak districts before joining the thousands of people at Kuta Beach eagerly awaiting the festivities. After the eagerly anticipated final countdown colourful fireworks are released and the carefree drinking continues …