An important festival dedicated to Lord Shiva, the Maha Shivarathri Festival is held on the 13th night/14th day in the Krishna Paksha Phalguna or Maagh according to the Hindu calendar. Plan your Sri Lanka travel during this period when devotees celebrate Lord Shiva’s favourite day.   Jetwing Travels offers Sri Lanka tours all around the year and hence, observing this vibrant festival that falls on a moonless February day should not be a problem. There are many legends surrounding the Maha Shivarathri day. Some say that this day is special to Shiva as this is the day that marks the marriage ceremony of Shiva and Parvati while other state that this is the auspicious day when Lord Shiva performed his “Tandava” dance that led to the ‘Tandava’ …

Abu Dhabi is undoubtedly one of the most marvelous emirates of UAE that has something for everyone from fantastic shopping to excellent entertainment. At present, Abu Dhabi is not only a great city but also the center where west meets east. Abu Dhabi is the ideal destination for holidays as it offers daring adventures as well as laid back, relaxing activities. If you are a water sport lover, you would not want to miss the amazing UAE Jet Ski race that happens in Abu Dhabi annually. It is a competition organized by the Abu Dhabi International Marine Sports Club which was established in the year 1993, in order to put a solid foundation to power boat racing in Abu Dhabi. This amazing Jet Ski event …

Shanghai’s largest Buddhist Temple, the Longhua Temple, bursts into a bright flurry of festivity, joy, and colour during the third lunar month (April) of each year. If you are visiting the country or the city, witness this air of festivity permeate everything from your flight to stylish serviced apartments Shanghai has to offer all visitors, such as those at the Ascott Huai Hai Road Shanghai which makes for some excellent accommodation Shanghai. Accompanying the vibrant peach blossoms which burst into life during the spring season, the Longhua Temple emerges with its festival best witness by the colourful lights that decorate the temple interior and exterior, lending the site an enchanting air. Coupled with the enthralling tinkling of the bells, the whole site blooms into a sacred spectacle that …

Set to take place on the 9th of January 2014, Dubai World Cup Carnival is a vibrant celebration offering 11 race meetings which will lead up to its concluding event, Dubai World Cup. Find an ideally located Palm Jumeirah hotel such as Anantara Dubai The Palm Resort & Spa for your needs of accommodation in Dubai. Marking the eleventh edition of the event, the carnival has a concept which was created with the intention of increasing the success and growth of the sport in Dubai and the UAE. Having served as a major platform for progressive horses to break into Dubai World Cup races, this pioneering festival has long been drawing major stars in the world of racing. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes …

The demand for luxury goods has simply exploded in Abu Dhabi and the region, and the 2014 Luxury Gift Show aims to bring together some of the prime picks of luxurious brands from all major cities such as London, Milan, Paris, and New York. Whilst you are here, ensure you pick one of the five star Abu Dhabi hotels to host your stay, and the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is famed as an excellent choice of the luxury hotels Abu Dhabi features for its visitors. If you happen to find yourself in the city during the middle of March 2014, the splendid 2014 Luxury Gift Show, unfolding during the 13th-17th at the Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre (ADNEC) is a must-visit event, …

The Dubai International Boat Show 2014 will be held from March 4 to 8, 2014. It is the most prestigious and the largest marine and leisure event in the city. For anyone keen on marine sector, this is indeed a must-attend event. There will be seven specialist sectors which will be featured in this year’s event, and they range from super yachts, a display in the marina, another outdoor display, equipments and supplies, luxury boating industry, and even the diving and super cars sector. For those who are in the field of boats and yachts and other marine-related activities, this is an event of great significance to understand the latest trends and products in the market as well as to network and get connected with …