This New Year started out with the crème de la crème of New Zealand’s racing and society royalty gathering to witness what is arguably, the country’s best day of horse racing, the The New Zealand Herald New Year’s Day Races. There was an outstanding six carry black-type status of the 10 races that were held on the 1st of January 2015, at the Ellerslie Racecourse which is situated just about 17 minutes from the renowned Country Comfort hotel by SilverNeedle hotels, a premier chain of hotels in Australia and New Zealand. Not just an event limited to racing fanatics and elite socialites, the New Zealand Herald New Year’s Day Races featured free entertainment for the kids as well, that included a Tip Top Popsicle Planet, New Zealand …

The big blue sea is filled with both mystery and beauty…If you are staying in a Wan Chai Hotel Hong Kong like the Cosmopolitan Hotel Hong Kong here’s the perfect opportunity for you to glimpse into the world underneath the waves. Be there at the biggest diving exhibition in Asia, the Diving and Resort Travel Expo. Held from the 12th to the 14th December this year at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre, the DRT Expo has several VIP speakers such as Photographer/Writer, Mr. Jun V Lao from the Philippines and Mr. Jasper Wan, SEA&SEA Brand Manager/Photographer from Hong Kong. Diving & Resort Travel Expo is China’s only dedicated international trade conference networking and consumer dive event. CDEX showcases a wide range of international brands, technical developments and …

Shinju Matsuri is perhaps one of the longest running, multi cultural festivals being held for over 40 years in Western Australia. The festival rekindles the early day romantic allure of Broome, a world-renowned producer of South Sea Pearls. The prosperity of these pearls drew Japanese, Chinese, Malay, Koepangers, Filipino and Europeans to Broome; adding to its multi-cultural spirit and energy which is celebrated to-date with the Shinju Matsuri festival. Those visiting the festival would find it convenient to seek accommodation at a Broome Hotel that is in close proximity to the festival premises such as the Oaks, Broome. Shinju Matsuri festival with its colourful spectacle of history, culture, music, taste and fragrances opens up exciting 10 days for the locals as well as visitors. Being a festival that …

An annual event dedicated to highlighting healthy lifestyles, Natural & Organic Products Asia took place from August 27 to 29, bringing together the entirety of health, organic and natural products industry. Noted for being the only Asian event of its kind, the inaugural event helps local and international companies reach their potential in becoming the best market for healthy and natural products in the world. Focusing on promoting sustainability, ethical business, good health and fair trade in Asia, the event is the ideal platform for retailers, manufacturers, trading companies, service providers, food industry executives and healthcare professionals to discuss business opportunities and industry trends. Those planning to attend the event next year can make their reservations at a Wan Chai hotel Hong Kong such as Cosmo Hotel Hong …

A four day event scheduled to take place from the 20th to the 23rd of October 2014, Asian Glassware Trends Show will be held at the Hong Kong Convention & Exhibition Centre in Wan Chai. The products that will be showcased at the event include Glass Arts and Crafts, Decorative and Functional Glassware, Glass Vases and Containers, Glass Tableware and Wine Glasses, Glass Ornaments and Accessories and much more. It is truly a must visit event for glassware enthusiasts all over the world. Those heading to Wan Chai to visit this trends show can base themselves at Cosmo Hotel Hong Kong. Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in …

If ever there was a perfect place for sports enthusiast, any type of sports that is, it would be Al Forsan International Sports Resort in Khalifa City just a few minutes away from Abu Dhabi’s international airport and the city centre. The sporting, leisure and fun facilities here range from two freshwater lakes, one for beginners and the other for experts to wakeboard, water ski and knee board. A shooting range, a polo field, indoor and outdoor equestrian arenas, archery, a 1.2 km professional track at the Motor Sports Centre designed to provide challenging and exhilarating experiences are among Al Forsan’s facilities. Riders can achieve speeds from 30 to 70 mph at the centre’s karting circuit. The Al Forsan complex includes indoor and outdoor paintball …