The Regent Taipei is luxury hotel Taipei that always strives to give the customers the best service more than the expected level. The location of the hotel is more convenient compared to other luxury hotels in Taipei. One of the most celebrated festivals in Taipei is the Lantern Festival. The colourful lanterns are the main sign of the festival. This is held for several days at Dr. Sun Yat-sen Memorial Hall. A huge lantern displaying the Chinese zodiac animal of the year is the center piece. There are other various lantern types and designs created. The glowing lanterns create a magical site to all that witnesses this event. Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in …

Since the Maldives is a Muslim country, Christian holidays are not celebrated in a big way, though one can nevertheless experience Easter celebrations. Travellers looking for Maldives resorts which to base themselves at can choose Kurumba Maldives since it provides idyllic accommodation for the entire family. One of the best luxury hotels Maldives has to offer, this resort has a wealth of leisure facilities that will help make your Easter holiday even more enjoyable. Following the forty day period known as Lent, Easter commemorates the resurrection of Jesus Christ who Christians believe to be the son of God. Easter falls on a Sunday and the 50 days following this day is known as the Easter season, culminating on Pentecost Sunday. Chandrishan Williams is a travel …

The period of transit from the last star sign to the first is supposed to be one of defame and bad luck and nothing auspicious is started during that period. In contrast, people try to engage in various religious activities or games and play items abstaining from their usual work, or studying or even for housewives their important household work. The onset of New Year becomes visible even in the weather, as the days grow longer and warmer and sunnier while the mangoes and fruits like Cashew nuts become rounder and riper, their aroma drifting through the villages. The flower called ‘Erabadu’ is one blossom that fills the trees during this particular season and the faithful and timely crowing of the Cuckoo bird is also …

If you want to experience paradise on earth visit Hua Hin, one of the oldest towns that Thailand has. Hua Hin is absolutely beautiful and is known by many both locally and internationally as one of the most romantic destinations to host a wedding. Hua Hin is a very small town. The town having a population of only around 70,000 gives it an authentic and un-spoilt charm. Way back in history Hua Hins unique beauty and serene ambience was recognized by royalty. King Prajadhipok somewhere in the early 1900 built his summer citadel in Hua Hin and named it the ‘Wang Klai Kang Won’ which is translated to ‘Far from Worries’; a perfect description to the tranquility one feels in Hua Hin. Whoever stayed in …

Pondicherry is the capital of the Pondicherry Union Territory of Southern India. This being India’s largest French colony, it is referred to as the ‘French Riviera of the East’. The French architectural buildings have been preserved in their original design and many streets still retain their French name. A beautiful blend of the East and West, there is still a significant French influence, especially in the French quarter with boulevards and rues lined with Mediterranean styled houses, bakeries and cafes. In the months of February to March, Pondicherry celebrates one of the most significant Hindu Tamil festivals, the Masi Magam, with much reverence and pageantry. Each year Masi Magam is held on the full moon day of the ‘Magam Nakshastra’, which is month of Masi …

Also known as Rorda Mas, the Maldives Ramadan Festival is one that carries quite a lot of importance in the lives of Maldivians. Maldivian Muslims fast right through the month of Ramadan which falls on the 9th month of the Muslim calendar. This cultural event can only be fully experienced if the visitors lodge in one of the Maldives island resorts that are being raved about quite a lot. Naladhu Maldives is a Maldives Hotel that is popular among the many visitors that visit the country with the aim of participating in the country’s many colourful cultural events. The festival begins with the occurrence of the moon and lasts till the appearance of the next moon. Right through this period, Muslims fast during the day …