Chess is a popular yet not very publicized game in Sri Lanka. While the history of chess in the international arena runs deep, in Sri Lanka during recent times many a youth have taken a keen interest in the game that tests one’s patience and intelligence. To ignite the passion in chess in the country, the “Kalutara Chess Festival”, an open international rating chess championship was recently organised by the Kalutara Chess Club that was held from the 13th to 19th January 2015 at the National Institute of Health Sciences, Nagoda, Kalutara. The winners walked away with total cash prizes worth nearly Rs. 325,000. The participation of world’s top ranking international chess players saw an influx of chess lovers from around the world to Kalutara …

The Jakarta Night Festival is an annual event held to welcome the New year in style and celebration. The Jakarta Culture and Tourism Agency will host the annual Jakarta Night Festival along Jl. Sudirman and Jl. MH Thamrin on 31st December with more than 100 performers who will take to 12 stages in different locations. If you wish to begin the New Year with endless excitement you can join the celebrations at the Jakarta Night Festival. All you have got to do is plan your stay at a hotel such as Alila Jakarta which will also gift you the best Hotel Rates Jakarta has to offer. The Jakarta Night Festival which started in 2012 begins at 4 pm on 31st December and goes on until midnight. Generally the stages …

Offering athletes a chance to test their endurance and those interested in staying healthy an opportunity to engage in fun challenges, the Spartan Stadium Race in Sydney takes obstacle racing to a whole new level! The event which is billed as the country’s first stadium obstacle race is set to take place on 15th February, 2015 at the well known ANZ Stadium and participants and visitors in search of accommodation that is within easy reach can consider Sundowner Gardenia Motor Inn Bass Hill. Organised by Spartan Race Australia, this stadium event features a number of challenges including a 5k+ obstacle course at this historic sports venue. With over 30 obstacles planned be it box jumps, stair climbs or sled pulls, the Spartan Stadium Race in Sydney …

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 …

Dubai is known for their exotic, extravagant and lavish style and is a travel destination for many people from many different countries. Dubai is known for their lavish parties and mainly for their fabulous night life. The New Year’s Eve at Dubai is one of the biggest events of the year and many people fly to Dubai, just to take part in the New Year festivities. These festivities have dance shows, theme parties and a range of processions throughout the streets of the city. The city has vibrant lights and some amazing New Year firework shows for the brand new year of 2015. The Ascott Park Place, Dubai is one of the best Dubai hotel apartments, and is a great venue to celebrate the New Year 2015. …

The city of Muscat in Oman offers many varied attractions for the foreign visitor. In order to make the most of your stay in the country an outstanding accommodation choice would be the Alila Jabal Akdhar, a resort in Oman that offers quality rooms and courteous hospitality. The vibrant Muscat Festival is undoubtedly one of the nation’s most splendid attractions. Having been acclaimed as the nation’s largest historical and cultural event, this lively festival is Oman’s festive exhibition of the local cultural attractions. These include the country’s distinctive traditions and arts as well as its services and consumer items. The Muscat Festival features a distinctive flavour, embodying a combination of the old and the new, the traditional and the modern. A diverse selection of different themes is featured …