While holidaying at a destination that gives you a chance to play on some of the most scenic courses in the region is incentive enough for golfers, the Hua Hin Golf Festival adds even more to the allure of this idyllic coastal getaway. This annual festival generally takes place between August and September and those in search of beach hotels Hua Hin Thailand has to offer that makes an ideal base for their stay can consider Anantara Hua Hin Thailand Resort. One of the best Hua Hin hotels in the area, this well placed property is also within easy reach of several golf courses including the Palm Hills course. Attracting amateur and veteran golfers alike, the Hua Hin Golf Festival gives you the chance to play at some of …

Proving an excellent opportunity for all those in denial that the mountain biking season is over, the Mophie mountain bikes is a great race to witness. The race guarantees thrills and spills to the ardent and extreme sports fans and an adrenaline pumping adventure for the participants. If you are in for some fascinating action when competitors take out some serious tyres, a killer attitude and some exciting downhill racing on mountain bikes, the Queenstown Winter Festival is the place to be this June. Part of a tradition that started back in 1975, the Queenstown Winter Festival is a hearty affair that marks the beginning of winter in great spirit. Now the festival is the southern hemisphere’s largest winter celebration with street parties, mardi gras …

Popularly known as DSW, the Dubai Sports World is an annual event that attracted over 100,000 participants last year. Every year from 21st June to 21st August, Dubai goes sports crazy and the event is not only for sports fanatics but an event for the entire family; it is fun unleashed! Taking place in a completely air conditioned indoor arena you do not have to worry about sweating it out in the sweltering heat. Located at the Dubai International Convention & Exhibition Centre it is only a short drive from the airport. There is also a metro stop that makes it very easy to reach the venue. Be it football, basketball, volleyball, rugby, tennis, cricket or any other sport that takes your fancy, you can …

Champakulam Moolam boat race is the oldest and the most well known snake boat race in the city of Kerala in India. The annual event takes place on the Pamba River that flows through the village of Champakulam which is the starting point of the race. There is an interesting historical occurrence linked with the race that took place in 1545 A.D which reflects the bond shared between the Hindus and the Christians. At the beginning, a great water carnival was organized and for almost five hundred years this tradition has continued uninterrupted with the boat race, imbibing the strong religious harmony in Kerala in which the village Champakulam is located. Both tourists and locals throng the village of Champakulam to enjoy the colourfully adorned …

The Yachts Asia Bali is to be known as the Yachts Indonesia from its 2013 edition onwards. The decision to move the annual event from the sunny island of Bali to mainland Indonesia is to better cater to the increasing amounts of participants, exhibitors and visitors who have steadily increased. In 2013 over 6000 foreign visitors are expected to witness the over 200 million US dollar worth of merchandise and products that are to be displayed. This year over 300 sqm of space is expected to be taken up to exhibit the many state of the art yachts, boats and other related exhibits. With Bali and Indonesia being much loved and favoured destinations for not only locals but also for foreign nationals from Europe, China, …

Located on an island on the Persian Gulf is the city of Abu Dhabi, the second biggest and capital city of the UAE. Considered to be one of the more urban cities in the world, Abu Dhabi serves as the hub of the economic, political and cultural activities of the United Arab Emirates Abu Dhabi also thrives as a tourist destination, owing to its unique culture and many tourist attractions. One of Abu Dhabi’s most popular tourist attractions is the Ferrari World, the largest indoor amusement in the world, located on Yas Island. Amongst the most rides and attractions of this amusement park, there is none more exciting or adrenaline pumping than the Formula Rossa, the world’s fastest and most heart-stopping ride ever created by …