The Salinas Nature Reserve of Formentera
Posted on March 31, 2009 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
The Balearic island, Formentera is named on the Forbes ‘Top Sexiest Islands’ list. Just under a thirty minute boat ride from Ibiza, Formentara has loyal visitors due to the more laid back atmosphere, the sunsets and stunning geography, complete with dramatic cliffs and waterfalls. A bit of the ‘party 24/7 attitude of Ibiza [...]
Read More..>>Dubai to Host DPI Summit
Posted on March 26, 2009 - Filed Under Business, Dining, Finance, Technology | Leave a Comment
-The Middle East Digital Print and Imaging Summit for 2009 will be held in Dubai, UAE on May 11th and 12th. Organized by Aspire Events, the summit will be held in the Madinat Jumeirah and is expected to attract participation from across the region.
This inaugural event will feature one-on-one interactions between buyers and vendors. It [...]
The Singapore Biennale
Posted on March 22, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
There are two festivals in Singapore that occur every two years, alternating back and forth year to year. One of those is the Singapore Biennale. The show began just a few short years ago in 2006 and so currently there have been just 2 shows, with the next opening in September of 2010. [...]
Read More..>>Mauritian Food Festival
Posted on March 18, 2009 - Filed Under Dining | Leave a Comment
Dieu Donne just outside Cape Town in Franschhoek will host a two day Mauritian Food Festival next weekend. The festival will provide an introduction to the unique fusion of Creole, French, Chinese, and India flavors that is found on Mauritius. It will be held March 27-28, 2009, which marks the 1st anniversary of the Dieu [...]
Read More..>>Upcoming Dance Festivals of Singapore
Posted on March 8, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Sports, Travel | Leave a Comment
Singapore has a long standing history of annual festivals. Be it the WOMAD and the Mosaic music festivals, Shakespeare in the Park Festivals, the Wayang Opera street performances these festivals draw crowds from with in the city and from all over the world. Three such festivals are occurring during the year, the Zoukout [...]
Read More..>>Goa Pressures Off-Shore Casinos
Posted on March 7, 2009 - Filed Under Business, Travel | Leave a Comment
The tourism ministry in Goa is putting pressure on the so-called “off-shore” casinos in their state to meet existing government regulations. The ministry is strongly encouraging these establishments to register under the 1982 Trade and Tourism Act.
According to Lyndon Monteiro the 1982 act requires the registration of “any establishment with loding and boarding facility or [...]
Energy Saving Procedures on the Island of Mallorca
Posted on March 4, 2009 - Filed Under Society, Technology, Travel | Leave a Comment
Almost one year ago, a diver off the coast of the island of Mallorca, spotted a monk seal. What is amazing about this, is that the species was thought to be extinct in the Mediterranean. The monk seal is on the top ten most endangered species of the world. Mallorca is a very [...]
Read More..>>The Appeal of Dubai, UAE
Posted on March 1, 2009 - Filed Under Travel | Leave a Comment
Over the last decade the city of Dubai has developed a reputation as an ideal vacation destination. With its warm desert climate and miles of fabulous beaches, the city always had a lot to offer. In recent years the government has worked hand-in-hand with developers to create resorts, sports venues, and other attractions that [...]
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