Walking in Indianapolis
Posted on February 24, 2010 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Entertainment, Leisure, Travel | Leave a Comment
A walking tour of a new city is one of the best ways to get to know it. You start out in the morning, leaving your luxury hotel in Indianapolis, and there’s time, there’s a lot of time to do the things you promised yourself. When it’s just you alone in the city, there’s no [...]
Read More..>>Seneca Was a Stoic Playwright in Rome
Posted on February 20, 2010 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
When dealing with a city with as much history and tradition as well as world political and cultural significance as Rome Italy, it can be a bit overwhelming trying to decide what to visit and or attend while you are in the city. In addition, most people study Roman history at some point in the [...]
Read More..>>Barcelona Hiphop
Posted on September 26, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Traveling in Spain is a pleasure, and traveling in Barcelona is even better. It’s one of the most stylish cities in the world, with a Catalan flair that does everything with an extra touch of pizazz. With some of the finest cuisine in the world, it’s hard not to love Barcelona, Spain. Hotel accommodations are [...]
Read More..>>Gavin Jantjes, Painter from Cape Town
Posted on September 3, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
There are many splendid things to choose from when selecting one of our five-star Cape Town hotels, but none of them is short on service. There is a spectacular level of excellence here in all of our hotels, meeting or exceeding the highest qualities in the industry. We offer an impeccable accommodation experience, one that [...]
Read More..>>Bollywood Mumbai
Posted on August 25, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Mumbai, India is one of the country’s ancient cities that continues to hold a prominent position in its culture. It is a popular tourist destination due to its progressive, yet also traditional, art scene and many people are attracted to its numerous historic landmarks and cultural icons. One of the fascinating aspects of the city [...]
Read More..>>Prince William of Windsor Royal Family
Posted on August 17, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Windsor, England is very well known for its beautiful castle. The name Windsor itself, is also strongly associated with Great Britain’s current royal family. Queen Elizabeth II is the current reigning British monarch. Her son, Prince Charles has been the long standing heir apparent, and his eldest son Prince William follows after him. The chance [...]
Read More..>>The Diversity of the Channel Islands
Posted on August 13, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Jersey is one of the Channel Islands that sit off the coast of France, however they are part of Great Britain. This fact has been considered an anomaly throughout history as the islands Alderney, Guernsey, Jersey, Herm and Sark are not under legal administration of the United Kingdom, as other regions are administered via the [...]
Read More..>>Chinese New Year in Cardiff
Posted on August 12, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Participating in my first Chinese New Year celebration was actually really enlightening. The Chinese celebrate the New Year later than the rest of the world. I was staying a week in a Cardiff Hotel where I accidental came across one of the largest Chinese celebrations of its kind in Wales. I was stunned really. [...]
Read More..>>Sundance Festival is a Major US Event
Posted on August 4, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture | Leave a Comment
The Sundance Film Festival is the largest independent film festival that is based in the United States. It takes place every year in the state of Utah. It began in 1978 with the intention of attracting more attention to Utah for filmmakers. It has certainly succeeded in putting Utah on the map of significant [...]
Read More..>>Fun Concert Tickets
Posted on August 4, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Entertainment | Leave a Comment
A friend of mine texted me that he’ll be in town Thursday because he got some Fun Concert Tickets. I texted him back to ask what he considers fun and he texted me back saying tickets for the Drizzy Drake. My phone dropped out of my hand. I’m not much of a concert goer, actually, [...]
Read More..>>Samuel Beckett Play in New York
Posted on June 16, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture | Leave a Comment
Samuel Beckett was an Irish playwright and poet. He is most known for his association to the theatre of the absurd and his poly Waiting for Godot. A revival of this play is currently in production at the Roundabout Theatre in New York. Tourists who are in town for this production often stay in one [...]
Read More..>>Boxing Elephants in Thailand
Posted on June 15, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture | Leave a Comment
I was really excited about landing in Bangkok Thailand . Mostly I was looking forward to the food. I’ve been craving for the curries and most of all the pad thai . After we arrived in Bangkok we found out just how many hotels in Thailand here were and virtually had no problems getting [...]
Read More..>>Indian Dance
Posted on May 17, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Bharatanatyam is the national dance of India. It is a classical form that originated in the southern state of Tamil Nadu. It is based on an earlier form of dance, Cathir, which was the art of temple dancers. The Cathir dates back to ancient times. The various postures of this dance inspired many Hindu artists. [...]
Read More..>>Balearic Beat
Posted on May 15, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
In terms of luxury hotels, Ibiza has an enormous range to offer the most discerning traveler. Amenities and ambiance served up with old world flair and tradition will help ease the distraction of being close to over 50 beaches. Food and drink are sumptuous and elegant, and the vibrant beat of the island life will [...]
Read More..>>Elephanta Caves of India
Posted on May 9, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Just outside of the city of Mumbai, formerly called Bombay, are the Elephanta Caves. Recently recognized by UNESCO as a World Heritage Site, the caves are a popular attraction for tourists. Many Bombay, India hotels offer transportation to the caves. The architecture is exquisite, believed to have been created during the time [...]
Read More..>>SAMA-South African Music Awards
Posted on May 4, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture | Leave a Comment
Johannesburg musicians were at the head of the pack for the South African Music Awards last year. This was the fifteenth annual awards ceremony and was held May 2nd, 2009, in the Northwestern province at the Superbowl, next to the many luxury hotels. Johannesburg artists are among the best in the country. [...]
Read More..>>Cape Philharmonic Orchestra Has Strong Interest In Educating Youth
Posted on April 20, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
The Cape Philharmonic Orchestra provides excellent classical music concerts and has a strong interest in the musical development of the youth. It was established in 1914 and is one of two full-time professional orchestras in South Africa. The schedule is primarily structured around seasonal themes, though it is very much a multi-functional company. Being one [...]
Read More..>>Museums of History
Posted on April 19, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
There are many museums and tourist attractions to visit in Singapore. Many buildings and a large amount of architectural structures date back to the colonial time period, including some of the finest luxury Singapore business hotels. And while many of them remain in use as they were intended at the time they were [...]
Read More..>>The “Billy Elliot” of the Tyne
Posted on April 11, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
The movie “Billy Elliot” tells the tale of a young boy, living in a coal mining town, attempting to follow his dreams of becoming a ballet dancer. Much to the chagrin of Billy’s coal mining father, who is anything but encouraging. Billy continues to pursue his dream even though most of the town [...]
Read More..>>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..>>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..>>Wat Pho in Bangkok, Thailand
Posted on January 30, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
One of the more famous destinations in Bangkok is Wat Pho, also known as the Temple of the Reclining Buddha. Located adjacent to the Grand Palace, the temple’s official name is Wat Phra Chetuphon Vimolmangklararm Rajwaramahaviharn (Bangkok is known for its lengthy official names for things and even holds the world’s record for the [...]
Read More..>>KL’s Museums & Galleries
Posted on January 10, 2009 - Filed Under Arts & Culture, Travel | Leave a Comment
Anyone planning a trip to Kuala Lumpur will recognize that tourism has become a major industry in this Malaysian capital. The small Chinese village has developed into a major destination for shopping, nightlife, food and sight-seeing. The city has also become an important location for business trips and conferences. As a result [...]
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