Monthly Archives: June 2014

Two of the Best Literary Festivals in the World for Avid Bibliophiles

A lot of travellers are always keen to explore the myriad of events that are held around the world. Some of them adore cultural extravaganzas; some fall for musical affairs while several others plan trip for basking into literary events. If you are also among avid bibliophiles and seeking an ideal literary festival, then you might like these two most popular literary festivals of the world. Read on!

Miami Book Fair International

The much celebrated Miami Book Fair International offers a special treat to book lovers round the globe. To be held in November this year, this extravagant festival will be hosting exciting events, parties and readings, peppered with celebrities of poetry and prose, making it one of the well recognized pre-eminent literary festivals in the entire world. The Book Fair will see more than 350 international authors during a weeklong carnival who will participate in different conferences and seminars to discuss upon major social issues. This year the festival will be celebrating its 31st anniversary and on this special moment there will be readings and discussions with noted authors from entire world. This event remains a popular choice amongst book lovers who disembark flights to Miami during the month of November.

DSC Jaipur Literature Festival

A good portion of literature lovers’ book flights tickets to India just to be part of the world renowned Jaipur Literature Festival. Being one of the finest literary festival on the earth, this gala event aims at bringing together some of the greatest writers and thinkers from across the globe. The JLF forms the largest literature festival in the entire Asia Pacific region and hosts many amazing events that include book readings, performances, debates, workshops and other interactive activities that compel travellers to book tickets aboard flights arriving in India. Scores of remarkable, sensitive, brilliant and witty authors from America, Europe, Africa and South Asia make their way to this event to present their best work. The carnival even features live music sessions and interactive workshops, which assure a space to dream, dare and imagine.

Visit Niagara Falls to Get Drenched in the Magnificence of USA’s Natural Splendour

Nature lovers as well as thrill seekers buy tickets to USA especially to visit the Niagara Falls that completes the list of most stunning waterfalls in the world. There is so much to see, experience and explore here. Most popular attractions that you can behold are:

Maid of the Mist

Niagara Falls from USA Landscape View

Niagara Falls from USA Landscape View

Thrill and extravagant are two words that can explain the stupendous experience of enjoying a boat ride in the waters at the base of the falls. Be a part of this once in a lifetime experience to admire falls from the bottom and enjoy the gratification of the mist coming off the waterfalls. Tours are available from early May to October and tickets are available online. Boats depart every 15 minutes and people of all age group can enjoy this ride.

Cave of the Winds

Niagara River by the Falls

Niagara River by the Falls

This is another way to feel the mist of the falls. This thrilling tour starts off with a ride on elevator that takes you around 175 deep into the Niagara Gorge where you don yellow poncho and unique footwear and follow your guide through wooden walkways known as Hurricane Deck, which is just six metres away from Bridal Veil Falls.

Lockport Cave and Underground Boat Ride

Rainbow Bridge - Niagara Falls, USA

Rainbow Bridge – Niagara Falls, USA

History lovers buying tickets to New York must consider adding this tour to their travel plans. This 70-minute guided tour allows travellers to peep into the magnificent past of the USA. This boat ride take you through Erie Canal Locks 67-71 and you can also admire an array of enigmatic geological cave formations. These tours are available from May to October and history buffs can buy tour tickets online.

Auckland to Host New Zealand International Film Festival from July

Auckland-to-Host-New-Zealand-International-Film-Festival

New Zealand has always been a notable choice for snowy adventures and breathtaking landscapes. But did you know that Kiwi also adore cinema to the core and host a grand New Zealand International Film Festival (NZIFF) every year? Held across the country during the second half the year, it is one of the most sought after film festivals in Oceania and make for a great time for beholding the passion of Kiwis for cinema.

Auckland is the key destination for the Film Festival and attracts a slew of tourists during this time. If you are also planning a visit between July and August then do partake in this glorious event. It is scheduled to take place from 17th July to 03rd August, 2014 at The Civic Theatre at Corner Queen Street and Wellesley Street in Auckland. Other theatres to enjoy the screenings of some of the best creations in various languages are SKYCITY Theatre, Rialto Cinemas Newmarket, Event Cinemas and Academy Cinema. The opening ceremony will start at 1900 hrs and movies will be featured till midnight.

If you are an avid filmmaker and looking for inspiration, there are numerous titles to buy tickets for. Although, NZIFF Auckland is majorly a non-competitive festival, NZ’s Best is one category where winner takes away the grand cash prize. NZ’s Best is a competition of short films where six titles have already been selected. These six titles are Cold Snap, Eleven, Over The Moon, Ross &Beth, School Night and U.F.O. Movie freaks boarding flights to Auckland to be a part of this film festival can like their Facebook page and follow their Twitter to keep up with the latest updates related to this gala event. For more information on New Zealand International Film Festival, browse through the official website of the event www.nziff.co.nz/2014/auckland/.

Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival – Enjoy a Chocolaty Winter in New Zealand!

Winters in New Zealand mean fiestas and celebrations. The kiwi nation is enjoying winter breeze right now even as Britons are looking for a cool escapade from the summer heat. Owing to its geographical location in Southern Hemisphere, winters in NZ are stretched from June to September. Travellers who have already planned a holiday to the country for July, their itineraries should contain Dunedin Cadbury Chocolate Carnival, scheduled from July 12th-18th 2014. If you are a chocolate lover, check out deals for flights to Dunedin and be a part of this spectacular event, which is one of the most popular winter festivals in New Zealand.

This 7-day gala event starts off with grand opening on 12th July with Cadbury Chocolate Fun Day, Choco-Art Crossword and Cadbury World Adventure Quest as the main highlights on its menu. Next day, one can burn calories while being a part of 10kms/5kms Cadbury Fun Run. The following days keep adding more fun, zeal and enthusiasm to your visit to Dunedin! If you are booking flights with your kids to enjoy the effervescence of this event, contemplate enrolling for chocolate painting class which is open for all ages. Cadbury Magician is another highlight whereas soft toy lovers can dress their teddy bears creatively with Cadbury wrappers. Epicureans investing in air tickets to fly to New Zealand for this event can ill afford to miss out on dining at Chocolate, Jazz and Shiraz.

Cadbury Jaffa Race is the main highlight of this event. 18th July, the last day of the event is booked for this race and tickets can be purchased at Cadbury World reception. This is the world’s only race where giant chocolate balls compete for the first place!! Jaffa Races will be held at Baldwin Street, which is the world’s steepest street. From the pavilion, you can see 25,000 Jaffas rolling down the street and feel the excitement when kids as well as adults cheer loud. The race is scheduled to start at 1230 hrs. Catch a free shuttle available from Dunedin iSite to reach the Baldwin Street!

Experience the Unmatched Vibe of Hong Kong in Just Three Days!

Nan Lian Garden

Nan Lian Garden Hong Kong

A heady combination of past and present, Hong Kong is one of the most stunning destinations in Asia to explore on a 3-night holiday. Scintillating beaches, amazing Disneyworld charms, contemporary arts, high street shopping and delicious food – the Asia’s World City has it all and even more and never fails to spellbind visiting tourists. Although, even a month is not sufficient to explore all this fascinating metropolis has to offer, here is a well-informed itinerary to experience best of Hong Kong in just three days:

Day 1

ferry

Ferry Boat Hong Kong

Commence your holiday by riding the funicular tram to Victoria Peak – Hong Kong’s highest point! Pay a visit to the famous Madame Tussauds Museum and get clicked with your favourite celebrities; the museum houses life-sized statues of many renowned celebrities from around the world. Flagstaff House Museum of Teaware is also worth a visit, if you’re inclined towards history and heritage! Head to the beautiful Hong Kong Park and relish breathtaking vistas and some moment of relaxation before taking Star Ferry across Victoria Harbour! Considered as a heritage and cultural treasure of Hong Kong, the Star Ferry promises visitors the maximum bang for money spent on tickets for the ride and other holiday deals. Don’t forget to enjoy Symphony of Lights and glamorous night vistas of Victoria Harbour!

Day 2

Ngong-Ping-Village

Bronze Buddha Statue

Head out to explore the Ngong Ping Village for a truly unique experience during your Hong Kong holiday! The Tian Tan Buddha Statue, world’s largest seated, outdoor, bronze Buddha Statue, is also worth a visit. Then, head to the splendid Po Lin Monastery, a short walk from the statue, and enjoy a meal (vegetarian) there! After that, take a bus to Tai O Fishing Village and enjoy boating as well as fresh sea food! Dining at any of the upscale restaurants at Tsim Sha Tsui will also delight your taste buds and leave you gloating about the decision of netting air tickets for holidays in the city.

Day 3

Victoria-Harbour

Wan Chai

Visit Central Hong Kong to see some of its iconic buildings such as Man Mo Temple and Sheung Wan. Take a stroll along the traditional shops and art galleries in Soho to buy some souvenirs to take home! Watching a show at the Hong Kong Arts Centre will also be a mesmeric experience. With loads of bars, restaurants and cafes to choose from, those looking to delve into city’s pulsating nightlife will be left spoilt for choice. Wan Chai and Lan Kwai Fong bar are two popular names.

Delight Your Culinary Senses at Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival

World’s only ‘Garden City’ and New Zealand second largest city, Christchurch is a premier travel destination that ranks high on the travel itineraries of global holidaymakers. The metropolis is bordered by hills and the Pacific Ocean stretching till the Southern Alps. The city has an amazing collection of international events throughout the year with varied festivals and exhibitions which have led to a steep rise in the sale of air tickets to Christchurch. Here’s a quick check at the Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival, a popular upcoming event luring holidaymakers to grab flights New Zealand.

A tantalizing treat for true foodies, Christchurch Cheese & Chilli Festival is a popular food festival of New Zealand that is scheduled from Saturday 21 to Sunday 22 June from 10 am to 6 pm. This brand new event will be taking place in the open grounds of Bournemouth Sports Club, Chapel Gate. This exciting promises a packed full of fun and frolic for the whole family as it offers an amazing selection of tastes, colours and experiences. This two-day long carnival is going to feature over 50 traders selling an incredible assortment of chilli-based food and products from all over the globe. Also a part of the festival are yummy local and regional cheeses, lip-smacking food stalls to eat and take home and great live music that is sure to leave guests spoilt for choices.

Delight-Your-Culinary-Senses-at-Christchurch-Cheese-&-Chilli-FestivalMoreover, become a free member of the Wine Master Class and learn much more about the wide array of cheeses, chillies, and cheese and beer combinations and grab a chance to win the distinct Chilli Eating Competition. The event will also offer real fun for the kids too with a monster Bubble Football, Inflatable Slide and Fun Fair. They may enjoy and partake in Face Painting, Balloon Building and Magic Shows. The entry tickets are £5 per adult and free admissions for children.

Good Food & Wine Show to Enthral Epicureans Visiting Johannesburg, South Africa

If you are already in Johannesburg or soon planning a vacation to the city with family, friends or loved ones then set your taste-buds right and get ready to experience one of the finest culinary shows in the entire world. Johannesburg is all set to host its annual Good Food & Wine Show from 31st July to 3rd August 2014. It is going to be held at Gauteng. Good Food & Wine Show is one of the most celebrated annual events in South Africa. The event has everything to offer, from epicurean’s classics to culinary arts and authentic produce to specialty seafood, and is sure to leave the visitors gloating over their decision to grab air tickets to Johannesburg.

Further, be sure not to miss the edible concoctions of South African and international culinary masters. You can even rate the many invited celebrity chefs as they bring in for you their best palate-tingling culinary delights that demonstrate their exceptional art. The top most attraction of this amazing gala event remains ‘Lion’s Den’, a live innovative theatre specially designed to offer a unique platform for local innovation. The selected participants have 20 minutes to present their best product in front of the audience who later judge it.

Good-Food-&-Wine-ShowThe show will also be having renowned culinary specialists, including Cake Boss, Reza Mahammed, Buddy Valastro and Siba from Siba’s table, who will be the special guests of the grand celebration. Then there are abundant theatre programmes which will provide special cookery skills to the visitors, thus making them experts in culinary arts. The different programmes include SPAR Food Theatre Programme, Celebrity Book Signing Theatre Programme, Selati Sweet Treats Theatre and Celebrity Chefs Theatre. The festival is also an electrifying wine testing zone that is sure to tempt scores of wine lovers from across the world to catch flights to Johannesburg and immerse into its exotic flavours. Tickets for the event can be booked online through the official website i.e. www.goodfoodandwineshow.co.za which even allows the visitors to check all important event related details.

Two Liveliest Cities Depicting Effervescence of North America

North America is crammed full of some of the liveliest cities in the world that promise an extravagant holidaying experience to the visitors. The cities not only posses high-tech infrastructure, lavish accommodation options, wonderful tourist attractions, amazing shopping venues and matchless culinary scenes but even stand high on the living standard of  people. Here’s a quick look at some of the most prominent choices that leave holidaymakers gloating over their decision to grab flights tickets to the continent.

Las Vegas

las-vegasAdorably dubbed as ‘America’s real life Sin City’, Las Vegas is an amazing tourist destination visited by scores of fun-lovers from all over the globe.

las-vegas-aThis notorious city carries a main strip so bright that travellers may find themselves wearing shades at night moreover getting drunk madly and then get married. The entire region is dotted with plush casinos that allow the visitors to try their luck.

las-vegas-bIn fact,Las Vegas is just not about the casinos, as the wide range of high-class hotels incorporates moments of sheer lavishness to ensure comfortable and relaxing stay. Indulge in some tantalizing culinary delights including much celebrated deep fried Oreos and shrimp cocktails. And then there are the exclusive shows promising a whale of time to the travellers.

Montreal

montrealMontreal, the cultural capital of Quebec, Canada is a city full of eclectic influences. It’s a kind of multi-cultural mix that is hard to find across any other destination. This famous destination with the help of its traditional culture blends from something new and different.

montreal-aThe multi-faceted streets here are jam-packed with amazing art deco buildings that are sure to leave the holidaymakers spellbind. Moreover, some renowned contemporary music venues of the metropolis assure to keep you busy with its matchless collections of international chartbusters. An extraordinarily menu including varied cuisine layered with international influences is available to greet the epicureans taking flights tickets to Montreal. The shopping scene of this metropolis is yet another reason that draws attention of a good number of holidaymakers.

Love for Speed & Cars Bringing Race Lovers to F1 Grand Prix Du Canada!

Celebrated drivers going hard on their accelerators…world’s finest technical teams trying their best to beat the competition…enthusiastic crowd cheering loud…and the noise of it all overshadowed by the raging sounds of ramping engine! That’s a common scenario on a F1 track!

F1 Grand Prix by Antoine de Cardaillac / CC BY

F1 Grand Prix by Antoine de Cardaillac / CC BY

Looking for another similar swashbuckling experience? It’s time to pack your bags (if you haven’t already) for Canada where F1 Grand Prix Du Canada is scheduled to take place from 6th to 8th June, 2014 in Montreal – a city of European flair and sophistication! Here are few details about this heart-pounding event.

Schedule

This three-day event features a Practice Day, Qualifying Day and Race Day on 6th, 7th and 8th June respectively. But if you want to take stroll around the pit lane, visit Montreal’s Circuit Gilles Villeneuve on 5th June when pit is open to visitors from 0900hrs to 1200hrs.

Tickets

You can order tickets online. One can also choose to buy tickets at on-site ticket office from June 2nd. There are numerous tickets to choose from. Take your pick from General Admission, Grandstand and Popular Grandstand.

Packages

•    Discerning spectators can satiate their cravings for upscale hospitality while enjoying the contest of speed with individual packages that feature reserved seats in shared area coupled with an impressive selection of delectable food and drinks.

•    Private suite package is a viable option for corporate groups of 50 or more. You can personalize your suite by flaunting a corporate image on your reserved area and enjoy the race while relishing the fare featured on the extensive menu.

•    Searching for a deal or package that includes everything from tickets to hotels and from guided tours to exclusive clubs? The event’s website is the place where you can find the best packages. Such deals feature a stay at swanky properties owned by Ritz Carlton, Sheraton and various other notable hospitality brands. Numerous travellers have already booked ‘Splendours of Quebec,’ a package which does not only feature tickets and accommodation but guided tours as well.

Vivid festival 2014: Lighting Up Sydney!!

Harbour-Lights

All roads lead to Sydney. Even all flights are coming to Sydney!

It’s rhetorical, ladies and gentlemen, so relax before you jump off your flight to Cairo or cancel your air tickets to India, fearing it may actually be leading you to Australia!! But then again being in Australia right now is not a bad proposition after all, considering Vivid Sydney, country’s favourite festival of light, music, art and ideas, is in full swing across the city.

Vivid Sydney is among the most unique annual events in Australia. It celebrates light, music and ideas. Creativity is the name of the game as a riveting free public exhibition of outdoor lighting sculptures and installations offer a spectacular experience to visitors. It is currently underway and will go on for a week more till 9th June, 2014.

Photo Credit : THE BUDGET WANDERERS

Photo Credit : THE BUDGET WANDERERS

Vivid Sydney 2014 is turning out to an amazing spectacle. Great, eclectic music performances and spectacular light displays are taking place all over Sydney and are mesmerizing the tourists who have been prudent enough to net tickets to the city, beforehand. However, all is not lost and travellers can still enjoy the myriad offerings this great festival has brought to the metropolis. This edition of Vivid Sydney is being billed as the biggest ever as thousands of Australians and foreign tourists are expected to here for the carnival.

Top Attractions of Vivid Sydney

Harbour Lights: Sydney Harbour is a must-visit in any case but it is the Vivid that is going to light up the place like never before. Ferries, cruise vessels and water taxis are all brightly illuminated, offerings a kaleidoscopic visual pleasure to sightseers.

Photo Credit : THE BUDGET WANDERERS

Photo Credit : THE BUDGET WANDERERS

Lighting of the Sails: This one is actually one of the most anticipated events at the Vivid Sydney 2014. Sydney’s most iconic structure, the Sydney Opera House is going to be set alive by three-dimensional light display!

Vivid Live: Vivid Live at the Sydney Opera House is sure to soothe the souls of music lovers who are boarding flights to the city. Different performances by various artists and groups are going to keep people entertained till June 9th.