Interested in a cultural learning experience while on vacation in Muscat, Oman? If you happen to be in the fascinating Arabic country at the moment, the Muscat Festival is definitely a must-see. The annual event is currently ongoing until Feb 15, 2010 and is being held in various outdoor venues throughout Muscat. Touted as perhaps the biggest event of the city, it showcases Omani and neighboring Arabic culture through traditional dances, crafts displays, and poetry recitals, even attracting acrobatic and dance acts from other countries. Fireworks are set off and …

Balapitiya is a small picturesque village in Sri Lanka which must be explored by everyone who wants to experience Sri Lanka away from the tourist-frequented beaches in the country. And what better way to do that than to stay in one hotel that would make your vacation worthwhile and more enjoyable? The River House in Balapitiya does just that. The place guarantees a unique boutique-hotel experience.
This Sri Lanka hotel has five suites. Each has living room/lounge, dining area, and toilet and bath with shower. Each suite opens to a …

On May 27, 2010, the city of Colombo will celebrate a religious festival called Vesak, which commemorates the birth, enlightenment, and death of Buddha. This event is something that Buddhists look forward to because it gives them the chance to pay homage to Gautama Buddha.
Since this day is important, it is customary for locals to clean their houses and decorate it in preparation for the celebrations that will be held the whole day. The event is filled with processions, religious activities, prayers, and many more.
Even though you may belong to …

Now that everyone just settled for 2010, Tanoa International Hotel is ready to welcome summer and Easter with two great promos.
The Summer Special is available until 31 March 2010. For a minimum of three nights’ stay, full breakfast for two is made available for free. Rates start at USD55 per night.
Guests booking rooms from 1 April to 5 April 2010 can enjoy the Easter Escapade promo. With the starting rate of USD55 a night, guests who stay the entire time will enjoy full breakfast for two for free.
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Think you have what it takes? Try your hand against some of the best players out there in this year’s The International Festival of Games to be held on 3-7 February 2010 at the Palais des Festivals. The event features a wide variety of games such as backgammon, bridge, crosswords, cards, and Scrabble, to name a few. The festival promotes healthy competition and camaraderie among fellow players, giving them a chance not only to have fun, but also to interact with other people and make new friends.

If you are heading to Batam Island, Indonesia during the first quarter of the year, you’re in for a treat when you book at Nongsa Point Marina & Resort.
The hotel in Indonesia is offering their Best Available Rates Promo which entitles you to exclusive discounted rates on your chosen guestrooms.  Exclusive rates are valid till 29 January 2010 and validity of check-in is from 23 January to 5 February 2010. Choose from Hill View Rooms at $49 net/person, Sea View Rooms at $59 net/person, and Executive Suites at $190 net/person.
Room …