According to Priceline.com, Orlando is the No. 1 “hot spot” for travelers in 2015. After a multi-year surge of blockbuster expansions at Orlando’s world-class theme parks, Orlando’s retail, dining and entertainment scene is following suit in 2015. Visit Orlando, the destination’s official tourism association, uncovered 15 new openings 2015 travelers will be among the first to experience: INTERNATIONAL DRIVE In the heart of Orlando’s tourism corridor, International Drive will see significant development in 2015 with the addition of several retail, dining and entertainment venues. I-Drive 360, a new entertainment complex from Merlin Entertainments, will open a trio of new attractions. At the heart of the complex, The Orlando Eye is a 400-foot-tall (12.92-meter) observation wheel p
Read MoreMonth: February 2015
Its spring time and most of northern hemisphere is laden with flowers of all types and colours. Every year this time you will feel that world couldn't have been more beautiful! You can be at many places and Belgium is indeed one of them. As it is time for Floralia Brussels. Especially for the new flowering time, the gardeners of the castle have planted again more than one million bulbs. There are more than 500 varieties of tulips, hyacinths, daffodils and other related varieties. The artists have also created a carpet of wild flowers, a heart of different red tulips and a labyrinth in the colours of a rainbow. You will find here the largest Belgian collection of rhododendrons and azaleas from Exbury Gardens (England). In the large greenhouse, one can admire a wide range of flowe...
Read MoreIndia Bike Week get underway on 20th at Vagator, Goa- The biggest Biking Mayhem of Asia is back for the third time! India's leading festival of mean machines and music— India Bike Week— will be held in Goa from February 20. The two-day event is organised by SEVENTY Event Media Group, together with the Travel and Lifestyle channel, FOX Life, at Vagator beach. Over 10,000 riders and bike enthusiasts are expected to ride cross-country to Goa to celebrate the spirit and lifestyle of the Indian Biking community. Just like the last two editions, Harley-Davidson will be the principal sponsor of the event for this edition as well. Brings alive various elements close to a biker’s heart- The IndiaBike Week is considered to be bikers’ heaven, which gives them an opportunity to get indulged i
Read MoreDespite many controversies surrounding, Goa has been getting recognition as a safe tourism destination, what many places in India cant boast of. Goa has been positioned sixth in the list of top 10 nightlife cities in the world by 'National Geographic'. Goa is getting world recognition for several tourism related aspects. Now enlisted as the World's best night life cities is another feather in our cap. Goa is a safe destination for tourists 24x7 whether on or off the beach. Its night bazaars, music festivals are very popular among tourists all over world. The list mentions Goa's beaches and laid back locales along its golden shores as the right place to be at and experience all the fun which never stops even though there is restriction on all night fests. Whether you're seeking a sec...
Read MoreMaqbool Fida Husain or M.F. Husain was indeed India's most celebrated painter and a charismatic artist who took Indian art to world fame. He doesn't need to be introduced any more. Having forced to live in exile in his last years due to protest from fundamentalist elements on many of his paintings, galleries in India often used to have cold feet in displaying his work. Recently some of his paintings were displayed at Delhi Art Fair in Delhi. A look at few of them- Horses have always been one of his favourite character. His another painting titled Horse (appropriation) Two of his paintings from the Ganesha series Eternal Mother I (left) and II (right). Husain has painted mother a lot. Three of Husain's paintings from the 'Mother' series Paintings from Husain's 'Folklore Kera
Read MoreLet the good times roll this spring at Universal Orlando Resort’s 2015 Mardi Gras celebration - featuring 16 nights of thrilling concerts from some of the biggest names in music, coupled with the essence of the legendary Bayou bash. On select nights Feb. 7 through April 18, guests will experience a family-friendly version of the “N’awlins”-inspired festival at Universal Studios Florida. Guests can top off their day in the theme parks with delicious Cajun cuisine, an awe-inspiring parade and a live concert. Mardi Gras, also Fat Tuesday in English, refers to events of the Carnival celebrations, beginning on or after the Epiphany or King's Day and culminating on the day before Ash Wednesday. Mardi Gras is French for "Fat Tuesday", reflecting the practice of the last night of eating richer, fa
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Its Spring time, although chill is still in the air. Time of romance and enjoyment. Carnival time at places around the world. Time for some of the best festivals for different tastes- whether it is dance, theatre, crafts, books or just fun. Presenting top 10 ideas to travel in India in February, might not be in that order as each one of them has its own speciality. Go ahead.. 1. DESERT FESTIVAL Once a year in winter and in the middle of the continually rising and falling stark yellow sands of the great Thar Desert, the empty sands around Jaisalmer come alive with the brilliant colour, music and laughter of the Desert Festival. The festival is organized by the Department of Tourism around January-February. The very rich and colourful Rajasthani folk culture is on show here for three
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