Festivals and Holidays Archives

June 30, 2012August 6, 2018

Hong Kong: 21 Years After the Handover – What’s Changed?

As Hong Kong celebrates 15th anniversary of Handover from Britain to China, the top 10 events that have taken place

April 10, 2012August 5, 2018

Night to Remember: Top 10 Titanic Memorial Sites

Events, exhibitions, and memorials are being staged to commemorate the 100th anniversary of the sinking of the Titanic in 1912.

February 14, 2012August 5, 2018

Loyalty Programmes: Do Frequent Travelers Value Loyalty Over Love?

Starwood has discovered the many frequent travelers value their loyalty programmes over their spouses and their jobs.

January 20, 2012August 5, 2018

Chinese New Year Fireworks 2012: Dining with a Front Row Seat

Chinese New Year fireworks will take place on the second night of the Lunar New Year on Tuesday 24 January 2012. A short list of restaurants with best views.

January 19, 2012August 5, 2018

How to Stay Safe and Healthy During Your Chinese New Year Holiday

Advice on how to stay safe and healthy and what to do if you get sick or have an accident when traveling.

December 29, 2011August 5, 2018

World’s Top 12 Ethnic and National Festivals

World Expeditions has tours to 12 of the world's most interesting festivals – one for each month of the year.

December 28, 2011August 5, 2018

Karaoke: Christmas with Hong Kong Characteristics

Christmas in Hong Kong is a bit like New Year's Eve in the West - crowded streets drinking, eating, dancing, and all night karaoke.

November 24, 2011August 5, 2018

United States: Thanks, Guys, for Ruining Thanksgiving!

Thanksgiving holiday. In a break with tradition, some major retail chains in the United States will open Thursday night – some as late as 12 midnight

November 22, 2011August 5, 2018

New York: Top Seven Hotels to Watch Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade

Here's a list of the top seven hotels from which to watch the Macy's Thanksgiving Day Parade in New York City. Mandarin Oriental. Sheraton. Park Central