Edinburgh’s Hogmanay is one of the most unforgettable ways to ring in the New Year! Where: Edinburgh, Scotland When: New Years Eve, annually Where To Stay: Edinburgh Hotels Prices: Ticket prices vary per event, click here for more info. Considered one of the best New Year’s celebrations in the world, Edinburgh’s Hogmanay attracts nearly 80,000 […]
The Holi Festival may just be the world’s most colorful festival! Where: Primarily celebrated in India, Bangladesh, Pakistan and Nepal. When: March, annually. Holi Festival is the Hindu Festival of Colors. Dating back to the 7th century, Holi Festival is celebrated by throwing brightly colored powder, perfume and water at one another, the Holi Festival […]
Rouketopolemos, or the Church Rocket War, is one of the most unique festival in the world! Where: Vrontados, Chios Island, Greece When: Easter Sunday, annually. Where To Stay: Chios Hotels Ready! Aim! Fire! On the Greek island of Chios, is a small town called Vrontados with two churches – Agios Markos and Panagia Erithiani. Each […]
The New Orleans Jazz & Heritage Festival is a colorful, cultural party of musicians, artists! When: Last week in April – first week of May, annually Where: 336 Camp Street #250, New Orleans, LA 70130 Tickets: Can be purchased here once the talent is announced. Places To Stay: New Orleans hotels At the New Orleans […]
The Coburg Samba Festival is a street party like no other! Where: Coburg, Germany When: Mid July, annually Places To Stay: Coburg Hotels Coburg, Germany has become considered the capital of Samba in Europe, and in 1992 launched the first annual Samba Festival. The festival has grown from its inception, now attracting nearly 100,000 visitors […]
Check out the Albuquerque International Balloon Fiesta! Where: Albuquerque, New Mexico, U.S.A. The Balloon Fiesta Park is located north of Alameda Boulevard, one mile west of I-25. When: Generally starts the first weekend in October. Park gates open at 4:30am Local Hotels: Albuquerque hotels In October, Albuquerque’s skies are filled with nearly 600 hot air balloons, […]
La Tomatina Festival In Bunol, Spain (The Tomato Festival) is the world’s biggest food fight! When: The last Wednesday of August each year Where: The town of Bunol, 50 km outside of Valencia, Spain Local Hotels: Places to stay in Bunol, and Valencia La Tomatina Festival is a week-long event at the end of August in eastern […]
Check out the Sydney Festival! Where: Sydney, Australia When: The first weekend in January, annually Where To Stay: Sydney Hotels It’s summertime in Australia in January, and what’s better than to enjoy the weather with the Sydney Festival! This cultural celebration and opens with Festival First Night – a party filled with food, music, dance, […]
The Annecy Festival gives you a taste of the Italian Venetian Carnival in the picturesque Alpines. Where: Annecy, France When: The end of February or beginning of March, annually Where To Stay: Annecy Hotels Cost: Free The French take on the Venetian Carnival takes place for two and a half days in February each year, […]