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Medway Travel enewsletter January 2010
Worldwide Leisure Events
Information on some of the most famous, interesting and fun events happening around the world in coming months - which you may wish to incorporate into your next holiday or business trip.
February
Desert Classic Golf, Dubai, 1st - 7th February
Emirates Golf Club
Many of the world's top ranked players will be present as this prestigious, six day golf tournament takes place at the Majilis, Emirates Golf Club.
Chinese New Year, New York, 14th February
Celebrate the arrival of the Year of the Tiger in this amazing city. Chinatown, on Manhattan's lower east side, comes alive with 10 days of festivities featuring parades with dragon and lion dancers and extravagant costumes
March
St Patrick's Day Parade, New York, 17th March
The city turns green along Fifth Avenue, from 44th to 86th streets, when the world-famous parade starts at 11am. Join the celebrations and soak up the atmosphere.
Reykjavik Blues Festival, 27th March - 1st April
Are you a Blues fan? Looking for a different event around Easter? Then, why not join this spring tradition in Iceland?
As in the past, the Blues Festival will continue to spotlight new and upcoming Blues talent, with performances at Blues Festival Club and at the Hilton Reykjavik Nordica.
Blues music will be filling the streets, cafes, shops and concert halls. There is even a 'Blues Bus' which makes its way through the city!
Picture: Blues Performer, Pinetop Perkins
April
Grand National, 8th - 10th April
The Grand National, widely regarded as the greatest steeplechase in the world, is the highlight of a three-day meeting at Aintree Racecourse in Liverpool.
On race day, the event attracts more than 100,000 spectators to the course, with millions more watching on television. Why not be part of the atmosphere this year, and pay a visit?
Antigua Sailing Week, 24th - 30th April
Combine famous Antiguan hospitality with some of the best sailing conditions in the world, and you have here in the Caribbean, one of the world’s premier sailing regattas.
May
May Day Music Festival, Rome, 1st May
Held in Piazza San Giovanni, this annual event heralds the beginning of Spring, with a celebration of music, welcoming musicians from around the world.
Cannes Film Festival, 12th - 23rd May
Founded in 1939, this is one of the oldest and most prestigious film festivals in the world. Held at the Palais des Festivals in this renowned resort, this offers the ultimate hotspot for celebrity spotting.
June
29th Annual Steamboat Marathon, Colorado, 6th June
Looking for a run with a difference! This annual event in Steamboat Springs has been voted one of the most scenic, winding through the beauty of the Rockies. For the less energetic, it also offers a Half Marathon and Fun Run.
San Diego County Fair, 12th June - 5th July
San Diego's 2009 County Fair takes place at the Del Mar Fairgrounds, one of the most beautiful ocean view venues in the nation. This year's theme, "Music Mania," celebrates marching bands and musicians.
Held originally in 1880, the County Fair continues today, now attracting crowds of over 100,000. Highlights include fabulous food, shopping, competitions, art exhibits and much more.
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We have not listed travel arrangements, as there are often countless options available, and of course, we can build them in to a longer holiday for you, if you wish. So, please contact us about any events in which you are interested, and we will research the most best itinerary to match your requirements.
