World Travel Events

Each February, the festival aims to educate vistors about the endangered humpback whales as they pass through Maui.

Famously romantic, the city of Paris makes a perfect (and picturesque) spot for a Valentine's Day getaway.

The Cape Town Festival attracts and showcases the biggest names from the world of contemporary arts and culture.

The prestigious professional championships decides the year's top surfer and marks the start of a new World Tour.

Every March, Cottesloe Beach becomes the site of a unique art exhbition with around 50 sculptures plotted along the sand.

The annual carnival in Melbourne is a multicultural extravaganza of concerts, parades, water sports and diverse cuisine.

Calle Ocho is the prize event of the Miami Carnival in March that's packed with music, food and entertainment for all the family.

Although it's now a global celebration, it's hard to beat the festivities held at the cultural and spiritual heart of St. Partick's Day in Dublin.

Famous for its decadence and grandeur, the iconic image of the Venice Carnival mask is just one aspect of this annual spectacle.

Every year in the run up to Mardi Gras, Rio de Janeiro hosts one of the most vibrant and riotous carnivals on the planet.

One of the wildest carnivals in the world, Mardi Gras is still the top place to party despite the city's recent misfortunes.

Now in its 11th year, this lively festival founded by the Ministry of Culture celebrates the nation's favorite dance.

Held in honor of the mythical demoness Holika, the traditional event is a riot of color and festivities steeped in Hindu culture.

The longest running Ironman event in the world, New Zealand's extreme sporting challenge is surrounded by stunning scenery.

New and established bands play amongst the steak houses and taverns of Texas, giving them a chance to shine in the US.

The fiery Las Fallas festival takes place each year in Valencia in a burst of pyrotechnics, fire-crackers and revelry.

At the Spring and Autumn Equinoxes, the ancient monuments at Chichen Itza offer an otherworldy beauty.