‘Festivals’ Category

Festive Fun in London – London Festival Guide

If you’re booking an apartment in London for your getaway this winter, there is plenty to discover in the city that doesn’t shut down after the summer.  London is simply throbbing with activity all year round so read on for some of the best events you can find in London during the colder months.

London Jazz Festival: 11-20th November

Back in the 1970s, it was decided that a specific ‘jazz week’ should be added to the already prolific Camden Festival.  Over the next 15 years, that week turned into what is now the London Jazz Festival, the Camden Festival having wound down by the early nineties.

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5 of the Best Thanksgiving Day Parades in the USA

As the old song says, I love a parade, and apparently most people in the USA do, too. That’s one reason Thanksgiving Day parades have become as much an American tradition as turkey and pumpkin pie. There’s a multitude of parades celebrating the official beginning of the holiday season, but here is a list of five of the very best Thanksgiving Day parades in the USA. I hope that you’re somewhere close enough to visit one of them. If not, there’s always the magic of television.

6abc IKEA Thanksgiving Day Parade in Philadelphia, PA

With its inception in1920, Philadelphia claims the honor of hosting the oldest Thanksgiving Day parade in the USA.

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Five top African festivals for 2012

African festivalsWhen planning your African getaway, why not schedule it so that you can take in a top festival at the same time? The celebrations, the variety of cultures and the friendly atmosphere will provide an experience that is unforgettable. Africa is a true melting pot of upcoming talent and cultural heritage, making for experiences that are both unique and entertaining. Festivals range from international musical events that feature a host of top acts from all over Africa and other continents, to historic and traditional celebrations that give you insight into local customs that have been around for centuries.

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