An American state, Alaska enjoys the position of one of the world’s top entertaining hubs with a series of new and modern leisure events. Take a look at the 2013 list of events in Alaska.

Ehalakasa Festival (October 24-26, 2013) – It is the cultural and heritage festival of Alaska whose focus is on the performing and literal arts. This annual festival also presents spoken word performances like poetry sessions and jam sessions.

Alaska Salsa Festival (August 1-4, 2013) – The event features dancing workshops at the most entertaining Alaska Salsa Festival. Take your family, spouse and friends, and have fun watching some of the finest performances in Alaska.

Alaska Fashion Week (June27-30, 2013) – The unforgettable event of 2013, this event like each year is all set to entertain its visitors with the finest work of the Alaska fashion industry. The event will be held at the Dena’ina Civic Center, and will showcase the works of the International designers. Each of the creations will be based on the themes allotted to each of the designers.

A Midsummer Gala in the Garden (June 20th, 2013) – art, music, dance, food, auction, networking/friendship, you will get all in the Midsummer Gala show in Alaska. The event will be held at the Alaska Botanical Garden. The event will feature a children’s program which holds good for kids ranging from 3 years to 11 years.

If you happen to visit Alaska visit this time, don’t miss the shows. Plan your travel according to the date of each of these events.

A bustling city, Buenos Aires amazes millions of visitors with its artistic marvels, scrumptious food & wine and cultural events. Like every year, the year 2013 too is all set to entertain tourists with its current and upcoming cultural and sports events etc. Enjoy the series of festivals in Buenos Aires in 2013:

International Festival of Buenos Aires (October 5-19, 2013) – The IX International Festival of Buenos Aires is a national program that presents a series of cultural events and programs. Concerts, free classes and musical and dance shows are the USP of the event.

Buenos Aires Tango Festival (August 13 – 27, 2013) – Romance and passion for dance is all required here to enjoy this show. This annual festival draws millions of visitors and world renowned Tango artists from across the globe. The festival of dance, the city hosts number of concerts, exhibitions and shows.

5th Buenos Aires International Circus Festival (May 9 – 19th, 2013) – Organized by the Ministry of Culture of the City of Buenos Aires, this festival offers a unique public experience to its millions of visitors with its excellent artistic performances and fun national and international events etc.

Other events include, Opera Season (March to December), Fashion Buenos Aires (March to September) and Casa Foa (October to November).

Participate in the number of ongoing, current and future events. Spectacular concerts, dazzling shows and fun-filled events like dance and music show entertain visitors each year. Come and participate in the 2013 events in Buenos Aires.

Budapest offers a range of events and festivals that entertains visitors each year. Similarly, the year 2013 is all set to amaze its visitors with cultural events, exhibition, concerts, fairs, sports events and fairs. Let’s take a look the list of 2013 events in Budapest:

Budai Gourmet (May 31 – June 2, 2013) – It is a food festival that aims to bring together the brewers, restaurant owners, chef and producers of homemade honey, chocolate, cheese and jam. The event is held at the Millenaris, and showcases live musical performances. Don’t miss the exciting performances and please your taste buds here!

Belvarosi Festival (June 7 – June 9, 2013) – It is a free music festival that is attended by a number of visitors from across the globe. In this three-day event, you can enjoy live music, pop, jazz and folk concerts. Among all the musical performances, there are also programs for kids like a fashion show, dance shows and film screenings.

Budapest Summer Festival (June 15 – August 31st, 2013) – The festival will host a series of fun programs like alfresco theater performances, musical and dance shows, summer concerts and others. The festival will be held at multiple locations, one among them is Margaret Island.

Danube Carnival (June 15 – June 23, 2013) – Both international and local artists will embellish Budapest. Classical, contemporary and folk dances are the major attraction of the carnival. Enjoy these events on the open-air stage at Margaret Island.

Other events include, Czech Beer Festival (June 13-June17th 2013), Buda Castle Beer Festival (June 13 – June 16, 2013) and many others.

The capital and the largest city of Ghana entertains its visitors with plethora of trade shows, business fairs, theater acts, concerts and music & dance shows etc. If you are planning a trip to Accra this season, coincide your travel with the number of wonderful events in the city. Let’s take a look at the series of 2013 events in Accra:

2nd International Motor Fair (June 7, 2013) – The event will bring the world’s major players, stakeholders and consumers of the automotive products. As a consumer, enjoy the test drive and look of the stylish new automobiles in Accra.

“I Love Africa” Film Festival in Ghana (May 17, 2013) – The festival will feature selected movies from the young independent filmmakers, directors and producers from the United States and Africa. Enjoy the exciting films on your trip to Accra.

There is more to bag (May 29, 2013) – This event includes an ethical fashion show, environmental poetry and other attractions. ‘Making useful out of waste’ is the theme of the event. All the trash bags have been creatively designed to convert it into a beautiful yet useful bag.

Accra International Salsa Congress (December 20-22, 2013) – It is the Africa’s largest and finest salsa show that features Latin dance performances from the world’s top salsa performers. The Oriental Dance also known as Belly Dance is the major attraction of the show.

Other major events include ANESVAD (June 7th, 2013), Ghana Bird-Walk by BirdLife International (Last Saturday every month) etc.

Leading U.S. low cost carrier Frontier Airlines, which is known to offer cheap tickets frequently, recently announced it is moving its operations from Dayton to Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport (CVG).  The airline wants to boost its revenue by tapping the larger population base in the Tri-State.

The airline in a statement said that it is launching its daily nonstop flight to Denver from Cincinnati-Northern Kentucky International Airport.

Scott Gould, Frontier Airlines’ Vice President of Flight Operations, said that the airline decided to begin flights from Cincinnati since a number of customers were flying out of Dayton were coming from here.

Gould said that it was a great opportunity for Frontier Airlines to provide more options in Cincinnati. He also said that the airline would consider increasing more frequencies if the demand persists.

Frontier Airlines has been recently in the news for charging for carry-on bags when booked through a third party website.

Premium travelers booking business class flights or flying first class on Asian carriers are in for good times lately. Media reports recently indicated that leading Asian airlines are now spending big amount on exclusive airport lounges.

The reports said that Singapore Airlines opened its premium SilverKris Lounge at Seoul’s Incheon International Airport in February this year for customers booking first class and business class tickets. The lounge offers massages, shower cubicles, free PCs and newspapers, and mobile internet access. According to reports, Singapore Airlines would be investing $20 million to upgrade lounges at airports in different parts of the world over the next five years.

UAE national flag carrier Etihad Airways also opened a luxury spa at its lounge at Abu Dhabi International Airport. The airline has hired a professional masseuse as well. This lounge is exclusively dedicated to first class customers, and has a family room equipped with child minders, toys and books.  A cigar lounge is another unique feature here.

Among other Asian carriers spending big on exclusive premium lounges include Cathay Pacific Airways, Korean Air and Asiana Airlines.

UAE national flag carrier Etihad Airways and Italy’s national flag carrier Alitalia, who are currently into codeshare partnership, jointly announced that they would be increasing direct flights services between Rome and Abu Dhabi in June this year.

Both the carriers said that direct flights on Rome-Abu Dhabi route would be increased to five weekly flights from the existing four flights. The two carriers would also be expanding the codeshare destinations for their respective customers. The increase in frequencies would give options to customers to book air tickets at cheap rates.

Alitalia in a statement said that it would start operating increased frequency between Rome and Abu Dhabi effective from June 13, 2013. The airline would be operating the flights with the help of a new Airbus A330 aircraft configured with 230 seats.

Etihad Airways said that it will be extending its onward codeshare connections over Alitalia’s Rome Flumicino hub to Zurich, Vienna, Tirana, Sofia, Munich, Milan, Malta, Malaga, Madrid, Geneva, Frankfurt, Budapest, Bucharest, Belgrade, Barcelona and Athens.

Get ready for feverish excitement and island hopping as you discover events in different parts of the Bahamas. On May 23rd, the Nassau Paradise Island’s Thomas Robinson National Stadium will host the exhibition football match between Totenham Hotspur Football Club and the Jamaican National Football Team. On May 25th, dance to the beat of the Eight Mile Rock International Cultural Festival at West Grand Bahama Island or experience some wild fishing between May 23rd and 25th at the Great Harbor Cay Fishing Tournament with contests in deep sea, bottom fishing and bone fishing; more fishy events take place at the Treasure Cay Championship in the Abacos island between June 2nd and 7th; this includes an award function and plenty of outdoor fun.

Gregory Town in North Eleuthera hosts the Pineapple festival between June 5th and 9th; be here to witness some crazy activities along with great food. The Long Island regatta from June 6th to 8th is a grand showoff of sailing enthusiasts in Long Island with fine food and superb parties. Experience the best of local music and culture from June 6th to 9th at the Cat Island Rake and Scrape Festival, grab some crabs at the All Andros Crab Festival held at Fresh Creek in Andros on June 14th and 15th and experience the best of Bahamian culture at the Goombay Summer Festival on June 28th in various venues; don’t miss the delicious local food.

In May, the Aruba Soul Beach Music Festival from 22nd to 27th, coinciding with the Memorial Day holiday weekend is a must-attend if you love great music; this star-studded event is just what you need to get the party mood going.

From June 6th to 8th, the Aruba Food and Wine Festival is paradise for foodies with demos by world-famous chefs, great food and plenty of fine wine to taste. The 6th International Aruba Piano Festival from June 7th to 15th offers the best of chamber music with eminent artists and novel programs for learners.

Dera Gai celebrated on June 24th is Aruba’s harvest festival.  With the rooster as its icon, this festival honoring St John involves lovely folk music and dance, jokes, jumping over fire and a lot of fun activities. On June 30th, the 28th Aruba International Triathlon with its swimming, running and bike race is sure t be a lot of fun; don’t miss this.

The Aruba International Film Festival held in June is another glitzy event with the picturesque island as a backdrop to an awards ceremony honoring films based on the Caribbean. From July 2nd to 9th, the island is all set to soar high at the 27th Aruba Hi-winds; watch experts compete at the windsurfing / kite surfing contests, enjoy lovely beach parties and take part in the unending events of this fete.

August 9th to 11th marks the glamorous Aruba Regatta; watch graceful yachts compete with one another in various competitions and take part in the party fun.

The capital of the UAE may not be big on the tourist circuit, but the grand city has its own share of events that can thrill tourists and locals alike. On Tuesday evenings, head to the YasMarina Circuit on Yas Island and get trained in the strategies of track racing. From May 30th till June 8th, experience fabulous shopping in the air-conditioned comforts of Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Center at the Shams Festival, 2013. Art lovers will love the Looking East from West: Orientalist Art and Photography display on 29th May as well as the Art Scape on 4th June at Manarat Al Sadiyat; the Birth of a Museum Exhibition from 22nd April till 20th July offers an insight into what to expect from the much anticipated Louvre Abu Dhabi which is set to open in 2015.

From 27th June till 17th August, when the sun beats down on Abu Dhabi, the city cools itself with exciting activities, shows and entertainment at the ADNEC. Experience the true culture of Abu Dhabi during the festival of Ramzan; from 20th July till 10th August, this auspicious period is observed at the ADNEC with traditional programs, music as well as good shopping and great Arabic food. July is also the time when the famous Liwa Date Festival takes place; this week-long festival celebrates the date palm, one of the lifelines of the Emirates. This is one of the best months to experience Emirati culture up close.