Thailand's Suvarnabhumi Airport 'sees 47m passengers'

People on cheap flights to Bangkok who are due to land at Suvarnabhumi Airport could help to add to the incredible number of passengers who have travelled through the terminal in the past year.

In total, 47 million people have passed through the airport over the past year, constituting an impressive 12 per cent rise on the number of visitors during the 2010.

The airport has recently celebrated its fifth anniversary and airport spokesperson Wilaiwan Natwila noted that almost 37 million of the people visiting were coming from overseas.

On an average day, 120,000 people will use the airport, with Chinese, Japanese and Russian travellers making up the largest groups of foreign visitors.

The airport is expected to see more travellers in the final quarter of 2011 a people from northern hemisphere countries travel to its warmer climes.

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Great Reasons to Catch Flights to Melbourne

Capital of Victoria - Melbourne nestles at marvellous Port Phillip Bay. Architectural works of Victorian-era, myriad cultural museums, outstanding art galleries, cutting-edge theatres, over-the-top restaurants and spacious parks and gardens reflect the wealth of this breathtaking metropolis.

Melbourne is a hub of multicultural denizens from European and Asian countries and offers a truly great opportunity to mingle with vivacious folks of other countries. Besides this, there are plenty of reasons to plan holidays to the city. Let’s take a look at the top two attractions that tempt holidaymakers to browse for airlines offering cheap air tickets on flights to Melbourne.

Federation Square

It’s hard to miss Federation Square!! An architectural icon and a unique cultural precinct which houses the creative mix of attractions, museums and galleries, and the finest restaurants and cafes is a worthy reason to catch cheap flights to Melbourne. It is undeniably a great place to indulge in social, cultural and commercial activities of the city. When you travel to Federation Square make sure to catch sight of The Ian Potter Centre: NGV Australia, Australian Centre for the Moving Image (ACMI) and The Atrium.

Melbourne Museums

A giant Rubik's-cube-shaped Children's Museum is the finest place to explore the natural environments, culture and history of Victoria. Located in Carlton Gardens behind the Royal Exhibition Building, Melbourne Museums exhibits a permanent collection of artefacts in eight galleries. Highlights of the museum include complete skeleton of a blue whale, the Bunjilaka Aboriginal Cultural Centre, a living rainforest, the racehorse Phar Lap and an IMAX theatre.

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Festival of Holi 'a must-see in India'

People heading on flight to Mumbai in the new year could be interested in taking part in some events being held to celebrate Holi.

The festival is one of the many annual religious events that are held in the country each year and Sharron Livingston, editor for thetravelmagazine.net, said it is one of the most fun things to take part in.

Known as the festival of colours, it is a time of great joy and she advised that people need to have a sense of gaiety in order to appreciate it as there is a lot of playfulness between even complete strangers.

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Lace art exhibition open in Sydney

Travellers on cheap flights to Sydney who want to see some interesting new art could try heading to the city's Powerhouse Museum, which is currently hosting an exhibition of lace.

The Love Lace show is set to run at the venue until April 2012 and showcases how many artists are using the delicate and intricate material in order to make a big statement with their art, while others are still using it in more traditional and decorative methods.

Visitors can see the works of 134 different artists from 20 different countries and find out more about how they have put their own unique interpretation on the art of lace making.

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Experience something different in India

Travellers from the UK heading on flights to India have been informed that what they find is likely to be very different to anything they have experienced before.

For those who are heading to the nation of the first time, Sharron Livingston, editor for thetravelmagazine.net, said that what they are likely to find is that the life, food and culture is nothing like that of the western countries.

She explained that it is likely to be a place where "the words culture shock really ring true".

For a chance to see a range of what the country has to offer, Ms Livingston advised paying a visit to Delhi, for the symbols of the British Empire, Agra to see the Taj Mahal and Jaipur for the many royal connections the city holds.

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Cape Town to hold Indian-inspired festival

Travellers taking flights to Cape Town next month may feel they have mistakenly boarded a service to Delhi.

That is because the African city is holding a high profile Indian-inspired Diwali Festival from October 15th.

Reports have suggested that the event - which is scheduled to take place at Ratanga Junction - will include a sari modelling competition.

Aside from this, the Hindu ritual will also feature Bhangra music, children's rides, fireworks and dancing.

Organisers have insisted they have gone the extra mile to make the 2011 version of the event special.

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Tori Amos 'to play South Africa gigs'

Travellers on flights to Johannesburg in November could also plan to book a ticket to see Tori Amos play live after the performer announced a string of shows in the city.

The American singer is set to embark on a huge tour of Europe from September in promotion of her new record Night of Hunters.

After playing shows in countries including Germany, Holland and Norway, the Professional Widow singer will be travelling down to South Africa to open the first of her shows in Johannesburg on November 12th 2011.

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World Gourmet Festival arrives in Bangkok

People with a love for fine food could be planning to take flights to Bangkok soon in order to attend the World Gourmet Festival.

Taking place at the Four Seasons Hotel Bangkok, the event is set to begin on September 5th 2011 and will run for one week, with some of the world's best chefs and culinary experts attending to show off their skills, the Bangkok Post reported.

Among the chefs attending include the Michelin-starred Anthony Demetre of Wild Honey in London and Ivo Adam, based at Seven in Ascona, Switzerland.

"There are a lot of Thai diners who travel the world in order to try new foods and experience different dining options ... and now it's something they want to see in their home country," said Malcolm Omond, director of food and beverage at the hotel.

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Comics head to Phuket for performance

Travellers on flights to Phuket who enjoy heading to comedy clubs could be in for a treat if they go to the Phuket Punchline Comedy Club.

The venue has announced details of its next show, with Gorden Southern, Ian Coppinger and Andre King all set to get on the stage at the venue on October 19th 2011.

Proceedings on the evening are set to kick off at 20:30 local time, although it has not yet been confirmed how much tickets will cost.

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