Page 8 - Explore Magazine Autumn 2018

DIARY DATES
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Summer is a-coming in north of the equator while sunny seasonal destinations beckon in our part
of the world. And there’s lots going on everywhere.

JULY

Jul
Hoi An Lantern Festival
Hoi An, Vietnam
JUNE On the 14th day of each lunar
month, the UNESCO World Heritage
old town and temples of Hoi An are lit
1-10 Jun with candles and paper lanterns.
MAY Melbourne International vietnam-guide.com
Jazz Festival
130-plus events in 25 locations across Jul-Nov
17-20 May greater Melbourne including modern masters, Wildflowers season
Fiji International Triathlon late-night art parties and free events. Western Australia
Denarau Island, Fiji visitmelbourne.com This famed annual event blooms
Race and relax in this unique first on the outback plains of the Pilbara
and much-loved location. 7-10 Jun and finishes with a flurry in the forests
trifiji.com Kapalua Wine & and coasts of the southwest.
Food Festival westernaustralia.com
17-19 May Lahaina, Hawaii
Ultra-Trail Australia This highly regarded gastronomic Until late Jul
Katoomba, NSW festival offers a vast array of exhibitions, Heiva Nui
The southern hemisphere’s largest demonstrations and tastings. Tahiti
trail-running festival held in the everfest.com The month-long blast of a festival to end all
Blue Mountains heritage area. festivals in French Polynesia.
destinationnsw.com.au 17 Jun - Sep 5 frommers.com
Opera Festival
19 May Verona, Italy 7 Jul
The Royal Wedding This year’s operas kick off with a Lucca Summer Festival
Windsor Castle, UK performance of La Traviata in the Lucca, Italy
Prince Harry’s nuptials coincide with ancient Roman arena. Is there any more Music festival with internationally
the FA Cup Final at Wembley and romantic way to attend the opera? renowned artists.
the Scottish Cup Final in Glasgow. walksofitaly.com everfest.com

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