Get ready for a night of eclectic aural pleasure this August 15th as French DJ Charles Shillings returns to the alabaster beaches of Huvafen Fushi. This summer marks Shillings' third performance at the premier luxury resort in Maldives. Over the past two decades Shillings has played at top clubs the world over and is one of the most in-demand French DJs today. Using a range of melodic beats, electro funk, soul, groove and touches of rock and 70s classics, Shillings is one of the most exciting names in the electronic music scene.

The BMW International Polo Series, against a touring international team, is played in August each year. The first Test (always on a Sunday) is played at Shongweni, near Durban and the second Test, played a week later, is held at the Inanda Club in Sandton. This year, South Africa faces Canada on August 16 in Shongweni and August 23 in Inanda, South Africa.

Fast becoming one of the hottest Spanish destinations, the fiery coastal city Valencia hosts the world renowned Formula One Grand Prix on a brand-new harbor-side street circuit. Having only joined the Formula One calendar in 2008, Valencia retains a novelty factor for drivers, teams and spectators alike. The city’s 5.4 kilometre (3.4 mile) street track winds its way around the recently reconstructed America’s Cup marina, with the Mediterranean as a spectacular backdrop.

Game, set, match! Arguably the most stressful tennis tournament, this fourth and final Grand Slam brings the big guns to the Billie Jean King National Tennis Center at Flushing Meadows in New York City. This August, watch the great tennis champions, from Federer to Murray, the Williams sisters, Jankovic and more, the 2009 US Open is an incredible finale to a thrilling champions tennis season.

It's the third edition of this full-immersion wine festival in the Piedmont region of Italy. Taste 2005 and 2006 DOCG Barbaresco wines from over 70 wineries.

The Toronto International Film Festival ranks among the most prestigious international film festivals in the world. For ten days, film lovers, filmmakers, industry professionals and media watch the best in new cinema from established masters and new talent.

The second stop on the world's fashion tour, London's Fashion Week is where top designers unveil their Spring/Summer 2010 collections to an exclusive audience of press, buyers and fashion gurus. Held at the grand Natural History Museum in downtown London, the UK capital is paradise for anyone who loves fashion and seeks out the latest styles from top designers.

Vino al Vino is a wine festival in Tuscany held on the third weekend in September (17 to 20 September 2009) in the main square. Wine from many of the Panzano wineries is available to be sampled. There is music and great festive atmosphere all day long, with live music over the weekend.

The Monaco Yacht Show brings together professionals from the international luxury yachting sector; ship-builders and designers, equipment suppliers, brokers and service providers. The MYS is renowned throughout the sector for being the show that must not be missed in the luxury yachting sector because it is the only yacht show exclusively devoted to Superyachts of at least 25 meters in length.

At the end of September, the streets of Berlin heat up with the Berlin Vice Rally as the exclusive car rally kicks off in Berlin before heading to Prague, Zagreb, Monaco and finishing in Barcelona.

La crème de la crème crowds the elegant boulevards of Paris in the annual Ready-to-Wear Fashion Week. It's the finale of international fashion shows and the pinnacle of the designers' showcases.

After the big success of 2006 event, when 1,300,000 spectators packed the beaches of Barcelona, the RedBull Air Race World Championship comes back to Spain. The best pilots and the fastest planes fighting for the victory in the last stop of the season and the amazing landscape of Barcelona coast.

The Bisbee Black & Blue Offshore Tournament is one of the top marlin fishing tournaments in the world. Join some of the best fishing champions from around the world on the paradise beaches of Los Cabos, Mexico.

At 10am on Friday, the 23rd of October, the New Zealand Multihull Yacht Club of New Zealand will start the annual HSBC Premier Coastal Classic yacht race, an event that is the biggest race of its type in New Zealand, and one of the biggest in the world.
"The HSBC Premier Coastal Classic is a prestigious and challenging event, as demonstrated last year, that is regarded as one of the world's classic yacht races. Sailing is an eminent part of the New Zealand lifestyle, and HSBC is very pleased to be able to bring this important event to the New Zealand community." says David Griffiths, HSBC CEO.

The Volvo World Match Play Championship is an exciting match among players representing every continent, the winner of the 2009 Volvo China Open and the defending champion. Located just outside Malaga, the Finca Cortesin golf course was designed by Cabell B. Robinson and is truly magnificent for golf players of all levels. The tournament finishes with the Championship Final played over 36 holes in head-to-head match play for a grand first prize of €750,000.

Located on the spectacular Yas Island, the Formula One Grand Prix in Abu Dhabi is a revolutionary track filled with high-speed turns and stunning waterfront views. Starting on Friday, October 30, Abu Dhabi F1 Grand Prix heats up the UAE capital with boldface names, luxury hotels and cosmopolitan dining.

Join an international field of social amateur golfers in paradise. Raffles Canouan is home to the Trump International Golf Club, considered one of the top ten best golf courses in the world. The Raffles Canouan Classic is a sophisticated tournament and a perfect choice for an exciting luxury golf vacation in the Caribbean.

What better way to close out the year than a divine gastronomy event in the British Virgin Islands? Winemakers Dinners, following the success of their July events in BVI, promises world-renowed chefs preparing an unbelievable feast in some of the most beautiful places in the Caribbean. Top chefs include Vikram Garg, Otto Borsich, William Fuller, Alain Ivaldi, Mindy McKinney, Craig Harnden, Carla Pernambuco, Lisa Sellers and Roberto Treviño.

This year, the Ghibli Raceway Sharm El Sheikh and BRP-Powertrain Gmbh Co KG are celebrating the 10th anniversary of the Rotax Max Challenge championship by hosting The Grand Finals 2009 at Ghibli Raceway in Sharm El Sheikh, Egypt.

More than 16,000 drivers from over 55 nations compete throughout the year to be invited to the Rotax Max Challenge Grand Finals Sharm El SHeikh. In total 216 drivers have the earned the priviledge to compete and over 1200 assistants, teams and mechanics are expected to join the race to win this enviable champion title.

This winter, North Lake Tahoe is offering the 10th Annual Learn to Ski and Board Weekend. Families and friends alike can perfect their skills with experienced ski instructors and snowboarding coaches.

The 9th Annual World Snow Polo Championship in Aspen, Colorado brings together four teams of local and international players. The two-day tournament includes top competition and not-to-be-missed social activities throughout the weekend.

New Year's Eve is one of Rio de Janeiro's most important celebrations, second only to Carnival in popularity. It attracts people from all over the world, and Brazilians from all states. The festivities are concentrated in Copacabana, with 2 million people every year.

Join Chef Eric Ripert for a gastronomy holiday weekend celebrating food, wine and the natural beauty of the Caribbean at the Ritz-Carlton, Grand Cayman. An incomparable roster of world famous chefs, sommeliers and spirits blenders will offer tastings, demonstrations, tours and dinners that celebrate the barefoot elegance that only the Cayman Islands can deliver.

Come celebrate the best in international and local jazz talent in the Caribbean's liveliest music event, The Barbados Jazz Festival. From open-air amphitheaters to traditional plantation homes, the eclectic venues match the diverse selection of artists featured in this acclaimed jazz festival.

Come to the Cartier Polo World Cup on Snow and experience a world of sport that combines strength, elegance, speed, pride and the traditional British love of fair play. Experience polo at its best!

The Cartier Polo World Cup on Snow is the world's most prestigious winter polo tournament. Four high-goal teams with handicaps between 20 and 22 goals battle for the coveted Cartier Trophy on the frozen surface of Lake St. Moritz.

The city on the water transforms into a grand masquerade for two weeks during the glamorous and elegant Venice Carnival 2010. This year, the theme is Sensation, 6 sense for 6 sestieri, and as we get closer to the date, we'll reveal the plan of events, from the timeless galas to the exclusive parties.

Samba, music, costumes... Discover Dionysus' hedonistic haven in the world-famous Brazil Carnival (Carnaval) celebration at its center in Rio de Janeiro. From the must-see samba parades to the wild galas and balls, there's no end in sight at this outrageous party extravaganza.

The Vancouver 2010 Olympic and the Paralympic Winter Games (March 12-21) are Canada’s Games this year. This is our time to shine, our time to show the world who we are and what we can do from coast to coast. The Vancouver 2010 mission is to touch the soul of the nation and inspire the world by creating and delivering an extraordinary Olympic and Paralympic experience with lasting legacies.

ESPN, CANAL+ Events and Tignes Ski & Snowboard Resort will launch the first Winter X Games Europe March 10-12, 2010. The event will be the first Winter X Games held outside the United States. The event will bring together ESPN's world-class X Games franchise with France’s leading broadcasters and local expertise of Tignes.
A definitive list of the world's top winter action sports athletes will be invited to France to compete for medals and prize money. There will be eight different competitions over three days, including Ski and Snowboard SuperPipe and Slopestyle for men and women as well as a Snowmobile demonstration.

The 2010 Formula 1 Australian Grand Prix will take place in Albert Park. Catch the best Formula One race down under at one of the most exciting races of the season.

The Dubai World Cup once again proves to be the leader in horse racing’s international era, continuing to expand its global appeal for horse racing aficionados. It's a Thoroughbred horse race held annually since 1996 at the Nad Al Sheba Racecourse in the city of Dubai, United Arab Emirates.

La Feria de Abril de Sevilla, is held in the Andalusian capital of Seville, Spain. The fair generally begins two weeks after the Easter Holy Week. La Feria of Abril is accompanied by men and women dressed up in their finery, ideally the traditional flamenco costumes, frilly dresses for women and short coats for the men. It's true elegance in an elaborate festival that celebrates rich traditions with wine, food and music.

The 62nd Cannes Film Festival is one of the world's oldest and most prestigious film festivals. The private festival is held at the elegant Palais des Festivals et des Congrès overlooking the French Riviera in Cannes.

The Monaco Grand Prix is the one race of the year that every driver dreams of winning. Like the Indy 500 or Le Mans, it stands alone, almost distinct from the sport from which it was born. A combination of precision driving, technical excellence and sheer bravery is required to win in Monte Carlo, facets which highlight the differences between the great and the good in Formula One. Monaco epitomizes all that's great about Formula One: glamour, passion, speed, style and a hint of danger. Join la crème de la crème at the world's most fashionable sporting event and cruise into the glitzy harbor at Monte Carlo.

Viva Habano!! What better way to relax after a hard day at the office than with a rare cigar, fine cognacs and excellent dining at one of Los Angeles' luxury hotel SLS. Hemancipation, the first luxury lifestyle management company for men, will be hosting 6 O'Clock Smoke Lovers of The Leaf Event - at the SLS Hotel on Wednesday, May 26th at 6pm. Come join other affluent men for an evening of flavorful dining by renowned chef José Andrés, fine cigars and drinks. Tickets are $200 before May 10th and $275 afterwards; ticket sales end May 20th.

Ticket price includes: Custom made packet of 3 rare cigars, appetizing cuisine, and 1 drink ticket. Rare and vintage cigars will be available for guests to purchase. Attendees of 6'O clock Smoke can enjoy discounted room rates and discounted valet parking.

A total of 200 teams have entered the race for one of the 31 places at the 2010 FIFA World Cup South Africa™. The preliminary phase, which began in the Oceanian Zone back in August 2007, is now in full swing, with only the Host Nation guaranteed a berth in world football's showpiece event.