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Enjoy a musical March in Thailand

If Thailand is on your list of places to see this year, make your visit in March and catch the first Maya Music Festival in Bangkok. The festival's main theme will be "electro-naga", telling the story of King Naga, and will showcase a combination of eastern arts and western electronic music. The event will take place in Bang Khen, Bangkok. Tickets start from 2,000 Thai baht (Dh223) for early-bird bookings, which are available until January 15, after which prices rise to 2,500 baht (Dh279). For more information, visit www.mayamusicfestival.com.

Bogota welcomes Four Points hotel

Those looking to travel to South America in 2015 now have another hotel option in Colombia. The recently opened, 140-room Four Points by Sheraton Bogota is near to the entertainment areas Parque de la 93 and Zona Rosa. Guests have access to gym facilities and a spa. The Azul restaurant offers breakfast, lunch and dinner, featuring both international and Colombian cuisines, while the rooftop bar, Terraza, offers views of the city and mountains. Prices start from US$102 (Dh375) per room, per night, including buffet breakfast and taxes. For more information, visit www.starwoodhotels.com.

Visit Milan Expo with Etihad and Alitalia

With the Expo 2020 in Dubai on the horizon, you can get a taste of what all the fuss about this year at the 2015 Milan Expo, which runs from May 1 to October 31. Etihad and Alitalia are the Expo's official global airline carriers. Tickets for the Expo can now be purchased through Etihad, with a single-day ticket starting from €32 (Dh141). Flights can also be booked through Etihad, with return tickets starting from Dh3,935 per person, including taxes. For more information, visit www.etihad.com.

J W Marriott opens in Chongqing

Visitors to Chongqing in south-west China can now book into the new J W Marriott Hotel. Situated in Chongqing's downtown district, the hotel has 454 rooms and suites. Guests have three main dining choices: the Chinese restaurant Man Ho, which focuses on Sichuan and Cantonese cuisine; the all-day-dining restaurant Qing Kitchen; and Flame, which features a bar, an open kitchen and performance stage. The property also has an indoor swimming pool, 24-hour gym and spa. Prices start from 920 yuan (Dh544), per room, per night, including taxes. For more information, visit www.marriott.com.

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Plus, Four Points Hotel Opens in Bogota; Visit Milan Expo with Etihad and Alitalia; J W Marriott Opens in Chongqing.