Jacksonville Beach, Florida: Blues Music Festival
April 1-7
How do you listen to your favorite tunes? Blues fans can savor the sounds of their beloved artists at the Sea Walk Pavilon in Northeast Florida’s best festival (according to Folio weekly magazine). Performers sing avidly throughout this outdoor venue, so you can enjoy the music, ambiance, and a variety of activities for the whole family. Admission is free to the public.
www.jacksonvillebeach.org
 

Basel, Switzerland: BASELWORLD 2007
April 12-19
Be the first to see the inventive and delicate precision behind the world’s luxury timepieces and jewelry for this year. On April 12th, Basel opens its exhibitions to its refined clientele and elite business owners. Each year, the committee works on further promoting the event in exciting ways to attract millions of visitors. And with the newly established BASELWORLD Village, guests can enjoy a great evening at one of its sophisticated restaurants, lounges and bars. For more information, visit:
www.baselworld.com
 

Kingdom of Bahrain: The Gulf Air Bahrain Grand Prix 2007
April 13-15
Drivers are warming up their engines for the Middles East’s biggest and most exciting sporting event. Bahrain’s Formula One is one of the most unique car races in the world - the first and only track to be created in the desert. Champions like Fernando Alonso, Nico Rosberg, and Lewis Hamilton are among the participants. While the thrill of the competition is fulfilling enough, the three-day event also includes activities for the whole family like dance performances and children’s entertainment. Book your tickets now at the official website:
www.bahraingp.com.bh
 

Kingdom of Thailand, Asia: Songkran Festival (a.k.a Thailand’s New Year)
April 13-23
If you like to have a splashing good time (and I’m not talking about wet t-shirt contests), head to Southeast Asia to celebrate the beginning of a new year in April! The Thai people’s new resolution is to purify their spirits and cleanse themselves with water. Everyone gets wet…so if you’re planning to stroll through the streets of Patong, prepare yourself to be showered with buckets of water - and the best part is that you can throw water at other people too. The festival also includes parades, great food, and entertainment. So how do you say Happy New Year in Thai? Tjock dee pii mai!
www.thailandlife.com/songkran
 

Saint-Barthélemy, The Caribbean: St Barths Film Festival 2007
April 25-30
This French island is famous for its sandy beaches and clear Caribbean water - a trendy destination among celebrities and royals. In 2006, the island of St Barths started its annual film festival to embrace its culture and show the creativity of local film makers. It’s amazing to see traditions of such a small place emerge through art and independent films.
www.stbarthff.org