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Bali Marine Water Sports – To Feel the Crash and the Fury of the Seas

A land of sun and sea, where beauty of nature beckons from all sides, invites you to have the time of your life on its mighty green waters, to lose yourself in the perfect adventure, to have the thrill and excitement complementing your perfect holiday, a holiday never to be forgotten.

Marine sports in Bali truly are experiences worth having for the daring and bold, where water sports of many types are available to be tried out on her vicious green waters with unending waves forever crashing on her golden sea shores.

In Tanjung Benoa, Nusa Dua, one can enjoy the best of experiences to be had with a wide variety of sports on offer to satisfy varying levels of adventure thirst. The extreme ecstasy and the adrenaline rush of parasailing will leave you paralyzed with the thrill of completely losing control while soaring the skies on a parasail with nothing but the deep blue seas beneath. You may also glide on the polished waves of Bali seas, at speeds overwhelming, with the salty wind on your hair and face, as you lose yourself in the excitement of jet ski or water boarding. The Fly Fish experience will take you on a flat rubber boat giving you a unique sensation of flying on the water, while the Banana Boat ride and the Donut Boat ride will remain safely reserved for those who wish to try out a milder experience on the great deep blue. One may even snorkel and witness the colorful wonders of the hidden world, and swim among the shoals of gleaming fish and the corals of many a shade. The options are many; the experiences are truly wonderful in this land of summer.

For those who like to experience the wonders of the sea of Bali while being pampered with the delights of a beach resort in Bali, a highly recommendable hotel in Nusa Dua is Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali, where luxury and comforts as well as the easy access to the wonderful beaches of Nusa Dua Bali will combine to ensure that your holiday is truly a memorable one.

 

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Water Sports in Pattaya – To Feel the Fury and Rush of the Great Blue Sea

She placidly gazes at the moody sea whilst seasons roll by and by and sings in her hoarse shore girl voice as her lovers on her beaches lie. Come feel the fierce rays of her golden sun on your bronzing back as you cut through the salty breeze on her rolling white tipped waves to the rhythm of the high seas. Rest a while on her white beaches, forever cleansed by the great green ocean, then rush in to battle the wicked wild waves and fight till they surrender. The water sports fanatics may call this land their home, this place where it is forever summer, Pattaya Thailand.

Pattaya provides a perfect setting to indulge in water sports with its location, weather as well as facilities. Tourists from all over the world gather on its beaches and paint a colorful picture of summer. Here, sand castles are built, bare backs are tanned and quite importantly, adventure happens.

Many hotels in Pattaya provide the equipment and the training needed to indulge in water sports, hence even the absolute beginner need not worry about being left out. Apart from the hotels scattered all over the city, many other private sports clubs too provide reliable services to those who wish to brave the waters.
Diving is a popular water sport in Pattaya which is an ideal dive destination year round owing to its weather. One may wish to do scuba diving, to explore the 4 wreck dive sites and as well as the many small islands up close. Lose yourself in the great blue world with the help of the many dive centers around the area and gather memories to cherish for a life time.

Snorkeling is another favorite sport in Pattaya where you see the beautiful fish gleam in the waters below as you float gazing in to the unknown below.

Jet skiing and wind surfing are also on offer for the ones who love the passion of the sea. As the waves grow bigger and the speed accelerates the adrenaline rush is for sure felt! The crash and fury of the sea of Pattaya must be experienced indeed. And then when you grow tired from the exertion of the adventure, you could sail on the deep waters either yachting or sailing, to relax while listening to the soft splashing of the baby waves.

Many a serviced apartment in Bangkok offers day trips to the Pattaya beach so tourists can get the maximum from their holiday. An ideal area to consider staying at if enjoying water sports conveniently is Sathorn. Apartments too are available for all budgets in this district and offer comforts and luxury in a truly Thai style. If you are looking for star class accommodation at a centrally located apartment, consider Somerset Park Suanplu Bangkok, which is about an hour’s drive from the Survarnabhumi International Airport.

Balinese Martial Arts

For a leisure traveller looking to unwind at a wellness retreat anywhere in the world, COMO Shambhala which offers an exceptional selection of health and wellness retreats, is a name to bear in mind. If planning to visit Bali and explore its unique culture, its martial art scene is one worth delving into. There are various types of martial arts practiced in Indonesia including Bali. Among these, in addition to Pencak Silat another martial has been developed in Bali; it is known as Mepantigan. Mainly concentrating on locking and throwing the foe, this traditional martial art is a combination of self defence techniques such as capoeira, silat, taekwondo, judo and kickboxing and incorporates several elements of Balinese culture including Balinese dance, music and costumes. With such factors, it has been noted as a major point of interest for tourists. Thai Chi is yet another ancient martial art form popular in Bali. It is more of a moving and flowing meditation created to enhance peace of mind, health and balance.

 

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Thrills and Excitement in the Desert – Sports to Try in the Desert

The capital and second most populous city of the United Arab Emirates is the urban city of Abu Dhabi. Situated on a charming island on the Persian Gulf, Abu Dhabi is one of the most developed metropolises in the world and serves as a centre of cultural, politica, industrial and financial activity. It also ranks among the most popular tourist destinations in world, owing to its many exciting cultural and recreational tourist attractions.
Being a Middle Eastern city, the terrain of Abu Dhabi consists of many deserts. However, the deserts is are just large tracts of land of no purpose, as the deserts of Abu Dhabi are now a hot location for some of the most thrilling and exciting sports offered by Abu Dhabi. Those looking forward to some adrenaline pumping sporting experience are sure going to love what the desert has in store!
One of the most popular activities of the deserts of Abu Dhabi is 4×4 driving. The thrill of speeding through the open desert in powerful 4×4 vehicles is sure to thrill any adrenaline and speed junkie. From 4×4 driving in the desert, another popular sport was born; dune bashing. Dune bashing is the act of driving your 4×4 at high speeds through the dunes of the desert, creating a massive explosion of sand. This is the ultimate thrill and it involves high speeds and an assured adrenaline rush! Dune buggying, or quad-biking, is also a great way to enjoy some excitement in the desert. Another exciting desert sport is sand skiing. Lovers of skiing can glide the smooth sands and dunes of the desert and pull off some super jumps over the gigantic dunes of the deserts. One can even go cycling through the deserts or even hot air ballooning, which will let you discover the desert like never before! So when you plan your trip to Abu Dhabi, make sure to plan a trip to the desert and engage in some of these thrilling sports!
Experience the desert charm while enjoying the comforts of luxury service and hospitality by making a reservation at the Qasr Al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara, one of the most recommendable Abu Dhabi hotels. Located overlooking the endless majesty of the Liwa Desert, this resort offers accommodation in a range of stylish rooms, suites and villas. Dine in its world-class restaurants, revitalize your senses at its spa, and spend your hours by engaging in its many recreational leisure services; this hotel is one of the most ideal luxury hotels Abu Dhabi for a memorable stay.

 

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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