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Water Sports in Pasikudah – Exciting and Exhilarating Activities that Create Life Long Memories

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When visiting the island of Sri Lanka, travellers are spoilt for choice as activities ranging from mountain climbing to water sports to relaxing spa dates at Sri Lanka spa hotels which offer them a dizzying array of choices for entertainment and relaxation. Travelling across the country is even more reliable with luxury accommodation such as Anantaya Resorts & Spa Sri Lanka being found in almost every major town. Such accommodation, especially those with the benefit of being located on the coastal belt, offers patrons the opportunity to indulge in exhilarating water sports while others still offer some water sport options such as Jet skiing, on rivers and lagoons.

While water sports are frequently indulged in other parts of the coastal belt as well, the town of Pasikudah located on the Eastern belt close to the city of Trincomalee, retains a special allure given its beautiful and pristine beaches. While the calm waters are quite shallow and allows for leisurely and safe swimming, even out to sea, it is also a wonderful location to enjoy the wonders of snorkelling.

When in Pasikudah, ensure that you try your hand at diving, and snorkelling for Pasikudah Beach is home to coral reefs teeming with colourful marine life. Furthermore, the beach stretch is also home to a number of shipwrecks that are enthusiastically explored by divers. Whether you are an amateur or a seasoned professional, indulging in snorkelling and diving excursions will undoubtedly at to your experience when holidaying in Pasikudah.

In addition to enjoying the beautiful marvels of the underwater world, tourists can also experience more exhilarating water sports such as jet skiing, windsurfing and waterskiing. While these sports are ideal for a truly high adrenaline rush, given the beautiful natural surroundings of Pasikudah, they will also create memories that last a life time.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.
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Tanjung Benoa Water Sports Bali – Thrill on the beach

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Many destinations in the East have risen to their glory in the recent past, among which Bali has managed to secure a special spot. The key attractions of Bali range from endless sandy beaches, cultural attractions to tourist activities such as water sports. One of the famous spots for water sports is Tanjung Benoa. Most water sports enthusiasts make it a point to pay this place a visit. Most visitors to Tanjung Benoa make a Bali Beach Resort Uluwatu their base as it is not located too far from all the hustle and bustle in the water. The water sports activities are open to visitors from 9.00 am to 2.30 pm as the sea water level in the area drops significantly after and engaging in such activities will be difficult.

There are various water sports activities available in Tanjung Benoa. Among them are the popular choices such as Jet ski, Parasailing, Sea walker and Flying Fish. The main reason for the popularity of the Tanjung beach is the calm waters, unlike Kuta which is known for its big waves. The water sports activities can be booked online or else most resorts in the area offer bookings through them. One such resort that has been highly recommended by past tourist is Anantara Uluwatu Bali Resort. The staff at the water sports centers are well trained and qualified to ensure the maximum safety of clients. All equipment at the center is also internationally approved.

Some of the popular activities in the area are banana boat rides, which is a fun and thrilling experience. They are rides on inflatable boats that take the shape of bananas and are pulled around using speed boats. Another popular activity is the sea walker , the calm and pristine waters are home to a variety of biodiversity and offer a memorable underwater experience.

Auburn Silver is a travel writer who has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world. Google+

Surfing holiday in Coolangatta – Swells and Breaks

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Down under is always a good shout to have some great adventures in the water. The extensive coastline has some great beaches and what better place to go on a surfing holiday than to Australia? Among them a famous stop for most is Coolangatta. Accommodation options are in plenty here and one fine example is Oaks Calypso Plaza that’ within just a 2 minutes’ walk away from the beach.

Surfing is a popular activity in Australia and many Australians travel interstate on surfing holidays as well as many internationals make their way here to experience this great sport that is rising to its penultimate fame with the current generation.

One of the great areas for surfing is Coolangatta, Greenmount Point has some of the best surf breaks in Australia. The southernmost break in the area is the D-Bah break which has some of the best fast breaking beaches. This beach often hosts many international as well as national surfing contests due to its big and faster swells.

The other surf point in the area is Snapper Point a favourite among long boarders and surf craft enthusiasts due to the nature of their waves which are more suitable for this type of surfing.

Little Mali is another break in the area, not too far from Snapper Point. It’s a reef break and is more famous among longboard riders.

The Greenmount Point is another break in the region where the waves break and curl into a shallow sand bank. Kirra Point is the final break in this area and one of the most famous in Australia. If you’re up for fast and furious rides then this is ideal, however, high mastering of technique is required to be here.

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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Blue Canyon Country Club – Play at One of the Prestigious Golf Clubs in Asia

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Fondly known the world over as the “Gentleman’s Game”, the game of golf is a popular sport whose mere mention brings to mind icons such as Tiger Woods. Enjoyed by over 30 million people across the world, the evolution of golf is interesting to trace. Historically, the most basic form of the game has been enjoyed by Romans, Europeans and even the Chinese throughout ancient history. However, golf began to take its current form around the 15th century in Scotland. Given that golf has been played by all these civilizations throughout history, its popularity in the 21st century should come as no surprise.

As many find the sport to be almost a meditative experience, it is a popular sport sought by many holidaymakers, regardless of where they retire to in order to take a break from their hectic lives. For those who are considering the beautiful Thai island of Phuket as their next holiday destination, among the major golfing tourist attractions Phuket has to offer is the Blue Canyon Country Club, a mere fifteen minutes drive from resorts such as Anantara Phuket Layan Resort & Spa. This Club hosts two golf courses and has even witnessed the amazing comeback staged by Tiger Woods in 1998 where he defeated Ernie Els.

The Blue Canyon Country Club is spread over seven hundred acres of dotted with rubber plantations, luscious green valleys and small lakes, making it a truly tranquil location to enjoy a quality game of golf. The Club is home to two championship courses, namely, the Canyon Course and the Lakes Course and while the former has hosted the Johnnie Walker Classics Tournament twice, the latter is perfect for a relaxing game of golf.

After a round, patrons can retire to the Club House and enjoy a myriad of services including meals at the in-house restaurant as well as the sauna and Jacuzzi.

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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