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Mental and Physical Benefits of Swimming – Game of mind and body

Swimming has been a popular sport all across the world and Sri Lanka is no exception. Being an island, most of the life activities outside of the city are dependent on the waters surrounding the island. People engage in swimming for recreation as well as for many other purposes. Children in schools are encouraged to take part in swimming for varying reasons.

Most coastal towns across the island have sea swimming competitions and one such town in Matara. However it is always advisable to go into the sea only under supervision and unless properly trained. Many tourists who come to the island engage in recreational swimming. There are many places to stay around the region and one of the best options would be to pick a Matara Hotel. One that has risen to fame in the recent past has been Amaloh by Jetwing which is a Dutch Colonial style luxury hotel in Matara.

Swimming as any other sport is considered to be great for both the mind and body. Swimming gets most of the body parts working, which is a great form of exercise which can reduce risk of heart diseases, blood pressure, diabetes and obesity. It is a great way to exercise breathing which can improve the condition of the lungs. Swimming is an individual sport but involves a lot of coordination of the body which can improve the coordination skills.

Even though swimming is not a team sport, certain categories in competitive levels involve team work such as relays. This improves individuals’ ability to work as a team and help one another and develops a mentality to depend upon one another’s strengths and weaknesses. Even at individual competitive levels an individual learns to discipline themselves and accept victory and loss in the same manner. Moreover as with any other sport swimming also helps a person realize that training and practice is important in order to succeed.

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world. Google+

Learn to surf in the centre of Bangkok – fun filled experience in the heart of Bangkok

Learn the art of surfing in the heart of Bangkok. A place frequented by locals and foreign visitors alike, the Flow House is considered as an urban beach club that offer the fun filled beach atmosphere to the city. The only one of its kind in Bangkok, visitors are given the opportunity to enter the facility free of charge and open daily from 10 am to midnight. Travellers touring Bangkok could find accommodation at a luxury resort Bangkok has in store and base their excursions from there. Resorts such as Anantara Bangkok Riverside Resort & Spa are located in the vicinity of the Flow House.

The beach club gives amateurs & experienced surfers the chance to engage in surfing. A great hangout spot for everyone who wishes to just relax & spend a day with friends or family, delectable food and drinks are also available at the venue. An amalgamation of wakeboarding and surfing, the ramp with a thin sheet of paper simulate a breaking wave providing the adrenaline junkies the thrill they are seeking for. Practice those flicks & grabs and the children visiting the Flow House can jump straight in with a body board. Friendly staff at the venue is more than willing to help often correcting the posture & encouraging the riders. Most visitors who range from 8- 48 years could book the outlet for one hour or two where they can make the most of their experience flow riding with friends or a group of riders assigned during the session. After a fun filled session of flow riding you can dine at The Chang Surf Bar and savour Thai delights created by Chef Noi Tammasak or quench your thirst with beach cocktails, beer towers and make the most of daily promotions & happy hours. Spend an hour or two full of laughter, taking pictures creating memories that will last a lifetime.

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.

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Water Sports in Langkawi – A Wonderful Way to Explore the Coastal Stretch

Holidaying in the Asian state of Malaysia is an exciting venture. At the heart of Malaysia lies Kuala Lumpur, its capital, which is filled with iconic landmarks and attractions such as the PETRONAS Towers atop of which a wonderful panoramic view of the capital can be obtained. Some distance away from the capital is Sunway, home to the famed theme and Water Park Sunway Lagoon ideal for families holidaying with children. For those who wish to have an island experience, travelling to the Malaysian island of Langkawi is highly recommended. Tourists searching for luxury accommodation on the island will be happy to indulge in the facilities offered by The Westin Langkawi Resort and Spa.

The island is also known as the Jewel of Kedah and was believed to be cursed by the inhabitants of nearby islands. However, this does not deter the throngs of tourists that wish to explore the beautiful waters surrounding Langkawi. Given the clear ocean waters of the island, water sports in Langkawi are greatly sought after and one of the most popular activities is jet skiing.

Given this popularity, a number of tour operators provide tourists with the opportunity to explore the waters of Langkawi as well as numerous surrounding islands via Jet Ski and some packages include an opportunity to meet and dine with the locals.

Other water sports available include kayaking and parasailing which are becoming fairly popular for they provide a wonderful vantage point from which to experience the coastal stretch of the island. Many of these sports provide tourists with the opportunity to unwind and relax and take a break from the fast paced work life.

Other attractions in the area include visiting the three parks that have been given the title of a World Geopark by the UNESCO, taking the Langkawi Cable Car and visiting Dataran Lang.

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.

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Sand surfing – Stockton Beach – The newest form of surfing is about the highest dunes not the biggest waves

 

The area that now includes Stockton Beach was once home of the Worimi Aboriginal Tribe. In later years the beach became a common site for shipwrecks and in World War Two fortifications were laid on to fend off possible attacks by sea from the Japanese. Today it is popular with tourists visiting nearby areas like Port Stevens and Nelson Bay Resorts have mushroomed in recent times, to cater to lovers of everything the surf, sun and sand.

There is much to see and do for visitors: climb to the top of Tomaree Head and feast your eyes of the stunning vistas, take a few swings at the local golf course, get into some fun and games at Toboggan Hill Park and ride the dunes of Stockton Beach. Start your adventure vacation by getting settled in a convenient location like the Oaks Lure, which is moments away from all the major attractions.

Head down to Stockton beach to experience something truly spectacular. The beach which stretches thirty two kilometres from Stockton to Anna Bay, has the largest continuously moving sand dunes in the Southern Hemisphere. The dunes are over thirty metres high and year by year the dunes move north by approximately four meters. Several companies have created sand surfing packages which come with four wheel drive vehicles that will take you down to the beach and once there, instructors are on hand to coach you. Enjoy the thrills and spills of sitting on a board and whizzing down the sandy slopes at dizzying speeds. There is little shade out on the dunes so take along plenty of water, sunscreen and a hat. Some companies even arrange private tours with a minimum number, so if you are vacationing with a large family or group friends, this may be a fun way to spend a few hours.

 

Shehera Fioni is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Catalina Forbes. Her content is based on many thrilling escapades offered to travellers across the world.

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