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Kaikou Golf Club in Xiamen – a round of golf in serene surroundings

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Ranked as one of the largest golf courses in Asia, Kaikou Golf Club in Xiamen, Fujian is the place to be at if one longs for a quiet round of golf set in picturesque surroundings. The club is easily reached from any Xiamen hotel and the Millennium Harbouriew Hotel Xiamen comes to mind. This hotel in Xiamen will offer you the most sought after of facilities and pave the way for you to experience all that the area has in store for you.

Designed by world renowned golfer, Australia’s Greg Norman, the course is flanked my scenic mountains and breathtaking views of the ocean that will put your mind at ease as you set yourself to make that all important ‘putt’ or tee-off in a way that you would evade nearby bunkers and waterholes. The well-manicured lawns of this 18-hole masterpiece are simply stunning and must be taken advantage of if one is in the area. The fairways have been designed so to offer the golfing enthusiast various challenges. Beginning from the amateur right up to the professional player, Kaikou will offer you the ease of getting accustomed to the conditions that are set out before you. The 7th hole is one of the most beautiful of holes to base your game around for it constitutes a glide and small bridges while the 12th hole has been known to showcase the cream of the golfing community who arrive in their numbers to tee-off at the Kaikou Golf Club in Xiamen.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry. Google+

Water Sports in Wadduwa – explore the tropics at your own pace

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Surrounded by coconut trees and a stunning coastline, the town of Wadduwa would warrant more than one visit for those who want to enjoy the luxury of its water sports activities. Even though the currents are not safe for swimming, the waters are simply heavenly and inviting for the adventurer at heart. Haridra Resort and Spa By Jetwing will offer guests the convenience of choosing from a range of exciting and absorbing water based activities. Wadduwa hotels such as this Sri Lanka spa resort should be thought of when deciding to holiday in the town.

The town of Wadduwa and water sports simply go hand in hand. Take your pick from the calmer activities like scuba diving and snorkelling or challenge yourself to the more demanding sports such as jet skiing and surfing. However none quite captures the thrills and spills like windsurfing does. Combining the disciplines of sailing and surfing, this sport is not to be missed when in the area. Spice up your holiday by engaging in some windsurfing regardless of your skill level. All you need is a fun board that will lead you out across the ocean waters off Wadduwa. If travelling with friends, this sport will be simply entertaining for it will give you an opportunity to show off your skills.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Hiking in Piduruthalagala Mountain – challenging modern day hikers

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Hiking comes across as one of the more alluring of activities that one can engage in while holidaying in the emerald isle. However from all the terrain on offer, the trails leading up to Piduruthalagala which is the highest mountain in the country would thrill you to bits, leaving you with tales and memories that would certainly last a lifetime. From all the hotels in Sri Lanka that offer hiking adventures, select a Jetwing Hotel amongst Sri Lanka hotels to come home to after a long day out exploring and witnessing the sights, sounds and above all, the lush green vegetation that functions as a green carpet.

Found in Nuwara Eliya, Piduruthalagala or Mount Pedro as it is more fondly called rises to an impressive 2525 metres and welcomes you to a soothing ambience of tea plantations along the way. Be sure to take every piece of hiking gear for the weather could be chilly. Rhododendron bushes adorn this mountain and if lucky one may come across a host of enchanting species of wildlife. Be amazed by the sheer beauty of numerous waterfalls that surround the area as you make your way into the heart of a tranquil and serene paradise.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Diving in Hikkaduwa – for the daring of divers

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How about being surrounded by schools of colourful fish while having the luxury of feasting your eyes on some of the most ancient of shipwrecks? This is the experience that one would be able to partake of when embarking on a diving expedition in the coastal town of Hikkaduwa. Hotels in Galle should be considered when deciding to visit Hikkaduwa. Jetwing Lighthouse which features amongst Galle hotels will be an ideal destination to come home to after a day of exploration.

When considering the numerous options available to divers in Hikkaduwa, consider venturing out to the dive site of the Conch. The final resting place of this English ship provides an array of breathtaking panoramas, beginning from its very remnants to the species of marine life that inhabit the wreck. The cabin area in particular is home to the Groupers who would scatter upon seeing divers in the vicinity. Triggerfish, porcupine fish and even moray eels can be encountered by diving here. One must also descend to the depths of Kiragala which comprises of various rock pillars on which the most beautiful of corals grow. Schools of Fusiliers, Angelfish and Butterfly fish can be viewed in their natural habitat. The rocky crevices that are found house a wider variety of marine life that is equally beautiful to look at. Black Coral Point is next on the list of dive sites that one could enjoy. From Bandit Shrimps, Jellyfish, Surgeonfish, the area is known to attract ardent divers looking for a different twist to their adventure. The currents in these waters are quite strong and may threaten to thwart your efforts of exploring this paradise that is filled with rocky outcrops that would seem to swallow everything in its sight.

 

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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