Sepak Takraw in Thailand – “Shaolin Soccer” showdown in SE Asia

Experience a wonderful waterway adventure along Bangkok’s mystical Chao Phraya River. Home to such wonders as the grand Palace, Temple of Dawn and Bang Sai Royal Folk Arts & Craft Centre, Chao Phraya is best savoured via a Bangkok cruise tour. Of all the many options for Bangkok cruises culture buffs may enjoy sampling one of the Anantara Bangkok Cruises, which feature three-day cruises with a fascinating array of sights on the itinerary.

Among the many cultural delights available in one of Southeast Asia’s best tourist destinations, visitors might enjoy cheering or participating in a riveting game of Sepak Takraw, or “kick ball” (Sepak meaning “kick” in Malay, Takraw meaning “ball” in Thai). The two most famous teams in the sport are Thailand and Malaysia, and the name is a compromise of the sport that has risen to such prominence in the region. The game is an eclectic mix of football and volleyball, where teams of three attempt to spike the ball over a net using their feet. Originating in Southeast Asia, the sport has risen to international prominence and includes teams from all over the globe, including the US, Canada and Australia. Featuring exciting acrobatics as players of both sides attempt to toss the ball over the net, Sepak Takraw is a splendid spectacle of sports artistry for the whole family to enjoy!

Mission Hills Golf Club – A Golfing Haven in Shenzhen

Billed as the largest golf club in the world, the Mission Hills Golf Club promises an unforgettable day out on not one, but twelve 18-hole championship and resort courses! Those planning a golfing holiday to the region and looking for Shenzhen serviced apartments that can be used as a base for their travels can choose Ascott Maillen Shenzhen. This serviced accommodation Shenzhen has to offer, is walking distance from the nearest subway station, providing easy access to the city.

Spanning an area of around 20-square kilometres, the Mission Hills Golf Club attracts amateurs and professionals alike looking to tee off on some of the best courses in the world designed by such golfing greats as Jack Nicklaus, Nick Faldo, Vijay Singh and Annika Sorenstam. Used to host the World Cup of Golf, this stunning attraction is where you will find the award winning World Cup Course which is one of Asia’s best. There are also golfing academies here if you want to learn the fine art of this majestic sport, while the Mission Hills Shenzhen Clubhouse is home to a pro shop and dining facilities where you can enjoy a relaxed meal after a long day on the greens.

Take a ride in the power boat – Water adventures in the Turks and Caicos

For visitors who want to vacation in a true tropical paradise, the ideal place to head over to is Turks and Caicos, a lush set of islands in the Caribbean. This tropical wonder has a rich history and culture behind it, and has been blessed abundantly by Mother Nature with some of the most serene and scenic beaches in the world. These exquisite settings have made it a favourite holiday destination among the world’s rich and famous set, and these trendsetters visit the islands for a relaxing and rejuvenation vacation. There is much to see and experience, and visitors will take home unforgettable memories.
One of the exciting activities to try out when holidaying on the islands is taking a ride in a power boat. These boats cruise along the magnificent blue waters, allowing visitors to admire the fine sites of the ocean, and creating some fantastic photo opportunities. Hiring these boats is simple, and many of the leading holiday resorts on the islands have them available onsite. It is an interesting way to travel between islands, and to perhaps explore some of the tranquil uninhabited cays and smaller islands. Visitors can head out on these boats, enjoy a day of site-seeing and indulge in a delicious picnic lunch surrounded by breath-taking natural beauty. It is a great way to experience Turks and Caicos.

For those who crave adventure on their vacation, taking a ride on a power boat and then diving into the beautiful blue ocean will be an interesting experience. There is an intriguing world waiting to be explored under the sea. Visitors can also try their hand at fishing, a relaxing way to spend the day, basking in the sun and enjoying the various sights. There are many more water activities that visitors can try out when they embark on a power boat journey, as well as witness some interesting marine life. It is a beautiful experience that will be enjoyed by all who try it, and is a must-do when holidaying in Turks and Caicos.
For visitors considering Luxury Resorts in the Caribbean, the lavish and tranquil Parrot Cay Turks & Caicos is an ideal choice. Beautifully set on a private island, this exotic and peaceful star among Turks and Caicos Luxury Resorts is well loved for the unforgettable experiences it provides. Visitors can start their adventures at any time, as there are boats available for hire at the resort.

Drifting on a canoe around the isles of Maldives

Canoeing is a superb way to enjoy the ocean if one is a little less than sporty and prefers to simply recline or only paddle for a bit of activity. While drifting on a canoe that takes you gently over the amazing white soft waves of the Indian ocean, the sight of warm tropical sun falling on the soft powdery white sand shore or the crystal clear waters of the ocean that stretch as far as the eye would see is ravishing enough to soak you in absolute contentment. But there’s also a brilliant world of colour and activity to be discovered below if you make the choice of taking a glass bottom canoe.

The crowds of fish with their vivid colours and the colourful reefs that make an appropriate home to them is all visible with a glass bottom canoe when you take it far out into the sea. One can discover that the world beneath is as much as a burst of activity and beauty as the world above the sea as the hosts of fish seems to move about in crowds together with other sea creatures, not leaving a moment of dullness. Enjoy the world under water to the fullest during this ride. Many resorts and hotels offer the facilities of renting canoes that lets you indulge in this activity with minimum exertion and maximum pleasures of relaxation together with some spectacular views over the Maldivian sea.
There is an ample number of Maldives Resorts that are known not only for their water based locations but for a range of services they offer for amusement and relaxation. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas offer a variety of coastal of over the water private villas that let you indulge at leisure in the gloriously reviving surroundings of ocean water or coastal paradise. It is also known to possess one of the best Maldives Spa Resorts with an over the water treatment suite where professional therapists delivers the best in spa therapy in the most soothing ambience that is surrounded by the ceaseless, soft murmur of the ocean.