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An exciting vacation in Bali with outdoor sports

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COMO Shambhala Estate Bali is a true ‘Retreat for Change’ in comparison to other Bali Spa Resorts. This Bali Spa Resort is a health spa that motivates you to make real and lasting improvements to your lifestyle while relaxing. Adding more to the concept of the resort, Bali itself provides many outdoor sports and activities which promote healthy living.

White Water rafting, diving and snorkeling, marine sports, tree walk in Bali zoo, Yoga and Reiki, Para sailing and surfing with a kite are some of the most exciting outdoor activities that can be found. These are fun to do and will definitely add more adventure and meaning to your vacation.

Enjoy the sun and the fun; indulge in some watersports in Negombo

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As an island nation, Sri Lanka is in no short supply of beaches. Most are accessible, but the coast surrounding Colombo is often developed and is cluttered with businesses and residences. As you head north from the city, the beaches of Negombo are some of the first you will find that gives you the exotic island feeling.

Located on a lagoon, Negombo became a tourist hotspot with the opening of Sri Lanka’s only international airport in nearby Katunayake. Negombo was the closest resort beach accessible to tourists right off the plane and the recent boost in tourist numbers have really helped this town blossom. It now has a lively atmosphere and is developing a reputation as one of the main centers for water sports in Sri Lanka.

The rise of the popularity of water sports in the island itself has been largely due to the increasing number and quality of Sri Lanka beach resort. The beachfront hotels generally own the adjoined beaches and their guests can enjoy the warm blue waters of the Indian Ocean to their hearts’ content. Activities such as jet skiing, sailing and even some surfing and wind-surfing can be done on the seas here. Traditional proa sailboats can be chartered for an hour or even a day. The windy conditions that start with the end of the old fishing season give ideal conditions for wind-surfing. Surfers love the high waves created by these winds too.

There are also some beautiful coral reefs around Negombo and amidst it a 50 year old shipwreck as well- making it a great spot for a dive. Plenty of marine life can be seen in these waters where the best diving conditions exist from November to March and June to September. It is advisable to wait 24 hours till you board a flight after your last dive. The coast’s resident dolphins and feeding whales create a delightful scene that can be seen in an organized whale watching cruise.

Water sports are awesome ways to add a rush of adrenaline to you holiday. Make sure you check all equipment you are renting from a trustworthy rental shop or your Negombo beach hotel. The best instructors and quality gear can be obtained at a reputable hotel like Jetwing Blue.

Experience Bhutan’s National Sport – Archery

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Uma Bhutan is a luxury Paro Hotel which offers exclusive private villas in a breath taking location. This Bhutan Hotel combines modernity with the local tradition which results a unique style. There is a wide variety of things to do in Bhutan. Archery is one of the most interesting and most the opted activity among these.

Since it is the national sport of the country, all villages in Bhutan have an archery range. High scale archery competitions are held each year throughout the country and ends with luxurious banquets. People wear traditional archery dress in these festivals. Being both a physical exercise and a fun activity, you should try archery while in Bhutan.

Wake Boarding in Bangkok- An Exciting and Unique Water Sport

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Bangkok is the capital city of Thailand and is an international hub for arts, fashion and entertainment. Being a top tourist destination Bangkok has been nominated ‘world’s best city’ by travel and leisure magazine. Its vibrant city life, night clubs and the notorious red light district and in contrast the stunning cultural and religious land marks attract tourists from all over. A top fashion spot in the world Bangkok is a shopper’s paradise with huge shopping malls, branded high fashion stores and antique shops to street boutiques and stalls to suit any budget.

For adventure lovers visiting Bangkok, a great way to test their water sports skills would be wake boarding. A relatively new sport, it involves riding over a surface of a water body or a wake on a small board which is towed by a motor boat or attached to a skiing cable.

Wakeboarding became popular in Bangkok with the creation of ‘Thai Water Park’ in 2006. Rated as a thrilling sport, wakeboarding is a combination of snowboarding, water skiing and skateboarding and the park has been carefully designed to cater to riders of all ages and skill levels. Safety equipment, water boards and kneeboards are provided at this park and a team of experts are at hand to offer lessons and advice to those who want to experience the thrills and spill of wakeboarding for the first time. Featuring a range of carefully constructed obstacles and a manmade island in the middle to reduce choppy water, wake boarding here is guaranteed to be safe and enjoyable. Wake boarding can also be enjoyed at the famous cable ski lake ‘Club Taco’. Closely located to the Swarnabhoomi International Airport, it’s a great way to spend the day relaxing in the sun just watching the spectacle of expert wake boarders riding the wake smoothly or actively experiencing the thrills of wakeboarding. Club Taco is situated in a picturesque setting and offers visitors a club atmosphere and all facilities inclusive of shower and changing rooms. Entry fees to these wakeboarding arenas are relatively cheap to give an opportunity for more people to enjoy this thrilling water sport at a low cost.

For the leisure or business traveller of Bangkok, an ideal place to unwind would be the Anantara Baan Rajprasog Bangkok. Located in the cities most exclusive neighbourhood the Bangkok serviced apartments of Anantara offers guests spacious elegant suites with all modern amenities. A glories swimming pool and a fully equipped fitness are also provided at these serviced apartments Bangkok.

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