Water Skiing in Maldives – Conquering the Surface of the Maldivian Ocean

xperience the rush of carving through the waves as the winds dash through your hair and the warm sun shines on your skin. In the Indian Ocean that surrounds the archipelago of Maldivian islands, waterskiing is the ultimate thrill. One of the best spots to indulge in this sport is in the mirror like lagoon found on the doorstep of the Naladhu Maldives. Being one of the finest of all the Maldives luxury hotels, the Naladhu provides an array of different skis that caters to all ages and skill levels.

Water skiing is a sport where one skims on the surface of the water on skis while being attached to a boat through a ski cable. The challenge on the sport is to glide steadily on the surface of the water and this requires plenty of upper and lower body strength and excellent balance. The speed of the boat pulling you forward determines the intensity of the sport. There is no age restriction to try water skiing. So whether you are a beginner or a well seasoned player, water skiing is available to all.

There are several renowned moves and tricks in water skiing that is just as interesting to watch as it is to indulge in. Some of them include the slalom courses and jumps. If you are craving to try the sport but haven’t had any experience in the past; fear not, Maldives has a number of sport centers that are more than happy to give you adequate training to skim away in the surface of the water. While you are it why not give a shot at other similar sports such as wake boarding, jet skiing or wind surfing. In Naladhu you get it all with the added advantage of a stunning underwater setting where you can simply snorkel or dive if you have had enough of the surface of the water.

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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Kite Surfing at Naladhu – Flying in Paradise

The Naladhu Maldives is one of those luxury boutique resorts in the Maldives, set on its very own private coral island. Located on Veliganduhuraa, in the Southern Malé Atoll, the hotel is one of the 3 Anantara properties in the Maldives; a name well known around the globe for its unparalleled standards in quality, hospitality and appearance. In addition to its heavenly charm, Naladhu boasts an adventurous side. Complete with all the facilities to indulge in any imaginable water sport, Naladhu offers its guest the best of all worlds. Without a doubt Naladhu is the finest of all the Maldives Luxury Resorts.

The vast stretches of sparkling blue Indian Ocean that spans before this beautiful resort is beyond tempting for any water sport lover. In fact, Kite Surfing happens to be one of the main attractions in Naladhu that draws to its doors hundreds of excellent surfers every year. Kite Surfing is a sport where the power of wind is harnessed using a large controllable kite by which the surfer is propelled across the water on a small surfboard known as the kiteboard. The kiteboard may or may not be strapped onto the feet of the surfer. This sport, which is like a combination of wakeboarding and windsurfing, is extreme in nature and requires plenty of strength, balance and skill. There are several styles of kiteboarding which includes wakestyle, freestyle, wave riding, free ride and several others. Despite its challenging nature, Kiteboarding is completely fun and it is one sport that stimulates the ultimate dose of adrenaline encapsulated in pure euphoria.

Naladhu’s heavenly backdrop makes your holiday in this resort feel like a vacation in paradise. In addition to the picture perfect bliss you are sure to enjoy in this resort, sports like kiteboarding, surfing and what not, adds a touch of fun and adventure to your perfectly tranquil holiday experience.

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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Water Sports in Goa – Experience the Adventurous Side of Beautiful Goa

The exotic coastal line of Goa has made this city one of India’s biggest attractions. The highlight of the beaches in Goa is its white powdery sands that perfectly complement the sparkling blue waters of the Indian Ocean. Whatever your tastes may be there will be something to satisfy it while you holiday by the side of these lustrous beaches. So this vacation, look no further than Goa. Of late the Alila Diwa Goa has been the most popular beach resort in Goa; so make your booking here and enjoy true Indian hospitality amidst the most stunning coastal backdrop.

When one mentions ‘Goa beach’ a picture of pure tranquility comes to mind. This picture usually echoes the sound of waves mingled with the faint call of birds. Goa has invited thousands to its shores to experience the epitome of relaxation but relaxation is not the only thing you will find in Goa; for this city has a wild side that satisfies the craziest of desires. Be it on land or sea, Goa has something to get your adrenaline pumping. Water sports are the most popular adventurous activities to indulge in while you are in Goa. Since the beaches are plenty, so are the options of available water sports. There are several organization found along the coastal line that conducts different types of water sports. Hotels are a common favorite and some even provide their very own training courses.

Wind surfing is one of the most popular water sports here that is commonly tried out at the Dauna Paula beach; thanks to the strong winds found in this part of Goa. Para sailing is an excellent option if you enjoy flying like a bird; the views you can enjoy from this sport is truly immaculate. In almost any beach in Goa you can definitely try water skiing; Goa’s tropical water temperature makes this sport ideal here.

In a nut shell; as long as you enjoy splashing in the ocean, Goa will be your 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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Sporting Challenges – Adventure Sport in Abu Dhabi

Sir Bani Yas Island Abu Dhabi offers some of the most exciting adventure sports and nature experiences in the region. Staying at Anantara Al Yamm Villas in Abu Dhabi will allow visitors to participate in a range of dune and water based adventure activities while enjoying free roaming wildlife at site.

Abu Dhabi offers a range of sporting experiences to suit everyone from amateurs to professionals. Its desert landscape and surrounding ocean provide excellent opportunities to test an array of adventure sports.

Dune bashing in the Liwa desert is popular with visitors and is the highlight of many a desert safari. The steep drops and vertiginous climbs over sand dunes is the first taste of adventure sport in Abu Dhabi for many. Navigating massive dunes in a 4×4 particularly in the Empty Quarter is the height of desert based adventure experiences. Wadi bashing, a sport peculiar to the region involves guiding a 4×4 along rocky, dry riverbeds. Going over boulders in gorges holds its own thrills for aficionados of the sport. Other high octane dune sports include quad biking and zigzagging down 984 foot high sand slopes on skis or a skateboard. Camel racing is popular with the locals. While adventure sports fans may not be able to participate directly in the sport due to its particular restrictions, they can catch the action on race days in Shweihan and Liwa and see practices at the camel paddocks at Al Wathba.

Fans of water adventure sports should not miss Wadi Adventure in Ain Al Fayda near Jebel Hafeet. Its manmade white water rafting, kayaking and surfing facilities are a first in the region. The 3.3 meter surf wave is the most impressive of its kind and the 1.7 km kayaking channel is said to be the world’s longest. With such impressive credentials there is no doubt adventure sports buffs will enjoy the facility. The open water on the public beach at Saadiyat Island is also said to provide exciting waves. Once in awhile a really powerful dream wave allows wave riders to surf inside it. Free diving where divers go down to dangerous depths and resurface in one breath risking deep water or shallow water blackout is gaining popularity here.

Using momentum to throw themselves around the city using rails, walls, stairs and any type of ledge, known as parkour has its fans in the city. The Abu Dhabi parkour group meets every Friday at 4 pm. Skateboarders can hook up with like minded people at events organized by the BMX group at Al Hosn Skate Park.

Probably the biggest and best in adventure sports is the Abu Dhabi Adventure Challenge, an endurance race involving a team of four making their way through a 400 km route on a punishing regime of trail running, sea kayaking, rope works, mountain biking, desert orienteering and adventure running.

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. Google+