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Surfing for Beginners in Maldives – The Thrill of Riding Endless Waves

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Maldives is indeed the land of sunshine and warmth where good times happen every single day. One will find a plethora of great activities to indulge in, here in this sunny strip of earth and memories created here will indeed be cherished for a lifetime. Maldives hotels such as Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas will offer ample opportunities and facilities to familiarize with surfing. Spa resorts such as this will also ensure that your holiday is complete with sheer bliss and comforts to make you wish to come back for more.

The turquoise blue waters of the Maldives, incessantly crashing against pearly shores under a blazing, golden sun tempt anyone to delve into the unknown depths of these satin sheets and to resist the urge to ride on the giant blue waves of the Indian Ocean that put up its endless show here, is indeed a little too much to ask for. Beginners and experienced alike feel the call of the sea a little too alluring in the mesmerizing stretches of these magical shores.

Surfing is one of the most popular water sports carried out in Maldives Islands. The beauty of the consistent waves makes it an experience truly worth having here in these tropical shores and beginners too can enjoy the thrills and the adrenaline rush of gliding on the polished waves of the sea. With the sun warming your tensed body and the ceaseless splashes of the salty water cooling your senses, riding the mighty arching waves of Maldives will indeed take your breath away.

The waves of the Maldives are consistent throughout a greater part of the year hence to catch a wave will not be of a challenge for those who like to surf. Beginners can experience the pleasures of the sport in the safety of the exclusive waves of the resorts or even hire a charter boat and sail away to explore the more thrilling ones, under the close supervision of experts of course. In the Central and Southern Maldives and the Northern Maldives, one will find many un-crowded waves to learn the sport in solitude and peace. Given these options, it will be a shame indeed to not experience the thrills of the sport of surfing in this land of loveliness.

 

 

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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Emei Martial Arts – Since the Ancient Times

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Martial arts or the codified systems of combat practices were popular among many cultures since the days of old. Practiced by many for various reasons such as self-defence, entertainment, competition, physical health and fitness as well as mental, physical and spiritual development, this form of fighting has been strongly linked with Asian cultures and traditions.

In China, martial arts receive great prominence and importance unlike many other countries around the world. Looking back at the history of the evolution of martial arts in Emei China, the figure of a Taoist priestess looms large as she is said to be the founder of Emei martial arts. This priestess who later became a Buddhist, had spent 13 long years in disciplined dedication to this subject. Being quite agile and interested in the martial arts, she had practiced and studied boxing of various types and with this knowledge and expertise she succeeded in creating a new boxing form from Kung Fu.

As the ancient Chinese word used to call women was Emei, the form of boxing that originated from her passion and dedication was also given the name Emei Boxing. Her faithful disciples who were well committed to following her successful lead stationed and established themselves at Mount Emei. Passed down from generation to generation and marching onward from strength to strength is the martial arts of Emei, strongly rooted and nurtured in the soils of China where it belongs.

In China Emeishan hotels such as Anantara Emei Resort & Spa will give one ample opportunities to discover the wonders of this martial arts while also helping you to explore the wonders of the land due to its location which is centrally positioned. Nestled amid this sheer bliss you will discover many things to indeed declare that life is indeed a sweet affair.

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 in Negombo – a lively experience

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Kite surfing is a fairly new sport that is of late gaining immense popularity. For those of you who like a heavy dose of adrenaline as you ride along the waves, kite surfing is just the sport for you. Kite surfing is an extreme sport that requires control on water and plenty of strength. Since it demands strong wind conditions like the monsoons, Sri Lanka is a very popular destination for this activity.

One of the most convenient and comfortable cities to enjoy kite surfing is Negombo. Negombo is located just 40 km from Colombo and boasts a long stretch of beach with golden sands and perfect waves. The wind conditions in the city are fantastic and afford some excellent opportunities for kite surfing. There are also plenty of beach hotels in Negombo such as the Club Hotel Dolphin Negombo that provide an ideal stay for a kite-surfing holiday. The best period to engage in this sport- especially for the beginners- is between January to March. Between May and August the wind is far more powerful and caters better to the professional or rather advanced kiters. Since the Negombo beach is blessed with a length of 5km, there is ample space for both take off and landing. An excellent starting point is just in front of the Dolphin hotel or Kumudu Valley Resort. The experience is truly nothing short of fantastic.

Apart from Negombo, Kalpitiya has also been recognised as a fantastic beach for this activity. Winds here are far stronger than those in Negombo hence it only caters to the thoroughly advanced kiter. Kalpitiya has been recognised worldwide and continues to attract quite a good number of international kiters to its shores each year.

Apart from the adventures of kite surfing, Negombo offers an array of both interesting and exciting activities and therefore one would do well to spend plenty of time here.

 

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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Golfing in Sri Lanka – Teeing Off in a Tropical Paradise

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What can you do in a tiny tropical paradise island when you have the uncontrollable urge to golf? Just pick up your club and swing to your heart’s content in some of the most beautiful courses in this part of the world. Sri Lanka has definitely been making headlines for its natural beauty, distinct culture, warm and friendly people and extremely spicy food, not forgetting the fun rides on three-wheeled vehicles known as ‘tuk-tuks’. But hidden in this enchanting land are a number of fabulous courses that provide an enthralling day out on the greens.

The Victoria Golf Course is located in the country’s scenic hill country. An award winning golf and country resort, it is what Kitrina Douglas; European Ladies Champion & holder of many world championships describes as ‘one of the top 10 golf courses in the world, offering a challenge to even the most accomplished.’ The fairways measure up to 6,945 yards and this par 73 course is laden with imported Bermuda grass.

Another addition to the list of beautiful courses in the country is the Nuwara Eliya Golf Club. Tracing its formation to 1889, this 18-hole stretch of green grass sits at the base of Mount Pidurutalagala providing stunning views for golfers.

The Royal Colombo Golf Club as the name suggests is located in the heart of Sri Lanka’s commercial capital. This 18-hole par 71 course is frequented by many of the country’s foreign diplomats. With a 130 year old history it obtained the privilege to use the word ‘Royal’ in its name from His Majesty King George V. The Water’s Edge Golf Club is also located in Colombo and is another place to drop by for enthusiasts.

The golf courses are located in various parts of the country so opting for a Sri Lanka car rental gives you the chance to visit all of them while enjoying the natural bounties that the island is blessed with. Malkey Rent a Car is one of the most renowned and reliable enterprises that offers this service. You can be assured of competitive rates and you will be notified of a pre-determined price varying according to your destination. They also offer airport taxi in Colombo Sri Lanka.

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+

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