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Caleb Falcon is a travel writer who specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

Dive Sites in South Male Atoll – Enchanting Worlds Beneath the Waves

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Offering an enchanting getaway where one can have plenty of laidback fun in the sun, the Maldives is a true picture of paradise. It offers an idyllic getaway where one can enjoy a carefree island lifestyle away from the hustle and bustle of the city. This tropical paradise is also renowned amongst divers for offering truly exhilarating diving excursions at the many underwater sites that can be found spread across the waters that surround the islands. The South Male Atoll is one area divers should look to explore since it features a variety of dive sites, each providing something new and fascinating to discover.

Those planning to head to the dive sites in South Male Atoll have much to choose from. One site worth exploring is the Vaadhoo Reef and Caves. This impressive reef which has a depth that goes up to about 30 metres, is perfect for drift diving. Those venturing into these waters will find several caves in the area along with a range of fish species including moray eels, squirrel fish, white-tip reef sharks and eagle rays.

Embudhoo Canyon is a dive site of some repute amongst divers and the canyon that can be found between the reef and the rock has a depth of about 20 metres. Located only 35 minutes from Male by dhoni, Embudhoo Canyon is where one can expect to see honeycomb moray eels, trevallies and midnight snappers.

Also worth visiting is the site known as Embudhoo Express which has been made a Protected Marine area as well. Suited for more experienced divers, Embudhoo Express is known for its strong currents, notable depths and sharks including whit-tip reef sharks and grey reef sharks.

Guraidhoo Kandu which is approximately 90 metres wide, the Vellasaru Caves where one can see sting rays, Cocoa Corner which is known for being an ideal place to channel dive and Kuda Giri where one will find a small wreck are amongst the other dive sites in South Male Atoll.

If you love diving, look to stay at a Maldives hotel or resort in the South Male Atoll. One of the leading Maldives island resorts in this region, Naladhu Maldives features its own PADI Dive Centre and offers excursions to dive sites too, making it an ideal option for those planning to go diving when on holiday.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

Taking up Challenges – Golf in Abu Dhabi

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It won’t be an exaggeration to say that golfers in Abu Dhabi are spoilt for choice with six different golf courses offering different experiences six days a week. The courses range from championship ready to one in the heart of the city, another one beneath the mountains in Al Ain and a sand golf course.

Among the world’s top 100 golf courses the Abu Dhabi Golf Club boasts 27 holes, including the 18 hole national course, the site of a European PGA Tour event. It is also home to one of the UAE’s most famous golf clubs in the shape of a falcon perched on a golf ball. The Par 72 National Course covers 7,600 yards of well maintained fairways, contoured greens and a series of challenging bunkers. The club also hosts the floodlit 9 hole Par 36, 3,341 yard Garden Course which is suited to the skill levels of a range of players and can be used as a practice venue well into the night. The club’s royal experience golf package is one of the most talked about golf experiences in the UAE.

Saadiyat Beach Golf Club designed by renowned golf pro Gary Player is the Gulf’s first beach front course and has hosted some of the biggest names in the sport. The 7,806 yard course’s different tee options and challenges keep players on their toes. The course is known for its magnificent gulf views.

Yas Links Golf Club, designed by a world renowned course architect is set among mangroves and an undulating landscape. The much lauded Par 72 championship course stretches for 7,450 yards and accommodates a Par 3 academy course, floodlit practice greens and a clubhouse offering extensive facilities. Yas links also has a private boat mooring facility, a fine dining restaurant and a private lawn for events.

Abu Dhabi City Golf Club in the heart of town has the City’s only two tier driving range and offers a means of escape from the mad urban rush. For business travelers with a bit of time on their hands this is the perfect place to tee off as floodlit facilities enables extended tee times till 9 pm.

Al Ghazal Golf Club with its challenging sand course is also a reserve for desert flora and fauna. The championship length Par 71 course’s smooth browns offer very good putting surfaces. It also has a 30 bay driving range and a teaching academy equipped with the latest video tuition technology and a club house with excellent facilities.

Al Ain Equestrian, Shooting and Golf Club is a 18 hole facility with views of Jebel Hafeet Heights. The par 71 course offers challenging water hazards and the even more challenging 678 yard hole 10. The club also features a floodlit Par 3, nine hole academy course.

Rising out of the desert sand Qasr al Sarab Desert Resort by Anantara is a gorgeous sensitively designed facility that blends well into the landscape. As one of much admired luxury hotels Abu Dhabi guests are offered comfortable, well appointed accommodation in soothing earth tones, with desert views, leisure options that include healing spa therapies, desert excursions and dining venues that offer menus to suit a range of palates. Take time off to enjoy this truly amazing Abu Dhabi hotels.

Banana Reef – A Fascinating Diving Site in Maldives

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The Maldives is a great place to take a vacation. The next time you feel like heading to a new and exotic country, make Maldives your destination and you will not be sorry that you did. In terms of activities there is so much one could do. Since the islands are surrounded by water, most of these involve water based activities. Go fishing on a glass bottom boat, sail the seas on a yacht, experience the thrills of waterskiing and surfing or simply dive in and explore the wild oceans.

If you love to dive, then the Maldives is a top class destination. There are many great diving sites, each with its own appeal. One of the most popular sites, Gaathugiri, more commonly known as the Banana Reef is an area that gets its name from its aerial shape. This is one of the oldest diving sites in the Maldives and consists many underwater caves that are waiting to be explored. There are many different species of fish that can be found in these caves and exploring these sites provides a truly enthralling experience. The caves contain fish such as puffer fish, wrasse and also blue dash fusiliers. If you dare to take a plunge into the deep, then the western area of the reef is worth exploring. With a drop of 25 metres, this cave is about 10 to 15 metres in breadth and has an amazing range of marine life. Here one will see the likes of Maldivian grub fish, soldier fish and even some squirrel fish.

There are other great diving areas too, such as Kuda Haa, which is also a site that is rich in marine life. Those who love to dive can visit such sites, while novices can easily find dive centres that provide the proper training and certification that will enable you to head out to sea on an underwater excursion in no time.

Those looking for some of the best accommodation the country has to offer should stay at a luxury resort in Maldives. The island resorts in Maldives are especially exceptional such as Maalifushi Maldives. It offers a range of contemporary comforts and conveniences and provides an ideal getaway in which to have plenty of fun in the sun, sand and surf.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

Enjoying Thrilling Watersports in Bali

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A tropical paradise where one can spend lazy days in the sun, Bali is also one of the best destinations to enjoy an exciting array of watersports. Before heading off on your thrilling adventures by the coast, look to find accommodation at Bali resort villas which provide idyllic getaways from which to enjoy the very best of the island. Alila Villas Uluwatu is one such option worth considering and features Bali luxury villas ideally positioned on a cliff, with breathtaking vistas of the coast.

From kids to adrenaline junkies, Bali offers a myriad of watersports amidst the azure waters that surround the island. Those in search of high-speed action can take part in such activities as jet skiing, surfing, wake boarding, parasailing and waterskiing which offer plenty of fun in the surf. Families can engage in snorkelling, while banana boating is another watersport that can be enjoyed by young and old alike. Those looking to further explore the island’s marine landscapes can try scuba diving too. For more laidback watersports, one can engage in deep sea fishing which can be quite enthralling as well.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers. Google+

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