Queenstown is one of the best places in New Zealand to enjoy adventure sports. Letting you experience one of the premier activities the region has to offer, Queenstown Rafting offers unforgettable thrills amidst stunning natural landscapes. White water rafting along the Shotover River is an adrenaline pumping ride like no other and it is an activity that draws thrill seekers from around the world. The Oxenbridge Tunnel, the Cascade Rapid, Sharks Fin and Pinball are some of the many exciting spots you will come across along the way and make for an unbelievable holiday adventure. Those looking for a Queenstown resort to stay at can choose Copthorne Hotel & Resort Queenstown Lakefront. This well placed property offers contemporary Queenstown hotel accommodation that features modern comforts and conveniences.

The Caracal Shooting Club was the first of its kind to be initially launched in Abu Dhabi. It is equipped with the latest technological advancement which fulfils the desires of a visitor to the utmost. This shooting club which originated in Abu Dhabi aims at revitalizing marksmanship and shooting. Since its opening it has become a very famous spot offering travellers an unforgettable lifetime experience. The activities coordinated by the Caracal Shooting Club maintain high standards so as to provide the maximum of safety for the shooters.

The club owns a posh shooting range of about 25 metres long, equipped with all amenities which includes a shooting area of about 10m. There is also one of the country’s top coffee shops here. This shooting venue would be an ideal spot for beginners ideally because of its lavish environment and the simulation range which is one of the world’s most highly advanced simulators.  The club plays a great deal of emphasis on the safety of beginners and educates shooters about the proper shooting procedure at all times. You can also go and watch the shooters in action during your leisure time or follow one of the training programs conducted by the Caracal Shooting Club which is a truly amazing place to have fun.

Those above the age of 12 and looking to participate in this exciting activity can join the club and spend a great time at the shooting range with your friends. Apart from the shooting range, this magnificent site houses facilities like a gymnasium, Olympic pool, billiards, bowling, table tennis, paintball field, football court, squash court and much more amenities to amuse the visitors. Those who love to take part in sports and various other recreational pursuits will find plenty to do at this well known attraction which offers a fun filled day of activity.

The city being a magnet for tourists holds well equipped accommodation options for its visitors.  Those ins search of a centrally located hotel in Abu Dhabi can stay at Kingsgate Hotel Abu Dhabi. Situated within easy reach of the central business district, this well placed hotel Abu Dhabi also offers access to the city’s diverse shopping and entertainment centres.

No matter what month or season of the year Chicago is bound to have a sporting event taking place. It is only one of four US cities to have a professional team for baseball, football, basketball, ice hockey and soccer. The city’s credentials as an outstanding sporting city has been confirmed by it being named the best sporting city in the US by Sporting News in 1993, 2006 and 2010. The city’s 23 active professional sport teams and world class sports facilities is more than enough to identify Chicago as a key sporting destination. While the big five are the ones that attract the most fans, horse racing, roller derby, rugby, soccer, softball, and wrestling are some of the other sports that are attracting fans in the Chicago sports scene.

With many professional sports teams operating in the city there are hundreds of professional, junior and amateur games that take place throughout the year in baseball, basketball and ice hockey. In major league baseball, Chicago is one of the four metro areas in the US that has two major league teams. These are the Chicago Cubs of the National Field whose home base is Wrigley Field Stadium and the Chicago White Sox of the American League whose home base is the US Cellular Field Stadium. Among the many teams in the men’s football league is the Chicago Bears of the National Football League, one of the oldest teams in the country. They play all their home games at the iconic Soldier Field stadium. In basketball the Chicago Bulls of the National Basketball Association are a famous professional team that once fielded internationally famous players of the caliber of Michael Jordan and Dennis Rodman. In ice hockey the Chicago Blackhawks of the National Hockey League, the city’s professional ice hockey team is the one to beat. With so many well known teams calling the metropolis home there is certainly no dearth of sporting events in the city.

The Chicago Marathon to be held in October 2012 is another important annual sporting event that attracts thousands of spectators, a large television audience and runners from around the US and 100 other countries. Open to all age groups, participants in the various events range from 16 to 80 plus years.

Horse racing has been a part of Chicago’s social scene since the mid 19th century. Currently the city has four race tracks for thoroughbred racing. While two of the venues are seasonal, racing takes place at the other two venues throughout the year.

Although it’s the men’s sports team that get all the publicity Chicago has quite a collection of women’s teams and if some sports commentators are to be believed they are as good and even better than some of the men’s teams. A women’s professional softball fast pitch team and the flat track roller derby skating team known as the Windy City Rollers are the teams to look out for. Their games played throughout the year attract quite a number of fans.

Well if you are in the city anytime soon remember that there is always some sporting event that is bound to catch your fancy.

Located in the best part of the city referred to as the Golden Mile, The Peninsula Chicago, according to most guest opinions, is one of the best hotels in the city. Delivering exceptional service and with excellent well maintained facilities and amenities this Chicago five star hotel has received the Mobil Five Star and several AAA Five Diamond awards in recognition since its opening in 2001. Stay at this Chicago hotel downtown to experience well appointed luxurious modern guest rooms and suites, a sophisticated ambience, award winning food and beverage destinations, pampering spa treatments and most of all perfect service, the hallmark of the Peninsula brand.

In Sri Lanka, kite surfing is akin to soaring in paradise! That is because this island is very near to any tropical heaven you can find on the Indian Ocean; thanks to the clear ocean waters, ample sunshine and golden sands. Water sport lovers have been drawn to this island like birds to nectar. It is a destination where maximum fun is guaranteed and a place which draws you back to its shores again and again.

100 kms from the commercial capital Colombo is a coastal town that lets you enjoy the best of kite surfing; Hikkaduwa; a place known for its beautiful corals and spectacular beaches. This little town in the South of Sri Lanka is everything that a tourist destination should be; authentically Sri Lankan with plenty of amazing hotels and resorts lining up the coastal region. That is not all; Hikkaduwa has a vibrant nightlife that caters to a wide variety of tastes.

One of the most significant features of this little town is the amazing opportunity it offers for some thrilling and breathtaking water sports. You can try just about anything over here; surfing, water skiing, boogie boarding, snorkelling and scuba diving are some of the favourites but the most popular never tops kite surfing.

Kite surfing is simply astounding in Hikkaduwa. The little town is known world-wide for this feature and attracts people from UK, Australia, Italy, USA and Israel, among other places. There are primarily 3 to 4 surf points in Hikkaduwa that boast clear, warm water; ideal conditions for kite surfing. Most of these points are reef breaks that have a flat reef and deep bottoms. The wave sizes too are remarkable in the region; it usually ranges in between 2 to 7 feet during the season. The ‘main reef’ is the point in the area that has a unique ‘A’ shaped structure which one can ride in either direction.

When staying in Hikkaduwa it is important to choose a Hikkaduwa hotel that provides the best of the facilities you are looking for. Choose Chaaya Tranz Hikkaduwa which also lets you experience water sports. The facilities and chic ambience of this place makes it one of the finest beach hotels in Sri Lanka.