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Kick Off an Athletic Holiday in Sporting Mecca Melbourne

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Sport is an Australian obsession regardless of its nature and scope and nowhere is this national pastime more unabashedly celebrated than in the vibrant city capital of Victoria. As the host of many a football, cricket, tennis, swimming and formula one racing championship event the Melbourne calendar reads like an athlete’s diary with high profile sporting events marked in every page.  Whether you’re a true blue footie fan or prefer the thrills and spills of the gentleman’s game, Melbourne’s diverse and all-encompassing prowess as a sporting hub will hardly leave visitors disappointed. Regardless of when one is touching down on the sunny shores of Melbourne, one can be assured there’s a red letter sporting event just waiting round the corner.
 
Football fans can get more than their money’s worth at AFL World down Swanston Street where footie legends of past and present are celebrated in a multimedia experience complete with interactive elements. Tennis enthusiasts however can get centre court action at the annual Australian Open conducted at Melbourne Park each year. Tipped as one of the four top grand slams of the year the Aussie open attracts the world’s top players to battle it out for first place in a hard fought tournament that culminates in Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena.

Those holidaying in Victoria’s capital in March can feast their eyes on the Formula One race of a life time at the Australian Grand Prix which is held in Melbourne annually. As one of the most iconic cricketing grounds in the world the MCG hosts international cricket teams, Australian Rules Football matches and rock concerts all year round while visitors can tour the Australian Gallery of Sport and Olympic Museum on-site for an in-depth look at this Melbourne sporting legend.

Horse racing fanatics can head down to the city’s Flemington Race Course for the Melbourne Cup in November each year as the annual event is a globally recognized sporting melee which is renowned as the world’s best handicap racing event. Other horse racing festivals in Melbourne include the Caufield Cup, Cox Plate, Oaks Day, and Derby Day races all of which are conducted in historic racing grounds across the city.

Other sporting highlights in Melbourne take place in the Etihad Stadium, Melbourne Sports & Aquatic Centre, Telstra Dome and the Tan Track which has seen the likes of Kathy Freeman, Steve Monaghetti and Steve Ovett among the illustrious list of runners who have graced the track.

Travellers in search of five star Melbourne accommodation serviced apartments should look no further than the Somerset on Elizabeth Melbourne. Ideally located in the heart of the city’s CBD this one of a kind aparthotel provides fully furnished Melbourne serviced apartments within close range of shopping and entertainment venues.

Thai boxing – the country’s national sport

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In order to truly understand the culture and lifestyle of a country, one has to be familiar with all aspects of its culture and amongst these diverse aspects sports and games hold a special place of significance displaying the aspirations, values and strengths of a society. For any visitor to Thailand who is interested in sports a local boxing session would be a great opportunity to see the locals in their true spirit.
Thai boxing or better known as Muay Thai is also considered to be the national sport of this country and it has its roots going far back into history to the times of ancient battle field tactics of the Siamese army. The game is considered to be King of the Ring amongst the many boxing circles. These fights feature a number of movements such as kicks, punches, knees, elbows, head-butts and even standing grappling beat the opponent by knocking him out.

The sport has been made famous over various channels on TV but the adrenaline pumping kicks and falls as well as its other aspects are even more exciting to watch live while it is performed right in front of massive audiences that scream and shout all in unison. What is more, there are drum beats and cymbals that sound throughout the match adding more color and vigor to the already happening match. The styles adopted in this game are not just useful as a game but also as a self defense style and there are a number of places in the city where matches take place thus, making them easily accessible for the interested visitor. These events take place almost every night at stadiums and attract large crowds and the accompanying music is a must experience. For anyone not afraid of the drama and violence of the kicks this would be quite an event to remember.
Amongst the many a Samui resort,  Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui is one luxurious Samui hotel that a traveller can choose to stay and come back for relaxation and luxury after an exhilarating evening  watching a competition of Muay Thai in the city.

Reverse Thrills and Spills in Bungee Haven Lion City

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As a world renowned tourist destination reputed for its sleek department stores and sky scraping malls Singapore is a shopaholic’s dream come true. But this thriving commercial heartland and business Mecca is also fast gaining a reputation as an adventure sporting venue due to its one of a kind bungee experience. 
 
Simply dubbed the G-Max Reverse Bungee experience this break-neck speed bungee encounter is definitely not for the faint of heart. Especially geared to suit the speed limits of true blue adrenalin junkies and bungee enthusiasts, the 200kmph experience catapults participants like rocketed astronauts into the air. Boarding a three seater open-air capsule participants can expect to encounter six G forces at 200 kilometers an hour. Often described as the best way to experience the earth’s gravitational pull without leaving the planet’s atmosphere the G-Max Reverse Bungee is suspended in the air by sturdy cables made up of 4000 rubber strands that extend downward from 35 meter high towers.  The jaw-breaking experience lasts up to five minutes while participants will be completely airborne for 1.5 minutes of the duration. Swinging up and down between the suspension towers the capsule will go back and forth a minimum of seven times at 200kmph before concluding the ride.
 
The brainchild of bungee guru Troy Griffin the G Max technology was developed by the visionary thrill seeker in the middle of the 1990s making Singapore’s G-Max Reverse Bungee experience the only ride in the world to encompass such high levels of elevation. Participants must be at least 12 years of age to get on board the open-air capsule and be at least 1.2m in height. Parents must accompany their children on the ride available along the captivating environs of Clarke Quay.

 
Adhering to the strictest safety measures the gravity defying bungee apparatus is maintained by a group of highly skilled engineers and maintenance professionals. A five-way seat belt with a Camlock buckle fastens passengers to the capsule and the suspension chords also go through a replacement process after completing 400 launches.

Travellers in search of luxury hotels in Singapore city centre will be hard-pressed to find a finer alternative to Hotel Fort Canning Singapore. Conveniently placed in the heart of the city this elegant rest is one of the most centrally located Singapore boutique hotels in the area.

Auckland Sea Kayaking – An Adventure in the Volcanic Islands of Auckland

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The city of Auckland has some amazing adventures in store for you; from bungee jumping to wind surfing Auckland has them all. For the ultimate way to connect with nature and explore some of Auckland’s most intriguing and unique volcanic islands indulge in the adventure of sea kayaking and prepare to have the time of your life.

The sport of sea kayaking involves using kayaks or boats that are sea worthy to paddle on open waters of oceans, lakes and bays. Auckland’s sea kayaking tours usually make up a weekend package that includes touring popular spots around the surrounding waters. The first day of the tour starts at St. Heliers which marks as the starting spot to gear up for the first destination of the adventure; The Browns Island. This island affords a spectacular 360 view of the Hauraki Gulf and also has some fantastic spots for picnics. After having lunch on this island one can sea kayak to the next stop on the tour; The Motuihe Island, this island has a rich history as it housed not only the Maori Settlement but also the famous prisoner of World War one, Felix Von Luckner and later became a Navy training base in World War two. The Motuihe Island is now being restored to its original glory and makes the ideal place for your first night out.

Day two in the adventures of sea kayaking includes a fascinating ride to Auckland’s youngest Volcano, the Rangitoto. This island has breathtaking scenery that can be enjoyed which ever direction you set eyes on. After some time spent on this volcanic island the weekend of sea kayaking comes to an end. This adventure is one of the most fun filled ways of exploring Auckland’s beautiful islands and breathtaking Hauraki Gulf and leaves one with a unique experience of exploring the city of Auckland.

Sea kayaking is only one of the many interesting activities that one has to choose from in the city. Stay at an outstanding Auckland city hotel such as Copthorne Hotel Auckland City and explore this region in style. With a range of Auckland hotel specials you can get an all in one package according to your very own choices.

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