Muscat Hills Golf Course – Teeing Off In Muscat!

Those heading to the Omani capital and looking to enjoy s round of golf while on holiday can head to the Muscat Hills Golf Course. Offering stunning views of the Gulf of Oman, this picturesque 18 hole course can be found near the Hajar Mountains and offers a challenging round for both beginners and professionals amidst stunning scenic beauty. Designed by Paul Thomas, the course also has a Golf Academy where golfers can improve their game. An Oman Muscat hotel that offers a wide range of elegant accommodation options, Millennium Resort Mussanah makes an ideal base from which to explore the region. Set amidst stunning views of the Gulf of Oman, this Muscat hotel is ideal for both business and leisure travellers.

Takraw – the rattan ball game

Takraw is a game that requires great physical stamina and flexibility. A sport popular to Southeast Asia, it is similar to volleyball but is played using a hollow rattan ball and without the use of hands. The players cannot let the ball hit the ground or touch it at any instance. The speed of the game and its intricate tactics will make you sit at the edge of your seat.

But why watch when you can become a part of this fun and exciting game of Takraw while staying at any Bangkok Resort. Considered best among the many 5 Star Hotels in Bangkok available, is Anantara Bangkok Riverside, Thailand, an ideal choice for your holiday.

Riding the Waves – Phuket Sailing

The coastal geography of Phuket appears to be a strong indication as to why it is a favoured sailing destination with boat owners and sailing enthusiasts. While the vertical cliffs, enclosed lagoons, well protected coves and hidden beaches of the hundreds of uninhabited limestone islands off Phuket attract many adventurous seafarers, they also offer safe anchorages and the year round warm temperatures and regular winds around Phuket offer good sailing weather.

Popular sailing grounds include Phang Nga bay, Krabi bay, the southeast, south and northwest Phuket. While most of these areas provide stunning limestone landscapes they also offer excellent sites for swimming, fishing, snorkeling, water skiing and diving. Day moorings and safe anchorages for sailors wishing to stay overnight are available in all these areas.

For the sailing enthusiast there are various sailing options. Various types of boats are available for charter in and around Phuket. Visitors can sail with friends and family or just by themselves. Sailors can pilot their own boat or hire a crew. A luxurious catamaran can be rented to have an unforgettable trip around the many limestone islands or even a little further. Every one’s dream of taking the helm and experiencing the thrill of steering a boat at full throttle can be realized here. Several yacht charter companies also run serious sailing courses enabling potential sailors to rise from novice to qualified sailor fairly quickly so visitors can enjoy their holiday to the fullest sailing the warm blue waters around Phuket. Exploring the limestone islands or just enjoying the sun and the inviting blue waters are delightful here.

Support services required by sailors are available at year round anchorages at three marinas on Phuket’s east coast. They offer wet berths with power, water, fuel, repairs, maintenance services and shore facilities.

As the reputation of Phuket grows as a sailing destination the city has been hosting several regattas. A long standing event has been the King’s Cup Regatta, held in December each year since 1987, one of Asia’s most important sailing events.

If anyone is thinking of a luxurious tropical beach holiday then Anantara Phuket, Thailand should spring to mind. This Phuket resort with its selection of elegant accommodations designed with guests’ privacy in mind, unspoilt beach location, specially designed tropical gardens and superlative facilities and amenities provides the perfect spaces for a relaxing and rejuvenating holiday. An array of interesting activities around these Phuket villas will add to and enhance this holiday experience.

Hong Kong Sevens 2012 – High Octane Rugby Action!


Honk Kong is not just a destination packed with an array of neon skyscrapers and plenty of exciting activities; it is the proud host of the Honk Kong Sevens, an exciting international rugby tournament. An event that has always garnered local and international interest, it consistently draws countless enthusiastic fans who occupy the 40,000 seat Hong Kong Stadium.

An event that was officially inaugurated in 1976 has become an international competition today and draws teams from the top rugby nations in the world. Organized by the Hong Kong Rugby Football Union, this competition is billed as the leading tournament in the IRB Sevens World Series and takes place annually in the latter part of March and goes on for a whole weekend. This year too, this exciting event kicked off on the 25th of March 2011 and resulted in some exciting battles between New Zealand and England with the former resulting victorious with the Hong Kong Cup. 2012 is only gearing up to be all the more exciting and rugby fans should look to book a holiday to the Far East between the 23rd and the 25th of March and be a part of all this enthusiasm.

The atmosphere of this tournament matches the frenzy and excitement of the occasion. Being the most prominent competition on the country’s sporting calendar, there are much celebrations and parties that take place during this time. There are plenty of side activities in this three day event which includes a women’s tournament and a children’s tournament which precedes the main matches each day. Children from the country’s Mini Rugby Football Union between the ages of 6 and 12 participate in this event and are also involved in a march past that is held just prior to the semi-finals. Be a part of this all-time favourite event and experience a lively atmosphere as you watch thrill a minute rugby encounters, take part in Mexican waves or even witness the occasional ‘streaker’!

Those looking to witness this sporting event can stay at a hotel in Kowloon Hong Kong. For the ultimate comfort after a long day at the stadium, The Peninsula Hong Kong would be an ideal choice. Being a luxury Hong Kong hotel, it offers the very best in comfort and convenience that helps to make ones stay all the more memorable.