Boasting a rich cultural and natural heritage, Thailand is also home to a rapidly developing metropolis and offers visitors a fascinating holiday experience. Cycling in Thailand is a great way to truly explore the country and gives one the option to go off the beaten track and discover sights not normally visited by tourists. Ideal for families, couples, groups or even independent travellers, cycle and mountain bike tours are available across the country and offer routes to such areas as Chiang Rai, Chiang Mai, Ayutthaya, Bangkok and the Golden Triangle. Those looking for an idyllic coastal getaway to unwind in after a long cycling tour can stay at Anantara Si Kao, Thailand, a Krabi resort hotel set along Changlang Beach. One of the best Krabi resorts in the region, this well equipped hotel offers elegant accommodation options and has such facilities as a luxury spa.

Surrounded by the great Andaman Sea, Phuket is not simply popular for its fine beaches along the coastline or for being a fantastic spot for diving; it is also a haven for a wide array of diverse local and even migratory fish making it an ideal spot for sportfishing and angling. Offering excellent fishing opportunities all year round, this sport has become a popular tourist attraction. Those skilled in fishing can enjoy the thrill of their lives as they do ‘battle’ with some fascinating fish species. The seas around the island happen to be one of three locations which hold the ‘queen fish’ and other exciting varieties like the blue and black Marlin, dog-tooth tuna, sailfish and even swordfish and hammerheads. As the seasons change so does the variety of fish that inhabit the waters. Each month offers a unique catch and this is all the more evident during the rough monsoon season which attracts a wealth of sailfish all in one spot, the like of which is seen in no other destination than the waters around Phuket.

With an interesting ‘catch and release’ policy, you can enjoy the sport even if you have a conservationist policy; part of the rules of the game is to record and release fish back to the waters unharmed, if the catch is to be counted as points for a competition. This ensures that these great creatures of the sea remain largely unharmed for generations to come.

Phuket will hardly ever leave a fishing enthusiast disappointed. Offering great opportunities to get a respectable catch, fishing in this part of the world is always exciting and worthwhile. Those visiting in November can enjoy the annual fish sporting event which lets one witness enthusiasts and veterans waging some interesting battles with the larger varieties of fish.

To enjoy Phuket in style spend your holiday at the luxurious Anantara Phuket villas. These elegant Phuket villas will give you a whole new taste of the island amidst a relaxing and laidback atmosphere. Offering mouth watering Thai cuisine, a range of relaxing activities and a scenic atmosphere, Anantara Phuket, Thailand helps to ensure you have a perfectly pampered holiday and stands out as an exceptional Phuket resort.

Bangkok brings to mind visions of golden pagodas, colourful dance displays, shopping malls full of people and boats that bob about in canals. Though somewhat unusual, a marathon is set to take place with a vision to upgrade the living standards of the underprivileged that live in Thailand.

The epic event is being organized to commemorate the King’s Seventh Cycle Birthday Anniversary and propagate his mission to improve the lifestyles of the common man in Thailand. The Royal family’s blessings are with the venture as all the funds raised will be handled under their patronage.

The race itself is poised to draw crowds from all corners of Thailand and all parts of the world, who have a commitment to end suffering among fellow humans. The races will be carried out under different age categories for males, females and wheelchair riders as well. The amateurs can take up the Micro Marathon which is a mere 2.5km long and the more adventurous pros can partake in the entire marathon which is more than 42km long. Other options such as Half Marathon and Mini Marathon are also available, depending on each person’s physical aptitude and fitness.

The routes will be scenic and uniquely Thai, thus, this should give you an added opportunity to gain a fleeting view of Thailand’s capital of Bangkok in a completely different light. Winners of each category will receive cash prizes, except for the Mini and Micro Marathons where winners will receive commemorative medals in recognition of their participation.

Undoubtedly running is a tiring activity that drains all the energies out of you. Make a Bangkok resort your flamboyant abode whilst you engage in this meritorious duty to mankind. All 5 star hotels in Bangkok are fully geared and prepared to pamper their residents regardless of whether they are a part of Bangkok Marathon 2011 or not. The Anantara Bangkok Riverside is a striking partner that you should keep in mind if you are hoping to be involved in the race that gets underway in November. Be a part of the race, not for the glory or the money, but to show your solidarity to the underprivileged; to remind them they are not alone in this world!