Water Sports in Maldives – excitement at its best

Hailed as a paradise for water sports, Maldives has been blessed with striking natural beauty. With the availability of various cruise vessels and resorts, the opportunities for water sport activities are in abundance. Essential facilities and equipments for these activities are available for hire for reasonable prices. Whilst water sports such as surfing and snorkelling are favourites, sailing, wake boarding, jet skiing, big game fishing, para sailing, wind surfing and knee boarding are also quite popular. A preferred choice among Maldives resorts is Anantara, Kihavah. Offering some of the most elegant villas in Maldives, the resort offers various water sports facilities as well as unique dining options.

Thai Boxing – The ancient art of Muay Thai

The popular sport of Thai Boxing is more commonly known as Muay Thai by locals and offers spectators a fascinating display of martial arts combat at its best. Muay Thai showcases a variety of martial arts combat techniques and can be traced back to over 2,000 years. It is also known as the ‘science of 8 limbs’ since fighters are trained to use almost all parts of the body when facing an opponent. The spinning backfist, double elbow chop, mid-air elbow strike, roundhouse kick, jump kick and curving knee strike are some of the many techniques one can witness at these fights that take place at various arenas across Thailand. Travellers wanting to practice Thai Boxing while on holiday can stay at such Hua Hin hotels as Anantara Hua Hin, Thailand. Offering basic training on this ancient sport, Anantara Hua Hin also provides a range of elegant accommodation options and modern facilities that have made it one of the most sought after Hua Hin resorts.

Buffalo Fighting, a thrilling spectacle

Koh Samui’s Buffalo Fighting Festival is a hugely popular spectacle amongst the locals and is an intriguing sight for visitors. In this sport two sturdy male water buffalos are set against each other; to the cheers of the crowd the buffalos lock horns and each attempts to overpower the other. The buffalo which submits and turns away is adjudged to be the loser. The buffalo which emerges triumphant at the end of the festival becomes hugely valuable.

Visitors desiring a Koh Samui resort will certainly be pleased with the amenities of Anantara Lawana, Koh Samui, a quality Chaweng hotel which provides impeccable service assuring a memorable stay.

Mountain Biking in Thailand –Sightseeing via Pedal Power!

Home to historical sites, ancient religious monuments, lush tropical forests and bustling markets, Thailand has something for young and old alike. A unique and fun way to experience these attractions along with the picturesque Thai countryside is by way of mountain biking which lets one go off the beaten path and visit sites tourists would normally not get to see. The Golden Triangle, Chiang Mai, Chiang Rai, Koh Samui and Koh Phangan are some of the destinations that are ideal for mountain biking adventures that can be enjoyed by the whole family. Those planning to visit Thailand and stay in the capital can reside in Bangkok serviced apartments which offer an ideal alternative to hotel accommodation. A modern serviced apartment Bangkok, Anantara Baan Rajprasong, Bangkok enjoys a central location and is a great base from which to explore the city.