Testing Your Endurance at the Triathlon Event Ko Samui


Organized every year by The International Triathlon Union, the Triathlon Event Ko Samui draws over 500 participants each year from throughout the world. A 4000m long swim has to be completed first, followed by a long bike ride and the finishing 30km run. A charming Samui resort for the participants and spectators of this event to stay at is Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui. Offering an array of leisure facilities as well, this Samui hotel boasts an array of gracefully appointed rooms and suites.

Setting Sail at the Ko Samui International Yachting Regatta

Whilst the charming Koh Samui island has acquired a great reputation for the variety of yachting events that are held time and time again, Ko Samui International Yachting Regatta is regarded as the leading such event held here. Organized by The yacht racing association of Thailand, the event is among the most acclaimed yachting events in the world. An ideal Samui hotel for the visitors to the island is Anantara Bophut, Koh Samui. Boasting a range of leisure facilities in addition to modern comforts, this Koh Samui resort is truly a gem among all accommodation options in the island.

Cardiff International Arena, the venue for a multitude of significant events


Also known as the CIA, the Cardiff International Arena is a vast exhibition arena that has been constructed specifically for this purpose. The central arena of the Cardiff International Arena covers an extent of 4,000 square meters. that may be utilized for conferences, exhibitions, concerts as well as sporting and cultural events.

The Cardiff International Arena is a truly versatile venue, capable of handling events as diverse as the Business Week Exhibition, the Welsh Bafta Awards, an International Ice Show and the Annual Public Health Forum. The arena was designed with the requirements of event organizers in mind, the principal arena being capable of providing flexible arrangements for 500 to 5,000 participants and banqueting facilities for 300 to 2,000 delegates. Since the CIA features a special acoustic drape, it is possible to provide for combined exhibition and conference events within the principal arena.

Additionally the Cardiff International Arena offers 40 comprehensively equipped suites that may function as areas for catering to complement the major function, or to serve the needs of less elaborate small scale events. An array of executive boardrooms is also available.

The Cardiff International Arena is located within close proximity to the Millennium Stadium allowing guests to experience premier standard sporting action. The CIA has been the venue for many major national and international occasions, including comedy performances and musical concerts. It is considered to be Wales’ foremost venue for premier level events.

Many internationally renowned musical artists have performed at the Cardiff International Arena, and leading comedians have also held their shows here. Other performances at the arena have included ‘Lord of the Dance’ and ‘Holiday on Ice’ amongst others. World Wrestling Entertainment makes use of the arena to stage their wrestling features, and the CIA has been the venue for shows such as ‘Britain’s Got Talent’ and ‘The X Factor’.

If you are looking for a Cardiff hotel, an obvious choice is the Copthorne Hotel Cardiff Caerdydd. This premier hotel in Cardiff offers well appointed rooms and an array of amenities ensuring a pleasurable stay.

Experiencing The Thrills and Spills of Bali Water Sports


Home to pristine beaches and surrounded by crystal clear waters, the island of Bali in Indonesia is a popular tourist destination especially amongst water sport enthusiasts. Those looking to participate in adrenaline pumping outdoor activities can take part in such water sports as water skiing, jet skiing, wake boarding, surfing and parasailing, while snorkelling is an ideal family friendly activity. One can find many Bali hotels near the coast providing a wide range of water sport activities. Situated right near Seminyak beach, Anantara Seminyak, Bali is a Bali hotel that offers luxury accommodation along with such water sports as surfing and windsurfing.