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Water Sports Adventure in Maldives – Water Nation

Posted on April 29, 2015 by Roland Lefevre

Maldives has been a popular tourist resort world over. Many of the tourist come from all across the world to enjoy the sun and the pristine crystal clear waters of the island. The Maldives has always been a great place for honeymooner however there is also a group of people who visit the island for the great water sports activities it has to offer. For the country where most of it is sea than land , water sports is no stranger. Water Sports in Maldives plays a huge part in everyday life.

Apart from the waters , the island is also spoken world over for some of the most luxurious resorts it has to offer. The islands are home to some of the world’s most stunning getaways. One such resort that crosses the mind of any holiday maker is the Sheraton Maldives Full Moon Resort and Spa. Striking the balance between a perfect relaxing holiday and one that gives you all the great fun , the resort has world class accommodation to offer.

The regular Maldivian engages in Water sports as a part of his regular life. The resorts all have at least one water sort activity. Some of the popular activities include surfing, famous world over for the surf breaks the island has to offer the best season to visit would be June to September. Some of the other activities include wind surfing , kite boarding and jet skiing. There are numerous water sports centers that offer these services under trained professional guidance.

Apart from the water sports other activities that one can take part in , include the dolphin safaris and the whale watching tours. The Maldives also has a wide variety of eating options ranging from all across the world.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+

Khalifa International Squash and tennis Complex – Doha’s Tennis hub

Posted on April 28, 2015 by Roland Lefevre

The Khalifa international squash and tennis complex is a complex dedicated to tennis owned by the Qatar Tennis Federation. The center was declared open in 1992 however under went further expansion in 2008. Formerly the capacity of the center was around 4000 and currently post expansion the capacity is around 6900.

Doha being a budding city in the Middle East boast of an extravagant lifestyle. Having visitors from all across the world the city is not short of great places to stay. The luxury hotels in Doha provide a world class luxury experience. One of the outstanding hotels of this caliber is ,Banana Island Resort Doha by Anantara. The hotel is situated just outside the city , and a luxury ferry cross over takes you to one of the most tastefully designed island resorts. The modern Arabian style rooms are a perfect place to enjoy unmatched luxury.

The Khalifa International Squash and Tennis Complex has 21 tennis courts within the premises. The complex has hosted many world class events such as the squash tournaments for the Asian Games in 2006. The venue hosted the first Qatar Open in 1993. The venue remains the home for a number of other tournaments such as the ATP World Tour’s Qatar ExxonMobil Open.

There are a number of attractions in this vibrant city. For those into the arts and culture the city has to offer the Museum of Islamic Art , which is dedicated to the Arabian Arts and crafts. Doha is considered as the home of Middle Eastern Jazz, hence it is a perfect place groove to some jazz music. The Katara Cultural village is also a perfect place to take a moment to enjoy the rich Middle Eastern Culture. A desert safari is a must for anyone visiting the middles east.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe.

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Jumeirah Golf Estates: Where Golf is a Way of Life

Posted on March 31, 2015 by Roland Lefevre

For many visiting the Middle East, finding a green oasis dotted with ponds and streams is a near impossible dream. That is until they visit Dubai’s Jumeirah Golf Estates! Situated 22 kilometres south-west of Dubai city centre, the Jumeirah Golf Estate is 1,200 hectares of luscious green golf course and luxurious villas, which like Anantara Hotels, Resorts & Spas, embrace open spaces and attracts hundred of visitors each year when the venue hosts the prestigious European Tour season-ending DP World Tour Championship.

Jumeirah Golf Estates is an award-winning golfing institution boasting two 18-hole world-class Earth and Fire golf courses. Designed by Greg Norman, the Earth course has hosted all six Dubai World Golf Championships since 2009 and houses a prestigious Golf Academy, the first European Tour Performance Institute found outside Europe. Over 950 residential villas can be found near the Earth and Fire golf courses with its long holes and deep bunkers offering a beautiful setting for a challenging, yet enjoyable game of golf. Jumeirah Golf Estate’s strong partnership with the European Tour resonates in it being the first member of the European Tour Properties Network operating in the Middle East. For golf enthusiasts, facilities offered here include state-of-the-art locker rooms, star-class accommodation similar to that of Luxury Hotel Resorts and relaxing outdoor dining at the Clubhouse Restaurant and Lounge’s terrace overlooking the championship golf courses and the Golf Academy.

Jumeirah Golf Estates is renown as one of the world’s most prestigious residential golf estates with luxurious Mediterranean-style villas scattered across four districts offering breathtaking views of the championship courses. An award-winning residential golf resort, developments are underway to build more residential neighbourhoods with projects including the construction of 75 townhouses under the Redwood Park project and 42 luxury villas under the Redwood Avenue venture. Once complete, Redwood will join the long list of eco-friendly residential parks found at Jumeirah Golf Estates that enjoy shared residential spaces including swimming pools, children’s play areas and BBQ facilities.

Uditha Dharmawardhane is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Roland Lefevre. He specializes in creating features on leisure as well as business travel destinations across the globe. Google+

Nusa Dua Golf and Country Club – The Ultimate Golfing Experience for Enthusiasts

Posted on March 30, 2015 by Roland Lefevre

Described as a sport that places great emphasis on precision and physical restraint, Golf is first believed to have been play during the 15th century in Scotland. While its roots can be traced as far back as Roman times, the more familiar traits of the sport seems to have originated during King James II’ reign who went to the extent of prohibiting the playing of the sport because of his belief that it distracted people from becoming skilled in archery. Golf has now gained worldwide recognition and is even part of the Olympic Games. Therefore, enthusiasts would be hard pressed to find a holiday destination without a golf club in the vicinity and tourists visiting Indonesia and staying in a resort such as The Westin Resort Nusa Dua Bali will be delighted by the presence of the Golf and Country Club in Nusa Dua.

This Balinese Golf course is one of the finest in Asia and was established in the early 1990s. Designed by Nelson Wright, the location of the Club is envied by even resorts in Nusa Dua because of its spectacular view of the pristine coastal belt of Bali in one direction and the vast forests bordered by blue tinged mountain ranges in the other. The view from the Golf and Country Club does, indeed, make one feel that the fond epithet for Bali as being the Island of Gods, is well founded.

The Club is equipped with a stunning 18-hole course and numerous other facilities that allow golfers to relax and unwind such as a Club House complete with a restaurant and bar, a VIP lounge, spacious locker rooms and showers as well as a prayer room. The Nusa Dua Golf and Country Club enjoys the distinction of hosting a number of internationally acclaimed golf championships every year and is the perfect place to spend a relaxing evening.