Play Golf in Bangkok – Enjoy Golf in the Tropics

Bangkok maybe one of the most compact cities in the world and yet it has made room for around 60 golf courses. Amidst the shiny temples, noisy streets and markets there are some great locations for golfers to explore. Whether you’re on vacation or on business golf is an interesting game to play. Bangkok has one of largest number of world-class courses. Most of the courses are well maintained and offer exemplary service to their guests. The club houses are modern and chic inclusive of well-equipped gyms, steam rooms, restaurants, bars and other facilities. The golfing packages are very impressive; there are multi-destination offers, beginner’s lessons and even excursions on the PGA championship courses.

Bangkok was one of the fastest growing hubs of golf in Asia. In fact there are several international tournaments that were played on Thai soil. The attraction of golfing in Bangkok is the perfectly tailored environment in which the courses are constructed. The landscaping is out of the ordinary; the tropical plants and plains are different to those found in the US and Europe. An avid golfer will be engrossed in the different challenges posed in such an environment; the exotic trees, temperature and the texture of grass create variations in the speed and angle of the shot. Also, the weather conditions in Thailand are perfect for golf because of its consistency.

Golfers will simply love the varied courses in Bangkok and even those not interested in the sport will be drawn to the beauty of the course and the activities in the club house. The club houses are a perfect getaway for families and couples because they are away from the hustle and bustle of the city. These premises are simply ideal for business meetings, an evening cocktail, fine dining or a fusion lunch.

Visitors who plan to spend time in the golf course can stay at a property of any luxury hotel group nearby. If you are interested in impeccable service and a cosy environment then check out an award winning hotel. Of all the available options, COMO Hotels and Resorts are nearest to the golf clubs and recognised as some of the best hotels in the region.

Sailing Around Maldives – Island Hopping in the Indian Ocean

Maldives in the Indian Ocean is what one would call paradise. There is sunshine through out the year, blue waters, white sandy beaches and colourful marine life. The hotels and resorts provide some of the best facilities in the world and life moves slowly in this part of the globe.

Maldives is regarded to be one of the flattest countries in the world and comprises of thousands of islands, out of which only a few are inhabited. The sea is shallow and the waters are crystal clear making it an ideal setting to go snorkelling, swimming, diving and of course island hopping.

For those who are keen on sailing, the country is becoming increasingly popular amongst cruise ships and also other sailing crafts such as yachts and catamarans. Every year more and more cruise ships make their way to this part of the world to avoid the busy traffic in the Caribbean and to discover the less explored islets in the Indian Ocean region.

For tourists who want to experience sailing during a trip to this archipelagic nation, there are also a number of organisations in the country which charter catamarans, which are local boats and even yachts to explore the region. The winds and the shallow waters are great for exploring the region by boat and the tropical sunshine that lasts throughout the year make it a great place to spend a special family holiday or celebrate an anniversary or even spend one’s honeymoon in a memorable fashion.

Since there are thousands of islands scattered all over the Indian Ocean and also as part of Maldives, sailing in the region can be a great experience. There is also wide variety of marine life ranging from fish in all colours of the rainbow and massive coral reefs. Therefore there is no end to the things that one can do while sailing around here.

Many a luxury hotel group have set up world class hotels and resorts which include some of the best holiday places in the world. For those who look for quality, there is COMO Hotels and Resorts which has established itself as an award winning hotel in the region.