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The Santiburi Samui Country Club – A Golf Course like no other

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When it comes to sports, Golf is a more elegant endeavor that is usually reserved for an elite class of people. Similarly, regarding the mediums that golfers can visit to indulge in their favourite game, there are clubs that stand out as being far more superior than the rest. The Santiburi Samui Country Club is one such instance. The club is located in the picturesque island of Samui, one of Thailand’s largest landmasses, iconic for pristine palm-fringed beaches, mountainous rainforests, and for being the abode for many a luxury resort, such as the Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort & Spa, an absolute staple when it comes to Koh Samui hotels.

The Santiburi Samu Country Club is the only championship golf course in the region, and boasts a professional level capacity with its eighteen hole golf course. Each one of these eighteen holes have their own character and come with unique challenges involving steep uphill and downhill slopes, to winding fairways that cut into the surrounding coconut forests and mountain creeks. Each hole has been elaborately positioned at different altitudes to create a unique up and downhill game. The course has played host to Asia’s biggest golfing championships multiple times, including the Bangkok Airways Open, The Asian Tour, and The Queen’s Cup. Not only is the Santiburi Samui Country Club one of the finest golf courses in the world, it is one of the most unique and beautiful since it is designed to seamlessly blend into the heavenly landscape that surrounds it, such as the dense coconut jungle that is the symbol of Koh Samui, and the majestic beaches that encompass the jungle.

So if you’re a golfing enthusiast looking for a truly memorable experience involving your game of choice, look no further than the Santiburi Samui Country Club, where you can indulge in your sport, amidst the panoramic views of Koh Samui, while in the lap of luxury.

Thanuja Silva is a travel writer who writes under the pen name Auburn Silver. She has a passion for fashion and a deep interest in admiring new and exotic attractions around the world.

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Land Rover Adventures in Thailand; An island adventure for the adrenaline junkie

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Thailand is a popular tourist destination as it caters to both the traveller looking for relaxation time at the beach, and at spa’s, whereas it caters to the adrenaline junkies who want to explore jungles and go mountain biking through thick foliage. A number of hotels offer services to the latter group of visitors and, for example, when looking to book a hotel in Samui, contact the hotel in advance to book these excursions. Some hotels, such as the Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort & Spa advertise the excursions they offer on their website and this will save you a lot of time and effort.

The all-terrain, off roading capacity of the Land Rover ensures that no terrain is a problem, and so virtually any part of Thailand can be explored. Whether it be chasing exotic wildlife such as elephants or monkeys, through the thick rainforest, or exploring ancient temples, this excursion is sure to satisfy even the most adventurous of visitors. Explore pristine areas of jungle all in the comfort of the luxurious Land Rover and let the well trained drivers take you to areas that you would never have dreamed of visiting before.

A number of routes can take you past deserted beaches, or even to otherwise inaccessible mountain peaks to witness the majestic views on offer. Visitors can arrange for a picnic in areas teeming with wildlife, to fully immerse themselves in the wilderness, for an experience of a life time. And when you get tired after a long day of exploring, there is no need to worry as you will be whisked back to your hotel, without having to move a muscle.

This kind of excursion is the perfect marriage of relaxation and adrenaline, which are two characteristics that describe Thailand perfectly.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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Santiburi Championship Golf Course in Thailand, a splendid golfing venue

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The Santiburi Championship Golf Course located in Koh Samui has been acclaimed as one of the most picturesque golf courses in the whole of Asia. It is also a delightful golf course on which to play, and has become a highlight for both local enthusiasts as well as visitors from overseas. In order to conveniently access this golf course and other attractions in the area, an ideal Samui hotel for travellers would be the appealing Anantara Bophut Koh Samui Resort & Spa. This attraction will meet the expectations of its guests with fine accommodations and considerate hospitality.

Santiburi is in fact the sole 18 hole championship course in the island of Koh Samui. This carefully designed course extends over the hills of the island’s northern coast, featuring considerable changes in elevation. The golf course is set amidst the lush rolling local countryside, whose valleys and hills are resplendent with coconut plantations and pristine natural features. This lovely setting is a delightful environment for the golfing enthusiast.

As the fairways of the course have been formed out of mountainous and hilly terrain, the golfer will encounter some strategic obstacles and challenging requirements of play. The player must call upon his or her talents and expertise to counter the challenging course which is interspersed with rock-strewn valleys, streams, coconut palms and waterfalls. The greens of the course are noted for being exceedingly fast, and have been created with special varieties of grass ideally suited for the game.

This course has figured regularly in the Asian Tour of the PGA and has also hosted other tournaments of note. After an enjoyable round of golf visitors may replenish their energies at the club restaurant, which features appealing dining and sensational views over the course. With splendid facilities and all-round excellence the Santiburi Championship Golf Course is truly an outstanding venue for the enthusiast.

Nigel Walters is a travel writer, who writes under the pen name, Fritzjames Stephen. His content is based on the myriad of experiences and indulgences that the world has to offer travellers across all walks of life. Google+

Water sports in Thailand

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Thailand with its abundant collection of beaches has a world of water sports on offer. People come from around the globe to bask in the Thai sun and delve into the sparkling ocean. There is nothing aqua that you cannot indulge in Thailand; this nation has it all.

Nearly every resort found along the Thai coastline offers water sports. The variety may vary depending on the hotel but there is always something or the other to choose from. Popular cities with the best conditions for a large variety of water sports include Phuket, Pattaya, Kho Phangnan, Koh Samui, Ko Change, Krabi, Phi Phi islands among others of course. The world of choices in Thailand is so overwhelming that it always leaves you craving for more. If you are looking for the best of the best in water sports head to Kho Phangnan and then straight to Anantara Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa. Being one of the finest Koh Phangnan resorts, this hotel offers every imaginable water sport under the sun with the added advantage of lessons in many, if your skills require a bit of sharpening.

The underwater world of Thailand is just as exciting as what lies above. There are precise locations in the Andaman Sea where one can indulge in Scuba Diving. Once you delve in, you will understand that there is no better way to relish this underwater paradise. If you do not have the courage to scuba dive, try snorkeling. Although it is not as elaborate, you will still get an authentic sneak peak of the wonders that lie even deeper. For those of you who love wind and speed indulge in the array of surfing and skiing opportunities available in Thailand. Try the variety; you might come across something new that you cannot resist.

Pushpitha Wijesinghe is an experienced independent freelance writer. He specializes in providing a wide variety of content and articles related to the travel hospitality industry.

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