Deep Sea Fishing in Abu Dhabi

The strategic location along the coast of Persian Gulf permits Abu-Dhabi to offer its visitors with an extraordinary fishing experience. Being an island, the fishing enthusiasts can revel in the pleasure of fishing in the deep waters to catch some big fish. Desert Islands Resort & Spa by Anantara set in the beautiful ambience of Sri Bani Yas Island is one of a kind with limitless options among Abu Dhabi beach hotels for an ideal fishing vacation.

The bristling sun and the ever-existing salty breeze is the aroma that all fishing and non-fishing enthusiasts can enjoy while catching open-ocean fish species like king fish, sail fish, tuna, dorado and queen fish just off the shore of Abu-Dhabi. However, venture out to the deep seas with your fishing gear to catch some big game fish such as blue and white marlin, wahoo, shari, cobia, giant trevally, spanish mackerel and grouper fish.

Fishing in Abu-Dhabi doesn’t disappoint you throughout the year. Yet, the official season is from October to May and the anglers along with fishing experts claim that November to February is the best time to fish. Thus, delight yourselves with a fishing excursion guided by a local fishing expert in order to add a local touch to your experience as well as to find the best fishing spots!

Moreover, the fishing experience in these seas is colourised by varied coastal sceneries. It is assured that the landscape that you would mesmerise you with its charm and wilderness. Likewise, do not forget to admire the sun dipping below the horizon in early evenings on your fishing excursion!

Sport fishing in the deep waters of Abu-Dhabi provides ideal conditions for all anglers, regardless of skill, experience or the kind of challenges sought. You can chose to throw back the fish you catch or take it out to your hotel to make your meal! However, be aware of the fishing regulations in Abu-Dhabi before venturing out on a fishing trip and May the adventure of game fishing entice you!

Adrenaline Pumping Adventures in New Zealand

If you are in search of a holiday destination full of opportunities to put your energy to use, sweat in style and try some real adventure sports, the beautiful island across the Tasman Sea, New Zealand will indubitably fulfill your widest dream. Whether it may be in the jungles, the mountains, the seas or the skies, this place will amuse you with tantalizing opportunities to zest your heart’s desires.

While kicking the pulse rate up and exploring the amazing range of adventure experiences, you may as well select one of the country’s finest hotels to get pampered in complete luxury. Being an Award winning organization as a leading luxury vacation ownership company in Asia, Anantara Vacation Club has conveniently placed its holiday destination “Oaks Shores – New Zealand” in the well known ski resort town, only a 15 minutes’ drive from the Queenstown airport. As fascinating as it may sound, The Anantara Vacation Club at Oaks Shores reviews from travelers around the world will confirm the beautiful picture of the undeniable hospitality of the resort and the easy access it provides to many of the outdoor activities.

Bungy, sky diving, zip lining are adventures for those who would like to take the heart stopping challenge to have the view of a lifetime from miles above. If you enjoy an adventure in the water, you may like rafting, surfing, jet boating and scuba diving. Also, be sure to add activities such as caving, skiing and off-road driving to your itinerary.
For your safety, professional instructors are readily available and well equipped to ensure support even if you are a first time visitor. Your age does not matter as you may choose from a wide range of options to match your capabilities. You can always try your hand at less dangerous activities such as bird watching, fishing safari and kayaking in this exquisite island.

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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Escalating Trends in Sri Lanka Surfing

Sri Lanka has been long known for its idyllic palm fringed beaches where one can soak up the sun and enjoy lazy days by the shore. However, this tropical island paradise is also becoming one of the best destinations in Asia for some thrilling surfing adventures. Arugam Bay is arguably the country’s most well known surfing hotspot attracting surfers from around the world looking to enjoy riding the waves in freedom at such spots as Main Point. Other nearby spots include Pottuvil Point, Whiskey Point and Crocodile Rock. Sri Lanka Holiday Travel offers tours to such surfing getaways, letting surfers experience the very best waves the island has to offer.

Part of this growing trend is the surfing competitions being held in Sri Lanka such as Red Bull Ride My Wave which has taken place in places like Arugam Bay in the East Coast. The South Coast too is home to many surfing areas like Hikkaduwa, Mirissa and Wewala which also draw in enthusiasts looking to catch some ‘killer’ breaks.

Chandrishan Williams is a travel writer who writes under the pen name, Caleb Falcon. He specializes in writing content based on the many exciting world adventures that await intrepid travellers.

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Wreck Diving in Maldives

Many leagues under the Indian Ocean lies a mysterious underwater world. Many Titanics have met their waterloo under the water and rest in peace with reefs. All this is simply a heaven under the water for the diver.

What more could you expect than exotic marine life, stunning dive sites, warm water, wonderful weather, top quality rental equipment, excellent safety systems, comfortable boats and an enthusiastic and experienced multilingual dive team on your adventure? All these services are available at Anantara Veli, Maldives, one of the Maldives Bungalows.

Maldivian atolls offer easy access to these shipwrecks. However government permission is required to dive into shipwrecks of historical interest. Interestingly these wrecks get different shapes with the pattern of marine life.

Wreck diving is not every diver’s cup of tea. Only a few divers – who are professionals, in fact – have developed an interest for diving underwater to explore this wreck life. Intriguingly they can discover how marine life absorbs these human civilization’s relics and adapts into a symbiotic connection with them. Strangely there is a rhythm to their co-existence.

Maldivian waters are calm, warm and clear. The opportunity is quite inviting to watch how this relationship exists underwater. The reefs grown on wrecked remains have naturally offered shelter to underwater flora and fauna. These remains, which were once titanic ships, could pose interesting stories that echo a glorious past. In a way it is somewhat ghastly to watch them as they silently re-narrates a story.

Seven diving sites are identified in Maldives which have wrecks: Maldives Victory in North Male, Kuda Giri in South Male, Fesdu Wreck in the centre of Ari Atoll, British Loyalty in Addu Atoll and Khudaa Maa near Angaga Island. Most these wrecks are located 30 metres (average) deep under the water.

It will be amazing to see how lobsters have made their homes on the bow of these wrecks.

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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Koh Tan: The Best Snorkeling Trip for Everyone

ou would perhaps wonder if there could be a better place for snorkelling in the world than Koh Tan. Their outstanding snorkel equipment such as snorkel, mask, fins and life jacket. Koh tan is also known for its delightful scenery.

Check in with Anantara Lawana Koh Samui Resort & Spa, a Hotel in Samui, and be ready for the adventure. The waters are a bit shallow, but is full of fish for a first time snorkeler.

It is waiting for you with blazing sun and clear waters to explore deep sea.

Koh Taen is noted mostly because of its unspoilt islands. Among many adventurous activities you have in there include snorkeling, fishing and kayaking. Koh Tan occupies the space of 7.5 sq km. It also contains a small village. This island is also known as coral island, due to its rich coral diversity. There are other islands too along with Koh Tan: Koh Mudsum, Koh Raab, Koh Wang Nok and Koh Wangnai. Tan is the largest of them all.

This is also a natural bay area. The rich coral diversity and the natural bay area status are more than enough to make the snorkelling experience a memorable one. Although global warming and sea temperatures have led to destruction of some amount of coral reefs, it will still be adventurous with plenty of fish to spot underwater.

Another memorable experience will be to snorkel during the sunset. The waters will take a different shape and colour as the sun slowly sets. You need to be at Koh Tan at least by 4 pm, to get ready: putting on your swimwear and snorkel gear.

If you wish to fish too, then you need to be at the island a little early like 9.30 in the morning. It is a half-an-hour sail to Koh Tan Reserve. Snorkelling and fishing programmes are designed according to guest’s familiarity with them. The novice snorkelers as well as pros will also get a golden opportunity.

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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Diving in Baa Atoll

Those waters in Baa Atoll are quite inviting and warm. You will feel like taking a dip immediately once you sight those waters. There is so much to see in these waters, when you dive.

From Male International Airport, it is only a 35-minute seaplane flight to Baa Atoll. Anantara Kihavah Maldives Villas, one of the Maldives Hotels, offers a deluxe perspective to this atoll.

Baa Atoll’s fish life mainly includes midnight snapper, small-toothed emperor, coral rock cod, moon fusiliers and broad-striped fusiliers.

An administrative division in Maldives, Baa Atoll has three natural atolls: Maalhosmadulu, Fasduthere and Goifulhafehendhu. There are two marine-protected areas well noted for whale-shark encounters. Hanifaru Bay, which is on the east side of Baa Atoll, is a small vacant isle, is known for whale sharks. Take your waterproof camera and try to capture the underwater life.

For manta ray feeding too, Hanifaru Bay is considered to be the best place. You will see different kinds of behaviour patterns as you dive near the surface. As the Bay is full of food for manta, different behaviours could be seen. They would even get into fights with each other, as they idle around.

Once under the water, you are the photographer who can take spiral whip corals. Check out for Maldivian sponge snail too in this area. Its looks are quite distinctive. In Maldives, this snail is considered endemic. Its movement is ultra slow, around a centimetre a day. It will be your treasure as a photographer.

Baa Atoll has 16 identified dive sites: Bathalaa Kandu, Milaidhoo House Reef, Veyofushi Bodu Giri, Hirundhoo House Reef, Kakani Thila, Dhonisu Thila, Faimini Bodu Thila, Faimini Kuda Thila, Dharavehoo Thila, Horubadhoo Thila, Kunfunadhoo Thila, Digalihaa Thila, Nelivaru Thila, Miriandoo Thila, Madi Thila and Muthafushi Thila.

As a significant biosphere reserve in Maldives, Baa Atoll narrates a detailed account of human interaction with the environment.

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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Relax Yourself and Learn Kitesurfing in Thailand

Hua Hin Thailand boasts the best winds for enjoying a spot of kitesurfing. Enjoy the gorgeous sunny weather, minimum rainfall and general party atmosphere of this vibrant town as you take on the art of kitesurfing. Finding a hotel in Hua Hin is easy, but make sure you choose one that’s close to the sandy beaches. For ultimate luxury and comfort check out the Anantara Hua Hin Resort & Spa.

A beautiful resort designed to resemble an ancient Thai Village this hotel sits right on the white sandy beach of Hua Hin. Enjoy a rejuvenating Thai massage, tee off at the nearby golf course or relax and enjoy the luxurious accommodation. This retreat comprises of well-appointed elegant rooms and suites offering gorgeous views of the ocean. Thai silk décor together with loads of light and space within these comfortable quarters will help you rest and relax in style.

Get that adrenaline pumping with some adventure on the beach by taking up kitesurfing, 6 kilometres of sandy beach and good wind makes this sport a favourite amongst many tourists. Kitesurfing is easy to learn as there are plenty of ‘Kitesurfing schools’ for beginners. Don’t worry about gear as branded kites together with other equipment are readily available at the sports goods stores.

The huge sandy beaches and shallow waters of Hua Hin make this sport safe for all, enjoy the birds-eye view of the city and ocean as the wind whips your hair and take back a million memories.

What’s more the added benefits of getting a Thai massage on the beach or enjoying the vibrant night life make a sunny holiday in Hua Hin very conducive.

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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Adventure Sports Activities in Maldives

The beautiful island cluster of Maldives is one of the most popular holiday destinations in the world. Almost all of Maldives luxury hotels, including the Naladhu Maldives have made excellent use of the exquisite beaches, turquoise waves and the delightful weather to create an unforgettable holiday experience. Aside from lounging in the tropical sun, Maldives and its luxury resorts offer travelers a fascinating selection of adventure sports.

Diving and snorkeling are among the most popular adventure sports in Maldives. Whether you are a beginner in search of lessons or an experienced diver, you have a chance to enjoy gorgeous underwater views of coral reefs and tropical fish around an island of your choice. The supplies and instructors for diving and snorkeling are readily available all around the islands. The crystal clear waters and the abundance of underwater flora and fauna will surely tempt you to return again and again.

If you are looking for the thrill of speed, waterskiing and windsurfing are available for your indulgence. Most of the Maldives islands are surrounded with large lagoons with the perfect conditions for windsurfing in complete safety. Beginners can seek professional help at the many watersport centers while experts can rent equipment to enjoy their sport. The Indian Ocean also offers a chance for surfing enthusiasts to catch some excellent waves that range from 3 -8 feet in height.

Fishing in the Maldivian waters is yet another adventurous activity offered in this exquisite destination. Those who come in search for big game and fast boats can cast their lines for jackfish, barracuda, giant tuna and sailfish among many other exotic species. After a long day of sun and waves, you can sit back and relax with a bit of night fishing under the stars, a sport unique to Maldives.

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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Wildlife Experience in UAE

UAE is being acclaimed as a paradise to vacation with varied opportunities available to cater diverse tastes. For the holiday makers who love wildlife, there are countless options available to enjoy the beauty of nature at Sir Bani Yas Island of Abu Dhabi. If you are planning to make your visit to this island unforgettable with wildlife drives and wildlife walks, Anantara Sir Bani Yas Island Al Yamm Villa Resort, Abu Dhabi is a perfect choice of accommodation among 5 star hotels in Abu Dhabi.

Wildlife experience on this terrain includes many desirable activities like bird watching, safari rides and marine trips to observe a wide range of uncommon and endangered flora and fauna. Especially, popular Sir Bani Yas Island houses Arabia’s largest wildlife reserve and it provides shelter to many free roaming animals and millions of plants. These rich varied species are a source of magnetism to any nature lover.

As you explore these landscapes teeming with wildlife, you would have the opportunity to observe untamed sand gazelles, giraffes, elands, Arabian oryx, fast cheetahs and many other indigenous animals. Always keep your eyes open to enjoy the wilderness of this stupefying experience. Furthermore, if you are a passionate bird lover, do not forget to take an early morning walk to have glimpse of rare sea birds and migratory birds including the celebrity falcons during different seasons.

One can add vivacity to their wild life experience with game drives and mountain biking along well known dirt tracks providing up close view of animals to capture ideal photographs of evidence. Spot the large number of terrestrial plants guided by a nature expert. Equally, explore the lush mangroves and tranquil waters blessed with loads amazing marine species. Moreover, do not forget to mark your experience memorable with a horseback ride or an awe-inspiring view of the sunset on this territory!

Finally, if you’re keen to bewitch your vacation with a splendid nature-hugging getaway, then a wildlife tour in UAE, especially Abu-Dhabi, is assuredly your destination.

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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