Author: Lavinia Woolf

Hat Chao Mai National Park

The Hat Chao Mai National Park(230.86skqm) is located on Thailand’s western coast of Trang. A gorgeous park encompassing land and sea, Hat Chao promises an unforgettable experience of flora, fauna, traditional villages and amazing scenery. Choosing to stay at a Trang resort means loads of beautiful scenery, pristine beaches and hidden coves to enjoy. Taking this experience to higher levels is the Anantara Si kao Thailand Resort & Spa.

Shady pine trees, siestas on hammocks rocked by ocean breezes and excursions to Anantara’s private beach club Koh Kradan, are some of the thrills to be experienced here. Indulge and unwind at the serene spa, snorkel dive or chill out at the pool. Sunbathe on the bleached white sand beaches and enjoys views of the nearby Hat Chao Mai National Park. Ideal for families couples or single stays the hotel offers enough activities to keep everyone happy. Enjoy the comforts within any one of the 139 rooms, suites, pool suites and family rooms where plenty of light and space coupled with modern amenities add a touch of magic for total relaxation.

Just next door is the Hat Chao National Park a spectacle of nature to be enjoyed for its pristine coastline, rainforests, Limestone Mountains and abundance of flora and fauna. One of the few unspoilt destinations around the world this park is home to the old fishing communities of Thailand, experience their rustic lifestyles, charming abodes and of course the stunning coasts of Trang.

This park is home to the treasured Dugong, a rare marine mammal of Thailand while 2 species of endangered birds have made their homes in this serene abode. Explore the mangrove forests, hike through the limestone caves and rejuvenate mind body and soul within the tranquil ambiance.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.Google+

Underwater Adventures in Maldives

As a country comprising mostly of ocean and just one percent land scattered over a thousand islets it is not surprising that adventure in the Maldives is to be had underwater. This is made exciting by the presence of coral reefs, rocky pinnacles rising from shallow lagoons and channels that offer varying landscapes and swim throughs teeming with marine life. As a prominent Maldives resort, Anantara Dhigu Resort & Spa Maldives offer access to underwater adventures that make some of the most memorable vacation experiences here.

The Maldives underwater landscape is made up of many highly rated dive sites where an abundance of coral, varied marine life at different depths and an interesting variety of geological features makes scuba diving an adventure. Channels that connect groups of islets with the ocean offer some of the greatest underwater adventures as they have the deepest dive spots and the most surprises. Varying in size and depth, the range of caves, caverns and overhangs festooned with marine creatures attract larger fish because of the nutrients that pass through these waterways in a steady stream. The channels are also where large marine creatures come to make use of the services of cleaning wrasses and shrimp giving the opportunity for underwater adventure seekers to get the thrill of their lives because of close quarter views of several large pelagic species. Other underwater features that are great adventures sites are the rocky pinnacles rising up from the bottom of lagoons. Because of their size some ‘thilas’ or pinnacles cannot be explored in a single day. They host large populations of crustaceans and schools of fish enough to engage the attentions of scuba divers as long as the air in their tanks last.

While underwater adventures are usually experienced among the coastal water off resorts, scuba diving off a range of well equipped water crafts is one of the best ways to experience life beneath the water in the Maldives as adventurers can visit several popular dive sites. While underwater adventures during the day is undoubtedly exciting looking at micro and mega fauna beneath the waves illuminated only by the beam of a hand held torch is probably even more exciting. Different underwater adventures are possible during the southwest and the northeast diving seasons when large concentrations of pelagic species are to be found in different places.

Intrigued by history, art and food, Shazzana Hamid is a writer who is passionate about the extraordinary. Disguised as Lavinia Woolf she writes of the exhilarating and enchanting.

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