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Back to a golden history; Gold Fields Mining Centre

The guests at Copthorne Hotel & Apartments Queenstown Lakeview will always have the opportunity to get a great view of the Lake Wakatipu and the Remarkables mountain range. This New Zealand Queenstown hotel provides a quality service with modern accommodation, making it one of the bet Queenstown hotel accommodationoptions available.

Make a trip to the Goldfields Mining Center in Queenstown to witness a history that was based on gold, which took place during hundreds of years ago. Gold was first discovered in the area in the 1860s and the mining process had lasted for almost 100 years. A visit to this place will show you how the miners lived those days, the hardships they faced and the critical living conditions. If you’re lucky you will be able to find gold in the midst of virgin soil!

Xtream Adventures in Phuket

While Phuket may be known for its laidback coastal lifestyle, thrill seekers have plenty to experience here as well, especially at Xtrem Adventures! Before embarking on your extreme escapades make sure to find a well placed Phuket resort which you can use as a base for your travels and tours. Situated along Mai Khao beach, Anantara Phuket Resort Thailand is an ideal Phuket beach resort which also has a spa where you can unwind after all your lively excursions. If you want to combine a day out in nature with adrenaline pumping activities then make your way to Xtrem Adventures which can be found near Chalong circle. This adventure park in Phuket gives visitors a chance to climb trees, walk along bridges and zip across flying foxes all within a forested area! Experience a Tarzan like adventure that is suitable for younger visitors as well. Safety standards are strictly followed and you will be “swinging” amidst the trees without a care in the world in no time!

Cable Jungle Adventure

Phuket is a popular destination with many attractions. After a tiring day out in Phuket all you can think of is a luxury resort Phuket to relax and unwind. Regent Phuket Cape Panwa is one of the top Phuket luxury resorts available for the travellers to the island. One of the must try adventures in Phuket is Cable Jungle Adventure. This is entirely a new challenged designed for the travellers to the island and it allows you to cross the jungle with the help of a cable and explore the place from a height. This is done with maximum safety and thrill seekers need not worry about it. The cables are linked from tree to tree and once you embark on this adventure you will feel as if your are flying without wings.

Umanga Kahandawaarachchi is a passionate travel writer who writes under the pen name, Maggie Tulliver. Her field of writing covers a wide array of content and articles related to travel and hospitality industry.

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Splendid China

Shenzhen is a Chinese metropolitan with many exciting venues. Whether you are on leisure or business, Ascott Maillen Shenzhen offers many Shenzhen serviced apartments to keep you safe and comfortable during your visit to the city. This centrally located serviced accommodation Shenzhen lets you explore most of the entertainment, shopping and dining venues in the city. One of the must visit venues in Shenzhen is Splendid China, a host of replicas of China’s historical building, breathtaking sceneries and traditional practices. Splendid China also lets you get a glimpse of the whole country, its geographical significances and landmark edifices through its miniatures. These miniature exhibits are amidst breathtaking parks and gardens. A leisure stroll down those buildings is a relaxing experience.

WAKEBOARDING IN KOH PHANGAN

Everyone enjoys the thrills and chills of snowboarding and skiing. Now this can be taken to the next level when executed on water. Wakeboarding is a relatively new water sport but is now thriving is Australasia and South East Asia. Thailand harbors one of the biggest wake boarding opportunities. Wakeboarding involves one riding a wakeboard (similar to a snowboard) and being towed by a motorboat. The rider can execute different techniques and moves such as the ‘nuclear’ and ‘the melon’.

Wakeboarding at the time of it inception was referred to as ‘skurfing’. It was developed in parts of Australia where water sports are in abundance. The boards used in the sport are made of fiberglass and were later crafted to perfection by craftsman Bruce McKee. Wakeboarding has risen to fame since it came to fruition even reserving a spot at the World Games, and has been part of the trend sports category since 2005.

Koh Phangan is a wakeboarding heaven and has acquired the latest equipment to give riders the ultimate thrill as well as maintain their safety. Brands of the highest caliber such as Liquid Force, Hyperlite, O’Brien natural 139 and Jobe are used. 2004 Mastercraft X-Star motorboats(Harriet) and Yamaha outboard boats(Roberta) are used to ensure a smooth ride and the maximum wake boarding experience. Many guest riders such as Parks Bonifay who is an X-games, pro wakeboard tour champion and Vans triple crown champion perform the unthinkable, tricky maneuvers occasionally for crowds to enjoy.

The wakeboarding experience comes at an affordable price of 1200 bht for a 15 minute set and 3500bht for a 1 hour time slot. Rates differ from boat to boat. In order to fully enjoy the wakeboarding experience one can find accommodation in state of the art Koh Phangan hotels and Koh Phangan resorts, which are in close proximity to the wakeboarding sites. The Rasananda Koh Phangan Villa Resort & Spa offers luxurious accommodation and friendly staff and services to make your stay a memorable one. This offers 64 villas and spas with their own private plunge pool. Also a signature spa is exclusive to the resort. The resort is tucked away among palm groves and faces a beautiful pristine beach.

Elephant Cave in Ubud

Within the exotic city of Ubud, is a location that takes you way back in time to the amazing history, art and skill of the yesteryears of Ubud. It is called Goa Gajah; the Elephant Cave.

Goa Gajah is found in a steep valley just on the outskirts of Ubud. It is truly an intriguing wonderwork that has so beautifully been restored. It came to life over 700 years ago and only somewhere in the 1920’s it was rediscovered. It took another 30 years for the elephant cave to be fully excavated. The Elephant cave has deep rooted religious significance. Throughout the structure you will find an array of different shapes of demons, large and small with a number of different expressions. At the entrance of the cave you will see an enormous menacing face. This face somewhat resembles an elephant especially with the hair and the trunk like structure at the face that looks as though it is over its ear to the right. These similarities are what gave rise to the name ‘Elephant Cave’. Around this historical monument you can sense an essence of the past. The structures still looks very much intact and the craftsmanship on the sculptures seems so authentic and full of talent. Just in front of this very intriguing cave there are large rectangular bathing pools with massive gushing water fountains. All with a subtle charm of Ubud 700 years ago. For a wholesome and informative experience of the Elephant Cave, visit the location with a tour guide. These tour guides give you a wealth of important information about this era in Ubud at a very reasonable and nominal fee.

Among places to stay in Ubud, the Alila Ubud is by far the most popular. Facilities in Alila Ubud Bali are absolutely extraordinary. There is a simple charm about this hotel that is accentuated by a friendly staff and delicious cuisine. This Ubud hotelhas been a favorite for many years now. For an Ubud accommodation that is wholesome in everything you are looking for, choose Alila Ubud Bali, and you are sure to love it.

Beach Views

Bali may be one of the few places on the planet where surfing beaches lie so close to each other giving a huge choice to surfers. Balangan, a strip of sandy beach stretching for 200 meters flanked by rocky cliffs, north of Dreamland beach in the Bukit Peninsula is one such place. Although it is well known to surfers it is less so to other visitors and this together with the lack of permanent structure along the beach has helped to keep it as a relatively unspoilt coastal area.

For normal beachgoers the appeal lies in the undeniable beauty of the area and the fact that at high tide it converts to a good swimming beach although currents can be a bother. At low tide it is not suited to swimming as the rocks at the bottom are exposed. However during these times visitors can indulge in those little things that make a visit to the beach fun, particularly if accompanied by children, such as building sand castles, collecting shells or lying on a hammock watching the surfers. As the beach is at the bottom of a cliff it is accessed through a steep staircase. ‘Warungs’ that sell food and drinks to the surfers and provide cheap accommodation lies towards the eastern end of the beach. Along the beach an elevated palm tree shaded flat space between the rocks and the beach is popular with visitors who want to sun bathe, relax and enjoy beach views.

Balangan beach is one of the few known places to have left hand reef brakes at mid tide that are not so fast as other brakes on the peninsula. At lower tides the waves are supposed to be fast and hollow. As the brakes are wind sensitive they have a tendency to get messy. Both intermediate surfers and beginners can enjoy the waves here which can sometimes reach heights of about 15 meters.

Try the elegant Anantara Seminyak Bali located in one of the islands best areas to enjoy spacious all suite accommodation and have easy access to chic shopping and dining areas and island attractions that will certainly contribute to the success of any holiday. View gorgeous sunsets and vivid ocean views cocooned in comfortable and contemporary spaces at this Bali resort. As one of upscale Bali resorts guests are provided with unique dining experiences, luxurious spa treatments and an excellent range of other facilities and amenities the highlights of unforgettable holiday experiences.

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Beauty and Piety in the heart of South Thailand

Situated in the Surat Thani Province, in the South of Thailand, is the ancient city of Chaiya. The name Chaiya is attributed to many different legends and stories. Some say that it is derived from the Malay word ‘Cahaya’ by which it was once known. Others say that it is a breakdown of the name Srivijaya, as the city of Chaiya was the capital city during the Srivijaya rule during the 5th – 13th century. Some go so far as to say that during the ruling period of Srivijaya, Chaiya was the royal capital city. However many scholars disagrees with this fact to this date due to the non availability of factual evidence.

Being a devout Buddhist nation, the Chaiya city too has its share of Buddhist temples and monasteries. Certain inscriptions found in and around the area speak of the erection of three stupas by the Srivijaya King. It is thought that Wat Phra Borom That is one of them.

This temple is an excellent example of Srivijaya influence on architectural style and religious buildings and is thought to have been constructed over 1200 years ago. It is at the centre of a compound which houses several other Buddha images and Buddhist sculptures as well as the remains of two other stupas.
As far as history and architecture are concerned, the Wat Phra Borom That in Chaiya is an important, historical and cultural place to visit that attracts its fair share of visitors each year.

The surrounding area of Southern Thailand offers some of the most exquisite locations for a relaxing vacation and a Chaweng Hotel would be an ideal central location from which to base your-self to take in the splendor of this part of Thailand. More specifically a stay at a Koh Samui Resort which will ensure that you have the very best of what South Thailand has to offer including its pristine beaches and calming palm fringed ambiance.

A stay at a place such as Anantara Lawana Resort & Spa Koh Samui will provide you with a comfortable and luxurious service and amenities that will make your holiday a perfect one.

Water sports to explore in Hong Kong

When you think of Honk Kong many a time it is the business suits that come to mind; hardly ever the swim suits! But venture a little further outside the bustling city and you will discover treasures beyond your wildest imaginations. You will see things that will awe you and do things that will leave a permanent tattoo in your memory. This nation boasts one of the most exquisite coastlines. With perfectly pristine shores, it is almost haven for every imaginable water sport. So dip in or delve in and experience the time of your life.

The world of water sports available for you to indulge in is enormous and in Honk Kong you find it all; ranging from the most famous to the rarest. Among the many names, kayaking is something you would hear more often than not. There are some fantastic places to kayak throughout Honk Kong. Sai Kung is perfect for adventure lovers and then there is the Double Haven in the north east and also Lantau. Then there is the very popular sport of wind surfing but this is more season specific and taken up best in the autumn and winter months. And for those of you interested in exploring a literal underwater Eden, diving and snorkeling is the best sport to take up. There is absolutely stunning scenery under the Ocean of Honk Kong; and that’s not all, there are also plenty of fish, corals and even a number of islands with some excellent terrain. The all time favorite wakeboarding is another one of the must-do’s in Honk Kong. Almost every bit of water here in Honk Kong is almost perfect for this sport; you can also enjoy the edge of competition if you want by taking part in the Wake board open championships that take place in the month August every year.Kite surfing and jet skiing are also in this very long list; it just cannot get better in beautiful Honk Kong.

Wind down in the Cosmo Hotel Mongkok, the most popular hotel in Kowloon. Amongst all the Mongkok hotels only in the Cosmo, you will experience sheer luxury and will be treated like true royalty.

Passekudah bay

Maalu Maalu Resort & Spa is the first luxury Sri Lanka Resort that came up in the east coast of Sri Lanka. This Hotel in Pasikuda offers all its guests modern services and relaxing accommodation making their stay more memorable and worthwhile. This amazing hotel is located in the Passekudah Bay one of the most developing locations in the country.

The sight of local fishermen fishing, the sandy beaches and the shallow waters that run far in to the sea are definitely magical moments that can be experienced in the bay. The Passekudah Bay is a more popular destination among family travelers.

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