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SEA KAYAKING ADVENTURE

Your vacation can be spent in a sea kayaking adventure as kayaking is an excellent workup for your body and mind. The kayak that is built is equipped to handle all sort of sea conditions as well as long term trips.Kayaking is a vigorous sport for lovers of the sea and sea kayaking adventure is an exciting outdoor sport. When you are out in the sea, you will blend with the picturesque and mysterious coastlines. No other sea sport will give you the experience that will remain with you forever.The breathtaking experience on top of a fun-filled exercise mix together with the beauty of nature will delight even a novice. A vacation out at sea on a sea kayaking adventure can be amazingly stunning and entertaining with the unpredictable nature of the sea. Sailing on a kayak is fascinating and alluring with whatever companions that you bring along.North American people are naturally adventurous and with sea kayaking, you can discover and partake in a memorable voyage that takes you far and wide. It is a great exercise and provides the most ideal adventure especially for nature lovers where you can connect and embrace the beauty of the wide sea. You .. more»

PONDICHERRY BEACHES, TOURIST PLACES AND TRAVEL ATTRACTIONS

The beaches of Pondicherry are one of the best beaches in South India. The beaches of Pondicherry are extremely clean with clear waters.The beaches of Pondicherry are ideal for sunbathing, swimming or simply strolling on the golden sands. Though Pondicherry has numerous places of interest but the beaches of Pondicherry occupy a place of eminence among the tourists attraction. The Union Territory of Pondicherry is associated with a long coastline of 45 km. Tourists from all over India are attracted by the virgin beaches of Pondicherry occupy a place of eminence among the tourist's attractions. For bathing as well as for swimming, the slopes of the beaches are gentle and safe.The beaches of Pondicherry have turquoise blue waters which are cool, refreshing and soothing. It's an ideal place to spend time in seclusion far from the overcrowded life of the city. There are cafes, resorts, cottages, and bars in most of the beaches in Pondicherry. This feature of beaches adds to the charm of the place.The beaches of Pondicherry are gifted with many backwater lagoons and estuaries and vast stretch of swaying palms. This place is an ultimate destination for numerous adventure sports like kayaking, canoeing, boating and sailing. Some .. more»

ATHENS 1896-LONDON 2012 – OLYMPIC SURPRISES

Australia & OceaniaDid you know... From 1960 to 1971, Ron Clarke (Australia) set 19 world records in the 5000m, 10,000m and other long-distance races. Unfortunately, Ron has never won an Olympic gold medal. In the mid-1960s, he said, "The effort is not continuous as it has to be in a race. By running fast lap times and then allowing himself time to recover, an athlete is deceiving himself as to his fitness". He is author of two books: "The Unforgiving Minute" (1966) and "The Lonely Breed" (1967).The United States of AmericaDid you know... The state of Hawaii has won ten gold medals at the Summer Olympics(1896-2008). It has more Olympic gold medals than Thailand, Venezuela, and Lithuania. The Olympic champions are: Tommy Kono ( weightlifting/ two golds,1952 & 1956), Warren Kealoha (swimming/two golds,1920 & 1924 ), Duke Paoa Kahanamouku (aquatics/ three golds, 1912 & 1920), Bryan Ezra Tsumoru Clay (track & field/ one gold medal, 2008), Buster Crabbe (swimming/ one gold medal, 1932), Herman Ronald Frazier (athletics/ one gold medal, 1976).At the Winter Olympic Games in New York in 1980, the United States men's ice hockey team won the gold medal. During the final match, the U.S. team scored a .. more»

5 GREAT PLACES TO TAKE A WATER SPORTS HOLIDAY

Water sports enthusiasts who enjoy activities like sailing, yachting, rafting, canoeing and jet skiing and are looking to take a holiday themed on such activities will find plenty of choices in terms of destinations. This guide lists five of the best choices for water sport holidays.1. Tahiti - Located in French Polynesia, Tahiti offers a long list of water based activities and water related activities that adventure enthusiasts are sure to enjoy. Tahiti has many beautiful beaches made up of soft white sands and turquoise waters. Scuba diving, fishing, windsurfing, water skiing, kayaking, snorkeling, boating tours, catamaran cruises, walking under the sea, jet skiing, para sailing and canoeing are just some of the activities available that visitors to Tahiti can enjoy.2. Barcelona - This city is situated along the Catalan coast, and has seven beaches and 4.5 kilometres of coastline. The proximity to the beach has encouraged the development of water based events and activities here and the city boasts many diving schools, water sport centres and boat chartering agencies. In Barcelona, people can enjoy a variety of water sports, ranging from sailing to jet skiing.3. Florida - This state is known for its beaches and it is no surprise .. more»