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Thailand Sports and Recreation
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Phang Nga Bay
The majority of diving destinations close to Phuket
are located in nearby Phang Nga, where hundreds of limestone
islands rise dramatically from the blue waters of Phang
Nga Bay. Also popular are the largely inhabitied Similan
Islands, recently listed among the world's ten most
beautiful spots for underwater scenery by Skin Diving
Magazine in the U.S. The spectacular Phi Phi Islands
near Phuket are popular too. True Enthusiasts can hire
boats for excursions to the Similian Islands, 80 km
northwest of Phuket, which have clear waters similar
to those found in the Maldives, the Caribbean, and the
Great Barrier Reef of Australia.
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Blue Canyon Country Club
The Canyon Course is a caddy only course. Designed for
the pleasure and enjoyment of golfers at any skill level,
the choice of five teeing areas allows the course to
be played from varying distances from a length of 7,054
yards from the back tees to a comfortable 5,974 yards
from the forward tees. The course has 18 holes and is
par 72.
Located at:
Blue Canyon Country Club
165 Moo 1 Thepkasattri Road,
Maikaw, Thalang,
Phuket 83140
Thailand
Tel: +66 76 327 440,
Fax: +66 76 327 449
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Shark Point and Anemone Reef
By far the best and most popular dive sites by day trip
from Phuket or Phi Phi, these two pinnacles are located
approximately 25 kilometres East of Chalong Bay in Phuket.
Given official Marine Sanctuary status in 1992, these
two dive sites are the only day trips in Thailand that
offer truly world-class quality diving and except for
the limited visibility, these are two of the best dives
in the world. The rock explodes with life; the sheer
density of fish and other marine life makes diving here
a wonderful, sensual experience.
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The Burma Banks
A largely unexplored area, the Burma Banks are a series
of large underwater flat-topped sea-mounts that lie
approximately 180 kilometres (100 nautical miles) Northwest
of the Similan Islands. The banks' surrounding waters
are over 350 metres deep and large areas rise to within
the depth limits of recreational scuba diving. The name
derives from the fact that this 1,500 square kilometre
area lies within the exclusive economic zone of Burma.
The banks offer some exciting, stimulating diving.
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The Hideaway Spa Patong
Nestled in the foothills surrounding Patong, yet only
5 minutes from the downtown area, you will find the
Hideaway Spa, an oasis of peace and tranquility.
It offers one of the best and the most traditional massage
and spa such as herbal steam sauna room Thai massage
with herbal oils Facial, using herbal toner, cleanser
and moisturizer Wild Mint foot massage Wild Lime hair
rejuvenation programme Aloe Vera body and skin repair
treatment to rejuvinate and revitaliise the body and
mind.
Located at:
157 Soi Nanai,
Patong Beach Phuket 83150,
Thailand.
Tel: +66 76 340591/ 342475
E-mail:info@phuket-hideaway.com
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Rajdamri Spa
Rajdamri Spa, executive club, locates in the center
part of the town in Pratunam area. It's spa treatment
has its own unique style and combination of services,
the treatment consists of sauna and steam rooms, hot
and cool Jacuzzis, traditional and oil massages. You
will get extra privileges if you sign up as a member
and an annual fee will be charged. It's open from 11am
till midnight.
35/2-8 Rajdamri Road,
Lumpini, Pathumwan
Bangkok 10330,
Thailand.
Tel:(66 2) 6550557-8
E-Mail: rspa@bkk2000.com
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