Dancing Classes Blog

I have registered to this ballroom class and I want to know wht to wear for my practices so I can be prepared

Ladies should wear a skirt and blouse, or a dress. Men should wear nice pants and shirt. Have fun at dance class, it is really good exercise.

I want to try belly dancing but, don’t know where to find any classes that are close to Boston,or Norwood and also piano classes.I can already play flute but where can I find piano and belly dancing classes?

usually a local community college will offer classes to the community for a low price.

http://www.marzino.com

hey,

I am looking for a belly dancing class in Surrey- England for a person of 15 years.

10 points will be rewarded x

thanks so much x

Shira.net has a directory but not many entries
http://www.shira.net/directory/dir-uk.htm#RestofEngland

Several Surrey teachers here
http://www.bellydanceclasses.net/united-kingdom/

Check what adult ed evening classes are being offered in your area.

Teachers tend to set up classes in church halls etc and not have money for ads and directory entries- but as the other answerer said – once you start any class you’ll find out about others, and who is good etc.

You could check the posts on here
http://tribes.tribe.net/bellydanceuk?_click_path=Application[tribe].Tribe[088ca784-42ef-494c-b897-07fb2cfcdac6]
and add your own post.

I don’t think you need to look for a class for a young person – 15 is old enough to attend an adult class.

What makes a five star world cruise ship different from a regular cruise ship? When you choose to take a world cruise to celebrate a major event in your life or take that vacation you’ve always wanted in a cruise of a lifetime, you will be surrounded by luxury at every turn.

There will be someone there to attend to your every need. You will have so many perks that you will easily see why these cruises are more expensive than the norm. A world cruise takes several months rather than a few days or weeks, so the ship will be your home for a longer period of time. Everything is designed for the comfort, relaxation and enjoyment of the passengers.

First of all, it is cheaper to see exotic parts of the world on a five star world cruise ship (http://www.amttravel.com/cruise-lines/5-star-world-cruises.html) than it is to book all the flights and accommodations in the various cities and countries. You only have to pack and unpack once, which makes it very convenient.

And, everything is planned for you, so you don’t have to spend time planning an itinerary. Five star world cruise ships tend to be smaller cruise ships giving you more of an opportunity to get to know your fellow passengers. This means they can berth in smaller ports that you otherwise would not get to visit.

The staterooms are world class being larger with a balcony where you can sit outside and enjoy the view and the ocean breezes. Every detail in the staterooms is designer from the bed linens to the amenities included in the bathroom.

They include such things as extra fluffy towels, bathrobes and slippers and 100% Egyptian cotton sheets. Even the scented bath oils and candles have designer labels. Plus, they are quite spacious giving you plenty of room to move about and for storage of your clothing and belongings.

The five star world cruise ships (http://www.amttravel.com/cruise-lines/world-cruises.html) also have world famous chefs that prepare the gourmet meals. Some of these ships often offer cooking courses so that you can learn how to prepare the traditional foods of each country that you visit.

Choose a completely flexible dining schedule in an open restaurant or the traditional two seatings in the main restaurant on the ship. Not only will you be able to sample foods from all over the world, but there are buffets and five course meals as well as 24-hour room service if you want to dine in your stateroom. If you have special dietary needs, they will be accommodated as well.

Spend your day lounging around the pool, engaging in a fitness routine in the gym, having a spa or massage treatment or taking in a lecture about the next port of call. Internet connections are available allowing you to keep in touch with home and of course, you can curl up with a good book from the library.

Nightly activity includes trying your luck in the casino, taking in a Broadway or Las Vegas style production, dancing or just listening to music as you enjoy a drink with your friends. There is something different every night on a luxury around the world cruise for you to enjoy.

Then there are the ports of call where you can choose to go ashore or stay on the ship. At each port, you have a choice of activities to take part in and there is always an opportunity to go shopping so that you have special souvenirs to take back home.

Sarah Martin
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/float-in-luxury-on-a-five-star-world-cruise-681507.html

Want to live your life to its fullest? You will be amazed at what a little more exercise can do to improve your life. Besides better mobility in your limbs, a better nights sleep and improved muscle tone, more oxygen will be flowing to your brain and into your bloodstream, providing your whole body with nourishing oxygen. No matter what your age is or where you live, health-improving exercise is available to you now-today!

Even if you live in a <a href=http://www.greatplacesinc.com/features/SeniorApartments.aspx>senior apartment</a> or assisted living facility, several exercise healthcare options are available to you. Oftentimes classes are scheduled for low-impact aerobics, water aerobics or yoga as part of a daily schedule at many nursing homes and other assisted living facilities.  Even <a href=http://www.greatplacesinc.com/features/InHomeHealthCare.aspx>in-home health care</a> nurses make weekly or even daily exercise apart of their visits with each senior.

With Weekly Exercise No Matter Your Age You Can Slow Down the Affects of Aging and Improve Your Health
You don’t have to be a marathon runner to feel the positive benefits of exercise. 15 minutes of brisk walking everyday can even be beneficial. Even walking your dog around the yard or briskly walking to get your mail are all simple and effective ways of getting your exercise. Many people get set in their ways and routines and get so busy they forget to add exercise into their lives or they get complacent or plain lazy and don’t like the work involved. But it doesn’t have to be hard work– it can be fun!

Fun Ways to Incorporate Exercise in You Daily Life
•    Dancing
•    Efficiently cleaning (i.e. vacuuming, dusting, sweeping, scrubbing are all effective means of burning calories and getting your heart pumping)
•    Swimming, especially water aerobics
•    Walking a low-impact hiking loop in a city park or neighborhood
•    Stretching exercise like yoga can be low-impact
•    Thai Chi
•    Treadmill or stationary bike
•    Chasing your grandchildren or dog around a park
•    Taking the stairs instead of the elevator

Health experts say to raise your heart rate to 60 and 90 percent of the safe maximum which is 220 beats/minute, minus your current age.

Exercise not only helps your body, it helps your mood as well. When you exercise, endorphins are released into your blood stream and heighten your mood, diminishing depression.

If has been a long time since you engaged in physical activity, you want to take it slow. Create small goals for yourself, even if that means walking across the room with the aid of a walker or cane and then move on from there. The ultimate goal is to get your heart rate up and exercise your heart. When you take little steps to exercise more in your life, you end up making big changes in the end.

Melissa Peterman
http://www.articlesbase.com/elderly-care-articles/effective-exercise-for-seniors-for-a-healthier-life-717444.html

Have you been tasked with coordinating a Liverpool stag weekend? Read on for a mix of advice on how to ensure the event is a marvellous success!

Liverpool is famous for its music, sports and nightlife scene. Everyone knows about its cultural heritage, its Beatles nostalgia, and perhaps even its title of being the European Capital of Culture 2008 winner.

There are plenty of events to see including the Grand National Horse Race, football events like the Everton Football Club and Liverpool Football Club, as well as the Mathew Street Festival. Liverpool Theatre has some great shows, as do the Everyman and Playhouse.

Stags know Liverpool to be a much more interesting place — a place where a group of men can go to drink themselves rotten, catch a superb show, and see some genuinely luscious scenery inside the clubs.

If you wish to have a few laughs then head over to some hot comedy spots like the Baby Blue on Albert Dock where celebrities occasionally crash and Rawhide at the Royal Court Theatre which features internationally recognised talent. Fab Café and Express Comedy are also known for giving stags a amazing Python-esque laugh.

Can’t Buy Me Drii-iink.

You may not be able to buy love in Liverpool but you can sure buy drinks and enjoy plenty of nightclubbing action. The most crowded areas for stag parties are around Mathew Street, Concert Square and Wood Street.

Students often hang around Liverpool, and these classy dames and knights are usually dressed for the part, so you might try fitting in. Society and Garlands are recognised to exceptionally high class clubs while Le Bateau, The Krazy House and The Caledonian are additional relaxed.

The Cavern Club is popular for its Beatles connection, while The Vines is all about style. Flanagan’s Apple is a real Irish pub and Korova combines the finest features of a pub and bar. Geisha is popular for its Asian twist while Babycream is an adventurous but tasty delight.

You can also try some real or cask ale at pubs like The Ship and Mitre on Dale Street, Rigby’s incredibly ancient but modernized pub, and Fly in the Loaf, which unfortunately is no longer a topless bar.

By the way…you ask? Why of course, there are a lot of lap dancing venues in Liverpool. Some of the most popular clubs include Angels on Cumberland Street, Aphrodites on Harrington, Blue Leopard on Victoria Street, Sinless at The Promenade, the Sugar Fantasy Bar on Stanley Street and the Phantasy Club on North Promenade.

Liverpool is still known as the best party city of England, long after the Beatles showed us how to have fun.

James Baddiley
http://www.articlesbase.com/travel-articles/revel-in-liverpool-stag-weekend-tips-for-you-and-the-gents-672196.html

Still struggling with trying to control or generate some successful weight loss? Whatever your diet or women’s weight loss program might be, try applying these five essential keys to successful weight loss in women.

1. Eat Your Meals More Slowly

If you have an eye towards shaping up, toning down and generating fat loss to improve your looks and health, then consider this. You will derive more benefit nutritionally from what you eat, when you chew your food more thoroughly and eat more slowly. Why? It’s because your body more easily extract nutrients from finely chewed foods. It’s also true of foods that spend more time in the digestive tract where their value is extracted. “Wolfing down” your food serves no constructive purpose other than to make you prone to indigestion, upset stomach, and ulcers.

2. Avoid Excess Salt

In speaking of salt, the Holy Bible says, “Will tasteless things be eaten without salt?” (Job 6:6) Salt has many uses and is a seasoning that has been used for centuries. Used in excess however, and it quickly can turn against you. In moderation, it embellishes flavor and taste and enhances a multitude of foods. But use too much and tastes are strong, pungent, acrid and bitter. Too salty is a cooking error that can be difficult to correct. Salt also promotes water imbalances in the body, causing water weight gains in some, Diarrhea in others. An excess of salt in foods is the bane of weight loss in women. Avoid it.

3. Avoid High Saturated Fat, Processed Flour and Sugar-based Foods

From ancient China comes the saying, “Eat noodles for long life”, but it’s best to do so in moderation. Deep-fried foods, processed flour pastries and breads, and all manner of sugary or sugar-based foods and drinks are truly best avoided as much s possible for successful weight loss.

4. Increase Your Physical Activity

Move your body, exercise, enroll in a gym and go regularly for physical, aerobic workouts. You might consider practicing a physical sport like tennis or golf, bike riding, roller skating or ice skating, jogging on a path, trail or treadmill. How about taking ballroom dance, Tango or Salsa dancing classes? Just find a physical activity you enjoy, practice it regularly and experience successful weight loss as you do. Come up with some way to regularly move your body and exercise for continued weight loss, especially in women.

5. Watch Out for Holidays and Festivals

Holiday celebrations and seasonal festivals can represent some of the best and worst times of our lives. One reason why is that this is often a time for cooking special foods and preparing all manner of “sumptuous drinks” all loaded to the rim with things you just know you really shouldn’t have. Okay, so we’re all human. Enjoy your holidays. Remember to do so though, in moderation. Don’t fall, or jump, completely off the wagon. Recovering from an extensive holiday binge can take weeks if you’re not as careful as you should be. Be careful of and exercise some control over what you eat and drink during the holidays.

Stop struggling with trying to control or generate some successful weight loss in women by using these five helpful fat loss program suggestions.

Dennis Carter
http://www.articlesbase.com/weight-loss-articles/successful-weight-loss-in-women-five-essential-keys-522284.html

Mom, You can make exchanging gifts much more exciting for kids at their school Christmas party!   Try some of these fun school party ideas this holiday season!

Christmas season — it’s that time of year when everybody feels the spirit of gift giving, young and old alike. Many schools let their students exchange gifts before they go off to the much-awaited Christmas break. But there are some things you can do to spice up this activity.

To make the school Christmas party more fun you may want to plan a gift hunt.  Of course you  should set out rules regarding items to give. For example, you can specify that the items must be handmade. This will ensure that the gifts are truly from their hearts, as they put much time, effort and personalization on them. You can also limit the items to be exchanged by a color scheme. State that it can only be anything with the colors red, green or yellow. Remember that these are just young students, so hand them out a note to give to their parents, and limit the budget to a minimum, like $5 or below per item only.

On that day when the kids exchange gifts with one another, there are many ways you can try out to make the activity extra fun and unforgettable. One way to spice up this gift-giving activity is to gather all the gifts in one spot. Have each student pick a number; the student who gets number 1 will get to go to the pile of gifts and pick the gift he likes, followed by the student who gets number 2, and so on. Also, they can choose to swap what they have in hand with someone else’s who is also up for the dare. They will surely get a thrill out of this.

You can also have the students randomly pick a name of the recipient of the gift. Of course this is to be done days before the gift exchanging activity takes place. Each one will definitely have a blast scouring the shopping mall as they try to find something suited for their friends or classmates. But make sure to remind everyone no to tell one another whose name they were able to pick, so as not to spoil the element of mystery.

To heighten this element of mystery in exchanging gifts, you can ask each one to open the gifts that they got, and try to figure out who it is from. This is extra fun if you combine this twist with the rule of giving only handmade items. For instance, a recipient will have a great time guessing who made a really nice portrait of him or her. If they fail to guess correctly who the gift is from, the real giver of the gift should stand up and give the recipient a task. It could be a little silly dancing, singing a Christmas carol, or any other talent that they can share to the class.

Another way to jazz up the activity is by asking everyone to participate in a game board — a really huge one, that is! It doesn’t have to be a familiar game; you can invent one and set out the rules carefully before the start of the game. In fact, playing a game board that’s new to everyone will be a lot more exciting. The huge game board is something you can fashion out of a large rug or sheet of cardboard. Since it’s the Christmas season, you might as well whip up something that’s related to it. You can tweak the famous Snakes and Ladders game board and turn it into something that needs to get Santa and the reindeer back to the North Pole.

Jillian Gallo
http://www.articlesbase.com/holidays-articles/you-can-make-exchanging-gifts-much-more-exciting-for-kids-669729.html

The New Year is here and already two weeks has passed you by. You swore to yourself that this year would be different. You even got a gym membership and everything. So, why are you still procrastinating? For most people, it is the thought of sweating away all their time on a treadmill that keeps them from starting. What makes the difference for people who can not seem to get enough exercise to achieve a Heallthy Lifestyle?

In order to lead a healthy lifestyle, you have to have a love for exercise. Or, at least a like for it. If exercise is not in your heart, trick yourself so that it is! You can not move toward your goals without a willingness to do whatever it takes to achieve them…and getting started is the most difficult task to overcome. You may not want to do it, but nine times out of ten when a person just gets going, they want to continue.

Here are 4 proven ways to trick yourself into thinking exercise is something you love.

How To Love Exercise Trick #1: Get The Right Nutrition
How is this going to trick myself, you ask? Well, what happens when you provide your body with the right nutrition? You feel healthier and more energetic. This energy usually calls out to you to hit the gym, or even a simple walk around the block without you even knowing it. When you eat poorly, you feel like sitting on the couch and eating even more junk food.

Proper nutrition for me is a soy-based protein drink every morning along with a cup of hot green tea. This gives me nutrition and energy I need to get me through the day without ever even thinking about taking a nap. What’s even better is that green tea has been known to increase metabolism, so the more I drink the more I shrink. (width wise, not length!)

How To Love Exercise Trick #2: Baby Steps
Ease into exercise. Do not start out with a bang or you will burn out just as fast as you started. Take a laid back approach to exercise at first. Make small goals and achieve them every single day. If you have never been a runner but would like to begin, do not try to run 5 miles a day. Start with a half mile and increase it by a half mile each week.

So many people quit exercising after only a week because they over exert themselves and drain too much energy in too little time. Stretch properly to avoid muscle soreness and by all means drink plenty of water to keep yourself hydrated. This little trick of taking baby steps into an exercise program will allow you to enjoy the journey you are taking to good health.

How To Love Exercise Trick #3: Join A Class
Being around others who want to achieve the same goals as yourself will take the edge off your worries about exercise being too much work and not enough fun. Exercise is what you make of it. If you want it fun, make it fun. Think beyond the treadmill and stationary bicycle, and do not worry about the abilities of others. Focus on improving only yourself.

There are many classes that offer activities other than typical exercise that will give you the same benefits. You do not have to run like a hamster for an hour to get a great workout. Remember dancing? How about karate? Even joining a bowling league is more active that sitting on the couch. Just remember to choose a lane far away from the vending machine!

How To Love Exercise Trick #4: Listen To Music Or Watch TV
If you are the type of person who likes to exercise alone but can not seem to get yourself motivated to do so, purchase an IPOD shuffle and download your favorite music to accompany you. There is no better driving force than keeping yourself entertained while you exercise. Your mind will not be focused on the “work” of your work-out, and you will trick yourself into passing the time enjoying yourself without the boredom of silence.

If you can not tear yourself away from your television set, there is no reason you can not exercise during prime time. Gyms are equipped with TV sets, and they will usually let you choose the station you want. Set yourself up for a half hour of treadmill walking or stationary bike riding. The trick here is that you will be so into your tv show you will probably forget you are exercising.

The more you exercise, the less it will become a chore and the more you will love it. Exercise is the only proven “healthy habit,” meaning that is can become addictive so that you will never want to miss a day without it. In order to lead a healthy lifestyle, you must develop the mindset of a person who thinks this way. For some people it comes naturally. If you are someone who sonsiders exercise too much work and not enough play, follow the steps listed about to trick yourself into changing your way of thinking.

William Winch
http://www.articlesbase.com/wellness-articles/quothow-to-love-exercise-trickquot-will-lead-to-a-healthy-lifestyle-717455.html

Koh Tao, or Turtle Island, is not a big island; indeed it only covers 21 square kilometers. It is situated in the Gulf of Thailand off the western seaboard coastline, and it only takes about one and half hours to get there by high speed catamaran from Chumpon.

The majority of turtles that the island was famous for have moved away, and now it is known as one of the major dive sites in Thailand.

There is only one major road on the island, straddling the eastern side of the island, connecting the northern communities with those in the south. Other than that, you will need to take care when traveling around as most of the other roads are dirt tracks.

I find that the best way to get there from Bangkok is by train to Chumpon and then the catamaran. All in, the one way cost is only about 1,200bt and you can buy both tickets at Hua Lampong railway station in Bangkok. Depending on the connections, it takes about twelve hours to get to the island from Bangkok

Recently I went there to meet up with my mate Shane and Sao, his lovely wife. Sao runs a business supporting the dive industry on the island, and concentrates on renting out DPVs. For the uninitiated, DPVs (Diver Propulsion Vehicles) are normally used for diving and snorkeling and can go to a depth of 30 meters

Shane has had a number of business ventures in the U.K. and Portugal. I wanted to find out from Sao what she had learnt from him, and also, what her experience was of running a business in Thailand mainly catering to foreigners.

Allan – Ok, Sao, just how much have your learnt from Shane in running a small business?

Sao -   Well, it was quite a novelty moving to such a small island, learning to dive and then starting the underwater scooter business. It has been an interesting learning curve, and I am lucky that generally all the people I have to deal with are all in all a friendly bunch.

Allan – What is the market like for DPVs on the island at the moment?

Sao – We are lucky that most of the dive schools on the island are happy to use our services, and frankly, diving with a DPV is great fun!!

Allan – What has been your most frustrating business moments on the island?

Sao – Getting parts for the Seadoo DPVs. Despite the fact that Seadoo is a household name in the water sports industry, we normally have more broken machines than working, and getting spare parts is a nightmare. At the moment 70% of our DPVs have broken down and we have waited nearly a year for spare parts. We are hoping that Seadoo can get their house in order and we can get back to offering the best service available.

Allan – And what is your favorite part of the job?

Sao - Getting out there and talking to people every day, and best of all hearing that our clients have had a great time with the DPVs

Allan – What advice would you give to someone starting a small business in Thailand?

Sao – If you plan to start a business offering goods or a service, make sure you can rely on your suppliers. The buck stops with you. !

As I have only been to Koh Tao a couple of times, I also thought that it would be good to get Shane’s ideas on what to see and do on the island.

Allan – I know that Koh Tao is famous as a dive site, so what else would you recommend to do and see during the day?

Shane—There is not a great deal to do on the island except water sports and chilling out, but we do have a mini golf and a bowling alley, paintball, rock climbing and of course water skiing, wakeboarding, and snorkeling.

A round the Island snorkeling trip makes a great day out, available with various companies for around 650bt, stopping in five different bays around the island, but do remember the sun block!!!

(MELT offers a round the Island trip for 650bt, including fins, mask, refreshments/soft drinks, tire riding and a boom net.

Allan – Anything interesting to buy on the island, e.g. to take home as presents?

Shane – Nothing much is produced in Koh Tao and most things come from the mainland, However, Avalon offer large range of aromatic and massage oils, toners and various natural beauty products not readily available everywhere. Free advice is available from Andrea (Avalon@suthep.com).There is also an up and coming U. K. clothes designer recently arrived on the island – Nikki Noodles can design and personally tailor clothes for ladies at a fraction of European prices.

Allan – Where would you recommend eating? 1. Tasty and not expensive. 2. Excellent and not too expansive?

Shane – There are lots of places on Koh Tao to eat and drink. Eating and drinking establishments on Koh Tao have been opening at an alarming rate in the last couple of years

For myself, I enjoy a relaxing drink after diving at the Safety Stop in Mae Haad, where Western and Thai food is available on the menu. Brian, the owner from South Africa, also makes a mean Biltong (dried beef.). South African style!!

Dirty Nellys, the Irish Pub in Mae Haad, offer a western menu and a tasty pint of Guinness with live music some evenings. Choppers, in Sairee Village, also have live music some evenings, have large screen TV’s and show most sports events. Opposite Choppers is ‘Morava’, an up-market restaurant offering their speciality of fondue. Just down the road is Papas Tapas, offering an extensive menu of very tasty tapas dishes. Portabello offers a range of main courses including pizza and pasta, and there is also Brother Restaurant which has fantastic steaks.

There are so many places on Koh Tao to eat drink and be merry, it is probably easiest just to list a few places to try.

Chopsticks, in Mae Haad, has authentic Chinese food and is also a nice change from Thai food. The house speciality is dim sum.

The Golden, which is between Mae Haad and Chalok Ban Khao, has an all you can eat Korean Barbeque for 139bt.

Safari – Mae Haad – Great Steaks and pizza and pasta also available.

La Matta – Mae Haad. Pizza & pasta, takeaway and delivery available

Caf̩ Del So l-Mae Haad Рgreat breakfast.

Zest – Mae Haad – for a great sandwich/baguette and delicious coffee; a perfect start to the day!!

Farangos – Mae Haad and Sairee Village – pizza and pasta.

Blue Wind Bakery - situated on the beach in Sairee – homemade bread and a very varied menu. It also has accommodation available at a very reasonable price just meters from the beach.

Shalimar Indian Restaurant – Sairee Village – authentic Indian cuisine in a walled garden surround. Reasonable prices with curries to die for.

Noori Indian Restaurant – Sairee Beach. Situated right on the beach next to the Lotus Bar, Indian food incorporating some of the best naan breads I have ever tasted.

Lotus Bar – Sairee Beach – if you are under 50, this is a ‘Must Go Place’ and a starting point for the night life; meters from the sea, and a place to warm up before going on to the late night dancing a little bit further down the beach.

Sun & Moon bar is a 1st floor bar in Mae Haad at the dockside, and a great evening place. It has a playstation 3 and free Wi-Fi is available for their customers, plus a balcony to relax on as you watch the sunset. A cocktail as you ‘watch the sun go down’. is what makes the holiday. A perfect place to just do it! Loads of information and advice on Koh Tao is also available. Just ask at the bar staff, and, if they cannot help, then ‘They Know Someone Who Can!’  – Simon on 0810789963

Allan – And how about where to go to party after dark?

Shane – After Dark Parties!!! There is always the beach, and most of the late night places are on the beach; sit on the sand enjoying a drink, or get up on that dance floor and show everyone what John Travolta didn’t do!!!  The late night places are all in the same area, and some are open whilst the others shut. There is Maya, In Touch, Moov, one of which is open every night. Then there is the Castle on the way to Chalok Ban Khao that has a party every couple of weeks; well worth the wait!!! But don’t expect to get much sleep. The party at the Castle is an event!!!!

Allan – Finally, what should you not do on the island?

Shane—Simply, Two Things.

1. Avoid drugs. The penalties are harsh. Whilst in Europe a marijuana joint is a minimal legal infraction, in Thailand, generally, the penalties are over the top, and a joint can cost you a couple of thousand US dollars.

Class ‘A’ drugs will definitely put you in prison for many years to come.

2. Do Not Use the front brake on your motorcycle . There is so much sand on the road that if you use the front brake, you will most likely lock the wheel and fall off.

Any damages to the rental bike and you have to pay over the odds for repairs, so be careful when renting a bike, and always check for previous damage!

Johnny from Chopsticks offers the ‘Rent A Wreck’ Rental service – ,john_stafford75@yahoo.co.uk – has older bikes which work well but may not look pretty. Cosmetic bike injury he tends not to charge for!

To the uninitiated Koh Tao is a wonderful Island to visit; relaxed, friendly and somewhere you have to visit before you die. !!!!!

With the question and answer session over we retired to Sairee Beach for a few well deserved beers. A big thanks you to Shane and Sao for a wonderful insight to life on Koh Tao!

Shane and Sao can be contacted on 085 791 4610 or 084 840 5997 if you are interested in hiring a DPV, or indeed want to know more about Koh Tao.

Need to book some dives, find accommodation? Give us a call and we can point you in the right direction.

And finally, as usual, a big hello to my friends at the Thailand Web Zone, www.thailandwebzone.com, which is a new Thai social networking and Thailand community site. Share information in Thai forums and Thailand articles, meet people, share photos, music and video, find & submit information on Thailand travel. Make new friends from all over the world! For those readers who have not visited TWZ, go have a look now!

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Allan C. Batten
http://www.articlesbase.com/exotic-locations-articles/a-visit-to-koh-tao-with-an-interview-in-mind-683956.html