Extreme Sports

Oakley eyeglasses are among the most famous in the eyewear industry. As a subsidiary company under Luxottica Group, Oakley, Inc. is an eyewear company making sunglasses, sports visors and ski goggles. But its business range is not limited to eyewear products. The company also produces watches, clothing, bags, backpacks, shoes, football and hockey as well as other accessories. Founded in 1975 by Jim Jannard, Oakley has become a great player in the industry of sports equipment. In the beginning, the company only made motorcycle grips, rather than eyeglasses. But Oakley eyeglasses benefited from the material of those grips later. Unobtanium used to produce grips ultimately has become the material used on the ear grips and nose pads of Oakley glasses. From a leader in the world of motorcycle racing to the realm of designer glasses, Oakley has undergone a long trip. Until now, it is really a notable brand in the eyewear industry for individuals who need eyeglasses for sports and leisure.

Oakley eyeglasses now cover sunglasses, prescription eyeglasses and goggles. All of these Oakley glasses are made from unique, breakthrough materials and technologies. Over the years, eyewear products from Oakley have been enjoyed by a wide variety of women and men who like adventure activities, because of their incomparable design and quality. There are many activities that can benefit from wearing Oakley eyeglasses, including BMX biking, snowboarding, golf, motor sports and so forth. Using Oakley sports eyewear, athletes are able to withstand the harshest environments and gain the best clarity possible. Oakley glasses come in both prescription and non-prescription types. In particular, Oakley prescription lenses are made from Oakley’s patent material called Plutonite, an ultra-lightweight material that provides users optimum visual performance and best comfort. When it comes to Oakley sunglasses, full UV filtering is always a standard feature. Lens color has nothing to do with UV protection, that even clear Oakley sunglasses would block 100% UVA, UVB and UVC as well as blue light.  Read more...

Snow, South Tyrol and sports are three inseparable words. The love for snow in people never seems to die out. Whether it’s viewing the wide stretch of the white sheet or indulging in activity sports, snow always tends to give you an adrenaline rush in one way or the other. The best time to benefit from the snow is winter season. In most of the countries winter is a favorable time to come up for air and get away from the gloomy feeling of day-to-day routine. People looking ahead for winter activity holidays must think about visiting South Tyrol as this place never runs out of snow and hence is a good spot for winter vacation.

South Tyrol is a small province in Italy which is bordered by the snowy and craggy peaks of the Alps and the Dolomites. During winter the snow thickness increases to a great extent and thus acts as a wonderful platform for hikers, bikers and snow surfers. The trails along the snowy slopes of South Tyrol offers incredible views of the valleys characterized by sparkling pastures and rich green meadows. The beautiful South Tyrolean valleys are outstanding features which enhance the beauty of the place. These valleys are overlooked by the dramatic mountains of the Dolomites and have merged cultures of the Germans and Italians.

South Tyrol is a great place to start off with your adventure activity holidays. The plateaus provide ample space and its sophisticated skiing and snowboarding facilities running all the way down to the sunny valleys is a real treat for ski lovers. The best aspect for skiers is that even if you are new to skiing you need not be afraid as the skiing areas are laid with instructors who guide you through the routes and help you get started on your venture. As for the experienced riders, they primarily look forward to improve their technical skills. Apart from skiing, there are other adventurous winter activities like snowboarding, snow shoeing and sledging. Any of these activities can be carried out with ease as South Tyrol has the perfect base meant specifically for snow sports.  Read more...

VANCOUVER OLYMPICS 2010 which is officialy known as the XXI Olympic Winter Games will be held on February 12–28, 2010, in Vancouver, Canada. Atheletes from ninety seven countries will be participated in 15 winter sports events. Popular winter sports such as speed skating, snowboarding, and ice hockey will be spotlighted in Vancouver.

The event also serves to spotlight the sightseeing attractions and outdoor adventures in and around the city. Sports lovers from across the globe, can also enjoy to see some beautiful places of Vancouver. Surrounded by water on three sides and nestled alongside the Coast Mountain Range, Vancouver is the largest city in the province of British Columbia with over half a million residents and one of the mildest climates in Canada.

Top 10 favourite places to visit during Vancouver Olympics 2010:

1. Vancouver Aquarium – Much more to see and do then look at exotic fish
2. Science World – A definite must-see; an interactive museum for the whole family
3. Museum of Anthropology – West Coast Canadian history and Aboriginal art
4. Vancouver Art Gallery – Features displays and traveling exhibits from a wide range of Canadian and international artists
5. H.R. Macmillan Space Center – Explore your sense of wonder about the universe, our planet and space exploration
6. Vancouver Maritime Museum – History of Canada’s Pacific port with artifacts, models, paintings and photographs
7. Stanley Park – 1000 acres of beaches, trails and forest; one of Vancouver’s true historic landmarks
8. Capilano Suspension Bridge – One of Vancouver’s most popular fixtures in a beautiful setting
9. Dr. Sun Yat-Sen Chinese Garden – An amazing, must-see garden patterned after a Ming-Dynasty Scholar
10. Granville Island – A wonderful waterfront public market with lots of family fun, entertainment, food and urban culture.

South Tyrol, located entirely in the Alps, is ruled by mountains and owing to the province’s unique landscape attracts uncountable tourists especially those who have great enthusiasm for sports. To enhance its popularity there are craggy peaks of the Dolomites which are situated in the eastern area of the province. The Dolomites offer spectacular and bizarre mountain scenery because of its coral-reef like appearance. The unique landscape of South Tyrol makes it an ideal destination for enjoying activity holidays both in summer as well as in winter. The activity sports come in a variety of forms and each sport has its own thrill and excitement and offers you surfeit of things to explore.

The adventure activity holidays are one of the best ways to spend your holidays with great utilization of time. Whether it’s the cold chilling winter or the fresh rejuvenating summer; whether you are an eighteen year old hunk or a thirty-five year old professional, activity holidays are for all seasons and for everyone. From mountain biking to rock climbing, trekking to bungee jumping, sky diving to snowboarding, skiing to hang gliding; of whatever sport you would love to be a part of, these holidays are always worth preparing for. Amusement is guaranteed and you will never run short of fun and entertainment.

South Tyrol has the combined wonders of the Alps and the Dolomites. You may have enjoyed skiing in some other part of the world but the electrifying feeling of skiing along the trail of the Alps and at the same time enjoying the breathtaking scenery is simply astounding. The Dolomites on the other hand not only have some of the most beautiful valleys residing within it but also have many exclusive skiing spots which will make your imagination run wild. All these features make activity holidays in the Dolomites sum up for a great experience. No wonder that even with its short summer season the dolomites remain crowded.  Read more...

2010 is already a great year for sporting events with Scotland, England, Wales, Italy, France and Ireland battling it out in the Six Nations Rugby as well as the Winter Olympics having just kicked off in Vancouver. However there is a whole host of other events to look forward to this year with the main event for most going to be the FIFA World Cup in South Africa. Here are the most prestigious events taking place in 2010.
Six Nations Rugby: February 6th – March 26th
Attracts millions of viewers, like the world cup it draws in many people who wouldn’t normally watch rugby. Each team plays each other once, if they win they are awarded two points, a draw gets them one point and zilch for losing. The winner is simplicity the one with the most number of points. Taking place in Paris’s Stade de France, Cardiff’s Millennium Stadium, Dublin’s Croke Park, Edinburgh’s Murrayfield and in London’s Twickenham. These locations offer an impressive setting to take clients; they will certainly remember the hospitality given to them.
Vancouver Winter Olympics: February 12th – 28th
Figure Skating, bobsleigh, Ice Hockey and Snowboarding will be the highlights among the 86 sporting events taking place. Tickets are still available if you would like to see the events live, the major events will be televised for the rest of the world.
The Grand National: April 8th – 10th
A huge attraction in the UK, the Grand National is one of the most famous steeplechases in the world today. The event will attract around 600 million viewers every year. The four-and-a-half miles are a thrilling watch with jumps, tumbles and then a sprint to the finish line. It a thrilling and unique event and would certainly stay with a client should you organise a hospitality package for them at the event.
UEFA Champions League Final: May 22nd
No one knows which of the 76 teams will be battling it out in the final showdown in the Santiago Bernabeu Stadium however it will certainly be one to watch and an event to warm up to before the World Cup.
These are the major sporting events taking place at the beginning of 2010 with corporate hospitality packages being offered from organisers such as the hospitality group, THG . 2010 is a great year to take clients to an event they are going to remember.