When you're trying to pick a fitness formula for yourself, yoga and pilates can just leave you confused because of all the similarities and understand these two in dept is very essential.

Following the same old workout routine can often get quite monotonous and boring. We all want a little change every now and then. When you are exploring your options and get stuck between yoga and pilates, it can get a little confusing. Most people don't understand the difference between these two. They're both low-impact workouts and very similar to each other. This can create a lot of confusion. It can be difficult to pick between the two when both focus on the same things. In order to understand which workout to pick as per your requirement, you will need to understand what both these workouts are about and what makes them different.

YOGA

Yoga is not just a workout. It is a mindful technique to stay fit. It focuses a lot on mindfulness and breathing exercises. Yoga is a very spiritual practice that focuses a lot on the mind as well as body fitness. Yoga has a lot of mental and physical benefits. It focuses on spiritual connection as well. It also includes meditation along with asanas. Yoga is a lifestyle and includes relaxation and diets and breathing along with exercises. It also focuses on a positive mindset and energy. It is known to have a positive impact on many health conditions like blood pressure, anxiety, arthritis and many more. problems. Yoga is easy to learn and you won't require classes or equipment or a trainer for that matter.

PILATES

Pilates focuses on movements to stabilize the back and core. It focuses on controlled breathing and strengthening muscles. It is basically resistance training to increase muscle strength and endurance. It helps improve posture and flexibility. It has a positive impact on health problems like joint pain and arthritis. Pilates is also known to help cure back pain. Pilates is a great form of workout for those who are recovering from injuries because it includes easy exercises that help you stretch your muscles and get them working without straining them. It majorly focuses on balance to improve your stability and balance. Pilates requires proper equipment and a trainer.

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York Suburban High senior Savion Harrison is a force on both sides of the football for the Trojans. ROB ROSE, @robrosesports

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Susquehannock head football coach Steve Wiles.(Photo: The York Dispatch)

Success occurs when opportunity meets preparation.

Zig Ziglar, motivational speaker.

The Susquehannock and Kennard-Dale football teams can only hope that ol Ziggyknew what he was talking about.

Both the Warriors and Rams have major opportunities onFriday night.

Theres little doubt that Susquehannock head coach Steve Wiles and Kennard-Dale head coach Chris Grube will do their absolute best to make sure their teams are properly prepared.

The success part of Ziglars equation, however, will be a little more difficult to achieve.

Kennard-Dale head football coach Chris Grube.(Photo: Pavoncello Media Productions, The York Dispatch)

Thats because Susquehannock and K-Dwill each hit the road to take on the two teams generally regarded as the favorites for the York-Adams Division II football championship.

Susquehannock (3-1) travels to Gettysburg (3-1), while K-D (3-1) visits York Suburban (4-0).

Returning to southern York County with upset victories will be daunting tasks. If Susquehannock and K-D can achieve those challenging feats, however, both teams will stamp themselves as legitimateD-II title contenders and will solidify their chances of making the District 3 Class 4-A playoffs. Theyll also likely set off some major celebrations down near the Maryland border.

In the latest District 3 4-A power ratings, Suburban is No. 4, Gettysburg is No. 8, K-D is No. 10 and Susquehannock is No. 13. Only 10 teams will make the 4-A district playoffs, so every game is critical, especially for Gettysburg, K-D and Susquehannock.

Susquehannock, Gettysburg and Suburban opened D-II play last week with easy victories. K-D, meanwhile, will makeits 2019 D-II debut on Friday. That means none of the four teams has yet tasted defeat in D-II play.

So, put mildly, there will be a lot on the line on Friday night.

Here are a few things to look for in each of the showdowns:

Gettysburg head football coach Matt Heiser.(Photo: Pavoncello Media Productions, The York Dispatch)

Susquehannock at Gettysburg: The York County Warriors could very easily have entered this game at 4-0. Only a third-week 17-14 stumble against a 1-3 York Catholic team has blemished Susquehannocks record.

Susquehannock, however, rebounded nicely with a 35-13 beating of Dover last week. That gave both Warrior teams three double-digit wins on the season. Gettysburgs only loss came to traditional District 3 power Bishop McDevitt, 28-9.

Gettysburg is the defending D-II champion and ran roughshod over division foes a season ago, winning each of its D-II games by at least 20 points. That included a 40-3 triumph at Susquehannock.

The gap between Gettysburg and the rest of the division, however, appears to have narrowed this season. The Adams County team doesnt appear to be quite as explosive this season. Thats to be expected with the loss of Ammon Robinson, the 2018 D-II Offensive Player of the Year, who graduated after setting a school record with 1,534 yards rushing.

Still, Gettysburg is not without offensive weapons, most notably Charles Warren, who is averaging more than 10 yards per carry and nearly 19 yards per reception. He has more than 500 yards from scrimmage.

Susquehannock will counter with an offense featuring bruising 6-foot, 200-pound fullback Daniel Clapp, who has rushed for nearly 500 yards and is averaging more than 8 yards per carry.

It would not be surprising, however, if this turned into a defensive struggle. Susquehannock is No. 1 in the league in scoring defense at 9.3 points per game, while Gettysburg is No. 4 at 14.3 ppg.

Gettysburg is led by 6-3, 235-pound linebacker Austin Heiser, the reigning Y-A D-II Defensive Player of the Year and the son of Gettysburg head coach Matt Heiser. Senior linebacker Luke Ohmann powers Susquehannocks stout defense.

York Suburban head football coach Andy Loucks.(Photo: Pavoncello Media Productions, The York Dispatch)

Kennard-Dale at York Suburban: This game could be a more wide-open affair.

Andy Loucks' Suburban crew is No. 2 in the league in scoring at 39.5 ppg, while K-D is No. 3 at 39.0 ppg.

Both teams feature standout running backs. K-Ds Wyatt McCleary is No. 2 in the league in rushing with 720 yards and is averaging 10 yards per carry. Suburbans Savion Harrison is No. 3 in league rushing with 678 yards and is averaging 9.8 yards per tote.

The star backs will offer different styles. McCleary is a 6-foot, 205-pound fullback, while Harrison is a 5-9, 170-pound speedster.

Suburbans unbeaten start has been made even more impressive because the Trojans have been dealing with injuries andillnesses to standout linemen Garth Barclay (a Syracuse recruit) and Nasier Spellman. Both, however, played last week in a 42-7 win over Eastern York. That could be bad news for K-D. The 6-7 Barclay tips the scales at about 255 pounds, while Spellman is listed at 6-4, 280. The two forma formidable duo.

The two teams have played a pair of thrillers in recent years. In 2018, the Trojans won, 31-25, while K-D triumphed in 2017,13-12.

The Rams, however, are searching for their first D-II win since 2017. K-D won four games overall in 2018but went 0-6 in D-II action. K-D would like nothing better than to end its seven-game D-II losing streak with a win against an unbeaten Suburban side that is outscoring its foes by more than 26 points per game.

Formula for success: By 10 p.m. Friday night, we should know how Susquehannock and Kennard-Dale fared in their challenges.

Did they take advantage of their opportunities? Were they completely prepared? Did they meet with success?

Mr.Ziglar has provided them with the winning formula. The rest is up to the Warriors and the Rams.

Steve Heiser is sports editor of The York Dispatch. He can be reached at sheiser@yorkdispatch.com.

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If you want to live a happy life, tie it to a goal, not to people or things. Albert Einsteen

When I search for the meaning of a goal, the simple definition I get is desired results a person envision, plans and commits to achieve.

Whenever I ask my clients on what their financial goals are, the common answer I receive is; to buy a bigger house, to buy a new car, to go on a world tour, to build their childrens education fund, for their retirement fund and the list goes on.

I immediately ask them; if you cant achieve any of your goals which you have listed down, will your life will be less happy? They start looking at me and ponder on what Im trying to say!

Some even start thinking if I am here to help them achieve these goals or if I am merely wasting their time.

Financial goals are what we want to achieve in life, and theyre much more meaningful than just what we need to accomplish to survive. Unlike daily routines or short-term wants, financial goals drive our behaviours over the long run.

Financial goals should help us determine what we want to experience in terms of ourlife value. Financial goals should give us a sense of direction and make us accountable as we strive for happiness and well-being.

Have you thought about your financial goals can bring value to your life besides the monetary benefits? Well, here are some of the values it brings to you;

High aspiration and motivation

The action of setting financial goals and the attention we put into developing them leads our interest to thewhy, how,andwhatare our aspirations. As such, when we realise our aspiration, it immediately gives us something to focus on and creates a positive impact to our motivation level.

On the contrary, when we set our financial goals without any aspirations, then these goals remain merely a dream without developing into a reality.

Setting financial goals just for the sake of doing it wont drive the actions that lead us to success.

Let me give you a real-life example; you have two goals where the first one is to climb Mount Everest and the second is to buy a brand-new car.

Both these goals will financially cost you almost the same amount of money.

There is nothing wrong in both goals, but in my personal opinion, in the long run, the first goal contains the inner sense of achievement and happiness that you may not derive from getting a brand-new car as we can still substitute the brand-new car with something of a lower cost.

Clarity and focus

Clarityis knowing exactly what you want to achieve. Financial goals develop clarity and answers some important questions on what our goals are, by when you want to achieve them and how much you would need to invest in them.

Knowing the answers for these questions give absolute clarity and enables you to decide on what you need to do next.

Staying focused is a critical attribute that allows us to begin a financial goal without procrastination, consistent in giving attention and putting effort until we achieve it.

Staying focused helps us concentrate in the midst of distractions and setbacks towards sustaining the effort and energy needed to reach our goals.

Once you have clarity and focus you will be able to work towards your goals no matter what may come your way. Lets compare a GPS system in your car; a GPS system in your car will show your current location and the destination you want to reach.

The GPS gets you from where you are to where you want to be. Clarity is where you want to go. Staying focused is doing what you need to do to get the car to its destination; following the speed limit, wearing your seat belt, etc.

Every choice you make behind the wheel will either get you closer to your destination, or further away.

To further ascertain, the GPS is the guide, which will shorten your travelling time and ensures you dont get lost, end up driving aimlessly whilst wasting fuel at the same time.

Take control of your life

When we dont set financial goals, we will spend our whole life running up and down and not achieving anything. If we dont understand who we are and what we want, our surrounding environment will influence us to be the way it wants us to be.

Many people today are moving in a robotic life. Even though they work hard, they dont feel like they are getting what they want.

Thats because they dont have a direction of where they want to go and what they want to achieve.

When you start to set financial goals and think about what you want,you break out of the auto-pilot mode and start living a life ofyour consciouscreation.

Instead of letting others tell you what to do, you proactively take chargeand think about whatyouwant for yourself.

With each passing year, we become a year older and wiser, time passes as the clock is always ticking.

As precious as time, financial goals with specific measures and timelines should develop meaningful and memorable life experiences, besides creating monetary value.

Financial goals need to reflect your strengths and weaknesses. Financial goals need to help you achieve your highest potential. According to Zig Ziglar, What you get by achieving your goals is not as important as what you become by achieving your goals.

Gunaseelan Kannan, a licensed financial advisor by Bank Negara Malaysia and a licensed financial planner by Securities Commission, is currently pursuing his PhD research on financial planning and financial technology. He also lectures on accounting, finance and business fields. He is the Malaysian Financial Planner of the Year 2018 and 2019 Award winner (1st Runner Up), from Financial Planning Association of Malaysia. He can be contacted at [emailprotected]

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Things to do in Thailand in low budget for Budget Trip

Thailand is often listed as one of the budget-friendly countries for travelers. Although the cities like Bangkok, Phuket, etc are often labeled as a party destination for their bustling lives, rich nightlife, exotic personality, traffic jams, etc. the cities are also loaded with exciting activities that people can indulge in when running short of money. The irony of traveling to Thailand is that it is both an exotic and budget-friendly destination for travelers.

From cheap food stalls to devour the taste of Thai cuisine to hostels and apartments to rent out a comfortable lounging space the country has its many facets that unfold as you take Pattaya Tour Packages. Solo travelers and backpackers vouching for its cost-effectiveness, Thailand is celebrated by travelers of all kinds. Here are some of the things you can do in Thailand on a low budget!

The Bangkok Night Markets

It is always good to visit the stunningly beautiful malls decorated with idealistic interiors and presentation of vivid brand stores. But in Bangkok, the true excitement races in when you hit the night market. The vibe of the night markets is an instant connect with the city taking you on a tour to explore the artistic minds of the people here. Known for its shopping experience, the markets treat you with cheap handicraft, steal deal clothes, gadgets, home dcor items, etc. You can walk from cheap food stalls, entertainment zones, local stores to electrifying dance moves and party feel inside the market. And as you hop on the SkyTrain the lifeline of Bangkok, you are sure to save up on a lot while you make your way to one of these truly exciting markets.

Cruising on Chao Phraya River

Chap Phraya River is one of the sacred rivers of Thailand known for its holy waters. The astounding beauty of the river with its flow across the villages and iconic old cities, the journey through the river is truly an excruciating experience. Hop on the traditional cruise running from centuries now to connect to the lost world of Thailand and make your way through the river. The twists and turns greet you with new views every minute. Sitting on a comfortable lounge deck, you can spend some time your partner to soak into the beauty of this truly serene river.

The city of Ayutthaya

Nothing better than taking some time out to explore the culture and heritage of the country! In Thailand, Ayutthaya, the old capital is where you get all your questions answered. The ruins of Ayutthaya are truly iconic in their beauty and feel. The city had once been home to several palaces and iconic structures, the remains of which are much more stunning today. Hop on a traditional cruise to make your way to the city of Ayutthaya on a cruise and travel all day long hoping from different temples, palaces, and ruins of the city. Wat Arun, Wat Phro, and Wat Saket are popular temples to visit. Your Google Pin is your best friend as you explore on a budget!

Chinatown

Popular across the world for its iconic name, Chinatown is like mini China in Thailand. As the sun sets, the Chinatown comes to life. Flooded with street food stalls, restaurants, candy stores, and entertainment arenas, Chinatown is your ticket to budget-friendly eating in Thailand. The numerous stalls and restaurants serve the finest of food in Thailand at seriously low prices. The beauty of this place is that it is always crowded and bustling with activities to notice and enjoy. Immerse into the culinary world of Thailand as you take a bite of the Pad Thai Noodles, Thai curry or rice sitting on the corner of the street. If you crave for some fun or night out to eat or shop around Chinatown can be an exciting plan!

Lumpini Park and Muay Thai fight

Spend some time boating on the artificial lake that overlooks the splendid skyline of the Bangkok city. Lumpini Park is a heavenly park with its greenery, collection of flowers, fresh air, and peace. On a regular evening, you shall find groups of people practicing Tai Chi, spending time with their partners or playing around in the park. After enjoying a beautiful sunset in the park, you can head to the MBK Shopping Mall for cheap shopping endeavors. MBK is also popular for hosting evening Muay Thai fights for free. This entertainment sport is a unique fight in action practicing the art of Muay. With ring girls, flashy lights and fighters in action you get a completely entertaining evening for free!

Pattaya Offshore Islands

Pattaya is also celebrated not just for its city life but some of the iconic islands off its coast that are closer than they appear. Hop on the local boats to make your way to these stunning groups of islands and spend some time in nature. An instant disconnect from the city life, the islands like Koh Phi Phi, Koh Bon, etc are truly breathtaking. Spend an entire day island hopping and soaking in the view of the limestone pillars, Rock Mountains, golden sand beaches, emerald green water and more. As you immerse in the trip yourself or through the Pattaya Tour Packages, you unfold many mysteries of marine life without blowing up your budget.

Chatuchak Market

Even if you hate shopping, you cannot ignore the spectacular offering of the Chatuchak Market. With over 8000 stalls spread over an area of 27 acres, this market is one of the largest markets in the world. The unending number of local stores and stalls here sell anything and everything that one can imagine. The endless offerings of this market are perfect for a shopper to spend almost an entire day shopping, bargaining, and eating! If you have a niche in bargaining, try your skills here and buy the best of things on cheap deals.

Being a budgeted traveler is no issue with Thailand. The exotic beaches, lively markets, shopping hubs, museums, parks, and iconic islands fit your bill right while filling your pocket with memories and experiences!

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* U.S. Fed cuts interest rates as expected * Indonesia slips ahead of central bank meet * Malaysia on track to fall for a second session By Anushka Trivedi Sept 19 (Reuters) - Southeast Asian stock markets traded ina tight range on Thursday, as investors laid off heavy betsafter the U.S. Federal Reserve delivered an expected rate cutbut provided limited insight on its next move. Fed Chair Jerome Powell described the U.S. economic outlookas "favorable," and said the policy easing was meant to insureagainst ongoing risks including sluggish global growth andongoing trade tensions. The Fed's cautious stance will be of little help to Asianpolicymakers who are weighing additional measures. Indonesia'scentral bank is set to meet later in the day and the Philippinesthe week after, while Fed's cloudy outlook offers less room forthem to ease their respective rates, giving them fewer tools totackle their cooling economies. "Should Fed officials continue conveying mixed policyoutlook to global investors, that could trigger bouts ofvolatility as markets contend with the uncertain projectionssurrounding U.S. interest rates," Han Tan, market analyst atbrokerage FXTM said in a note. Indonesian shares traded a tad lower ahead of thecentral bank policy decision as financials strained thebenchmark. Bank Indonesia is largely expected to slash rates, accordingto a Reuters poll, with government officials stating the policywould be aimed at supporting Indonesia's GDP expansion in lightof a global economic slowdown. Lenders Bank Rakyat Indonesia (Persero) Tbk PT andBank Mandiri (Persero) Tbk PT dropped 0.7% and 1.4%,respectively. The Thai bourse touched a two-week low as localenergy players came under pressure from an overnight tumble inoil prices. Top oil producer PTT PCL slipped 1.1%after scaling 3.2% in the previous session. The Malaysian benchmark index was poised to closelower for a second session, dented by consumer and telecomsectors. A dip in palm oil prices hurt producers of the commodity suchas Sime Darby Plantation Bhd and IOI Corp Bhd, while telco Digi.com Bhd dropped 1.5%. Singapore shares and the Philippine index werelargely unchanged. For Asian Companies click; SOUTHEAST ASIAN STOCK MARKETS as at 0352 GMT Change on the day Market Current Previous close Pct Move Singapore 3163.79 3166.84 -0.10 Bangkok 1647.7 1654.14 -0.39 Manila 7913.91 7915.29 -0.02 Jakarta 6247.918 6276.633 -0.46 Kuala Lumpur 1594.73 1599.49 -0.30 Ho Chi Minh 993.85 995.15 -0.13 Change so far in 2019 Market Current End 2018 Pct Move Singapore 3163.79 3068.76 3.10 Bangkok 1647.7 1563.88 5.36 Manila 7913.91 7,466.02 6.00 Jakarta 6247.918 6,194.50 0.86 Kuala Lumpur 1594.73 1690.58 -5.67 Ho Chi Minh 993.85 892.54 11.35 (Reporting by Anushka Trivedi in Bengaluru, Editing by SherryJacob-Phillips)

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* Thai shares lose the most in the region * Malaysian stocks dip on weakness in palm oil producers * Indonesia rises ahead of central bank policy decision By Anushka Trivedi Sept 18 (Reuters) - Most Southeast Asian stock marketsdeclined in thin trading on Wednesday as investors were cautiousahead of an expected U.S. interest rate cut, with Thailandshedding the most on a drop in oil prices. With a 25-basis point U.S. rate cut seen as near-certain,investors will look at the Fed's statements for clues on thefuture policy direction of the central bank. "In the absence of any surprise in the rate move, investorswill be looking at the message from the FOMC in the statementand subsequent press conference," said Nick Twidale, directorand co-founder, Xchainge. "The risk probably sits once again with a hawkish cut and ifthis comes to fruition, then expect stock markets to take a hitalong with risk trades overall." Thai shares fell 0.6% to their lowest close in twoweeks and were the biggest losers in the region as tumbling oilprices pressured the country's energy stocks. Oil and gas producers PTT PCL and PTT Explorationand Production PCL dropped 3.7% and 4.6%,respectively. Singapore benchmark index extended losses to a thirdstraight session as financials faltered. Malaysian shares ended at their lowest in over oneweek as a drop in palm oil prices weighed on producers of thecommodity. Kuala Lumpur Kepong Bhd closed at an overone-month low, while edible oil distributor PPB Group Bhd slipped 1.6%. Bucking the trend, the Indonesian benchmark indexinched up ahead of a central bank interest rate decision onThursday. Bank Indonesia is expected to cut its benchmark rate for thethird meeting in a row, to support growth, according to aReuters poll. Tobacco company Gudang Garam Tbk PT was among thetop gainers as it rose 1.5%, following a 20% slump earlier inthe week on a government mandate to slap higher taxes and hikecigarette costs 2020 onwards. An index of Jakarta's forty-five most liquid stocks was 0.5% higher.For Asian Companies click; SOUTHEAST ASIAN STOCK MARKETS Change on the day Market Current Previous close Pct Move Singapore 3166.84 3183 -0.51 Bangkok 1654.14 1663.93 -0.59 Manila 7915.29 7932.23 -0.21 Jakarta 6276.633 6236.69 0.64 Kuala Lumpur 1599.49 1604.3 -0.30 Ho Chi Minh 995.15 996.74 -0.16 Change so far in 2019 Market Current End 2018 Pct Move Singapore 3166.84 3068.76 3.20 Bangkok 1654.14 1563.88 5.77 Manila 7915.29 7,466.02 6.02 Jakarta 6276.633 6,194.50 1.33 Kuala Lumpur 1599.49 1690.58 -5.39 Ho Chi Minh 995.15 892.54 11.50 (Reporting by Anushka Trivedi in Bengaluru; Editing by AdityaSoni )

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Reigning world champion and title favourite P V Sindhu sailed into the pre-quarterfinals with a convincing straight-game win over former Olympic gold-medallist Li Xuerui at the China Open Super 1000 tournament at Changzhou, China on Wednesday.

India's top shuttler Sindhu beat China's Li Xuerui 21-18 21-12 in just 34 minutes to set up a clash with Thailand's Pornpawee Chochuwong.

Replicating her world championship form, the Olympic silver-medallist produced another strong performance to get the better of the currently 20th-ranked Chinese, who entered the match with a 3-3 record against the Indian.

Men's singles players, Sai Praneeth and Parupalli Kashyap also progressed to the second round after notching up contrasting opening-round wins.

Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy too found a place in the pre-quarterfinals after crossing the opening hurdle.

However, Saina made an early exit after losing to Thailand's Busanan Ongbamrungphan in the women's singles.

The London Olympics bronze-medallist lost 10-21 17-21 at the hands of the World No.19 Ongbamrungphan in a match that lasted for 44 minutes at the Olympic Sports Center Xincheng Gymnasium.

It was the former world number one's second successive loss to the Thai player.

The 29-year-old Saina has struggled for form following her recovery from injuries.

The Indian started her season with a win at the Indonesia Masters but has failed to reach another final on the BWF circuit so far.

In men's singles, world championships bronze medallist Praneeth had to battle for an hour and 12 minutes to get past Thailand's Suppanyu Avihingsanon 21-19 21-23 21-14, while former top 10 player Kashyap beat France's Brice Leverdez 21-12 21-15 in 38 minutes.

Next world no 15 Praneeth will face China's Lu Guang Zu, while Kashyap locks horns with seventh-seeded Indonesian Anthony Sinisuka Ginting.

In women's doubles, Commonwealth Games bronze medallists Ashwini Ponnappa and N Sikki Reddy too crossed the opening hurdle after their opponents Chinese Taipei's Cheng Chi Ya and Lee Chih Chen retired mid way in the second game after lagging 13-21 8-11.

Men's doubles pair of Manu Attri and B Sumeeth Reddy, however, crashed out of the competition after losing 15-21 15-21 to Indonesian second seeds Mohammad Ahsan and Hendra Setiawan.

The duo of Pranaav Jerry Chopra and Sikki also lost to Germany's Mark Lamsfuss and Isabel Herttrich 12-21 21-23 to bow out.

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The island of Mauritius has long been a popular destination, and with good reason says Phoebe Bath after she paid a visit.

Home to a swathe of white beaches, unspoilt reefs and prehistoric-looking mountains, its not hard to imagine why the first humans to visit Mauritius decided to colonise the island. This enchanting dot on the map, some 1,200 miles off the coast of east Africa, is the epitome of the tropical island.

Once upon a time wed have called it picture postcard-perfect; today, of course, wed use the word Instagrammable, and few things on the island are more so than Le Morne Brabant,the mountain whose unforgettable silhouette dominates the south-west corner of Mauritius. Sitting almost in the shadow of the outcrop is the St Regis Mauritius Resort,a 5-star hotelcatering to everyone from honeymooners, adventurers and families to those merely seeking respite from busy urban life.

Upon arrival at the St Regis Mauritius Resort, a chilled pineapple juice and warm towel are handed to me as the ultimate tropical concoction to banish my post-flight fatigue as I walk across to my Manor House Suite, complete witha private butler who will be at my disposal for the duration of the stay. My smiling butlerhappily offers to start things off by unpacking for me, and looks after me throughout also bringing personal gifts such as macaroons and fresh strawberries, which are left each night in my bedroom.

And once youre settled in? There are all sorts of things to do (see below), but should you choose then this is a spot for a perfect slice of relaxation and mindfulness, where you can order a fresh cocktail via a buzzer on the beach umbrellas, dip in the pool, take part in yoga or tai chi on the beach. Mindfulness and wellness are part of the philosophy, and it shows.

If even leaving the room seems like hard work, the in-room massage service a 45-minute session, complete with peppermint and almond body oil is blissful, and is followed by tea on a tray with fresh hibiscus flowers, fruit and almonds on your private terrace. Is there a more idyllic way of adjusting back to reality? I think not.

The greatest challenge? Attempting not to drift into a tropically-induced sleep whilst stretching to the waves flickering at the reef. When the time comes to leave, I take one last stroll along the beach, drinking in the tranquility of this subtropical oasis. It may have been my first time to the island, but Ive already mentally pencilled in a return visit

A Manor Ocean Suite at St. Regis Mauritius Resort starts from $915 per night (approx 740 per night) for more information and to book: http://www.stregismauritius.com.British Airways flyfrom London to Mauritius from 529 return per person http://www.ba.com.

Bikes can be borrowed through the hotel, giving guests the opportunity to explore the Le Morne peninsula. For keener athletes, the hotels gym offers multiple classes every day and a whole range of sports equipment, so you can drink the hotels signature La Belle Crole cocktails guilt-free.

As Le Morne is one of the worlds hallowed water-sports destinations and hosts the annual kite-surfing world cup, it would be remiss of you not to try a lesson with ION Club, located just around the corner from the hotel. An hours lesson with a member of their adventurous team will have you feeling like a pro in no time.Private kite surfing lessons at ION Club start at 130 for two hours, including all gear and insurance

Half an hour from the hotel is one of the islands most striking spots: the famed coloured earth of Chamarel, in the Rivire Noire District. This incredible geological formation consists of sand dunes that have divided naturally over time into seven distinct colours, unsurprisingly earning it a place as one of the top tourist attractions in the area.

Close by and doable in the same day trip via Solis 360 is the Black River National Park, which has never been deforested and is home to abundant wildlife and staggering waterfalls. If youre lucky, you might spot one of the parks monkeys, who are known to play up to an audience.

A dark chapter in Mauritian history is remembered in a memorial at the foot of Le Morne Brabant.A group of escaped slaves named the Maroons had used the mountain and its surrounding area as a hideout in the early 19th century, and feared recapture when they saw official boats arriving on February 1, 1835. Rather than re-submit to slavery, they chose to throw themselves off the mountain not realising that the officials on board were actually bringing news of abolition and freedom. The monument includes an inscription from the poem Le Morne Territoire Marronby Richard Sedley Assonne: There were hundreds of them, but my people the maroons chose the kiss of death over the chains of slavery.

The St Regis Mauritius has five restaurants, each providing a different type of cuisine. Set in the pavilion of the Iridium Spa, The Floating Market restaurant was the pick of the bunch, a Pan-Asian eaterie dishing up Thai, Vietnamese, Malay and Indonesian wonders, decorated with charming lanterns that make you feel completely detached from the rest of the world.

Theres also the Boathouse Bar anf Grill, the Atsuko Japanese restaurant, Le Manoir dishing up French-Mauritian dishes and an Indian restaurant, Simply India. The latter is superb but make sure you have a light lunch before feasting here in the evening; theres a vast array of traditional meat, fish and vegetarian dishes that are all sorely tempting.

The Boathouse Bar and Grill serves drinks and dinner

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Pattaya Court on Wednesday passed down death sentences for Panya Yingdung (Sia Uan, pictured), a licensee and pub owner in Patong Beach, Phuket, and two of his associates for the murder of Paweena Namuangrak and Anantachai Jaritram. The sentences have been commuted to life in prison due to their confession and cooperation.

Pattaya Court on Wednesday passed sentence on the killers of Paweena Namuangrak, 20, and Anantachai Jaritram, 21, the young couple having been gunned down in cold blood in a parking lot in front of Buddha Mountain (Khao Chi Chan) in Sattahip on July 29, 2018.

In a murder case that captured the attention of the nation, the court heard how Panya Yingdung (Sia Uan), a licensee and pub owner in Patong Beach, Phuket, conscripted the help of five associates to carry out the brutal crime after learning of the deceased pairs intimate relationship.Panya had taken a shine to Paveena during her time working for him in Phuket, but despite lavishing her with gifts and financial support she rejected his advances and instead entered into a relationship with Anantachai.

When the pair fled Phuket and flew to U-Tapao airport, a jealous Panya plotted his revenge and followed the couple to Sattahip along with his cohorts. Having carried out the grisly shooting, Panya fled to Cambodia but was later arrested and returned to Thailand following cross-border cooperation between Thai and Cambodian police agencies.

After hearing the gathered evidence and witness testimonies, Pattaya Provincial Court stated its conviction that Panya and his partners in crime, Krissana Srisuk and Narong Warinthornwech, had been directly involved in firing the lethal gunshots and passed down the death sentence on all three. This was later commuted to life in prison as the trio had cooperated with investigators and admitted their guilt.

Three more defendants, Sayan Srisuk, Kiattisak Surangsawangsaengmeeboon and Jirasak Unaibun were also convicted as accomplices in the crime, with Sanya receiving a life sentence for tracking the deceased pair and pointing them out to the killers while Kiattisak and Jirasak received 24-year prison terms. The court also considered their testimonies to have been useful to the case and commuted their sentences to 50 years for Sayan and 12 each for other two.

In addition, all six were ordered to pay 7.31 million baht to Paweenas family and 7.32 million baht to Anantachais family by way of compensation.

Wanpen Namuangruk, the mother of Paweena, said she was satisfied with the decision of the court and commented that Panya had apologized to her personally during the trial.

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From 1118 October, the annual Night Noodle Markets will take over Sydneys Hyde Park for the last time before moving to a new, yet-to-be revealed location in 2020.

Gelato Messina,Hoy Pinoy, Lets Do Yum Cha, Chur Burger, POKLOL, Puffle, Twistto, Flying Noodle, Wonderbao and more will doll out signature dishes from Hawker-style stalls.

This year, Night Noodle Markets will also host the Night Poodle Markets on Saturday 12 October, with proceeds going to the NSW RSPCA.

The Night Noodle Markets are open seven days, from 5pm to 10pm on Monday and Tuesday, 5pm to 11pm on Wednesday and Thursday, and 4pm to 11pm on Friday. Extended hours are in place on the weekend, with the markets opening from 12pm to 11pm on Saturday and 12pm to 10pm on Sunday.

The Night Noodle Markets are part ofGood Food Month, Australias largest food festival, which takes place in Melbourne, Sydney, Canberra,Perth and Brisbane across the year.

Cala Bang will dish up crispy calamari with seaweed, hot and spicy, and paprika seasonings on offer alongside their foot-long potato fries.

Bao Brothers will take Gua Baos to a whole new level with the peeking cluck, shroom shady, and loaded sweet potato fries.

Donut Papi will serve small-batch Asian-inspired doughnuts including Leche Flan Donut and Hotteok, Korean sweet pancakes.

Gelato Messina has opted for a Thai-inspired offering this year. The range of flavours include theEye of the Thai-ger with condensed milk pudding , condensed milk crumble, lychee and sala shaved ice, lychee gelato and rainbow jellies; the Bangkok Banana with Thai milk tea cheesecake sandwiched between tea sponge, dipped in Italian meringue and sprinkled with desiccated coconut; the Phuket Bucket with deep fried banana fritters, caramelised palm sugar banana gelato, coconut and lime Chantilly, peanut crumble; and Coco Phangan with Mango sorbet served on coconut sticky rice, salted coconut sauce and toasted coconut flakes.

Hoy Pinoy will serve up grilled pork belly Inihaw na Baboy, barbecued chicken skewers Inihaw na Manok and garlic-fried peanuts Pina-Usukang Adabong Mai.

Lets Do Yum Cha will feature Yum Cha favourites including dumplings, steamed buns and spring rolls, all handmade daily using local ingredients.

Chur Burger will host one last Sydney hurrah before moving to Brisbane,serving a range of Asian inspired burgers including crispy pork belly, Japanese panko crumbed chicken and grilled beef.

Poklol and Puffle are teaming up with Korean BBQ Tacos, Chi Chi Fries, KFC Puffle and Cheeseburger Puffle.

Raijin will offer chicken karaage noodles, tofu karaage noodles, chicken karaage and gyoza dumplings.

The Muglan will serve up steamed Momo, Nepalese Jhai Momo, Chili Momo and Curry Bowl with rice.

Twistto is back with their hand-cut twisted potatoes made with a secret recipe batter and carefully blended flavours, such as the Korean Twistto Potato.

Flying Noodle (pictured) will plate up visually stricking noodle bowls including The Big Boss, with chicken tenderloin, diced and marinated with soybean paste, roasted sesame, sauted mushrooms, and bok choy.

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