Diving: Things to see and do

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Plakias (Brigadoon) Crete local olive oil co-operative. Winter holiday idea
Posted 07 Nov 2009 by dawn Brown
Explaining how the oil-co-op works for the localsWork with the families to understand the total oil production process in a technique that recycles every by-product.
Learn how the Cretan tomatoes are really the best as direct descendants from ancient plants. Cook with the locals in Sellia and find out about the Mediterranean diet. Visit the Raki , and wine harvest and production. Good organic brewery to visit. More details posted on Eco-Aware h...more...
The best sunset in the world?
Posted 20 Aug 2009 by clare fisher
The lonely Planet Thailand guide states the mere 'sight of Koh Phi Phi can make you shed tears'.

Waking up in a 1500baht (approx £26) a night room, and glancing out the window to see a jutting, limestone Koh Phi Phi Don (the island made famous from the film The Beach, starring Leonardo DiCaprio) brings you very close to it.

After taking a barefooted stroll (which felt somewhat hot and long...more...
Where is the best place to dive in the world? THE PHILIPPINES!
Posted 14 Aug 2009 by Jerrine
The beach next to the expedition baseOne of my favourite hobbies is Scuba Diving, I'm still only an amateur diver but i've been lucky enough to dive in South-East Asia and the Caribbean sea (plus a cavern diver in Mexico - fully recommended! See my other tip)

As a full-time worker (and a part time arm-chair dreamer) it's been hard finding time for my favourite hobby, so I decided it was about time that I did something about that a...more...
Shearwater Coastal Cruises
Posted 07 Aug 2009 by alan gray
Take a cruise on the luxury charter boat "Shearwater". This boat is based in Pwllheli and is a superb motor catamaran cruiser with all the mod cons. They visit offshore seal and seabird colonies and are usually accompanied at some stage of each trip by the local dolphins. The crew also monitor the dolphins on behalf of the Seawatch Foundation. See their website:

http://www.shearwatercruises...more...
Desert Island
Posted 18 Jun 2009 by robert back
Tranquility!Lankayan Island lays in the Cebu Sea between Sabah and the Phillipines. Primarily a dive resort it's perfect for a short getaway from the mainland and great for snorkelling or just chilling out under the palm trees on the pristine white sand. The crystal clear waters hold an abundance of life and colour. Even as you walk through the breaking surf smaller black tip reef sharks swim at your feet. In...more...
Halong Travel
Posted 29 May 2009 by hoanhx
Every year, a large number of tourists flock to behold the spectacular natural beauty of Halong, especially the rock formations along the coastline. The capital of Quang Ninh province in northern Vietnam, Halong has of late emerged as one of the popular tourist destinations in Vietnam. The western part of Halong city, popularly known as Bai Chay records a huge footfall. Halong travel is a comprehe...more...
Bali Magic - above and under water!!!!
Posted 21 Mar 2009 by jessica starling
gazebo house in the mangroves, Menjangan ResortThis tip is about an incredible place that offers everything from diving to horse-riding to sailing a traditional phinisi to just hanging out in the jungle or on the beach! It's called a resort but it's more like a nature reserve forest lodge kind of thing. I've never been anywhere like it and also only came across it by chance by looking for somewhere 'a little bit different'. So here's my divi...more...
Bali: Paradise!
Posted 05 Mar 2009 by Lucy
Weaving clothThis island is just beautiful.

Each village has its own speciality craft: woodworking, stonecarving, silversmithing, batique, painting... It's worth taking the time to look at them all. Everything looks so cheap that we ended up spending a lot of money, but didn't regret any of it.

The Bali Hyatt hotel is brilliant - the staff are beautiful, polite, and oh so helpful, the food is out of t...more...
Ballena Marine National Park
Posted 11 Nov 2008 by Geinier
To visit a place where you can explore the first Marine Park in Central America, one of the few places on Earth where you can see both the Southern and Northern Hemisphere Humpback Whale. The town is very small, but there is a lot to see. Take a boat tour to find the whales, explore the beaches, you can even take a day tour to Corcovado and Caño Island National Parks... Stay at La Cusinga Eco Lodg...more...
Explore Grenada, a pearl in the Caribbean
Posted 13 Oct 2008 by James Post
Grenada is one of the volcanic islands in the Caribbean and offers not only nice beaches, but also beach to beach walks -especially on the East Coast- and a wide variety of rain forest and waterfall hikes. Then there is world class scuba diving and snorkeling, whale watching, sailing. ocean kayaking, horse back riding and much more.

In other words: much more than just pretty beaches! But if bea...more...
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