Scuba diving is an activity that is both exhilarating and relaxing at the same time. On one hand, you have the thrill of diving deep into the water, unsure of what awaits, while on the other you can calmly float next to schools of brightly-coloured fish.
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The main reasons people choose holidays to the Seychelles are the year-round warm weather and beautiful beaches. The temperature and stunning coastline also make the Indian Ocean archipelago a great option for all sorts of water sports, including scuba diving.
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People who like their getaways to feature peace, relaxation and golf have long been aware of the benefits of renting a villa in Algarve. What is less well known is that this part of Portugal is also an excellent choice for an activity holiday.
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Zambia is a natural and unspoilt country that still has relatively few tourists; however, it’s becoming a well known spot for adventure sport lovers. Many of its adventures concentrate around the epic Victoria Falls and mighty Zambezi River and a trip here could see you throwing yourself off them, rafting down them or even swinging across them. Here are some of our picks of the best:
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Luxurious and relaxing may be the terms most commonly associated with Mauritius holidays, but you can also add adventurous to the list. The Indian Ocean paradise is a perfect location for a number of water-based activities, including scuba diving.
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Over the past few months, we’ve been taking you to some of the best dive spots on the planet, giving you the knowledge, tips and know how about where to go, where to stay and which dive company to go with. This week we will be looking at the spot that is currently at number two on the list of top ten dive sites in the world – The Blue Corner Wall in the Republic of Palau.
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Can’t decide which activities to do this year? Why not have a look at our year in activities guide to help you decide what to do and where best to do it. Follow us as we take you on a year of adventures.
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This year Ibiza was named by PADI as Europe’s best diving location. To celebrate this accolade the Ibiza Tourist Board has launched a dedicated diving brochure, made entirely from ‘Rock Paper’ which is a new 100 per cent water and tear proof material, ideal for diving enthusiasts.
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There's nothing quite like the unspoilt beauty of Thailand's famously stunning islands. Sitting in glorious turquoise waters, these isles boast white sand beaches lying close to lush greenery and offer some of the best snorkelling and diving opportunities in the world. Phuket is a particularly wonderful place to visit, with excellent sailing conditions all year round.
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The Maldives is often associated with a luxury holiday or honeymoon with the image of lying on the white sand looking out over the turquoise sea, now visitors can explore the waters properly with a scuba diving break, with Your Maldives.
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Already known as a world class scuba diving location Cabo San Lucas is now catching on with holiday makers looking for some much needed sun, sea and sand as well as those looking for an action packed break, with snorkelling, whale watching and hiking
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Ibiza may be famous for its beaches and bars but it's also gaining a reputation as a diving holiday location. With 12 PADI associated diving centres, local firm Puntadive has been recognised as offering the most first time dives in Spain.
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A trip to the Caribbean may not be cheap - but you can add a three-day yoga and scuba experience to a holiday at LaSource, Grenada, for no extra cost. The package includes three dives in stunning clear waters, with Pranayama yoga before or after.
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If a week in the sun, taking it easy and enjoying a much needed break isn’t your idea of an ideal holiday you could spend a week learning a new skill and gaining a qualification like scuba diving in the Great Barrier Reef with the International Academy.
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