The first two steps in getting certified in scuba diving is to make sure that you are a reasonably proficient swimmer and you get medical clearance from your doctor to take up the sport. As for the swimming, you don’t have to master every type of stroke. Scuba certification only requires that you are able to swim about 200 yards…
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Going Diving On Holiday
Many people decide to take their first plunge into diving on Holidays probably mainly down to the cool blue sea looks extremely inviting and that the holiday rep has been plugging the Diving Experience as on the holidays top day’s out. I find that the first experience I had of one of these trips to be fairly dangerous and not…
Learn To Dive
Many people dream of scuba diving on their exotic vacations, but are afraid that if they learn to dive, they will end up wasting a lot of their vacation time and money on one activity. The truth is, there are diving courses and schools all over the world, and it is possible to begin your learn to dive course in…
Scuba Diving In Boracay Islands
Boracay is a beautiful tropical island located at 200 miles (315km) south of Manila, the capital of the Philippines. This island resort is one of Philippines’ most popular tourist destinations because it is consistently voted by popular scuba diving and travel magazines as one of the best scuba diving destinations in the world. There are many dive centers and operators…
Scuba Diving In The Great Barrier Reef Australia
One of the world’s most famous scuba diving dive sites is the Great Barrier Reef in Australia. The Great Barrier Reef, off the east coast of Australia is the only living organic collective on earth visible from outer space. The other is a man made structure, The Great Wall of China. This reef is regarded as one of the wonders…
How To Start With Scuba Diving
SCUBA stands for Self-Contained-Underwater-Breathing-Apparatus and has become populair the last few years because it’s exciting, a sport for everyone and because the technology has made it easier and easier. You probably remember Jacques Cousteau who has done very well for the SCUBA industry with his wonderful underwater videos. Since his videos and underwater explorations, SCUBA diving has become more and…
Diving And Surfing In Cornwall Britain S Surfing Capital Exposed
Cornwall is fast being recognised as one of the premier diving & surfing locations within the UK. This is due to the multiple of good beach resorts such as Newquay, Bude and Perranporth to name a few. Cornwall also has a huge stretch of coastline, more so than along any other part of England. This means that Cornwall as a…
There Is Something For Everyone In The Caribbean
No matter what your favorite activity, the Caribbean has something for you. There are Caribbean activities for everyone, from unbelievable marine life, to never-ending mountainous terrain. You can explore dense tropical rainforests, or take in the fascinating, rich native culture. The islands vary from tranquil, serene landscapes to bustling party hubs, and there is an endless amount of history to…
Exploring The Florida Paradise Known As Key Largo
Key Largo is an island in the Florida Keys archipelago and one of the largest of its islands. Key Largo is a popular tourist destination and calls itself the “Diving Capital of the World”. Tourists enjoy Key Largo’s scuba diving and sports-fishing. Key Largo’s proximity to the Everglades also makes it a premier destination for kayakers and ecotourists Key Largo…
The Great Barrier Reef
The Great Barrier Reef is one of the greatest natural wonders of the world stretching from the northern tip of Australia to just north of Bunderburg. It’s coral reefs stretch over 2000km along the eastern coast. The reef is a sanctuary for well over 1000 fish varieties, whales, dolphins, dugongs and turtles. Many different types of birdlife can be found…