Land-Based Facilities Articles

Philippines Resort Development Recognized for Sustainability with Prestigious Global Tourism Award

(Dive Travel Business News - April 9, 2013) -- El Nido Resorts in the Philippines was recognised for their work in leading sustainable tourism initiatives at the Tourism for Tomorrow Awards ceremony, held on Tuesday night during the 13th annual World Travel & Tourism Council Global Summit held in Abu Dhabi.

Ten Knots Development Corporation/El Nido Resorts won the Community Benefit Award, that recognises companies and organisations whose actions directly benefit local people, support community development and also enhance cultural heritage. A total of 90% of the staff at the winning company are from the local area. It actively supports staff development, for example providing micro-finance support to its staff; and it has always believed in the wisdom of local partnership. read more »

Palau's Fish 'n Fins Dive Shop Begins Helicopter Touring Service

(Dive Travel Business News - January 16, 2013) -- Palau’s pioneer dive shop, Fish ‘n Fins, in the western Pacific's Micronesia, has introduced a new helicopter service. Officially known as Palau Helicopters Inc., Fish ‘n Fins now owns and operates a new Robinson R66 turbine helicopter, which allows visitors to experience the beauty of Palau’s Rock Islands from the air. Scenic flight and photography tours include 20-, 40- and 60-minute options, which offer an opportunity to explore the Rock Islands, Jellyfish Lake, the World War II battlefields of Peleliu and dive sites from a different point of view. read more »

Keith and Karin Sahm Join Sunset House, Grand Cayman

New GM Team at Sunset House Grand Cayman

(Dive Travel Business News - November 5, 2012) -- Grand Cayman's Hotel "For Divers, By Divers," Sunset House has recently announced its new management team: Husband and wife dive industry veterans Keith and Karen Sahm have joined this long-established dive resort as “on-property” Co-General Managers.

Karin Sahm takes on a wide range of responsibilities at the renowned Cayman Islands dive resort including management of Staff, Housekeeping and Finances. With over 18 years work experience at PADI and PADI Travel Network, Karin will also head up the hotel's Group Travel/Reservations department with a special focus on dive retailers and dive wholesalers. read more »

Jean-Michel Cousteau Resort Named Australasia’s Leading Green Hotel

(Dive Travel Business News - October 23, 2012) -- Fiji’s Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort was named Australasia’s Leading Green Hotel in the 2012 World Travel Awards. It was the hotel’s third time of winning the award, the first time being in 2008. The World Travel Awards recognize excellence in the tourism industry in various regions, including the Middle East, Africa and the Indian Ocean, the Americas, Asia and Australia, and Europe. The 5-star Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort is located on the island of Vanua Levu on 17 acres of a former coconut plantation.

According to Mark Slimmer, general manager of the resort, “It is our enduring philosophy to strive to maintain nature’s balance by respecting the Fijian people and the vitality of our environment, while creating an eco-friendly vacation experience for our guests.” read more »

Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman Reaches Out to Colorado Dive Market

(Dive Travel Business News - October 3, 2012) –– Red Sail Sports Grand Cayman recently spent a week making sales calls to travel partners in the Denver area and then greeting customers face to face at the Colorado Dive Show on September 28 & 29, 2012. This was a concerted effort to increase its presence in Colorado’s active dive community. Red Sail Sports teamed up with The Reef Resort to offer a great dive package that was well received by divers shopping for deals at the busy consumer dive show. read more »

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort Bonaire Celebrates Industry Month in September

(Dive Travel Business News - August 16, 2012) -- Divi Flamingo Beach Resort in Bonaire is celebrating Industry Month this September. Designed for dive industry shop owners along with their employees and instructors, this long-established Bonaire dive resort is offering its dive packages at 50% off to use as a FAM trip or as a personal vacation. The FAM Special is available for travel any week in September.

The Divi Flamingo Beach Resort's standard 2 tank boat package includes roundtrip airport/hotel transfers, 7 nights accommodations, breakfast daily, 2 tank morning boat dives with unlimited use of tanks for shore diving plus all hotel tax & service charges.The FAM price for this standard package price is US $494.50pp (regularly $989pp). A non-diver sharing with the diver is $335.50pp. Shore diving packages starts at $408pp and includes all the above except for the daily boat dives. read more »

For a Fee, Dine or Sleep Under the Sea at Conrad Maldives Rangali Island

(Dive Travel Business News - June 25, 2012) -- Snorkeling and scuba diving were once the only way to see wild reefs and tropical fish up close, and then came a handful of sea-adjacent aquariums. But at the 5-star Conrad Maldives Rangali Island, travelers can see the wonders of the water world without getting wet, while dining, or sleeping. read more »

Red Sail Sports offers Scuba Hall of Fame Package

(Dive Travel Business News - May 15, 2012) -- CAYMAN ISLANDS - With international honorees being inducted into the Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in November 2012, Red Sail Sports has created the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame dive package available November 3 – 10, 2012. The package gives divers the opportunity to explore Cayman's reefs by day and mingle with the pioneers of diving by night at the awards dinner and International Film Festival.

Scuba Diving Hall of Fame Inductees are recognized as the best in their field and their names are placed alongside other individuals who have been named to the Hall of Fame during the past 10 years. This year’s Inductees include Clive Cussler, Leslie Leaney, Ron Kipp, Ric and Do Cammick, Kelly Tarlton, Armand and JoAnn Zigahn.

ISDHF Board member and Red Sail Sports Operations Manager Rod McDowall said this is a great time to celebrate the sport of scuba diving. read more »

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort offers Paws for a Vacation Program

(Dive Travel Business News - May 1, 2012) -- Popular Dive Hotel in St Thomas USVI, the Bolongo Bay Beach Resort has partnered with the Humane Society of St. Thomas for an island pet adoption program. Guests who “Paws for Vacation” and adopt a cat or dog from the Humane Society of St. Thomas will receive a 30% discount on the room-only plan in both Oceanview and Beachfront rooms, located just steps from the sand.

Available CATS and DOGS can be viewed at the Humane Society of St. Thomas website. On the first day of the guest's vacation, the resort also provides complimentary roundtrip taxi to the Humane Society of St. Thomas to meet the new furry family member and begin the adoption process. The process typically takes three business days. read more »

INNER SPACE: World's Largest Rebreather Event May 26-Jun 2, 2012

(Dive Travel Business News - May 1, 2012) -- The world’s largest Closed Circuit Rebreather (CCR) diving event is once again coming to Grand Cayman May 26 to June 2, 2012. INNER SPACE is a dedicated week of Closed Circuit Rebreather Diving and CCR training, lectures, technology conference and more! It's an all inclusive week bringing together divers, Instructors, dive shops, manufacturers, training agencies and more.

The upcoming 9th INNER SPACE is hosted by Divetech at Cobalt Coast Dive Resort, 78 Closed Circuit Rebreatherers will partake in this eventful week, diving the deep walls and shallow reefs div of Grand Cayman. CCR divers from new recreational divers through deep trimix divers journey to Grand Cayman, diving at various depths based on their certification limits, from 60 to 400 feet on dives lasting for 3 hours. read more »

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort offers Dive Discounts this Summer.

(Dive Travel Business News - April 24, 2012) -- A well-known dive hotel, Bolongo Bay Beach Resort in the US Virgin Islands is offering a Stay and Dive package with a discount of 34% available for stays from May 1 – August 31, 2012 when diving conditions are ideal in the US Virgin Islands.

Bolongo Bay Beach Resort's Stay and Dive package includes: read more »

Divi Flamingo Bonaire Celebrates 60 Years in 2012

(Dive Travel Business News - April 6, 2011) -- A landmark Bonaire dive resort, the Divi Flamingo is celebrating 60 years in the business. To recognize six decades of providing scuba diving holidays and activities for tourists and diving-enthusiasts, the Divi Flamingo Beach Resort has launched a series of promotions and events that will take place every month at the resort,. read more »

Grand Cayman's Resort 'For Divers By Divers' Celebrates a 40th Anniversary

(Dive Travel Business News - March 29, 2012) -- Sunset House Grand Cayman is celebrating the 40th anniversary of its dive center, Sunset Divers, with a special anniversary event to be held April 26 - 30th, 2012. Divers Alert Network, the major sponsor of the event, will be there to launch a "Special" initiative to be announced during the celebration. Cathy Church's Underwater Photo Center and Ikelite are supporting sponsors of the anniversary festivities. read more »

South Africa's Sardine Run

Sardine Run South Africa - The Greatest Shoal on Earth

(Dive Travel Business News - January 22, 2012) -- This article is provided by shark specialist Debbie Smith, owner of eco-tourism company Diving With Sharks. Her specialty area is annual Sardine Run in South Africa. read more »

Dive Within - A Week-long Retreat Combines the Synergies of Yoga and Diving

(Dive Travel Business News - January 19, 2012) -- The Dive Cooperative, a dive operation and training academy in Cozumel on a mission to bring a higher consciousness to diving, is launching an innovative new retreat entitled "Dive Within". This unique 7-day program brings together the synergies of scuba diving and yoga in an integrated program that allows for exploration of many aspects of day-to-day life.

Meditation, breathing and visualization exercises will help participants achieve a sense of calm, peace and expanded awareness under water, while the physical elements of yoga will help them to prepare and recover from the strenuous diving activity.

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Dusit Thani to Open First Maldives Resort in 2012

(Dive Travel Business News - January 18, 2012) -- Dusit International has revealed its first venture into the Indian Ocean. Surrounded by a vibrant 360 degree coral reef and turquoise lagoon, the Dusit Thani will feature 100 villas (46 beach villas, two beach houses, 30 water villas, 20 ocean villas, and two ocean houses), tree top spa and 3 restaurants and bars as well as other utilities relating to the resort business. The resort is also home to the largest infinity pool in the Maldives. Also available will be tennis courts, dive centre and extensive water activities in and around the resort.

Located on Mudhdhoo Island in Baa Atoll, Dusit Thani Maldives is 35 minutes by seaplane from the capital Malé. Baa Atoll is not only home to Dusit Thani Maldives but also has the distinction of being a UNESCO World Biosphere Reserve. Surrounding the island perimeter, the living house reef is a snorkeler’s paradise, ideal for discovering an underwater world just metres from the beach. read more »

Little Cayman Beach Resort Reopens Nature Spa

(Dive Travel Business News.com - December 3, 2011) -- Little Cayman Beach Resort has opened it newly remodeled Nature Spa. Housed in a cottage built in the traditional Caymanian style, the new design captures the island’s tranquility with island themed colors and textures to excite your senses. The spa environment includes a nature inspired waterfall and contemporary surroundings and furnishings designed by Sherry Fickling of the Crown Point Design firm located in Greenville, North Carolina.

The Nature Spa is situated on Little Cayman’s Booby Pond Nature Preserve that has the largest breeding colony of red footed booby birds in the Caribbean. Guests are invited to relax on the deck before or after their treatment and enjoy the splendor and beauty of the nature preserve. The Nature Spa’s highly trained staff provides Deep Tissue, Hot Stone, Swedish Massage or reflexology with facials, waxing or nail treatments - a welcome addition to a dive traveler's itinerary to Little Cayman. read more »

Sunset House Dive Resort Completes Upgrades to Oceanview Rooms

(Dive Travel Business News - December 11, 2011) -- Sunset House Dive Resort, located on the west side of Grand Cayman and walking distance from George Town Cayman Islands, has invested over US$250,000 in renovating their premium rooms into a whole new level of service. Located on the north end of the property on the sea side of the resort, upgraded Oceanview, Suites and Apartments offer more space with 2 Queen beds or 2 King-size, flat screen cable TV and a private balcony looking out through the palm trees to the Caribbean Sea.

"We renovated all of these rooms with new bathrooms, including fixtures, travertine tile, vinyl covered concrete ceiling tiles with recessed lights and hair dryers and putting programmable safes, ironing boards and irons, microwaves, larger refrigerators to replace the existing fridges, along with the coffee makers in the spacious rooms" states Ken Thompson, hotel manager for the resort. read more »

Major Chains Launch Roomkey.com

(Dive Travel Business News - January 12, 2012) -- Choice Hotels International, Hilton Worldwide, Hyatt Hotels Corporation, InterContinental Hotels Group, Marriott International and Wyndham Hotel Group have started a new hotel website www.Roomkey.com.

Industry pundits believe the new collaboration is a response to the rise of major online travel agencies (OTA's) and the pressure to fill rooms during the recession. Hotels have lost control of their pricing due to the marketing power of major hotel booking sites such as Expedia, Travelocity and Orbitz.. OTA's don't necessarily provide the best price or the most accurate reflection of available inventory. The six founding partners came together to work out how to tackle the problem of growing distribution costs. Hotels increasingly want to “own the booking”, giving them a chance to up-sell ancillaries to travellers and allow guests to manage their bookings in a better way. read more »

Lionfish Invasion: "If You Can't Beat Them, Eat Them."

Lionfish Recipe a Conservation Initiative at Bimini Big Game Club

(Dive Travel Business News - Nov 9, 2011) -- With more than 400 servings of a new menu item last month, Bimini Big Game Club‘s General Manager Michael Weber and Chef Alvarez Bastian have found a recipe to help the environment and sate the most discriminating palate at the same time.

The Bimini Big Game Club’s Panko Breaded Lionfish Nuggets are the talk of the island, a gourmand’s answer to a tasty snack and an eco-solution for helping to rid nearby reefs of an aggressive and non-native predator.

“Our lionfish nuggets have become a huge seller. Though we don’t serve endangered species such as grouper – and we were the first Bahamas resort to feature a shark free marina - we have absolutely no problem turning lionfish into a menu item,” said Weber. read more »

Bonaire’s Hotels & Partners Plan Huge Splash with DEMA 2011 Show Specials

(Dive Travel Business - October 27, 2011) -- With many of Bonaire’s businesses offering DEMA Show specials, this year’s show floor is the ideal place for attendees to meet with Bonaire’s hoteliers and dive operators to plan and book their group travel for 2012. “We are very pleased to continue Bonaire’s tradition of a strong presence at DEMA,” said Lara Chirino, Director of Tourism. “I would like to welcome everyone to visit the Bonaire Pavilion - you’ll find us under the “Divers Paradise” license plate banners. We’re all looking forward to a very productive and successful show”

Here are some of the money-saving show-only specials available: read more »

Two Big Island Resorts Remain Closed Following Tsunami Damage

(Dive Travel Business News - March 18, 2011) -- Two resorts on Hawaii’s Big Island -- the Four Seasons Resort Hualalai and the Kona Village Resort -- remain closed in order to undertake repairs and clean-up caused by the tsunami in Japan on March 11, 2011, which reached the shores of Hawaii. Both properties are located on the Big Island’s Kona Coast.

The Four Seasons Resort Hualalai is closed until April 30 due to damage from the recent earthquake-generated tsunami. The Resort sustained damage from the storm surge, which brought water, sand and debris onto the grounds. Clean-up and repair efforts have already begun. All guests with reservations prior to April 30 are being contacted by the hotel reservations team to make alternate arrangements. read more »

Anse Chastanet's Troubetzkoy Named New Association President

Saint Lucia Tourist Board welcomes Karolin Troubetzkoy as association president

(Dive Travel Business News - March 15, 2011) -- The Saint Lucia Tourist Board is welcoming the appointment of distinguished hotelier Karolin Troubetzkoy as President of the Saint Lucia Hotel and Tourism Association (SLHTA).

Troubetzkoy, executive director of marketing and operations of the award-winning Anse Chastanet and Jade Mountain resorts in the southern town of Soufrière, assumes leadership of the private sector body from Elite Island Resorts' Anthony Bowen who served the association honourably over the past two years.

Speaking from the ITB Berlin travel trade show in her native Germany, Troubetzkoy said she looks forward to helping build meaningful public-private sector partnerships across the industry, improving the use of social media for communication among SLHTA's membership and boosting Saint Lucia's marketing and public relations charge in the marketplace. read more »

Legendary Bimini Big Game Club Re-Opens

Guy Harvey Outpost Resort features Neal Watson's Dive Bimini

(Dive Travel Business News - March 3, 2011) -- The legendary Bimini Big Game Club recently celebrated a public grand re-opening as a Guy Harvey Outpost Resort property in Alice Town, North Bimini. The resort just introduced Neal Watson’s Dive Bimini, a Guy Harvey Outpost Dive Center, offering diving experiences with amenities ranging from a 60-foot, glass bottom dive boat to all-new tanks and rental gear and even frequent chances to dive with Neal or Guy.

Closed for two years, the Club’s recent renovations include updated guest rooms, the new Bimini Big Game Bar & Grill, the Outfitter Shop - a retail experience featuring Guy Harvey sportswear and gifts, and a new marina, pool bar and patio. Rates start at $149 per night. Call 800.867-4764 or visit Bimini Big Game Club. View the Dive Bimini Youtube Video.

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Grenada's Underwater Sculpture Park

(Dive Travel Business News - December 8, 2010) -- Since its inception in 2006, Grenada's Underwater Sculpture Park has received international acclaim, captivating locals and visitors alike as a unique art installation. Located in clear, shallow water and dappled by sunlight, the Park's sculptures can be readily viewed by snorkelers, divers and passengers in glass-bottomed boats.

The 65 sculptures currently placed in the park are nestled within the topography of the coral reef at Molinere Bay within Grenada's National Marine Protected Area. The sculptures and reef have created the foundation for a diverse marine eco-system whose residents include seahorses, lobsters, octopus, a myriad of fish and a seasonal display of huge shoals of silvery jacks.

Just two miles north of the capital, St. George's, the site at Molinere Bay is normally sheltered and peaceful. But this area had suffered storm damage in preceding years and it was hoped that placing these sculptures would offer a new base on which marine life could proliferate and create an exciting new underwater experience for divers and snorkelers. read more »

Three St. Lucia Resorts to Re-Open in December

Three St. Lucia Resorts Scheduled to Reopen after Hurricane Tomas

(Dive Travel Business News - November 24, 2010) -- Three St. Lucia resorts will reopen in December after being closed to guests as a result of damages from Hurricane Tomas at the end of October.

The region around the Pitons on St. Lucia's southwestern coast one of the hardest-hit areas on the island,
Located near the Pitons in Soufriere, Ladera Resort plans to reopen on Dec. 15.

Located at the base of the Pitons, Jalousie Plantation will reopen on Dec. 19: The resort had cosmetic damage as well as damage to the roads leading to the property. Jalousie Plantation is scheduled to be rebranded in 2011 as the Tides Sugar Beach, Kor Hotel Group’s first Caribbean resort with the Tides brand.

Located in Vieux Fort just five minutes from Hewanorra Airport. Coconut Bay Beach Resort & Spa is scheduled to reopen by Dec. 15. Although structurally intact, the all-inclusive property has had sporadic water problems since the storm.

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(Dive Travel Business News - November 5, 2010) -- Offering a variety of diverse ecosystems it is no wonder that the east coast Borneo diving at Mabul & Sipadan are rated amongst the best in the world. Mabul's gently sloping fringing reefs in the nutrient rich waters at the edge of the Continental Shelf create a wonderland for exotic marine species. Nudibranchs, Seahorses, Mandarin Fish and Flamboyant Cuttlefish are just some of the rare marine creatures encountered. read more »

Experience Palau at the Luxury Palau Pacific Resort

(Dive Travel Business News - October 20, 2010) -- Palau Pacific Resort is a 5 Star Resort tropical getaway in Micronesia on the western shore of Arakebesang Island, Koror, Republic of Palau. Awarded “2007 Best Dive Resort in Asia” by World Travel Awards and 2010 Best Diving Resort by Dive & Travel Awards, Palau Pacific Resort is an island haven for divers and non-divers alike.

The Palau Pacific Resort is nestled in 64 acres of lush tropical gardens on a pristine white sand beach. This luxury resort features 160 rooms decorated in an island motif setting including amenities of a world class resort. Palau Pacific Resort offers an array of leisure activities and resort facilities right on the property making it convenient for staying guests.

The resort's 2011 Stay-Dive-Spa Package 2011 includes diving with Splash, a PADI 5-Star Dive Center and Photo service located at the resort, and the ultimate Spa treatment, Mandara Massage, at the Elilai Spa by Manadara, also located at the resort. read more »

Dive into Romance at Anse Chastanet

(Dive Travel Business News - October 19, 2010) -- Tranquility, romance and outstanding scuba diving are all found at Anse Chastanet. St. Lucia's only resort property with the iconic view of both the Piti and Gros Piton mountains, Anse Chastanet is a private estate of 600 lush tropical acres bordering two soft-sand Caribbean beaches with pristine coral reefs just offshore. The resort offers 49 individually designed rooms, 37 of which are scattered about a lush hillside, and 12 which are nestled within a tropical garden at beach level.

Anse Chastanet is in the heart of St.Lucia's very best diving: the entire region surrounding the resort is vested into an award winning marine reserve (SMMA) which has been established since 1995 to protect the pristine beauty of St. Lucia's coral reefs.

Founded in 1981, Scuba St. Lucia is a National Geographic/PADI 5 Star Dive Resort and DAN (Divers Alert Network) Partners in Dive Safety facility, located at the south end of Anse Chastanet beach. Scuba St. Lucia offers beach and boat dives and comprehensive facilities for divers of all levels. read more »

Castle Comfort Lodge Designed for Small Dive Groups

(Dive Travel Business News - November 2, 2010) -- Castle Comfort Lodge is a small, intimate dive resort sitting on the waters edge in Dominica. Castle Comfort Dive Lodge/Dive Dominica is offering special rates and incentives during May, June, July, August and October 2011. With only 15 rooms, Castle Comfort's group special is geared to small groups: For five paying divers, the sixth diver is free. Retailers earn more than $450 in commission based on five paying divers.

Castle Comfort and Dive Dominica are now operated by the third generation brother and sister management team of Arienne (Ari) and Daniel Perryman. Dive Dominica offers five custom built dive boats that bring you to the dive site in only 20 minutes. read more »

Diving For Dummies at The Sands at Grace Bay

(Dive Travel Business News - July 20, 2010) The Sands at Grace Bay has partnered with Ocean Vibes LTD – one of the leading PADI dive and snorkel facility in Providenciales - to offer guests an incredible opportunity to earn their PADI Open Water Diver Certification in just four days, with the resort’s new “Diving For Dummies” Package.

This is a chance for travelers to take home more than just a tan while staying at this popular Turks & Caicos Resort, and experience some of the world’s best Scuba diving waters and barrier reefs that are just a few finstrokes away from the world-famous Grace Bay Beach. In addition to receiving a PADI Open Water Diver Certification for a special discounted rate (over $300 in savings, per couple) – this package will allow guests to enjoy the freedom to enjoy scuba diving and fascinating underwater adventures for years to come. read more »

Bolongo Bay in St Thomas offers 20% discounts.

bolongo bay beach resort offers 20% discount

(Dive Travel Business News - July 15, 2010) -- Bolongo Bay Beach Resort on the south coast in St. Thomas, U.S. Virgin Islands, is offering guests who book by Aug. 15 savings of up to 20 percent off the resort’s all-inclusive vacation package. The offer applies to any beachfront or ocean view room booked for travel through Dec. 22, 2010.

Guests who stay seven nights or more on the all inclusive package receive a half-day Swim with the Turtles snorkel trip to Turtle Cove at Buck Island, and a sunset cocktail cruise, both aboard Bolongo Bay’s 53-foot catamaran Heavenly Days. For more information, call 800-524-4746 or visit www.bolongobay.com.

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The Flamingo Hotel Cozumel Introduces Summer Solo Traveler Special

Hotel Flamingo Cozumel Introduces Solo Traveler dive packages

(Dive Travel Business News - June 4, 2010) -- Flamingo Hotel is offering solo vacationers an incentive to travel this year by offering specially discounted rates with no single supplement. Through December 17, 2010, solo travelers can take advantage of a 30-percent discount on all nightly room rates. Courtyard rooms are now only $60 per night based on single occupancy, Superior rooms only $71 per night based on single occupancy. These rates include breakfast and all applicable taxes. A two-night minimum stay is required.

Scuba divers traveling solo can get a five-night/three-dive day package for $537 per person single occupancy in a Courtyard room or $593 per diver single occupancy in a Superior room. These package rates include breakfast each morning plus three days of two-tank boat diving with lunch, round trip transfers to the dive boats and all taxes. read more »

Bonaire Dive Deals

Sand Dollar Resort Bonarie / Bonaire Dive and Adventure $655 pp/quad Includes 7 nights accommodations in a 2 bedroom unit, breakfast daily, 6 days of unlimited shore diving, free Nitrox, 7 day rental vehicle, hotel tax and service charges. Valid: through 12/17/10

Divi Flamingo Beach Resort & Casino / Divi Dive Bonaire $877 pp/dbl
Includes 7 nights accommodations, breakfast daily, 6 days of unlimited shore diving, 7 day rental vehicle, hotel tax and service charges. Valid: through 12/23/10

(Dive Travel Business News - May 10, 2010) -- Grenada offers affordable family dive vacations this summer where kids stay, eat and dive for free at diver-dedicated True Blue Bay Resort and Aquanauts Grenada.

The Family Summer Dive Vacation Package includes accommodation, airport round trip transfer, 10 boat dives incl. tanks & weights per room, all taxes and service charge and start at US$ 1099 pp. Children up to 14 stay FREE with their parents and eat FREE from the kids menu. Packages also include FREE continental breakfast for the whole family and two times a 4 hour babysitting service to get the parents and older kids diving together. One child age 10 to 15 dives FREE with one parent paying. For kids age 8 to 10 a FREE bubble maker dive program isoffered at the pool. read more »

Diving a Gem of the Sinai, Red Sea

Discover the Red Sea with Learning Through Travel

(Dive Travel Business News - May 10, 2010) -- Discover Red Sea diving with Learning Through Travel's Discover Dahab Dive Expedition. A small town situated on the southeast coast of the Sinai Peninsula, approximately 80 km (50 miles) northeast of Sharm el-Sheikh, Dahab is considered to be one of Egypt's most treasured diving destinations. Many reefs are immediately adjacent to Dahab's waterfront hotels and the nearby Blue Hole and Canyon are internationally famous dive spots.

Discover Dahab Dive Expedition package includes international airfare NYC-JFK to Cairo; domestic flights in Egypt; 7 nights accommodations at Dahab Hilton or similar; 5 days of diving-10 guided dives (boat and shore); Half day sightseeing in Cairo and Pyramids and Sphinx; 8 breakfasts and 5 lunches and transfers within Egypt and porterage of 1 piece of luggage. 10 Days/8 Nights $3,125.00 pp (Valid May 1-19, August 20-December 12, 2010)/ $3,525.00 (Valid May 20-August 19, 2010). read more »

Divi Resorts Goes Green

(Dive Travel Business News - May 10, 2010) -- Divi Resorts has implemented a variety of sustainability programs and initiatives across its Caribbean properties on Aruba, Barbados, Bonaire, St Croix, and St Maarten.

The measures include eliminating polystyrene foam; utilizing 72-hour biodegradable materials; increased recycling of bottles, paper, ink cartridges and boxes; improving the separation of recyclables; installing low-flow toilets and showerheads; using recycled waste as garden compost; cutting chlorine usage in pools by 50 percent and replacing all standard light bulbs with energy saving bulbs.

Divi staff members also request guests reuse towels and sheets to decrease the energy used in machine washing as well as water waste. In addition, there are recycling programs in place and Divi resorts no longer use disposable cups at open-air bars and restaurants, only reusable plastic cups. read more »

Dive Pristine Reefs by an Ancient Egyptian Trading Route

(Dive Travel Business News - May 10, 2010) -- Discover the undiscovered with Learning Through Travel's Explore El Quseir Expedition to the southern Red Sea. El Quseir is a truly unique unspoilt resort town on the mid-southern coastline of mainland Egypt, approximately 140km south of Hurghada. read more »

Dive Tropex Tokoriki Wins Environmental Award

(Dive Travel Business News - May 4, 2010) -- Fiji’s Dive Tropex Tokoriki was awarded an Asia Pacific Environmental Achievement Award for operating in an environmentally responsible manner and demonstrating a commitment to conserving underwater environments through education, advocacy and action by the Project AWARE Foundation. The organization honors dive operators around the world who display commitment and excellence in their efforts to protect underwater environments within business operations and their community.

It is the third year in a row that Dive Tropex has been recognized for their commitment to conserving the environment having collected a Project AWARE Environmental Achievement Award in 2007 and 2008. Their work in regenerating the Giant Clam population around Tokoriki, participating in Project AWARE Dive into Earth clean ups on a yearly basis and various other environmental projects contributing to their recognition as a leading environmental crusader in Fiji. read more »

Dive Provo Celebrates 20th Anniversary

(Dive Travel Business News - April 25, 2010) -- Dive Provo celebrates twenty years of diving in the Turks & Caicos islands in 2010. To mark this milestone, owners Clare and Alan Jardine are offering several special promotions including the chance to win a lifetime of diving during their Anniversary Week June 5 - 12, 2010.

During their anniversary week, the Dive Provo founders will award a lucky guest a lifetime of diving. The winner will receive one six-day dive package per year, every year, for as long as they continue to dive.

Also during that week, the first divers who sign up for the three tank boat dive will receive the upgrade from a two tank dive for free. read more »

Conrad Maldives Rangali 5th Anniversary for Underwater Dining

Conrad-Maldives-Ithaa-Underwater-Restaurant

(Dive Travel Business News - April 23, 2010) -- On April 15, Ithaa, the world’s first all-glass undersea restaurant at the Conrad Maldives Rangali Island celebrated its fifth anniversary. And to celebrate, the resort is offering guests the chance to spend the night underwater by turning the restaurant into an exclusive suite for two, complete with private champagne dinner and breakfast in bed.

Sitting five meters (approximately 15 feet) below the waves of the Indian Ocean, surrounded by a coral reef and encased in clear glass, the restaurant has hosted over 43,800 diners, 151 under-sea “Renewal of Love” ceremonies and been witness to the consumption of over 14,235 bottles of the “house wine” champagne since opening.

Diners at Ithaa Undersea Restaurant experience a set-menu composed of 23 different dishes over four courses; from reef fish with grape, almond and saffron reduction to Maldivian banana and chilli mascarpone cream with refreshing crushed basil. A three-course lunchtime menu is also offered. Dinner is priced from $320 per person and lunch $195 per person. read more »

Coral Restoration Project in Bonaire

(Sport Diver Magazine - March 26, 2010) -- During their yearly visit at Buddy Dive Resort in Bonaire last year, Ned & Anna DeLoach (authors of the famous Reef Fish ID, Reef Creature ID and Reef Coral ID) pointed out a very interesting project being executed by Ken Nedimyer, president of the Coral Restoration Foundation Inc.

The Coral Restoration Foundation is a non-profit organization focused on developing simple, effective, and inexpensive offshore coral nursery and coral restoration techniques that could be duplicated anywhere. Their offshore staghorn coral nursery in the Florida Keys has grown from five corals that settled on his rock in 1996, to over 3500 corals in March 2009, and expected to grow to over 7,000 corals by spring 2010. read more »

Dive South Africa's Cape

Great White Shark Diving in South Africa's Cape region

(Dive Travel Business News - March 25, 2010) -- South Africa has so much to offer divers with shark diving, wreck diving, coral reefs, and even spear fishing. But you don't want to just dive in South Africa when topside adventures also await.

A very comfortable Cape Farmhouse structure based in Albertinia near the world acclaimed Garden Route, Guineafowl Guest Resort offers a perfect rendezvous point for experiencing the best dive sites and topside attractions in the immediate area of the Eastern /Western Cape Province. read more »

Affordable Bora Bora Retreat

(DiveTravelBusinessNews.com - January 2, 2010) -- Now is the time to go to Tahiti. Tahiti Tourisme and it's partners are offering a variety of packages that make Tahiti affordable.

The best value package now available: an exclusive 7-night Bora Bora Retreat including: Roundtrip Economy Class airfare on Air Tahiti Nui; 1 night at the Intercontinental Tahiti Resort in a standard room; 6 nights at Le Maitai Polynesia Bora Bora in an ocean view room; Full American Breakfast daily in Bora Bora; Roundtrip inter-island air on Air Tahiti; Transfers, baggage handling and welcome flower lei; All land taxes and fuel surcharges included.

Upgrade to a Beach Bungalow add $75 pp/night. Dive Package add-ons available.Roundtrip air-only rates start at US$998 pp from Los Angeles (a 30% savings).Valid for departures Jan 12 - Mar 31, 2010 Must book by Jan 20, 2010! Call 877-Go-Tahiti or click here.

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Massage & Dive with Aegean Divers

WHERE: Santorini, Greece
WHO: Aegean Divers WWW.aegeandivers.com
WHAT: Thai Massage & Diving Programs Price: €920.00
This program includes a 1.5 hour session of thai massage on the first day, followed by a course on thai massage specifically for divers. The course lasts 5 days (days 2-6) and will be taking place early in the morning followed by 2 dives per day. On the last day (day 7) there will be a course revision with more practice. This Thai massage course will be focused on breathing, healing the body and relaxing for divers.

Diving expeditions take place primarily in the south and west part of the island, where you can find the mansel reef, the isle of Thirasia with its great wall diving, a wreck at 30-33 m as well as a beautiful area with underwater caves. There are many more diving sites to surprise you with when you come and dive with us. read more »

JM Cousteau's Resort Awarded

(DiveTravelNewswire.com - Nov 12, 2009) -- At the 16th annual World Travel Awards held in London UK earlier this week, more than 183,000 travel agencies and 160 countries voted on the best of the best in all sectors of the worldwide travel industry.“Fiji’s Leading Resort” went to Jean-Michel Cousteau Fiji Islands Resort for the second consecutive year bringing the resort’s World Travel Awards to six. read more »

Fish 'n Fins Invites Shark Lovers to Palau

(Dive Travel Business News - Sept 18, 2009) -- Another week of high adrenalin, pure shark diving will take place March 12 - 19, as the Micronesian Shark Foundation and Fish 'n Fins invite shark freaks, friends and fanatics to join Shark Week 2010. Participants will get the opportunity to dive world famous sites like Blue Corner, Peleliu Corner and Shark City without other divers being around.

Shark Week is an entertaining and educational week held annually by the Micronesian Shark Foundation and Fish'n Fins Dive Operation in Palau. With nightly lectures, presentations and documentaries the fun continues after the diving stops. Every year Shark Week attracts guests from filmmakers to scientists and marine enforcement officials helping attendees understand the world of shark conservation. Shark Week is planned to take place during the Grey Reef Shark mating season, when hundreds of Grey Reefs come into the reef to mate, giving participants the chance to get close to these wonderful predators. read more »

Dive Tech offer Pirates Week Package

(DiveTravelNewswire.com - Sept 29, 2009) -- Cobalt Coast Dive Resort and Dive Tech Grand Cayman offer a special 7-night package (Fri Nov 13 - Fri Nov 20, 2009) for $1565 pp/do for divers including ocean suite accommodations, 6 days of 2-tank boat trips, Stingray City trip, Underwater Treasure Hunt, unlimited shore diving, and more. Guests on the package are invited to cruise to town to watch the Pirate's Landing, bus ride into town to partake in the Street Dance, trip to the beach to watch the annual Turtle Release. read more »

Long Bay Beach Resort Partnering with Dive Tortola

(Dive Travel Business News - June 12, 2009) -- Partnering with Dive Tortola to add value for its guests, Long Bay Beach Resort and Villas is offering a three-night Dive Tortola vacation packages priced from $692 per person, based on double occupancy now through Dec. 20, 2009. The package features tropical accommodations on the hillside or water's edge; special diver's breakfast; one-day car rental; one two-tank dive with gear and instructor; and tax and service charge. Five- and seven-night packages are also available with additional dives included in longer stays.

“Experienced or novice divers can discover Tortola's amazing underwater attractions while staying at Long Bay Beach Resort & Villas, the largest full service resort on the island,” said Steven Heydt, president of Elite Island Resorts. read more »

Aruba’s Bucuti Beach - Green Authenticity

(March 31, 2008 - DTN) - National Geographic Traveler recently recognized Bucuti Beach Resort in Aruba for its sense of place on the magazine’s first annual “Stay List.” The compilation represents 150 properties that embody the true traveler experience, going beyond just the hotel lobby. The list acknowledges resorts that incorporate and share the soul of their location, respect and conserve local resources and play a vital role in the community.

The resort’s guest rooms feature Aruba Aloe toiletries and balconies with a view of the beautiful white sandy shores of Eagle Beach. Bucuti’s grounds are landscaped with flora indigenous to the island, which has been labeled for guest education. Adding to the Aruban experience, a wide array of arts and crafts made from local artisans is available at the on-site gift shop. read more »

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