Specials & Promotions

(Dive Travel Business News - May 29, 2011) -- Now entering its seventh year, the Florida Scuba Festival has moved to a new location at the Florida Atlantic University Main Campus in Boca Raton, at the Student Union. Free tickets to the event are available thru May 31st by registering online at www.ScubaFestival.com.  As of June 1, tickets will be US$16 ( As always Kids under 16 are free). The show runs June 17 Friday from 5 PM til 8 PM and Saturday June 18 from10am til 5pm.  The show organizers suggest attendees set Sunday aside to do some South Florida reef diving with local operators. For more details or to exhibit at the festival, email info@ScubaFestival.com or info@usdiveshows.com or call 954-520-8888. 

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(Dive Travel Business News - May 28, 2011) -- Preparations are underway for the Caribbean's longest running diving festival — Dominica's 18th annual Dive Fest — scheduled for July 8-17, 2011. Experienced and beginner divers alike will flock to the island, which lies south of Guadeloupe and north of Martinique in the Eastern Caribbean, for one of the most fascinating diving experiences in the Caribbean. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - May 25, 2011) -- A joint project to develop tourism links between Cuba and Mexico could open the U.S. tour market to the Caribbean islands in the form of vacation packages that combine Mexico and Cuba.

The decision by Cuba and Mexico to work together to promote vacations that combine both countries was unveiled at Cuba’s recent 31st International Tourism Fair in Cuba (FITCUBA 2011). FITCUBA is Cuba’s annual international trade event, attracting travel agents and tour operators from 40 countries, including Western Europe and Canada – but not the U.S.

Cuba is the Caribbean’s third most popular destination, according to Cuba’s tourism ministry, and that’s without benefit of travel from the destination’s number one travel market – the U.S. The U.S. market accounts for more than half of the Caribbean’s annual vacation visitors.

At least one American proponent of opening U.S. travel to Cuba sees the joint promotion with Mexico as a foot in the door for American travelers. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - May 24, 2011) -- For a limited time, Explorer Ventures is offering Buddy Bonus weeks.  One diver pays full price and the buddy gets half off. Buddy Bonus weeks are available in the Northeastern Caribbean and the Turks & Caicos. More Summer Specials are also available in the Maldives, Galapagos, Turks & Caicos and Northeastern Caribbean.

BUDDY WEEKS:

July 23-30, Northeastern Caribbean: Caribbean Explorer II departing St. Kitts
Aug 27-Sept 3, Northeastern Caribbean: Caribbean Explorer II departing St. Maarten
Sept 17-24, Turks & Caicos: Turks & Caicos Explorer II
Oct 15-22, Turks & Caicos: Turks & Caicos Explorer II

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Dive Travel Business News - March 27, 2011) -- Continuing to demonstrate its value as a new customer acquisition tool and a diving awareness program, DEMA's Be a Diver Pool kicked off 2011 with a big splash at all of its first quarter pool stops. DEMA's Big Wave Dave Reidenbach and DEMA Member retailers who were on-site with the Be A Diver Pool, educated attendees about the ease of learning to dive, and why diving is a fun and family-friendly activity. As a result, thousands of dollars in scuba class signs-up and multiple broadcast coverage spots were generated in the first quarter of 2011. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - Nov 11, 2010) -- Koro Sun Resort & Rainforest Spa on the unspoiled Fiji  island of Vanua Levu is offering a 7-night dive package (including 10 dives, accommodations and 3 meals per day) for US$1895 pp/d.o. with a group policy of 2 free on 10 paying guests.  The package rate, available now until Nov 20, 2010 includes:

* 7 nights in an Ocean view bure
* 5 days of 2 tank dives
* 3 gourmet meals per day (beverages other than coffee & tea are additional)
* Complimentary resort transfers to the airport & all non-motorized activities
* 30 min massage in our Rainforest Spa
Pricing is per person/double occupancy, VAT and HTT taxes included. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - November 9, 2010) --  On November 17, 1984, a 100-ft., 16 passenger live-aboard dive yacht cruised into George Town Harbor, Grand Cayman. The Cayman Aggressor, which offered divers a revolutionary way of diving and innovation amenities such as private staterooms and on-board E-6 processing, raised eyebrows in the local and international diving communities. Now, twenty four (24) years, eleven (11) destinations, thirteen (13) live-aboards later, Aggressor Fleet continues to turn heads by meeting the diving world’s needs with its original revolutionary style. read more »

(Dive Travel Business News - August 8, 2010) -- An amazing deal for divers is found now available with the Curaçao WOW! package. Curaçao is offering a host of freebies such as a free day of diving, free night lodging, free breakfast daily and one free day of car rental at participating establishments.
 
Selected as one of the top 10 destinations for 2010 by Bing.com, Curaçao, a UNESCO World Heritage site, boasts an eclectic mix of history and culture that welcomes visitors to this unique island paradise. With its pristine dive sites, secluded beaches, championship golf and rich local cuisine, Curaçao offers a little something for everyone, from the adventure traveler to those who simply want to unwind and enjoy its perfect climate. Visit Curacao.com for details.

Book the Curaçao WOW! package before Sept. 1 to travel Aug. 15 - Dec. 18.  Visit curacao.com.

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(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 »

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

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