Scuba diving vacations provide endless delight under the sea! Take a certified scuba diving course near your hometown before your trip, or pick a destination that can provide that for you. Destinations known for fantastic scuba diving normally have an endless amount of services, depending on your experience and what you are hoping to see. Underwater shipwrecks provide a mysterious experience, while areas abundant with wildlife and foilage are sure to inspire!
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photo by Real Traveler DD Down UnderCairns
Cairns is one of the most popular tourist destinations in Australia, and for good reason. The Great Barrier Reef is only a few hours away, and the city is filled with lagoons, rainforests and coastlines. Many visitors have noted that the climate is simi... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Aaron&KatyKo Tao
Ko Tao is a Thai island located on the eastern shore of the Gulf of Thailand. Named by its first settlers for its turtle-like shape, Ko Tao also is also a breeding ground for Hawksbill and Green turtles. Ko Tao has over 150 bungalow-style resorts for tr... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Travelling Lousies!Galapagos Islands
One of the few places in the world where you can literally come face to face with wild animals, the Galapagos Islands are a treat for any nature-loving traveler. From tortoises and flamingoes to sea lions and dolphins, life here has remained mostly unt... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler mkaganGreat Barrier Reef
Declared a World Heritage Area in 1981, Australia’s Great Barrier Reef is the world’s largest coral reef ecosystem and the only living organic collective visible from Earth’s orbit. With its infamous colorful coral, wetlands and smattering of pretty isl... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Jan & LeePhi Phi Islands
Between the larger island of Phuket and mainland Thailand lies the Phi Phi Islands, a Thai getaway perfect for any traveler seeking adventure and relaxation. Ko Phi Phi Don is the largest island in the group, and also the only one with permanent inhabi... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler EiremanWhitsunday Islands
The Whitsunday Islands are an enticing getaway for every traveler from backpacker to luxury jetsetter. This gorgeous archipelago of islands off the coast of Queensland, Australia boasts tropical weather, soft white sandy beaches, and pristine blue water... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Bill BensonDahab
A resort town in Egypt, Dahab is situated on the dramatically beautiful Red Sea. Once a backpacker’s haven, this Middle Eastern city is now a popular tourist destination for all types of travelers. Offering affordable accommodation and proximity to the... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Kyle & DanKo Phi Phi Don
Ko Phi Phi Don features colorful restaurants, cafes, and resorts nestled among spectacular limestone cliffs, rich vegetation, and sublime bays. Cape Laem Thong hosts a charming gypsy village and is an inspiring area for cliff jumping and snorkeling. Del... read more »
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photo by Real Traveler Shawn&KimPhuket
The Pearl of the South, Phuket has become a favorite destination for tourists in Southeast Asia. Whether participating in water sports or clubbing across Patong Beach, now is the perfect time to see the restored beauty of this city. read more »
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photo by Real Traveler f1chickNha Trang
A former quiet fishing village, the small Vietnamese coastal town of Nha Trang is now a thriving beachside resort. Bordering the South China Sea, Nha Trang Beach is 6 kilometers of pristine fine white sand and sparkling blue water. Already a popular... read more »
Top Five Scuba Diving Trip Blogs
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Top 10 Travel Moments in Asia | Jun 30 07'
With our trip officially over, we set to work compiling a list of our top ten most memorable moments in Asia, where we spent the majority of our tr... Continue reading »
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Ko Tao - Dive, dive, dive! | Sep 04 06'
"saw loads of fish - barracudas, a moray eel, parrotfish, rabbit fish, anemonefish"
From the train station at Chumphon, we bought a ticket for a bus/boat combo to get us to Ko Tao. You can get either a fast or slow boat. We chose t... Continue reading »
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Galapagos Islands - 8 day boat cruise | Jun 27 07'
After Quito we took a flight to Baltra, one of the two airports on the Galapagos, which took about 2 hrs (via Guayaquil, Ecuador´s larges... Continue reading »
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French Polynesia, Bora Bora: Those Sharks are not Vegetarians! | Sep 14 07'
"The blood was to attract the sharks and stingrays that we'd soon be feeding and swimming with whilst capturing photos and videos of them"
Many people have heard of Bora Bora being a tropical paradise in the middle of the southern Pacific Ocean. After spending a week on the South Pacif... Continue reading »
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Top Ten Adventures | May 22 07'
When I started this trip I was hesitant to post goals - I knew I had only one - Adventure. To have adventures wherever I went and whatever I did.&n... Continue reading »
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