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The Cocos (Keeling) Islands are a group of islands belonging to Australia and located in the Indian Ocean about 900km west southwest of Christmas Island. There are 27 coral island and 2 atolls in the group, with only 2 of the islands being inhabited, those being West Island and Home Island . The remote location means unspoilt beauty, pristine reefs and they are practically free of…

One of the 74 Whitsunday Islands , Hamilton Island is the largest inhabitable island in this group. You’ll find amazing beaches, wildlife, coral reefs, food and wine and activities in abundance, but in saying that it’s also one of the busiest of the Great Barrier Reef islands and may not feel like the private getaway that you were looking for. One of the major hubs to the Whitsundays…

A jewel in the middle of Moreton Bay and 40km off the coast of Brisbane , Moreton Island is a tropical getaway with so much to offer. Spoil yourself in resort luxury or get back to nature with camping, bush walking and snorkelling in lagoons and crystal clear water. The island is magic and a must do for anyone visiting Brisbane . You can do a day trip by 4WD or boat trip around the island or to…

Kadavu is one of the less visited islands of Fiji which is precisely the reason why you should go there. No big resorts and fast food outlets here. Instead you can get a taste for the real Fiji, where the quickest transport is by boat, where the dive resorts are in tune with nature and where the true Fijian culture

The second largest of the Whitsunday Islands, Hook Island is a national park and great for people, especially families, looking for a budget island holiday in gorgeous natural surroundings. You can get to the island by flying to Proserpine airport then catching a boat from the port at Airlie Beach. There is only one resort: The Hook Island Wild

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Nabucco island is a recently developed island inside Maratua Lagoon. It is known for the critters such as frogfishes, shrimps, scorpionfishes, ghostpipefishes, mandarin fishes and invertebrates like nudibranchs and special shrimps. The other dive sites such as Sangalaki or Kakaban can also be visited, though it takes a whi

One of the seven Molle Islands and in the Whitsunday Island group, Daydream Island can be enjoyed as a holiday or just a day trip from the mainland. The island is 1km long and 400 metres at its widest point and has only 1 resort to choose from which is cheaper than most of the similar resort islands but still quite pricey. So visiting for the day is a good, cheap way to enjoy Daydream. The closest…

One hour away by air to the southwest of Manila, you find Busuanga island with its size of 2.300 km2 (888 sq. mi.) the biggest island of the Calamian group. The island is home to a wildlife sanctuary and is also leading to some of the most outstanding diving spots.Rugged, steep limestone rocks, solitary white

Located eight km off the coast of Townsville, Magnetic Island was first named by Captain Cook who thought that the island had some sort of magnetic affect on his compass as he was sailing by. Scientists have studied the island but no such similar affects have been discovered. The island is 52 km2 (20.1 sq miles) in size and over half of it has been declared a national park. You can catch a ferry…

Pandan Island is a small private island with its own little beach resort, a perfect Robinson place for nature lovers, bon vivants and scuba divers. Located two kilometers off the west coast of Mindoro Island, central Philippines, Pandan Island offers scuba diving at it's finest, a back to nature atmosphere, lots of privacy and the peace

Topsail Island is one of the east coast's best kept secrets. Topsail Island is a 26 mile long barrier island located on the southern eastern coast of North Carolina about 30 miles between Wilmington & Jacksonville, NC. To locals and some very lucky visitors, the island is known for its vast history ranging back to the days of pirates to rocket testing in the 1940's and in present day a…

Cocos Island is one of the National Parks of Costa Rica with a lot of history behind it. Originally a hideout for pirates, rumor has it that Treasure Island by Robert Louis Stevenson was inspired by it. Located right off the shore the deep waters of the Pacific Ocean circle this island, making it an ideal choice for deep sea divers, and those with a passion for the water. Just don’t forget…

Part of the Cumberland Islands and the most northern of the Whitsunday Islands, Hayman Island is privately owned with only one expensive resort, making it difficult for anyone on a budget to visit. If you have the funds though, a visit to this island will impress you no end! The best way to get there is from Hamilton Island airport. You

Andros Island is the largest in the Bahamian archipelago with a unique infrastructure of cays and islets, surrounded by coral reef and interlaced with mangroves and swamps, it's no wonder the amazing wildlife that can be found here is some of the best in the country. There are three main islands, the total area measuring 167km in length (104 miles) and 64km (40 miles) at the widest point, its area…

Ishigaki is a well known island sheltering spectacular dive sites for Japanese divers who until now kept the secret to themselves, and is fast becoming a world class diving destination on most diving enthusiasts' list of dream dives to do. Ishigaki island offers a wealth of different dive sites all rich with an abundant tropical marine life crowding the colorful reefs.The island's semi-tropical…

Apo Island is a small volcanic island, 7km off the southeastern tip of Negros Island in the Philippines. It is under the jurisdiction of the municipality of Dauin, Negros Oriental. The marine habitat around the island is a marine reserve; protected by the National Integrated Protected Area Act (

Mana island is a really really small island. There are no dive centers but every resort runs their own operation, most of them with PADI dive courses.

The most beautiful part of the British Virgin Islands (BVI) lies beneath the water, with crystal clear, warm waters, white sand and almost 100 dive sites to explore, it's no wonder BVI is the perfect holiday destination for dive enthusiasts. The four main islands of Tortola, Anegada,

Situated in the Atlantic Ocean, at the cross-road of three continents, Cabo Verde lies in the middle of the sea. Located 460 km west of Senegal, the 10 main islands are of volcanic origin. The archipelago lies at the north limit of the tropical rain belt

SolomonIslands diving has gained an enviable world-wide reputationthat's unsurpassed. Throughout these magic islands is an endless varietyof dive sites to suit all tastes and levels of experience.MotherNature weaves her watery spell among

Grand Cayman is the largest of the three islands, residing approximately 150 miles south of Cuba and 180 miles northwest of Jamaica. Grand Cayman is 22 miles long and 4-8 miles wide, almost completely surrounded by coral reefs. The unique formation of Grand Cayman creates the famous Grand Cayman walls, which attract divers from around the world. With drop-off beginning as close as 30 yards…