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The Somosomo Strait which runs between Taveuni Island and Vanua Levu is one of Fiji's best known dive destinations and it is served by both dive resorts and liveaboard. The strait almost single-handedly earns Fiji its title as the "Soft Coral Capital of the World".Many divers come to Taveuni just to witness the excellent soft coral blooms that occur when the current is running just right. Normally…

The largest of the 74 Whitsunday group of islands, Whitsunday Island is an absolutely magnificent place to visit, with Whitehaven Beach having the purest white silicon sand in the world. The views across the water and of the surrounding area are so stunningly beautiful that you’ll think you’re dreaming! There are transfers to Whitsunday Island from Airlie Beach or

Cast away on a secluded island, the most northern of the Mamanuca Islands in Fiji, and a short30 kms from Nadi is Tokoriki Island Resort. A boutique retreat for couples seeking affordable luxury in paradise, our Mamanuca Island resort exudes Fijian hospitality and is a relaxed blend of contemporary Island style and Fijian design.All Bures and Villas at our luxury Fiji Resort are nestled in lush…

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…

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…

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Just off the coast of Perth in Western Australia, Rottnest Island is a great weekend getaway and full of interesting things to discover. The white sand and crystal blue water makes this stunning island a top destination on list of places to see on the west coast. The island is 11km long and 4.5km at its widest point. Getting there from Perth is fairly simple and you

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

The most eastern of the Bay Islands, just 29km’s (18 miles) from Roatan, Guanaja is an amazing little hideaway that is fairly undiscovered. Dubbed the Isla de Pinos (Island of Pines) by Christopher Colombus when he stopped here on his final voyage to the Americas, the pines were wiped out by Hurricane Mitch in 1998 but were replanted and are back in abundance. There is one main island and 15…

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…

Easter Island is just about as remote as you can get on Planet Earth. Officially it belongs to Chile, and lies about halfway between Chile and Tahiti. Once the home of a flourishing and sophisticated civilization, by the time it was discovered by a Dutch party of explorers on Easter Sunday in 1722, it was a subsistence economy with only a few hundred residents.Easter Island is mostly famous for…

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…

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Colon Island is the northern-most and main island in an archipelago located in Bocas del Toro Province, Panama. The capitol city of this province, Bocas del Toro, is located on the island and is one of Panama's main tourist attractions. The city's airport is the

Want to escape the fast pace and noisy place you dwell in, Coron Island is the best place for you to visit and have for yourself a once in a lifetime experience in enjoying nature at its best literally. This awesome place offer no resorts, restos, or shopping malls, but wait it has far better deal to offer as it is

CoibaNational Park located in Panama, is the largest Marine Park inCentral America, the area has been declared a World Heritage site. Oneof the most interesting facts about the actual island of Coiba, which isthe largest island in Central America too, is that the island iscomparable to that

The island is connected to the mainland by a bridge so it’s easy to get to. It should take you just over 90 minutes to drive from Melbourne, depending on the traffic. You can catch a bus from the Southern Cross Central Railway Station or a ferry from Stony Point. The main town is Cowes and there’s a variety of accommodation available. A dorm bed will cost you $30 a night, a double room…

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

Montague Island is a nature reserve 9km off the coast of Narooma, a coastal town 350km south of Sydney . Get close to nature with incredible opportunities to view flora and fauna like you’ve never seen before. From Narooma you can get a boat to the island or do a day trip to see all the sites so you don’t miss anything. It’s much more cost effective to do a day trip as the only…

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…