Bahama Ben

Archive for the ‘Cave Diving Vacation’ Category

Boracay in the Philippines along with nearby Indonesia's Bali are consistently voted by scuba diving magazines and publications as amongst the top 10 scuba diving destinations and resorts in the world.There are quite a few diving operators offer dive safaris to hard to reach locations in Boracay such as Sibuyan Sea, Tablas, Romblon and Semirara. Closer to Boracay are also some world class dive sites catering to divers of varying diving skills. If you are not a scuba diver, you will find snorkeling in Boracay just as exhilarating because of its rich marine life.For example, Friday's Rock which lies close to the island's west shore you can find a variety of brilliant colored soft and hard corals, butterfly fishes, wrasses, damsel fishes, blue tangs, stingrays and snappers, often along with big scorpion fishes and lion fishes hiding in rocks and crevices.There are 2 dive sites nearby called Punta1 and Punta2. Punta 1 is shallower dive which is a drop off to about 24m (80ft) Punta 2 starts at 30m and goes down to 50m (170ft). Groupas, trigger fishes, angel fishes as well as sweetlips, tuna, barracuda and the occasional reef shark populate .. more»

Whether you're an experienced diver or wanting to acquire the art, Akumal provides the perfect ecological setting to view amazing specimens of natural beauty underwater. Akumal is a tourist resort located 62 miles south of Cancun, between Playa del Carmen and Tulum, with a tiny native population of 1,198. The name "Akumal" means "place of the turtles" in Maya language. Surrounding bodies of water and beautiful, white sandy beaches provide the ideal setting for many sea turtles' breeding grounds. Akumal was established in 1958 mainly as a location for scuba divers to experience the many species and types of turtles which call the area "home". Akumal Bay and Half Moon Bay provide optimal opportunities to survey the land and underwater life during diving tours and expeditions. For experienced divers, local dive shops offer a variety of different diving trips to the 30 reef sites which include shipwrecks, cenotes and caverns and a breathtaking amount of marine life that you can view. The dive shop makes all the arrangements and you can lease a scuba tank and regulator, mask, flippers and anything else you want. You can book an all day diving trip or if you .. more»

If your vacations have started and you are planning where to go, then a visit to the Thailand islands can be a very good choice. When you visit the Thailand islands you will surely witness the incredible and the dramatic scenery, manifestation of island's charm, white sandy beaches teat are lined with big coconut tropical trees and absolutely crystal clear turquoise ocean. The exotic appeal of the Thailand islands will definitely make you crave for more of its presence and beauty. The best way you can explore the Thailand islands is via boarding the Chartered Yachts. The Chartered Yachts make sure that you behold the best of the views and enjoy the Thailand trip to the maximum possible. Major Thailand Islands There are a lot of beautiful and exotic Thailand islands that you can visit and have fun at, but certainly a few of them are far more popular than the rest of them. These islands have amazing recreational activities, great sites for water sports, scuba diving opportunities, snorkeling, sailing, and a lot more. These islands also have amazing restaurants, which offer awesome cuisines, lovely beaches to relax upon and bask in the sun, incredible .. more»