Diving Holidays Sporting and activity holidays are becoming increasingly popular with many destinations becoming far more accessible to the every day traveller, pursuits that were once seen as only available to the wealthy are now within the reach of most holiday makers. For an absolutely unique experience there is little more exciting than exploring the underwater world – witnessing the secrets of the ocean has to be the ultimate goal for the modern explorer when so little of the world appears still undiscovered. Shipwrecks, coral reefs, shoals of vibrantly coloured fish – the underwater world has it all just waiting to be discovered. Diving holidays destinations can range from the fairly mundane to the truly magnificent, the one thing that they have in common is the beauty of the world away from the land and deep in the ocean, whether diving is the sole purpose for the holiday or not it is sure to be the highlight of any trip. Whether you are an experienced diver or not there will be a holiday that is suitable for you, many diving schools offer lessons for beginners as well as trips for those with more experience, ensure that the diving school that you use has all the necessary certification and enjoy all that the water has to show you, safe in the knowledge that your safety is paramount. Bikini Atoll Directly between Honolulu and Australia is the shipwreck diving paradise of the Bikini Atoll, staying on board luxury ships moored around the Marshall Islands promises exploration of some of the best yet still not fully explored shipwrecks anywhere in the world. The lagoons of the mainly uninhabited islands (due to radiation from testing during the 1950′s) have some of the worlds greatest and still totally untouched marine life, making this the perfect destination for man made and natural underwater exploration. This diving expedition although a budget busting option gives the diving holiday of a lifetime, never ever to be forgotten. UK Diving You don’t have to travel to the ends of the earth to enjoy spectacular diving, here in the UK there is excellent diving to be found. Anglesey just off the Welsh coast in North Wales has some of the best diving in the UK, not only are there opportunities to see reefs and plentiful marine life but the wildlife is also spectacular, divers often finding themselves joined by inquisitive seals. Although Anglesey has its share of shipwrecks, for an intense shipwreck diving experience the coast of Plymouth is a must, the HMS Scylla is an excellent exploration site for the more advanced diver, although there are also plenty of other wrecks to keep the less experienced diver occupied. Shark Diving in South Africa Face to face with a great white shark may not be the destination of choice for many people but for those that dare this is the white knuckle trip to end all trips, just a metal cage separates you from probably the greatest predator of all; although not entirely natural, the sharks are tempted in by bait, you are almost guaranteed an up close and personal encounter. When to Visit Diving conditions are entirely reliant on the prevailing weather conditions and unless you are diving independently it is imperative that you follow the recommended advice of your chosen diving school. If you plan on booking some diving during your annual holiday it is important to ensure that you research the region and travel during periods when good diving conditions are likely. Holidays booked via diving specialist companies will have already researched this information and will only offer breaks during periods of prime weather conditions.
Posted on: Sat, 15 Mar 2014 20:37:50 +0000
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