Scuba Diving South Pacific

Experience Magical Holidays in the South Pacific

Holidays in the South Pacific are well known as relaxing and fascinating experiences. There are many wonderful islands to explore including Cook Islands, Fiji, Tahiti Vanuatu, and Samoa. If your idea of a great getaway involves "fun in the sun" then you should surely consider visiting at least one of the island chains in the southern Pacific region.

While many people may only think about the beautiful beaches when they imagine holidays in the South Pacific there are many other sights and adventures waiting to be discovered. The white sandy shores of the South Pacific islands do hold a magnetic attraction for most guests, and who can blame them? The sands of the beaches are powdery soft and the shores are dotted with tall, graceful palm trees that gracefully sway in the balmy breezes. Clear, jewel toned water laps gently at the edges of the beach. You can walk just a short distance out into the ocean and easily find sand dollars, unusual sea shells and a dazzling assortment of curious, colorful fish.

If you want to find a wider variety of marine life you can grab some gear and go snorkeling or scuba diving. The Pacific Ocean is where you can listen to the magical songs of humpback whales or watch the dizzying dances of playful dolphins. These islands are home to some of the premiere beaches, lagoons and coral reefs in the world. For those visitors who prefer to stay on the surface of the ocean during their holidays in the South Pacific there are many places to rent sailboats, canoes, kayaks and jet skis.

On the South Pacific islands you have the chance to explore many amazing displays of nature. You can wander through exotic rain forests, climb mountains, visit a volcano, or just enjoy the lush green beauty of the landscape that surrounds you. This is also an opportunity for you to discover more about the culture of the islands.

Holidays in the South Pacific have enough magical excitement and fun to keep everyone entertained throughout your stay. There are hundreds of resorts available and you can find one that will suit any taste and budget. Choose a bohemian beach hut as the accommodations for your stay. Or perhaps you may prefer one of the elegant, high-end island resorts where you can enjoy pampering that extends beyond your wildest dreams. For the "high roller" holiday guests there are a number of resorts that feature live shows and busy casinos.


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Tips for Scuba Diving in the Galapagos

Located about 650 miles west of the coast of Ecuador, the Galapagos Islands are one of the most spectacular natural wonders of the world. Filled with an extraordinarily rich and surprisingly fearless wildlife, exploring the archipelago is a dream come true to any nature lover. Scuba divers will particularly be pleased as the Galapagos are home to amazing marine wildlife and spectacular diving spots are scattered all over the coasts of the various islands comprising the archipelago.

To prepare your scuba diving experience in the Galapagos and make sure this once-in-a-lifetime experience goes as smoothly as you want, read this guide to planning your scuba diving trip in the islands. Basically, there are two options for diving in the region: cruises or land-based trips. Generally, boat cruises will expect travelers to bring their own gear and diving equipment whereas land-based operators provide all the necessary equipment, usually for rent. Some luxury cruises may be equipped with diving equipment so make sure to ask your travel agent about it.

Live-aboard cruises offer the advantage of being already on waters and being able to journey to deeper waters, further from the coasts of the islands. This is the only way to travel all around the archipelago, with opportunities to dive in various spots, up to three times a day, and sometimes even at night. Some cruise ships go as far as the more remote islands of Wolf and Darwin, were shore visits are forbidden but where marine wildlife is the most stunning.

Day-trip diving organized directly from the islands will be more economical and spontaneous, as you can just go to any operator and book your diving trip for the next day. However, they are more limited in the diving spots there are able to offer because of the distances between the islands. Nevertheless, you will be able to travel to absolutely sumptuous diving spots such as the world famous Gordon Rocks.

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This guide to the planning your diving trip in the Galapagos was written by a Peru travel expert at Peru For Less available to help you custom design your exciting Galapagos vacations.

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Scuba Diving In Belize: A Package Of Fascinating Adventures

Found in the western Caribbean ocean and south of the Yucatan peninsula, you will come across the small Central American country of Belize. Home to the second largest barrier reef in the world,  an adventure to see the hundreds of different types of coral, sponges and other marine life from the dozens coral atolls or cayes as they are termed is to be experienced when scuba diving in Belize.

Divers, whether a beginner or experienced, will find everything they need available at the many dive shops or resorts to make their diving adventure great one for the log book.

If this is your first scuba diving experience, you can sign up for classes at one of the many dive shops or dive resorts. Scope of the classes vary between basic scuba breathing in shallow water, open water certification or advanced certifications. All scuba diving in Belize is performed under the supervision of the Belize regulated dive masters.

For those who have completed their classroom work and basic scuba instruction, but have not completed the final exam, check out dives and certifications are available. To make certain you bring all of the required paperwork from your stateside instructor, it is a good idea to call ahead to the dive shop.

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Popular diving areas known as the Hol-Chan Marine Reserve and Shark-Ray Alley are found on the southern end of Ambergris Caye and a short boat ride from San Pedro. Each with its own exceptional habitat and bio-diversity, this protected area is divided into 4 zones. Coral reefs, mangroves and sea grass beds make up the different segments of the reserve. For night diving sites, Hol-Chan is among the best.

Upon reaching at Shark Ray Alley, expect some company. It's been sometime that the local fishermen have been cleaning their catches here so the sharks and rays will appear near your boat waiting for a free lunch.

The famous Great Blue Hole is another popular diving spot located on Lighthouse Reef, a day trip east of Turneffe Reef. Discovered and filmed by Jacques Cousteau in the early 1970's, it is more than 400 feet deep and 1000 feet across. Experienced diver is offered a chance to go deep in the Blue Hole, while exploring the corals and stalactites that were shaped when the sea levels were much lower.

Scuba diving in Belize is distinct from other areas in the Caribbean as the water temperature only varies between the mid 70s to the mid 80s year-round. Water visibility alters upon location but you can assume to have 50 foot or better viewing with 100 foot visibility not uncommon in some areas. During the summer months, water clarity will be less in the rainy season.

Chase the rays, swim with the Whale Sharks, feed the groupers or relax in the shallow mangrove cayes beside the manatees. Going scuba diving in Belize has something to offer all divers regardless of experience. Make early bookings now and arrange your schedule for such a wonderful diving adventure.

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Allyn Cutts is a scuba diving enthusiast, traveling the globe with his wife checking dive destinations off thier bucket, list one at a time. He is also the Dive Master at www.MyDiveBuddies.com, a private social networking community specifically for scuba diving fanatics.

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