http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk Tue, 24 Aug 2010 11:15:05 +0000 http://backend.userland.com/rss092 en http://blog.tropicaldiving.co.uk/wp-content/themes/tropicaldiving/images/feed-logo.jpg http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk 144 41 holidays4scubadivinghttp://feedburner.google.com It was inevitable really wasn’t it, the spill from the gulf has made its way upwards and onwards to the Florida Keys. The space between Cuba and Florida is slowly becoming occupied with this icky goo. Scientists have confirmed that the oil spill has reached the “Loop” current which has ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/general/florida-keys-finally-hit-oil-spill/ The Maldives has to be my favourite diving destination by far. Most of my diving friends tell me that it comes a close second to Sharm El Sheikh in the Red Sea but I disagree. I never seen such an incredible, vibrant underwater world in all my years diving – ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/maldives/favourite-diving-destination/ Fortunately for the moment, the Caribbean has not been heavily affected by the oil spill, so tourism is still booming! So there are six main places that re best to visit, and these are where you can have the best experience by far! When arranging your holiday it always helps to ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/diving-caribbean/ The Marine Conservation Society have reported an increase in sightings in recent weeks including 14 from Scotland, 1 from Wales and 23 from the South West of England. http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/basking-shark-seen-breaching-off-the-uk-coast/ We should all be very thankful to anyone who gives up their "holiday" to clean up dive sites in the Red Sea. I always ask myself the same question - is the rubbish they find a result of tourism or is it dumped by locals? Last month a team of freedivers ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/reef-clean-up-in-dahab/ One of the most incredible for people to go diving is in the Indian Ocean. With such a large and expansive area it can be difficult to decide where to go. So below are the Top 5 diving locations chosen by Mark at Tropical Sky, to help you make your ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/top-5-diving-hot-spots-2010/ Before last night I had never been on a night dive, so as I set out into the house reef at Vilu Reef Beach and Spa Resort with Mohamed my dive buddy I had mixed emotions. I was anxious about how I would cope in the darkness but also excited ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/night-diving-at-vilu-reef-beach-spa-resort-maldives/ With 35 dive sites within easy boat ride from Olhuveli Beach and Spa Resort, it is no wonder that divers from all over the world flock to this wonderful island in the Maldives. The Sun Diving Centre at Olhuveli is impressively modern, with great kit, big fast dive boats, and ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/shark-infested-drift-dive-at-olhuveli-beach-and-spa-resort/ I have been lucky enough to dive in many places, from the cold waters of the UK - where you feel anything but lucky - to the azure waters of the Red Sea in Egypt, but no place on God’s green and blue planet comes close to the pleasure of ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/maldives/ The brand new 5 star hotel (Fairmont Nile Plaza) situated in downtown Cairo was a haven of peace and offered the best levels of service I had encountered in Egypt. We were going for dinner after an incredible day of sightseeing at the Pyramids, Sphinx and Egyptian Museum. Our “45 minute” journey ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/are-we-there-yet/ I love curry and need very little excuse to visit a restaurant whenever I go away. On a recent trip to Sharm El Sheikh I asked my Egyptian guide where I could find "The Best Curry in Town". He mentioned a few places where the locals eat which is always a ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/curry-sharm-el-sheikh/ Not long to go now until Dive Ireland 2010! For those of you thinking of heading down to Co Cavan, word is out that the suppliers are looking to be giving all sorts of freebies away including some free diving in Sharm! So, to snap up your freebies and to see Hannah from our ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/dive-ireland-update/ Date: 27th & 28th February Venue: Slieve Russell Hotel, Ballyconnell, Co Cavan  Slieve Russell Hotel Ballyconnell, Co. Cavan T +353 49 952 6444 F +353 49 952 6046 E enquiries@slieverussell.ie http://www.slieverussell.ie/ Description "DIVE IRELAND 2010", promises to be an excellent show case of the best speakers and new dive equipment available. The aim of this two day conference is to bring ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/dive-ireland-2010-irelands-dive-show/   ...when Parrot fish go to sleep, they build a cocoon nest. It is a mucous cocoon. Mucous is a sticky substance secreted by the skin of the fish. The mucous cocoon of the Parrot fish is transparent. It masks the scent of the fish and protects from predators, while the fish ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/did-you-know/ The lastest installment in out Essential Sharm Guide is "Sharm is bigger than you think!" which breaks Sharm down into some of it's individual areas. Sharm El Sheikh has grown into six main areas, the old town where you can buy almost everything for daily life is called Old Market and ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/sharm-bigger/   Over the next few weeks, we will be posting essential information for those of you thinking of or are travelling to Sharm El Sheikh, so keep an eye on the website to view the lastest blogs!   Sharm El Sheikh is a world class holiday destination with almost every major hotel chain in ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/sharm-el-sheikh-travel-guide/ Last year saw some spectacular activity from the whale sharks. The now famous “bait ball” dive occurred at the end of July and signs are already auguring well for similar “big fish” encounters. Anticipation is growing of another impressive pelagic year in the Red Sea after many sightings from guides ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/sharm-great-manta-whale-sharm-season/ Why was Thistlegorm in the Red Sea and what is her historical importance? The wreck of S.S. Thistlegorm is the “Jewel in the Crown” of the diving delights of Sharm-el-Sheikh.  It is recognised as one of the best wreck dives in the world and attracts more divers than any other dive ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/ss-thistlegorm/ If you can’t beat them, join them. This is what started off the thrilling drift dive which makes the currents work for you instead of against you. There is nothing more exhilarating than to be shot off along a strong current and watch the reef pass you by as you ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/5-tips-tricks-drift-diving/ This has been a real grey area for divers over the years and a controversial subject on many diving forums. The simple fact to remember is that airlines are in the business of making money and view anyone taking their own diving equipment on their flight as a potential way ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/successfully-diving-equipment-flights-charged/ I was completely blown away by the recent BBC 2 programme - "Andrea, Queen of Mantas". It got me dreaming of my first encounter with Mantas in the Maldives all those years ago! Manta Point just 30 minutes south of our base at Barra Lodge has year round sightings of these ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/mozambqiue-mantas/ So another dive show has come and gone. The usual faces were there and the hall at the NEC was packaed with UK divers looking for a bargain holiday, discounted equipment or inspiration for their next diving holiday adventure. I really felt that consumer cofidence has returned to members of ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/news-from-the-dive-show/ If you have ever dreamed of diving in the same waters as Humpback Whales, Manta Rays and Whale Sharks? The Mozambique coastline is famous for sightings of these magnificent creatures and now if the time to see Humpback Whales migrating. Our partners at Barra Dive, tell us of daily sightings during June ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/general/humpback-whales-migrating-mozambique/ All the people hear about the Elephants, Giraffe, and Lions of East Africa. Africa, offers amazing ecosystems where you can see animals or plants that are normally only available at TV.   But… What about our ecosystem under water?   Zanzibar is one of the most visited places in  East Africa and offers the ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/africa-diving/zanzibar-underwater-ecosystem/ British Airways have recently announced two new routes to the Maldives and Sharm El Sheikh from the 25th October. Each route will have 3 flights per week. This is great news for divers as BA currently allowing your diving equipment to be taken free of charge. Call Tropical Sky Scuba Diving now ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/british-airways-fly-maldives-sharm-el-sheikh/ Hi to all Tropical Sky Scuba Diving enthusiasts! My name is Mark Evans, and I am the editor of Sport Diver magazine, the official magazine of the PADI Diving Society. Steve Cooper asked me to produce an irregular blog updating visitors to the website about what was happening in the ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/general/latest-news-sport-diver-magazine/ Worrying news in the fight against Shark Finning. A Business Travel Magazine published a letter from an outraged reader who reported that All Nipon Airlines (ANA) served porridge with "gently simmered sharl fin". Diving website www.scubadviser.com wrote to ANU to voice their concern and received the following response. 'ANA works hard to offer the best ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/shark-fin-menu-nipon-airlines/ The recent Diver Magazine awards have become an established part of the diving industry over the years. Each year winners for best liveaboard, dive destination and dive centre are voted for by readers of Diver Magazine and presented with the coveted bronze trophy. I was delighted to hear that our ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/egypt-and-the-red-sea/learn-dive-worlds-1-dive-centre/ Kenya has taken a positive step recently to encourage tourists to the country by halving the cost of its entry visa. From the 01st April 2009 the cost of visas has been reduced from $50 to $25 and children get in free. A family of four will now pay just $50 ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/africa-diving/kenya-tourist-visa-reduction-and-free-luggage-allowance-for-divers/ The London International Dive Show (LIDS) is held by Diver Magazine and will take place in London at the Excel centre on the weekend of the 28th and 29th March 2009. This is an opportunity for anyone and anything related to diving to get together and showcase their product or ... http://blog.holidays4scubadiving.co.uk/general/the-london-international-dive-show-lids/