Diving Holidays

 

Places to Dive

  • Diving in TenerifeDiving in Tenerife
    Granadilla Diving Tenerife is highly recommended.  Granadilla Diving are a diving Club where you can experience Scuba Diving safely for the first time through an approved PADI Discover Scuba Diving Program; improve your existing knowledge and gain experience through PADI certified courses
  • Diving in the Dominican RepublicDiving in the Dominican Republic
    Diving Holidays at the 5*Iberostar Costa Dorada Dominican Republic The resort includes a CDC PADI Gold Palm Resort Dive Center which offers various diving courses from beginner to instructor levels. There are also nitrox courses local dives and night dives for those who are certified. Equipment rental snorkel tours and courses are also available.
  • Diving in the Red SeaDiving in the Red Sea
    We had the most fantastic holiday with Aquarius Red Sea Diving Club.  See the underwater photography. Experienced divers might want to skip the next bit and go straight to Cheap Diving Holidays Because of health issues I was very wary of taking a course on holiday.
  • Diving in the UKDiving in the UK
    Featured Diving Club - Ashby Castle Sub Aqua Club - A membership of about 20 people enjoy continued safe diver training as well as numerous diving expeditions and the social events. Several of Ashby Castle Sub Aqua Club members on aRed Sea Trip. Visit their Diving Gallery for more pictures.
  • Holiday Review – Coral Sea Resort Sharm Diving PhotosHoliday Review - Coral Sea Resort Sharm Diving Photos
    Reviews for the Coral Sea Resort Sharm Diving Photos - Information and reviews for all well known hotels and guest houses. Last minute hotel deals for the Coral Sea Resort Sharm Diving Photos and other hotels, holidays, reviews and trips
  • Red Sea FishRed Sea Fish
    Visited by thousands divers a year the Red Sea is home to many of the world's most popular dive sites. Covering jellyfish corals nudibranchs starfish sea urchins fishes and turtles - all common species of underwater life of the Red Sea and the Gulf of Aden you are likely to see while diving or snorkeling.
  • Underwater PhotographyUnderwater Photography
    This section is devoted to sharing the best photo tutorials, techniques and tips for all types of underwater photography. We cover wide-angle, macro, supermacro, behavior, composition, different shooting conditions, shooting with specific gear and much more.

As soon as you hear the word “diving” you think of all sorts of different diving activities.  Diving as we mean it here in the phrase Diving Holidays simply means swimming time underwater. There are quite a few types of diving holiday. The most common forms of diving are snorkelling (also called free diving) and SCUBA diving.

SCUBA short  for Self Contained Underwater Breathing Apparatus is a system first developed by Jacques Cousteau in which high-pressure air is stored in tanks and reduced to a breathable pressure.

Since then the diving world has moved on and holidays specifically for diving or holidays in which diving plays a small or large part can now be found all over the world.

Here you will find my diving reviews of various holidays as I learn to dive and then enjoy my new diving skills on holidays all over the world. Starting with Diving in the Red Sea along with my husband we hope to dive next in Goa see Diving in Goa and with a bit of luck early next year we should have a page on Diving in the Dominican Republic.

Diving Holiday Resources

Gran Canaria Diving Holidays  Aquanauts Dive Centre

Scuba Diving in Gran Canaria

CC Puerto Base Local 5 35130 Puerto Rico Las Palmas de Gran Canaria Spain

Telephone – 0034 928 560 655 Mobile – 0034 662 351 562

 

Red Sea Diving Holidays  AQUARIUS Diving Club

Red Sea Diving in Sharm El Sheikh  Coral Sea Resort

Tel:+20 10 1686223

Diving Holidays at the 5*Iberostar Costa Dorada Dominican Republic

The resort includes a CDC PADI Gold Palm Resort Dive Center which offers various diving courses from beginner to instructor levels. There are also nitrox courses local dives and night dives for those who are certified. Equipment rental snorkel tours and courses are also available.

Holiday Water Sports  Diving Hand Signals  PADI Open Water Certification

Informative Scuba diving and Scuba information site and lots of diving stuff at this great scuba diving resource site.

Niagara Falls Canada

Niagara Falls Photogallery

Niagara Falls is not one waterfall as many believe but actually 3 falls.

  • American Falls (between Prospect Point and Luna Island)
  • Bridal Veil Falls (between Luna Island and Goat Island)
  • Canadian/Horseshoe Falls (between Goat Island and Table Rock)

Niagra Falls Trips

This is one reason why you should allow plenty of time for your trip to the fall as one couldn’t possibly experience the enormity of Niagra Falls in one short trip.

Niagara Falls Trips are great for people of all ages. The Falls are a view like no other. It is an absolutely amazing site. People from all over the world come to visit Niagara Falls to get a chance to see nature’s outstanding spectacle. Over 5 billion gallons or over 2 trillion litres of water rushes over the Niagara Falls every hour.

US Citizens do not need a passport to visit Niagara Falls and Canada although you are required to have proof of your citizenship as well as a photo ID. You should bring your Permanent Resident Card/green card with you if you have one.

Return trip to the U.S. from Canada is exempt from passport requirements.

 

Hotels La Gomera

La Gomera is a small island but still has plenty of great hotels to choose from, 5 star luxury to smaller boutique hotels and budget guest houses. Many cater for cyclists and walker/hikers and are glad to offer advie on the best of the many routes on Gomera.

Best La Gomera Hotels


La Gomera Boat Trips

Whale and Dolphin Trips
Ocean Tours Depart from 2 ports:
– Valle Gran Rey
– Playa de Santiago (Hotel Jardin Tecina)

Dolphins at Dolphin Beach Resort?

Can you see dolphins at Dolphin Beach Resort?

Dolphin Watching & Whale Watching

Are there  dolphins at Dolphin Beach Resort?

The Dolphin Beach Resort is the perfect destination for your next getaway. Once the sun sets, get ready for a great night out, and only a short walk away, you’ll find fabulous restaurants, Unique boutiques and shops.

Jump  to Dolphin Slideshow

Bottlenose dolphins are probably the only dolphin species you’ll get to see at St. Pete Beach. It’s quite noticeable that there is very little mention of this on Dolphin Beaches own website. The nearby Clearwater Beach may be a better choice for seeing dolphins – home to several species of dolphins, including Bottlenose dolphins, Atlantic spotted dolphins, and Risso’s dolphins.

Dolphin Watching & Whale Watching

What is the best time to see dolphins?

The best time to go dolphin watching in this area is during the months of April to October. If you want to see dolphins (and whales) a holiday to Tenerife in the Canary Islands could be a good choice. In South Tenerife you can see whales and dolphins all year round. Summer weather is good but many prefer the more moderate winter weather. More about Tenerife Weather.

Sea Turtles

Five different sea turtles species are found in Florida’s waters and nesting on the beaches. All sea turtles found in Florida are protected under state statutes. More about the Turtles


Dolphin Slideshow

Courtesy of Ocean Tours Whale and Dolphin Watching Trips


Hotel Parador de La Gomera

Parador de La Gomera -One of the Best Hotels on La Gomera

The Parador de La Gomera is a real spectacle for the senses. It is located on the edge of the ocean, with a panoramic view of the island of Tenerife and the peak of Mount Teide. With its gardens full of cactus, palm trees and other subtropical species, it’s the perfect place to disconnect surrounded by nature. The Parador is in a Canary Island-style building from the Columbian era, with wooden coffered ceilings and large courtyards full of vegetation. The most surprising area is the swimming pool, with its spectacular views of the Atlantic Ocean and Mount Teide in the background.

Best La Gomera Hotels


La Gomera Boat Trips

Whale and Dolphin Trips
Ocean Tours Depart from 2 ports:
– Valle Gran Rey
– Playa de Santiago (Hotel Jardin Tecina)

Hotel Jardin Tecina

Hotel Jardin Tecina -One of the Best Hotels on La Gomera

Staying at Hotel Jardín Tecina is like travelling to the heart of a dream world because it is located on the island of La Gomera, one of the eight Canary Islands. Bathed by the waters of the Atlantic Ocean, La Gomera is a subtropical paradise between Africa and Spain. Enjoy the island’s year-round sun and pleasant climate and amazing beaches, and lose yourself amidst the plant and animal wildlife of the Garajonay National Park, a World Heritage site and symbol of the volcanic landscape that even today seems unconquerable.

Best La Gomera Hotels


La Gomera Boat Trips

Whale and Dolphin Trips
Ocean Tours Depart from 2 ports:
– Valle Gran Rey
– Playa de Santiago (Hotel Jardin Tecina)

La Gomera Hiking

La Gomera Hiking Holiday

 Saturday 11th – Thursday 16th May 2024

Staying at Hotel Jardin Del Conde

6 wonderful days of exploring the hidden charms of this beautiful island.

  • The best hikes that La Gomera has to offer through different landscapes including the world
    famous Parque Nacional de Garajonay which is a world heritage site
  • 5 Guided Walks with Andy Tenerife Walker (or less if preferred) and non-walkers welcome
  • Ferry tickets, all transport and 1-bedroom self-catering accommodation with breakfast in
    La Gomera included

SPECTACULAR SCENERY, MAGIC MOMENTS

Tenerife Guided Walks is probably the most renowned guided walking company on Tenerife. With nearly 600 TripAdvisor reviews, they have been awarded their Certificate of Excellence for the 5th year running.

The owner of TGW is Andy Tomkins AKA “Andy Tenerife Walker” and “The Guanche of Tenerife” who has over 25 years’ experience of walking Tenerife’s Great Outdoors.

Address: Andrew J Tomkins, Tenerife Guided Walks,
C/Barrio Nuevo, 22, 1a, Los Cristianos 38650, Arona, Tenerife
Tel: + 34 630 589966


Best La Gomera Hotels


La Gomera Boat Trips

Whale and Dolphin Trips
Ocean Tours Depart from 2 ports:
– Valle Gran Rey
– Playa de Santiago (Hotel Jardin Tecina)

La Gomera Walking

La Gomera Walking Holiday

Walking Holiday 8 Days & 7 Nights

Discover the botanical paradise of La Gomera on foot. La Gomera, the greenest of the Canary Islands, lies just 30 kilometres off the coast of Tenerife, but is a world away in terms of atmosphere and landscape. Steep cliffs along the rocky coastline give way to volcanic peaks inland and deep gorges, or barrancos, limit access to many parts of the island. La Gomera’s greatest treasures are found in the Garajonay National Park, among the dense vegetation of its mysterious laurel woods, where centuries-old trees clothed in moss give the impression of a tropical rain forest. In the valleys sculpted landscapes of terraces of banana, papaya and mango trees are equally beautiful. The rugged coast of steep cliffs and small coves are another delight.

Accommodation

You will spend two nights in San Sebastian, at the beautiful 4* Parador hotel and five nights in comfortable rural hotels. All are good family run hotels, with an authentic atmosphere and great hospitality. The rooms are simply but comfortably decorated and have en suite bathrooms. The hotels in Vallehermoso and Hermigua are favourites as the buildings are beautifully converted manor houses.


Best La Gomera Hotels


La Gomera Boat Trips

Whale and Dolphin Trips
Ocean Tours Depart from 2 ports:
– Valle Gran Rey
– Playa de Santiago (Hotel Jardin Tecina)

Best Tenerife Hotels

This is a ‘quick-link’ page to Reviews and Direct Hotel Websites.

Go here for the full list of Tenerife Hotels

Hotel Best Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Hard Rock Hotel Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Barcelo Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
Holiday Reviews for Barcelo Tenerife
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Sol Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
Holiday Reviews for Sol Tenerife
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Bahia Principe Sunlight Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
Holiday Reviews for Bahia Principe Sunlight Tenerife
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HD Parque Cristobal Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Ole Tropical Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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H10 Tenerife Playa -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Hotel Riu Palace Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Vincci Tenerife Golf -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Princess Inspire Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Sol Arona Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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KN Aparthotel Panoramica -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Bahia Principe Fantasia Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Spring Hotel Vulcano -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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HG Tenerife Sur Apartments -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Iberostar Bouganville Playa -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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H10 Conquistador -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Hotel Andorra Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Iberostar Grand El Mirador -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Iberostar Selection Anthelia -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Iberostar Las Dalias -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Gran Oasis Resort -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Gran Melia Palacio de Isora -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Be Live Adults Only Tenerife -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Hotel Cleopatra Palace -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Marylanza Suites & Spa -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Laguna Park 2 -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Arona Gran Hotel & UP! -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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H10 Gran Tinerfe -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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RedLevel at Gran Melia Palacio de Isora -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Royal Hideaway Corales Beach -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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The Ritz-Carlton Abama -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Bahia del Duque -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Hotel San Roque -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Hotel Botanico Oriental Spa Garden -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Dreams Jardin Tropical Resort & Spa -One of the Best Hotels in Tenerife
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Tenerife Boat Trips

Whale and Dolphin Trips
Ocean Tours Depart from Puerto Colon

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