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Located between St Kitts & Nevis and Anguilla is the island of Saba, and the Saba National Marine Park, a protected area that has been a veritable playground for divers since 1987. The island’s volcanic beginnings resulted in formations unlike anywhere else, making it one of the best places to dive in the Caribbean and the world. Today, ecotourism is a large part of the island’s economy, especially dive tourism. Below the surface, among the coral reefs and sponge walls, you’ll encounter schools of colorful fish, sharks, and other creatures that are not typically seen by divers. Diving is available year-round although water temperature, visibility and surface conditions vary from season to season. The coastal zone is quite steep, so shore diving is not possible, but there are 25 dive sites accessed via boat, each with its own distinct features. more

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Anguilla has several calm bays and beaches that are ideal for snorkeling, and marine parks that attract divers from around the world. Among the areas that snorkelers can explore are Crocus Bay, Shoal Bay, Sandy Island and Little Bay, and swim among blue tangs, parrot fish, and sea turtles. Scuba divers flock to the marine parks – including Dog Island, Prickly Pear, Seal Island, Sandy Island, and Shoal Bay Harbor – where they can go on wall dives, ledge dives, and wreck dives. The Steps at Scrub Island is a notable dive site, with dramatic underwater rock formations like large boulders and a dramatic five-foot arch. here

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Stoney Bay Marine Park is Anguilla’s first underwater heritage site, home of the El Buen Consejo that sunk on July 8th, 1772 on its way to Mexico to convert the inhabitants. She carried Franciscan priests, general provisions and livestock, plus thousands of religious medals. All passengers made it to shore. Underwater archeologists have logged the artifacts, and divers can explore the ship’s cannons, anchors and even the devotional medals that are embedded in the coral on the ocean floor. Other wreck dives in Anguilla include the Commerce, the Oosterdiep, and the Sarah.

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See our selection of dive resorts in Bali or contact us for the best options! more

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Learn more about diving Lembeh or check out the photos and trip report from one of our Lembeh trips! here

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Keep in mind that the scuba diving in Cocos is only possible via liveaboard, and August is one of the most popular months to dive the area, so booking early is a must!

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Learn more about diving Cocos or check out the trip report and photos from one of our Cocos trips!

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Reach this western Bahamas district in just two hours by taking the ferry from Miami, Florida. There are three islands: North, South, and East Bimini with the North island having the most dive operators.

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In honor of Shark Week, we’re taking a (quick) break from binge-watching the Discovery Channel to check out the best places to swim with the ocean’s most notorious sea creatures. Since we love the blue waters of the Caribbean, we’re starting there.

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If you want to make the most of your time diving, Turks and Caicos is where to go. There’s a 14-mile barrier reef on Provo, along with a 2,134 meter underwater wall. here

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Tiger Beach is known as one of the world’s best shark diving destinations. It’s an incredibly reliable spot to encounter sharks of all sorts – including tiger sharks, hammerheads, lemon, and nurse sharks. The spot has very shallow waters and pure white sands, creating the perfect backdrop for your shark photography. more

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If the idea of retiring to an island complete with sandy beaches, salty breezes, and a laid-back lifestyle appeals to you, the folks at International Living have you covered.

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Like Vietnam and other popular locales in Southeast Asia, Thailand beckons with a low cost of living. Koh Samui is an island in the Gulf of Thailand known for its natural beauty — plenty of idyllic beaches, and also lush rainforest and coconut trees. more

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The official languages of the island are Maltese and English, since it was once a British colony.