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Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 24th August, 2022

Autumn of Extras - Dive Destinations With Excitement Above and Below the Surface

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Mexico
  • Egypt
  • Gozo
  • Oman
  • Tanzania

Whether you're a family of divers or a couple with contrasting interests, these destinations offer something for everyone to prep for the post-summer blues. Read on for a bit of autumn inspiration…

girl diving into water

By Emily
On: 28th January, 2021

When, Not If

  • Grenada
  • Gozo
  • The Azores
  • Maldives
  • Egypt
  • Seychelles
  • Spice Islands & the Tanzanian Coast
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Dumaguete and Dauin
  • Bohol

The temporary closure of the UK's travel corridors is sad news, but it still feels like the whole country is poised and ready to head off on holiday as soon as is humanly possible. The race between vaccines and virus makes this latest lockdown feel particularly tough, but that's why we…

Snorkelling in Belize

By Guest Blogger
On: 5th November, 2020

The Best Snorkelling in the World

  • Europe
  • Northern Norway
  • Norway
  • Gozo
  • Mexico
  • Yucatan Peninsula
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Belize
  • The Belizean Coast
  • Maldives
  • Seychelles
  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Raja Ampat
  • Banda Islands
  • Australasia & Pacific Islands
  • Ningaloo Reef
  • French Polynesia
  • Fiji
  • Northern Red Sea
  • Spice Islands & the Tanzanian Coast

When it comes to underwater pursuits, there is a whole lot to love about snorkelling - not only is it suitable for all ages and abilities and only requires minimal equipment, it also offers the chance to see a multitude of marine species closer to the surface. From the vibrant coral reefs of…

Diving lesson
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By Jacqui
On: 15th October, 2020

The Top Five Places To Learn To Dive

  • Egypt
  • Fiji
  • Maldives
  • Gozo
  • Grenada

Divers are really astronauts; gliding weightless through the ocean we observe alien worlds carpeted in vast fields of colourful corals with equally bizarre, enthralling inhabitants - from the foreign clicks of dolphins communicating to minute technicolour slugs (nudibranch). And best yet,…

whale shark oman
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By Jacqui
On: 23rd January, 2020

The Top Seven Short Haul Diving Destinations for 2020

  • Egypt
  • Iceland (inactive)
  • Oman
  • The Azores
  • Sudan
  • Gozo
  • Norway

Itching to get your wetsuit back on but don't want to fly halfway across the world? Fear not, as there is some incredible diving just a hop, skip and a jump from the UK, meaning you can have breakfast in Blighty and be sipping on cocktails after an epic dive by dinner (and we're not talking…

Manta ray in maldives
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By Jacqui
On: 16th November, 2018

Beat the System

  • Grenada
  • Seychelles
  • Indonesia
  • Maldives
  • Mexico
  • Gozo
  • Philippines

Question: do you consider yourself a canny operator (*taps nose and winks*)? Are you willing to buck the trend, go off-piste, roll the dice as it were? Well it's time to channel your inner wheeler dealer, à la Del Boy Trotter (perhaps without the dodgy gold medallions and morally ambiguous…

diving in egypt
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By Jacqui
On: 9th February, 2018

Short Haul Winter Diving Destinations

  • Egypt
  • Gozo
  • Oman
  • The Azores
  • Northern Red Sea
  • Southern Red Sea

As we (at least those of us based in Europe) are slowly stepping into the cold of winter and dusting off our winter clothing, here at Original Diving, we've compiled our list of some top short-haul winter-come-spring diving destinations. Here's a selection of places you can get to for a…

Malta and Gozo diving
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By Jacqui
On: 8th December, 2017

Dive into 2018

  • Western Australia
  • Gozo
  • Grenada
  • Oman
  • Fiji
  • The Azores
  • Maldives

Today was particularly hard. It all started when the alarm went off while it was still dark outside and got progressively worse as we gingerly stuck one toe out from under the duvet and it felt like we'd been transported overnight to Antarctica. Then there was the seemingly endless cycle of…

Luxury Autumn Escapes in Latin America
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By Jacqui
On: 19th September, 2017

Top Five Autumn Diving Escapes

  • Northern Mozambique & Quirimbas Archipelago
  • Gozo
  • Oman
  • Indonesia
  • Costa Rica

As summer waves goodbye and autumn knocks on the door, one question keeps popping to mind - how can we extend our sunshine hours? Jet off on a luxury diving holiday, of course. So we've complied our top five Autumn escapes for you to plan your next vitamin D hit. Enjoy.

Sunset in Raja Ampat
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 1st June, 2016

Deep Cuts: the Best Under the Radar Dive Destinations

  • Socorro Island
  • Rangiroa
  • The Azores
  • Gozo
  • Raja Ampat

Whether you're a 'been there, done that, where's next?' kind of traveller, or simply like the idea of exploring beyond the norm, we're here to bring you all the best diving 'Deep Cuts' - destinations that fly under the radar and yet offer some of the best scenery, diving and holiday…