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Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 28th April, 2025

Top Yoga and Scuba Diving Destinations

  • Oman
  • Maldives
  • Philippines
  • Grenada
  • Bali

It's no secret that yoga brings many benefits - but what if it could help you when scuba diving? Flexibility, strength and balance are not just useful in daily life; they're all crucial components of hoisting on a wetsuit and dive gear (trust us). Just like physical control, breathing drives…

Oman coast

By Guest Blogger
On: 21st September, 2023

The Middle East’s Dynamic Duo: A Dubai and Oman Holiday

  • Oman

Dubai and Oman are a tale of contrasts. Dubai is a city where the boundaries of possibility are pushed to the extreme. It's a place where the relentless pursuit of innovation and luxury has transformed a once humble desert outpost into a dazzling metropolis. Meanwhile, Oman is all about…

Diver entering the water
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 17th August, 2023

Top Dive Destinations for October

  • Indonesia
  • Tanzania
  • Seychelles
  • Oman

When summer holidays are in full swing, planning an October getaway might not be front of mind, but we've got a word to the wise: there's no better time. You still have time to scoop those sought-after spots while availability is plentiful. Whether you're looking for a fast flight to a…

By Guest Blogger
On: 9th August, 2023

Middle Eastern Marvels: Egypt vs. Oman Diving

  • Egypt
  • Oman

Diving in the Middle East is famous thanks to Egypt's magnificent Red Sea. World-renowned sites such as the Ras Mohammed National Park and the SS Thistlegorm wreck draw divers from across the world, while crystal-clear visibility and thriving coral reefs are what invite them to stay. At…

By Guest Blogger
On: 19th July, 2023

Top Ten Mobula Ray Facts

  • Mexico
  • Oman
  • Seychelles
  • Maldives
  • Indonesia
  • Socorro Island
  • Mozambique

Bat ray, carpet ray, flying tortillas, mobs… With their strange appearance and quirky behaviour, mobula rays have many nicknames. Thanks to two horn-shaped fins protruding from the front of their head, they're also commonly known as devil rays. But despite their devilish looks, mobulas are…

Jungle river

By Guest Blogger
On: 23rd June, 2023

Top Ten Destinations Great for Non-Divers

  • Indonesia
  • The Azores
  • Maldives
  • Egypt
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Oman
  • Tanzania
  • Gozo
  • Belize
  • Iceland

We regularly hop aboard our soapbox in support of diving. There's nothing quite like floating in an alternate universe of technicolour reef cities and marvellous marine life. That being said, not all trips can be spent entirely underwater. There are surface intervals, after all. Whether…

Manta Rays
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 22nd June, 2023

Off Seasons (That Are Really On)

  • Australia
  • Oman
  • Philippines
  • Maldives
  • Mexico
  • Seychelles
  • French Polynesia

Dive travel planning takes finesse, patience and a lot of research. Navigating weather, route to destination and what bucket list creatures should be in the area at the time, all while trying to avoid throngs on other tourists as well, can be daunting to say the least. And, what often…

Oman wadi
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…

coral reef
Image of Jacqui Brooks

By Jacqui
On: 11th February, 2020

Where to Dive in Spring

  • Maldives
  • Indonesia
  • Mozambique
  • Oman
  • Cayman Islands
  • Anilao
  • Papua New Guinea
  • Caribbean

Spring in Blighty: a season typified by daffodils in full bloom, the half-forgotten sensation of warm sun on bare skin and channelling The Sound of Music while frolicking through fields. But lest we forget, the British weather can be rather… unpredictable. Elsewhere, however, some of our…

whale shark oman
Image of Jacqui Brooks

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…