The Best Destinations to Learn to Dive

Author: Kevin Horton  |  Category: traveling in thailand

Once you have tried scuba-diving, you will never see the world in quite the same way. You will be seeing a part of it you have never seen before, up, close and personal and will see some amazing species of marine life and spectacular coral reef and see life in a way that you have never been able to view it before. Learning the theory of scuba diving beforehand will be a time-saver as you will be able to concentrate on the fun and practical aspect whilst on your holiday.

Phuket, Thailand. Scuba divers simply love Phuket. Some wonderful diving spots begin on this island with its wonderful marine life such as whole sharks and manta rays. There are courses, which can be taken at Patong beach, which are available in a number of languages. The dives are performed at beginner-friendly locations with low currents but also home to some spectacular marine life to whet the appetite. One of the world’s finest diving locations will be explored in the course, the Similain Islands National Park.

Cozumel, Mexico. Located in the second largest reef in the world, the waters here are of extreme clarity which are perfect for anyone learning to dive. The courses last over three or four days and includes dives in the magnificent Palancar reef. They are offered in two languages, English and Spanish.

The Bahamas. The Bahamas are also home to some exceptionally clear waters. But what makes this location stand out is the range of activities such as swimming with dolphins, feeding sharks, and coral reefs. Divers come here from the world over to enjoy some of the wonderful diving opportunities. There are some great locations with shallow waters and calm conditions which are used in the four day PADI Open Water course. This will get you up to speed in some of the world most spectacular surroundings.

There are other destinations which can provide some wonderful learning opportunities for budding scuba divers. Indonesia, the Maldives and Hawaii are just some of these locations. They are used to dealing with tourism and those who have never tried scuba diving before so you can rest assured you will be in safe hands at any of these top destinations.

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Author: bigbuddhaphuket  |  Category: retiring in thailand, things to do in thailand

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