Palau is a divers dream, with its fringing coral reefs and burgeoning marine life it's hard to beat. In a time where our oceans are being devastated beyond belief, Palau has managed to maintain some sanctity, and in 2009 with the help of pioneering dive shop Fish'n Fins, declared its waters a Shark Sanctuary. Thanks to this, people who make the trek to Palau can enjoy an increasingly rare treat - sharks and other large fish that have been overfished in other areas of the world. Although you can see sharks on almost any dive here, perhaps the best place to spot these and other large pelagics is diving Blue Corner. Blue Corner is Palau's most famous dive site, and is continually in the running ...
Expecting the unexpected is half the fun of being a diver, but when you snorkel Palau's Jellyfish Lake—all assumptions are off limits. This natural marine lake is a magnet for divers and snorkellers alike thanks to its curious populous of harmless jellyfish. Getting to your destination is part of the fun when diving in Palau, and carving your way through remote uninhabited islands on one of Fish n' Fins 225 HP speed boats is definitely not a hardship. The trail to Jellyfish Lake, however, may be just that. The rope-lined trail is a steep 15 minute climb for most. Be sure to take the opportunity to catch your breath by reading the informational signs about Jellyfish Lake on your way up. Everyday, a pulsating mob ...
There are a dwindling number of locations left in the world where you can still dive with sharks in consistent abundance. Palau is one of them. Behind a 70-mile-long barrier reef, Palau's sheltered lagoons hold a shark mating hot spot. Each year during the peak of grey reef shark mating season, leading dive shop Fish 'n Fins holds Shark Week, an educational diving event. Though the thought of sharks may conjure up false images of a blood thirsty man eater, for those familiar with Palau diving, sharks are a reminder of how important and fragile our oceans are. Although you wouldn't guess it from looking at Palau's waters, it's estimated that over 100 million sharks are killed each year for their fins, and it's projects ...
Typically, when you plan a dive holiday you spend hours researching and narrowing down your choice to one place where you're guaranteed to find a single breathtaking marine attraction. But when planning a Palau dive trip, you won't have to choose just one attraction, because it has it all! This isolated set of 200 or so limestone islands showcase a selection of dive sites that nearly all other dive locations can only dream of. Every year, to celebrate this natural endowment, pioneering dive shop Fish 'n Fins holds Diversity Fiesta—a week long food and diving event. The dive schedule during Diversity Fiesta brings patrons face to face with some of the most unique marine phenomenon, including WWII plane and ship wrecks, ancient marine lakes, shark ...
As the bow of the river boat cuts gently through the water, you might have a hard time placing that those waters are actually that of the largest, most feral waterway in the world, The Amazon River. Locked between the Ucayali River and the Maranon River, the Pacaya Samiria National Reserve forms the mouth of the Amazon River. As one of the largest protected areas in Peru, Pacaya Samiria National Reserve cradles abundant eco-diversity in its lush rainforest canopy. One of the biggest lures of an Amazon River cruise, aside from the convenience of a mobile luxury location amidst wilderness, is the wildlife. Spanning over 6,475,000 sq. km, the Amazon Basin represents 54% of all remaining rainforest on the planet. Although it is sparsely populated ...
The small, beautiful resort island of Capri is located only 5 km from mainland Italy in the Bay of Naples. Capri can be reached in about 40 minutes by hydrofoil from the coastal towns of Naples, Sorrento, Amalfi, and Positano, which makes the island a perfect daytrip destination. Whether visiting only for a day or doing a longer vacation stay, the best way to familiarize yourself with Capri is to take a boat trip around the island. Among some of the highlights this beautiful coastline boasts is the unforgettable Blue Grotto, a must see natural landmark on any Capri boat tour. Arriving in Capri by ferry or speedboat, you will dock at Marina Grande: the island’s largest seafront and port. There are a number of ...
Found on the border of the twin cities—Niagara Falls Ontario, and Niagara Falls New York—the Falls has fascinated all who have witnessed it. Although there have been many documents suggesting who discovered Niagara Falls, the bottom line is, the only thing they deserve credit for is writing about it in their journal and giving themselves a pat on the back. The Niagara Falls we see today started forming itself over 10,000 years ago (meaning lots of time for people other than the Europeans to "discover" it). Over these thousands of years, Niagara Falls has been moving ever so slowly. It's believed to have started approximately six miles down river, where currently the Queenston-Lewiston Bridge connects the U.S and Canada. Each year the Falls recede roughly ...
There is something incredibly exhilarating about Haynes Cay in San Andres. It may be the atmosphere of the island or the stingrays swimming at your feet; but no matter what you enjoy, Haynes Cay offers travellers a great opportunity to escape the typical Caribbean trip and dive headfirst into the natural life of the island. Haynes Cay is a small island located just off the coast of San Andres, Columbia; and it feels like you’re stepping into a postcard. Every view of Haynes Cay, as well as looking out from it, is breathtaking. Long expanses of white sand beaches cover the island and lend it a pristine beauty unmarked by houses or buildings. In fact, the only standing structure on this island is Babis Place, ...
Located in the historic Cannery Row district of Monterey, the Monterey Bay Aquarium is one of the most popular aquariums in California. They have a host of state-of-the-art exhibits that allow visitors to glimpse the ocean like never before. Spectacularly situated right on the bay, the outdoor viewing platforms (one of which is free and located outside the aquarium) are outfitted with free monoculars. They allow you to get a close-up view of the sea otters floating in the beds of kelp near the shore, the rambunctious California sea lions, and fat, spotted harbour seals. The outdoor platforms are just the start of your fascinating journey into the waters of Monterey Bay as you enter the aquarium’s exhibits. The Open Ocean exhibit is one of ...
Thailand is one of the most beautiful countries in Southeast Asia, known for its exceptional food, traditions, contemporary and modern architecture, historical temples and museums, breathtaking beaches, and limestone cliffs—specifically those at Tonsai Beach. The limestone cliffs of Tonsai Beach are a magnificent place for rock climbers and hikers from all over the world as it offers reasonably priced accommodation, rock climbing and trekking adventures. The limestone cliffs of Tonsai Beach are located in the region of Railay Beach, which consists of four major sections: Phra Nang, West and East Railay, and Tonsai, with Tonsai being perfectly matched to climbers. Railay Beach is accessible only by sea after a short speedboat ride because the road leading to the area is cut off by the towering ...
