Two dive experts who have traveled to 50 inspirational locations around the world, including Japan, the Caribbean, France and New Zealand, present this guidebook that encourages readers to plan their own underwater adventure and stresses the importance of protecting the worlds natural ecosystems. 35,000 first printing. Illustrations. Maps.
"This guide to the world's best dive destinations offers the ultimate travel itineraries for above and below water"--
Filled with compelling stories, expert advice, and stunning National Geographic photography, this comprehensive guide features extraordinary destinations for divers who like to travel, divers traveling with non-diving companions, and travelers who are passionate about the ocean.
Dive travel experts Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor traveled to 50 inspirational locations around the worldspending more than 250 hours underwaterto bring you this one-of-a-kind guidebook.
In these rich and inviting pages, you will find travel stories and practical tips to make the most of your next adventure.
· Marvel at manta rays and dragons in Komodo;
· Explore the hiking and diving paradise of Saba in the Caribbean;
· Dive in with white sharks and whale sharks in Australia;
· Discover shipwrecks and sand dunes in North Carolinas Outer Banks;
· Learn martial arts and shore-dive in Okinawa, Japan;
· Linger in the land and sea gardens of Bormes-les-Mimosas, France;
· Road-trip around the marine reserves and coastal towns of New Zealands North Island;
· And so much more!
There is a purpose to these extraordinary travel experiences: conservation through exploration. To that end, each location highlights a global issuefrom the necessity of protecting remarkable ecosystems like coral reefs and mangroves, to sea turtle and shark conservationand suggests ways you can learn more and get involved.
Whether youre dreaming of your next dive holiday or looking to travel the world a little differently, this guide will inspire you to get out and exploreabove and beneath the surface!
