Author Archives: Cindi LaRaia

10 Nights Palau & Yap Special For 2014!

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Manta Ray in Palau

Palau’s Caroline’s Resort and Manta Ray Bay Hotel in Yap.

Explore the natural wonders of Palau the dazzling Rock Islands, stated by marine scientists to be #1 of the seven Underwater Wonders of the World.

Yap is “World Class Diving’s Best Kept Secret”.  Yap is most well known for its Mantas!  Every day the combination of plankton, tide and current sets the stage for an undersea ballet featuring some of the ocean’s largest creatures.

Start your journey in Yap on the Tuesday night flight from Guam.  Spend 4 nights with 3 days of diving at  2 tanks a day at the well run and operated Manta Ray Bay Hotel in an Ocean View Room and Midnight special late checkout.

Manta Ray Bay Hotel

Manta Ray Bay Hotel

Fly to Palau; enjoy 7nts at the beautiful Caroline’s Resort, the most unique resort in Palau. All the “rooms” are actually private hand crafted bungalows.  5 days of diving at 2 tanks a day.

The Carolines Resort in Palau

The Carolines Resort

Please send a request for 2014 rates.

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us

2014 Group Trip: Galapagos Islands Diving and Land Adventure

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Galapagos Dive & Land Adventure Group Trip

M/V Humboldt Explorer Charter, Sept 29 – Oct 5 2014
Land Walks & Touring the Galapagos Islands Oct 5 – 11 2014

Galapagos Islands Diving and Land Adventure – UNESCO WORLD HERITAGE CENTER
The laboratory for the study of the origins of life.

Humboldt Explorer - Galapagos Liveaboards

Sept 29-Oct 5 2014 – Humboldt Explorer Liveaboard
**In the heart of the whale shark season!
Itinerary: Galapagos Diving

Oct 5-11 2014 – Land Walks & Touring the Galapagos Islands
** The land of Charles Darwin and the living museum of endemic species!
Itinerary: Galapagos Land Adventure Extension

For more details, please visit our website:

http://www.divediscovery.com/group-trips/2014/galapagos.php

Mexico: All New Combo Gray Whale & Blue Whale 7 Day Trip

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Combo Gray Whales & Blue Whale Adventure, February 25 - March 3 2014 Group Trip | Dive Discovery

Combo Gray Whales & Blue Whale Adventure – Baja Peninsula, Mexico

February 25 – March 3, 2014 Group Trip

Escorted by: Cindi LaRaia

COST: USD 2850.00 per person twin sharing

Here is the perfect whale watching tour option for those who want to see the Baja Peninsula, but who want as little driving time as possible. Gray whales at the best whale watching location in the world, Laguna Ojo de Liebre and then blue whale watching at one of the finest locations we know of for reliable sightings of blue whales, Loreto, BCS.

For more details, please visit our website:

http://www.divediscovery.com/group-trips/2014/mexico.php

Indonesia: Black Sand Resort, Lembeh

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Black Sand Dive Retreat - Indonesia Dive Resort

 

Black Sand Resort: Lembeh resort, a wonderful small boutique resort with specialized offering for keen photographers looking for small specialized attention and great guides!

“Six bungalows (2 x twin, 4 x double).  Still the best House Reef in the strait.  No sand fleas.  No bar yet.  At this time only serving beer, but we are about to start serving wine soon.”

Consider: They are the closest location to the best muck sites, fast transfer times to the sites.  Maximum 4 divers per speedboat, incredible House Reef, personal attention as they are a small resort, great views, few mozzies (unlike many resorts in Lembeh), open to breezes, great food and excellent guides.

PNG: MV FeBrina Mid Year 2014 Solo Travelers Special Offer

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MV FeBrina: 2014 Solo Trvaveler Special Offer

Wednesday 11th June to Thursday 19th June, 2014

Diving Kimbe Bay Reefs and Witu Islands OR Fathers Reefs Walindi | Walindi

8 nights | 6.5 dive days

Pricing:

Ensuite Twin/Double Cabin — $3,200 per person
Ensuite Single Cabin — $3,500 per person
Ensuite Master Cabin — $3,800 per person

Boxer Crab - PNG Diving

Dive Itinerary:  Special Solo Travelers Cruise

This trip has been specially created for our guests that usually travel alone and would like to meet other solo travelers who share similar interests. On board this cruise everyone is a potential dive buddy!  Our only pre-requisite for this trip is that you are either travelling alone or travelling with one other friend that is not a partner.

Itinerary Details: http://www.divediscovery.com/png/liveaboards/febrina-2014-solo-travelers-offer.php

Indroducing,,,ARGENTINA!

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Our newest Destination!

The country has long held travelers in awe: The tango, beef, gauchos, soccer, Patagonia. The classics alone make it a colossal wanderlust cocktail.

Argentine Culture the Tango is possibly Argentina’s greatest contribution to the outside world, a steamy dance that’s been described as ‘making love in the vertical position! Take Tango Dancing lessons in Buenos Aires!

Tango Dance in Buenos Aires, Argentina

Highlights of Argentina (all year, though best September to March): 2 nights Buenos Aires, 3 nights Puerto Madryn/Peninsula Valdes, 2 nights Calafate, 3 nights Bariloche, 1 night Buenos Aires.  Total: 11 nights

Argentina: Wine & Waterfalls: 2 nights Buenos Aires, 2 nights Puerto Iguazu, 3 nights Mendoza, 1 night Buenos Aires Total: 8 nights

Optional Valdes wildlife add on – 3 day, 2 night tour to Peninsula Valdes

Trekking in Patagonia:  2 nights Buenos Aires, 2 nights El Chalten, 2 nights El Calafate, 1 night Torres del Paine, 1 night El Calafate, 1 night Buenos Aires.  Total: 9 nights

Trekking in Patagonia (extended version) – 13nts, Option to extend and do full W trek in Paine (which is in CHILE).

El Calafate and El Chalten - Argentina - Dive Discovery

All tailored to fit your greatest desires. Check our website for sample tours and details!

http://www.divediscovery.com/argentina/

 

Indonesia: Misool Eco Resort News Update & Special Offer

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Misool Eco Resort - Indonesia Dive ResortMisool Eco Resort - Indonesia Dive Resort

NEWS UPDATE:

  • We have separated Villa Santai into 2 independent accommodations, called Villa Tenang and Villa Santai.
  • Villa Tabisasu now has steps leading into the water, located at the back of the Villa along the walkway.
  • After a successful 6 month training period with an American chef, we are pleased to offer plated dinner service in our restaurant, with a small rotating menu.  Breakfast features a rotating menu as well as extra treats on the buffet table like double chocolate muffins, cinnamon buns, spiced pumpkin bread, etc.  Lunch remains a buffet, as well as the ever-popular tea time.
  • We have also added a wine fridge to the restaurant and expanded our wine selection.
  • Also, the whole of Raja Ampat is now a Shark and Manta Sanctuary.  Misool Eco Resort petitioned the government back in 2010, and a regional law has finally been passed, creating the first sanctuary of its kind in Indonesia as well as the whole Coral Triangle.  This is a tremendous victory for conservation!!!!!!

Shark and Manta Sanctuary in Raja Ampat

baby sharks patrolling the shallows of the North Lagoon. Photo by Mary O’Malley.

SPECIAL OFFER: 20% off for Misool Eco Resort for 6 trips!!!

The best chance of seeing mantas.

The discount applies to only 6 trips:

Date 12: 29th Apr – 11th May (12 nights)
Date 13: 12th – 19th May (7 nights)
Date 14: 20th May – 1st June (12 nights)
Date 15: 2nd – 9th June (7 nights)
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Date 16: 10th – 22nd September (12 nights)
Date 17: 23rd Sep – 5th October (12 nights)

For more information, contact Dive Discovery at:
1 800 886-7321, (415) 444-5100
or Email us