Top 10 Scuba Diving
Here is a Top 10 countdown of the best places in the world for avid
proponents of scuba.
With a surfeit of endemic sea life, unique to the region, and loads of
reefs with proprietary ecosystems, the Red Sea offers divergent scuba
experiences. The benefits of a trip here are twofold: supreme spots for eager
divers and a rich cultural heritage and history that few other locations in the
world can lay claim to.
With a surfeit of endemic sea life, unique to the region, and loads of reefs with proprietary ecosystems, the Red Sea offers divergent scuba experiences. The benefits of a trip here are twofold: supreme spots for eager divers and a rich cultural heritage and history that few other locations in the world can lay claim to.
Lush, exotic Bali is the jewel of
Indonesia and a haven for a variety of tourism pursuits. From luxury resorts to
spas, recreation to wild nature, the island is a complete destination. That
certainly is the case for avid scuba participants, who flock here for some of
the best marine biodiversity in the world, first class instructors and a plethora
of elusive, secret dive spots.
One of the superlative wonders of the
world, the Great Barrier Reef is without rival when it comes to natural awe and
splendor. There are several ways to see and explore Great Barrier but for
insiders, the only way to appreciate the behemoth is to scuba dive. The coral
reefs are famous as a preeminent spot to observe kaleidoscopic aquatic life.
With a 90 mile coral lagoon, well over 1,000 types of fish, from barracuda to jelly to shark, the islands that comprise Palau in Micronesia are a splendid spot for scuba. A paradise above water as well, Palau is one of the few places left on Earth where you feel a million miles from civilization and are grateful for it.
The popular
vacation destination of Cozumel boasts some of the best resorts in Mexico and
indeed the Americas. With 19 distinct reefs and a host of deep dives that go
down as far as 3,000 feet, Cozumel is also a favourite with scuba fans. For
spectacular tunnels, caves and caverns, there are few better locations in the
world.
5- Belize
Belize is a
country that packs more ecodiversity in one square mile than any other on the planet.
The landscape explodes with plant and animal life of incredible endemic
variety. Underwater the attractions are no less special, as Belize boasts a
wide range of reef types for scuba divers, each with a unique set of
characteristics that ensure a memorable stay no matter your level of
experience.
4-Galapages Islands,Ecuador
Tread in the
footsteps of Charles Darwin and indeed, the evolution of life on Earth, as you
explore a place that enthralls like no other. The Galapagos Islands, under the
domain of Ecuador, are much more than a hub of scientific discovery. Eureka
moments are available to the layman as well, as scuba divers can mingle freely
underwater with tortoises, penguins and a host of other wildlife.
3-Cayman Islands
The
Carribean’s favorite tax shelter and offshore financial center boasts some of
the best dive spots on the planet. Grand Cayman, Cayman Brac and Little Cayman
have a fabulous geography for lovers of the sport. As former peaks of mountains
which now underwater, offer sheer drops and shelter from perilous conditions,
the more than 100 dive locals around the Caymans provide calm and unspoiled
beauty for divers.
2-Papua New Guinea
Once a
secret gem for divers in Australia and the South Pacific at large, Papua New
Guinea is now fair game as a prime scuba destination. The area has it all. No
matter what your taste, from deep drops and shallow reefs, private lagoons and
atolls and perhaps best of all, pristine wrecks – a contradiction but
nonetheless – that harken back to World War II. Did we mention a treasure trove
of exotic aquatic life?
1- Costa Rica
Although a
recent player on the scuba scene, at least in terms of mainstream awareness,
the recreation and indeed, tourism in general in Costa Rica, has undergone
explosive growth. It stems from the government’s superb efforts to galvanize
ecotourism in the country, which by all accounts is one of the most diverse in
the world. Thus, it makes perfect sense to venture here for memorable scuba.
Start with the eagle rays at Punta Gorda and then venture off to Murcielagos
Island and the Catalinas for a wealth of sea life. From sharks to mantas to angelfish and gorgeous coral reefs
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