The Andaman Islands are in Indian territorial waters, but due to the fact that they are far closer to Thailand (with Phuket some 450 km to the southeast) than to India itself (with the mainland well over 1000 km to the northwest), diving here has, so far been pioneered by long-range liveaboard dive boats, such as ours! The Andaman Islands cover an area of just over 8,000 sq km, and with 500 isl......

Antarctica is a place of extremes. The coldest, windiest and highest continent, it has no permanent residents yet the mystery and beauty of this vast wilderness has enticed explorers, scientists and adventurers for centuries even before the first recorded landing in the 1820s. The southernmost continent, Antarctica is roughly 1.5 times the size of the United States and is almost completely cove......

The Arctic Circle is defined by a curious phenomenon only observed in these latitudes known as the midnight sun. During the summers, when the pack ice allows vessels to explore the spectacular scenery of icebergs and calving glaciers, the sun never sets. During the polar winter, when the sun does not rise above the horizon, the average temperature is -40°F. Much of the soil is permanently froze......

Australia is the land of contrasts. From the tropical splendor of the Great Barrier Reef and North Queensland`s lush rainforests to the otherworldly beauty of the vast outback, there is something for everyone here. The rambunctious Aussies are some of the warmest and funniest people on earth. Stop a while and have a tinny (a beer) or billie tea with an Aussie and you have made a friend for life. A......

Just south of Mexico, once part of the Mayan and British Empires, English-speaking Belize offers the best of worlds; a soft white sand coastline home to the second largest barrier reef in the world and a lush interior jungle with its Mayan ruins, exotic birds, waterfalls and adventures. Every destination in Belize has its share of archaeological and national parks, marine and nature reserves, ......

British Columbia is the westernmost of Canada's provinces and is famed for it's natural beauty. The capitol of British Columbia is Victoria and the largest city in the province is Vancouver. British Columbia is bordered by the Pacific Ocean on the west, by Alaska on the northwest and to the east Alberta.......

An easy trip from the US, a visit to the Caribbean islands is the perfect introduction for a new diver or a relaxing and easy getaway for the more experienced. Between dives wander colonial plantations, hike volcanic peaks, plunge into freshwater pools below sparkling waterfalls, and stroll along white sandy beaches at sunset. Join the party at the local hot spot and sample some spicy barbecue......

Costa Rica is recognized worldwide for its national parks system, conservation efforts and stable government without an army. They have pioneered the concept of ecotourism. Visit the impressive active volcanoes, rainforests and cloud forests, bird and turtle nesting sites, butterfly reserves and more. Costa Rica is in Central American with Nicaragua to the north (309 km or 192 mi of border) an......

Located on the Pacific coast, Ecuador is one of the smallest countries in South America, but large on beauty and diversity. From the rugged mountain peaks of the Andes that encircle the capitol city of Quito to the low lying tropical rainforest of the Amazon, mainland Ecuador has something for everyone. Remote Amazonian jungle lodges, culture rich Indian markets and country side touring opti......

Located in northern Africa, Egypt is more influenced by the Middle East culturally, and it is bordered by the Mediterranean Sea to the north, the Gaza Strip and Israel to the northeast, the Red Sea to the east, Sudan to the south and Libya to the west. Defined by the Sahara Desert and the Nile River, the country spans about 390,000 square miles. The vast majority of the population is concentrat......

Fiji is blessed with 333 magnificent islands some inhabited, most not. Set in the tropical South Pacific, the Fiji islands are surely the essence of an island paradise with white sandy beaches, swaying coconut trees, pristine oceans and waterways, and a range of things to do and see that will appeal to the most discerning traveler. Stroll the glimmering white beaches hand-in-hand at sunset, sno......

Tahiti covers over two million square miles of the South Pacific Ocean and is comprised of 118 islands spread over five great archipelagos. Here, around these South Seas isles, a romantic sunset sea sends giant curls of turquoise breaking onto the colorful reefs that protect the tranquil lagoons of warm, bright-emerald waters and white coral-sand beaches. Many islands are crowned with jagged......

Explore Hawaii`s Big Island, and sense the power of volcano goddess Pele as she creates new land over old. See new vegetation growing in seemingly impossible pockets -- micro views of natural cycles that civilization obscures elsewhere. Molten lava flows glowing in the dark night are a spectacular sight -- destruction and creation on a grand scale. Molten lava is the Big Island`s hottest attracti......

Honduras is located in the heart of Central America, surrounded by high tropical mountains. Due to the diversity of climate Honduras has rain forests, cloud forests, mangroves, savannas, mountain ranges with pine and oak trees and the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System. With numerous plants and animal species living in different climates Honduras has been considered a biodiversity hot spot. The aver......

Known for its stunning landscapes, colorful cultural traditions and world class diving, Indonesia is best explored in more than one trip. Each island has its own personality with tribal villages in Papua, ornate stone temples in Bali, arid volcanic peaks in Flores, endangered orangutans in Kalimantan and tiny tarsiers in Sulawesi being just a few of the experiences you can enjoy. Indonesia off......

Divided into two distinct regions, Malaysia lies just north of the equator. It is ethnically diverse with Malay, Indian and Chinese making up the majority of the population. The western part of the country, Peninsular Malaysia, is covered by tropical jungle, including the central mountains that run north to south providing cool highland retreats and rolling down to sandy beaches and mangroves. The......

Maldives is the picture of a perfect island getaway: deep blue seas, turquoise reefs, white sandy beaches and palm trees. It is also a place full of character, where its people have long spent their days languishing in the very essence of idyll living. The country is made up of 1,190 coral islands formed around 26 natural ring-like atolls, spread over 90,000 square kilometers. Ninety-nine perc......

Mexico is bordered on the north by the United States; on the south and west by the Pacific Ocean; on the southeast by Guatemala, Belize, and the Caribbean Sea; and on the east by the Gulf of Mexico. Covering almost 760,000 square miles, Mexico is the fifth largest country in the Americas. With an estimated population of over 113 million, it is the world's eleventh most populous country and the mo......

Almost three thousand years before Europeans explored the vast Indian and Pacific Oceans, local seafarers from the Pacific rim had navigated thousands of miles of ocean to discover the islands of Micronesia. Scattered over three million square miles of the Pacific Ocean are more than two thousand tiny, tropical islands. These postcard-perfect island paradises with swaying palms and shimmering whit......

Bathed by the Indian Ocean, Mozambique is a land full of life and hidden beauty, with untouched nature stretching from the pristine beaches in the far north to the diving hot spots in the south. Mozambique is working to protect its wildlife with a great variety of nature reserves, and it is likewise devoting resources to tourism and developing greater awareness of the environment. In the towns......

From the jungle-clad volcanic mountains of the highlands; to the flooded delta regions; to the sandy white beaches and pristine coral atolls of the coastal and island provinces; the landscape of Papua New Guinea is as diverse as the people that inhabit it. With vast tracts of wild and undeveloped country, in Papua New Guinea, you’ll find it’s easy to imagine that you're the only person on earth!......

Stray away from the main tourist routes of Asia and explore the beautiful Philippines. The vast island nations offers spectacular diving with WWII wrecks, pristine reefs, and a great selection of dive resort and liveaboards. An archipelago of over 7,100 islands, the Philippines stretches from the south of China to the northern tip of Borneo. The three main Philippines island groups are Luzon, ......

From the brilliant atolls of Rennel and Bellona to the dense green rainforests of Malaita, the volcanoes of Savo and waterfalls of Guadalcanal, the Solomon Islands is a land of contrasts. Spend seven or ten nights on the Bilikiki or the Spirit of the Solomons exploring the Russell and Florida Islands and Marovo lagoon. The wonderful Uepi Island Resort sits on a palm-fringed white sand beach ove......

Located on the eastern edge of the African continent and facing the Indian Ocean, Tanzania is home to amazing wildlife, spectacular landscapes and rich history. From diving to mountain climbing, wildlife safaris to archaeological sites, choose your adventure in Tanzania. Snow-capped Kilimanjaro is the highest peak on the continent and invites climbers with several enticing routes to the top. T......

The Kingdom of Thailand is an independent country which lies in the heart of Southeast Asia. The country is bordered to the north by Laos and Burma, to the east by Laos and Cambodia, to the south by the Gulf of Thailand and Malaysia, and to the west by the Andaman Sea and Burma. By the maritime boundary, the country is bordered to the southeast by Vietnam in the Gulf of Thailand, to the southwest ......