For those who like to visit the latest destinations, then diving holiday specialist Regaldive suggests a visit to Tobago, the Azores or Tanzania. Fast growing in reputation and popularity, these three destinations have seen visitor numbers soar in recent years – so what is it that’s winning over divers?

Offering great value for money and unforgettable experiences above and below the water, it’s no surprise that Tobago has grown in popularity over the past few years. Attracting a well-deserved reputation for enormous brain corals and thrilling drift dives, Tobago is home to the largest Brain Coral colony and best drift dives in the Caribbean. With over 20 dive sites located close by and attracting a huge array of marine life including sharks, rays, turtles, schools of tarpon, jackfish and the occasional whale shark, Tobago offers something for all interests. Seven nights’ at the small and friendly Toucan Inn cost from £789 per person, to include flights, transfers and B&B accommodation. A five day dive pack costs from £237 per person, to include two boat dives per day, air tanks and weights.

Proving to be another hot destination on the ‘must travel’ list, the Azores are home to a host of unique experiences and are fast developing a reputation for some of the finest diving on the planet. Best visited between July and October, the islands are home to many challenging dive sites, stunning underwater arches, tunnels, caves and cliffs. A haven for sub-tropical fish, the islands are also commonly frequented by beaked, sperm and fin whales, humpbacks, false killer whales, spotted, bottlenose and Risso’s dolphins, turtles and an array of different shark species. Seven nights’ at the Hotel Talisman on the island of Sao Miguel cost from just £649 per person, to include flights, transfers and B&B accommodation. A four dive boat dive pack costs from  £109 per person.

For those looking to jump on a slightly more indulgent bandwagon, Tanzania is fast-becoming the destination for combined above and below the water experiences. Divers can admire manta rays, humpback whales, turtles, whale sharks and dolphins, while on dry land they can spot the Big 5 in the country’s world-renowned national parks. Safaris can be added on to dive packages through Regaldive. Seven nights’ at the Manta Resort overlooking the stunning Pemba Channel cost from £1,901 per person to include flights, transfer and all inclusive accommodation. A six dives dive pack costs from £170 per person, to include air tanks, weights, belt and guide, and a five day Serengeti Safari costs from £1,280 per person.

Andreas Elia, Managing Director of Regaldive commented “It’s great to see that Tobago, the Azores and Tanzania are now developing such well-deserved reputations amongst divers. Over the past year alone, here at Regaldive we have seen huge increases in booking numbers for these countries”.

He continued “With double the amount of people booking to travel to Tobago and Tanzania this year, and a 70% increase in the amount of people booking the Azores – it’s clear to see that these destinations really are the place to dive!”

For further information, or to book, visit www.regaldive.co.uk or call +44 (0)1353 659 999.