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Casa Mia Maldives launches new website and new spacious guest rooms

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cm-logo-240x118Maldives Mathiveri’s renowned local boutique hotel, Casa Mia Maldives, has launched a brand new revamped website: www.casamiamaldives.com

Designed to give visitors an easier and more enjoyable travel experience, the new website has a contemporary new design, user-friendly navigation and functionality, new features, rich local-knowledge content and responsive design across all platforms, so it is easy to use on all devices from PC to laptop to mobiles.

“Our mission is to make it as convenient and easy as possible for our guests to really get the feel for Casa Mia and to ‘virtually’ experience the ambience and relaxation that makes this hotel so appealing,” explains Managing Director, Alex Bryant. “With our new website our guests can now see first-hand the range of facilities, including our recently added guest rooms, our private beach, beachside pool and sundowner area, restaurant and many of the activities that can be enjoyed here. It doesn’t all have to be about relaxation, but it most certainly can be!”

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Recent expansion saw Casa Mia Maldives go from 10 rooms to 24 with a choice of ground floor and first floor, some with stunning sea views and spacious balconies. Situated right on the beach front and surrounded by verdant gardens, Casa Mia is the perfect choice for simply escaping the humdrum of life.

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Guests can enjoy a range of water sports including scuba diving at the on-site dive centre, which is both PADI and SSI certified and fully equipped. Stand up paddle boarding, kayaking, snorkelling and water skiing are also available. Fishing excursions can be arranged and any catch will be freshly cooked by the hotel’s chef.

Visit the new website and find all the information you need about Casa Mia Maldives at www.casamiamaldives.com.

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Dived Up Publications announces the release of The Diver and the Cookby Lasse Spang Olsen

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The Diver and the Cook

A ship lost. No survivors. A grim recovery mission begins, pushing a team of commercial divers well beyond their comfort zone.

Braving treacherous conditions, saturation diver Nico van Heerden single-handedly combs the cramped, debris-strewn, zero-visibility Jascon 4 shipwreck searching for any sign of the lost crew.

Then, in a scene akin to a horror movie, while exploring a small, isolated compartment, Nico feels a tap on his shoulder. Could someone have survived underwater for over sixty hours?

The Diver & the Cook is the incredible true story of a seemingly impossible underwater rescue. With first-hand accounts, authentic images and detailed reconstructions, author and documentary maker Lasse Spang Olsen brings this gripping tale to life. The book is the result of over four years of work, including intensive interviews, access to previously unknown material, and deep study of conversations and film recorded during the actual incident.

Witness the unwavering determination of the human spirit as Jascon 4 galley chef, Harrison Okene, fights for survival after his ship goes down. Meanwhile, rookie saturation diver Nico van Heerden faces a daunting challenge: spearheading the rescue mission in a perilous underwater environment. With time running out, what rules must the dive team break to save Harrison before it’s too late?

An unprecedented operation, this story provides a unique perspective on the dangers and challenges faced by divers, showing the importance of teamwork and communication in high-risk situations. An incredible survival story against all odds, with an equally surprising aftermath.

Quote from the author, documentary-maker Lasse Spang Olsen:

“There are a whole lot of different versions of this story out there. But I believe that by speaking directly to the key people involved, creating meticulous reconstructions and doing original research we have dug much deeper and got far closer to the truth about the rescue and the sinking than anyone has ever managed to before.”

About the author

Author and veteran filmmaker Lasse Spang Olsen – in a 40+ year career – has participated in stunts and FX on over 600 films, directed eleven features and filmed extensively underwater. He’s led expeditions uncovering historical mysteries like the Flying Enterprise wreck and documented adventures worldwide. He’s also a producer and lecturer. Originally published in Denmark as Dykkeren of Kokken (February 2024), this is his fourth book.

The Diver and the Cook (ISBN 978-1-909455-61-0) is released on 12 November 2024 in paperback and ebook. It is available via online retailers, bookstores, from DivedUp.com and to the dive trade via Nautilus UK.

Dived Up Publications website: www.DivedUp.com
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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake

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Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.

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After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.

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With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.

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Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!

Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.

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