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It really is more fun in The Philippines!
#itsmorefuninthephilippines is the promotional strap line for The Philippines and we couldn’t agree more. As a diving destination it is pretty hard to beat. Our recent trip saw us visit three different islands and resorts: Magic Island Dive Resort in Moalboal on Cebu Island, Magic Oceans Dive Resort in Anda on Bohol Island, and Atmosphere Resorts & Spa in Dauin, near Dumagete on the island of Negros Oriental in a trip that lasted just under three weeks including travel.
We flew with Philippine Airlines from Heathrow to Manilla and then on to Cebu, with our return flight going from Dumagete to Manilla, and then home. To maximize our diving during this multi-island trip, we used the ferry to get from island to island, so we did not need to worry about no-fly times. If you want a bit of variation on your trip, then trying out 2 or even 3 islands is a great way to get a true taste of the region.
Throughout the trip we experienced fantastic diving, with knowledgeable dive guides expertly finding us astonishing photographic subjects. From the smallest nudibranch to the largest fish in the sea, The Philippines seems to have it all. The islands offer a perfect mix of pristine coral reefs, clear blue seas and incredible marine life. If you are an underwater photographer, then you will be delighted with the photographic opportunities you can find here, be it super macro or wide angle that floats your boat.
To read in more detail about our epic Philippines trip, follow these links:
Magic Island Dive Resort, Moalboal, Cebu
Magic Ocean Dive Resort, Anda, Bohol
Atmosphere Resorts & Spa
We had an amazing time. The people are warm and friendly, the sun was shining, the diving was incredible – we could not have asked for more.
For more information about these resorts, The Philippines and travel, please check out these links:
Marine Life & Conservation
Jeff chats to… Chloe Hurst, overall winner of the See You at the Sea Festival Film Competition (Watch Video)
In this exclusive Zoom interview, Jeff Goodman, Scubaverse Editor-at-large, chats to Chloe Hurst, winner of the See You at the Sea Festival Film Competition.The See you at the Sea Festival was an online film festival created by young people, for young people.
Chloe’s film – Waves of Change – can be seen here:
Second in a series of six videos about the competition. Watch the first video HERE with Jenn Sandiford – Youth Engagement Officer with the Your Shore Beach Rangers Project and the Cornwall Wildlife Trust – to find out more about the Competition. Each day this week we will be sharing one video in which Jeff talks with the young contestants about their films and what inspired them.
For more information please visit:
- Project website: www.beachrangers.com
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust: www.cornwallwildlifetrust.com
- Cornwall College: www.cornwall.ac.uk
- Our Bright Future: www.ourbrightfuture.co.uk
Marine Life & Conservation
Jeff chats to… Jenn Sandiford about the See You at the Sea Festival Film Competition (Watch Video)
In this exclusive Zoom interview, Jeff Goodman, Scubaverse Editor-at-large, chats to Jenn Sandiford – Youth Engagement Officer with the Your Shore Beach Rangers Project and the Cornwall Wildlife Trust – about the See You at the Sea Festival Film Competition.
The See you at the Sea Festival was an online film festival created by young people, for young people.
In this first interview of six, Jenn tells us about the Festival and how it came about. In the following five interviews – one shared each day this week – Jeff talks with the young contestants about their films and what inspired them.
For more information please visit:
- Project website: www.beachrangers.com
- Cornwall Wildlife Trust: www.cornwallwildlifetrust.com
- Cornwall College: www.cornwall.ac.uk
- Our Bright Future: www.ourbrightfuture.co.uk
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