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Regaldive expands Grenada Portfolio
UK based diving holiday specialist Regaldive, is responding to increased demand for the Caribbean with the introduction of two new hotels in Grenada. With extra flight capacity now available*, Regaldive is offering something new for all budgets, and welcomes the great value Flamboyant Hotel and luxurious Spice Island Beach Resort to its portfolio.
Offering plenty for experienced divers, Grenada is home to over 50 dive sites, ranging from stunning coral reefs and fascinating wrecks to adrenaline charged drift dives. Divers looking to get up close to the marine life can admire seahorses, spotted eagle rays, moray eels, frogfish and sharks, while those more interested in wrecks have a wide range to choose from including the Bianca C – a 200 metre liner that sank in 1961, and the Hema 1 – Grenada’s newest wreck. Other highlights include the eel garden at ‘Northern Exposure’; the treasure-trove of marine species at ‘Flamingo Bay’; the other worldly underwater sculpture park at ‘Moliniere Reef’; and the drift dive at ‘Purple Rain’ which gives the chance to dive in a shower of purple Creole wrasse.
Regaldive’s new Flamboyant Hotel represents great value for money without compromising on quality. Offering fantastic views across the capital St George, and the Caribbean Sea and mountains, this hotel benefits from a freshwater swimming pool, gym, games room, restaurant, sports bar and evening entertainment. Non-motorised sports, massages and beauty treatments are also available for those wishing to make the most of their time above the water.
Seven nights’ at the Flamboyant Hotel cost from £1,055 per person, and includes flights, transfers and room only accommodation, based on two people sharing. An eight day dive pack costs from £233 per person, and includes air tanks (or 30% Nitrox if qualified), weights and local tax.
For those looking for pure indulgence, the Spice Island Beach Resort, located on the Grand Anse Beach, is considered to be one of the finest hotels in the Caribbean. A family-run hotel with all the benefits of a luxury establishment, the all-suite Spice Island Beach Resort offers a choice of fine and casual dining, bar, swimming pool, spa, fitness centre, floodlit tennis court, non-powered water sports, nightly entertainment and a full concierge service. 34 of the hotel’s suites open directly onto the beach, while 17 have their own private swimming pool.
Seven nights at the Spice Island Beach Resort cost from £2,448 per person, and includes flights, transfers and all inclusive accommodation, based on two people sharing. An eight day dive pack costs from £233 per person, and includes air tanks (or 30% Nitrox if qualified), weights and local tax.
For further information or to book, visit www.regaldive.co.uk or call +44 (0)1353 659 999.
* Currently there are two British Airways and two Virgin flights each week into Grenada. British Airways have recently announced that both flights will now continue to operate during the Summer season.
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Relive the Red Sea’s Golden Age: New Paperback Edition of Treasures, Shipwrecks, and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving
by Howard Rosenstein
With Forewords by Sylvia Earle and David Doubilet
Experience the Red Sea’s golden age of diving through the eyes of its pioneering figure, Howard Rosenstein. The new paperback edition of his acclaimed memoir, Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving, is a visual feast, showcasing over 200 stunning images above and below water by legendary photographer David Doubilet, the author and others.
Journey from a makeshift diving school in a train carriage to the forefront of global dive tourism. Rosenstein’s narrative weaves together thrilling underwater adventures, historical discoveries (from Roman coins to unmapped reefs), and encounters with a fascinating cast of characters, including underwater legends and world leaders.
This enhanced paperback release offers a deeper dive into Rosenstein’s story, featuring additional images, refined text, and minor corrections. Witness how his passion for the underwater world not only shaped a generation of divers but also subtly influenced the delicate peace process of the region. This is a story of adventure, discovery, and the enduring allure of the Red Sea.
You don’t need to be a diver to get lost in these pages—there’s something here for anyone who loves a good adventure, a slice of history, or a peek into someone else’s amazing life.
‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true.’
Sylvia Earle
‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’
SCUBA magazine
About the author
Howard Rosenstein is a one-off who was inducted into the International Scuba Diving Hall of Fame in 2009. In this memoir, he shares the more surprising as well as his favorite stories from the early part of his long diving career.
The book
Review copies on request – please contact Alex Gibson: alex@divedup.com |
Release date 11 March 2025
RRP GBP £25 | Paperback | ISBN 978-1-909455-54-2
216 pages | Revised 1st Edition | 234 x 156 mm
Available from Divedup.com, online and from retailers.
Dive Trade: Nautilus UK
Book Trade: Gardners Books.
Praise for Treasures, Shipwrecks and the Dawn of Red Sea Diving
‘Unbelievable stories that are most wonderful because they are true’ – Sylvia Earle
‘A page-turning memoir filled with stories of finding treasures, shipwrecks, and discovering exotic coral reefs teeming with marine life.’ – Explorers Journal, Explorers Club of America
‘Endlessly entertaining… A vivid memoir packed with characters and anecdotes.’ – SCUBA magazine
‘A very satisfying read.’ – DIVE magazine
‘A rollicking fun tale.’ – Kathy Sullivan, history-making astronaut and oceanographer
‘This is a fascinating story and one well told.’ – Divernet
‘Howard Rosenstein had a dream that he made a reality – he built, and they came.’ – David Doubilet
‘A fascinating story that, if it was not the real-life of Howard Rosenstein, it would make a first-class adventure novel.’ – Dan Orr, Diving Industry Consultant
‘A gripping tale.’ – Undercurrent
‘An upbeat tale of success with surprising twists along the way… will enlighten and entertain.’ – Jewish Book Council
‘A captivating voyage… I urge you to pick up a copy and embark on this thrilling journey’ – Amos Nachoum, award-winning nature photographer and diving travel pioneer
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