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Win a liveaboard diving holiday to the Galapagos with blue o two
Visit UK based tour operator blue o two on stand 815 at DIVE 2014 in October to be in with a chance of winning a 7-night liveaboard diving holiday to the action-packed Galapagos Islands on board M/V Galapagos Master.
Originally built in 2004, the 32m long M/V Galapagos Master will be undergoing a complete interior refit to the highest luxury standards to be finalised by 2015, ready to sail some of the top dive sites in the Galapagos. Welcoming a total of 16 guests, M/V Galapagos Master features eight air-conditioned cabins each offering an en-suite bathroom, in-cabin entertainment and ample storage.
A spacious indoor lounge located on the middle deck offers guests the perfect location to relax and unwind after a full day of diving. The indoor dining area brings guests a tantalising array of mouth-watering meals, complimented by the adjacent cocktail bar. Photographers on board the M/V Galapagos Master can take full advantage of the indoor camera set-up station which includes multiple charging points (US round pin plug). In addition, the fitted plasma screen television in the indoor lounge is set up for slideshows of underwater photography. Additional storage drawers to the aft of the vessel mean that even photography charter groups will have no problem finding enough space for their equipment. Alongside the decadent interior, the M/V Galapagos Master’s top sun deck offers stunning panoramic views of the Galapagos.
DIVE 2014 will be taking place on Saturday 25th – Sunday 26th October 2014 at the Birmingham NEC. In addition to being able to enter the Galapagos competition, visitors to the blue o two stand will find some great show offers, representatives to talk all things Siren Fleet, Project Shark: Maldives and Project Shark: Galapagos, the chance to pick up the new blue o two brochure and canvas bag as well as the chance to win some other amazing prizes. If you own a blue o two t-shirt or hoody then make sure you’re wearing it to enter their on-stand competition to win £250 worth of blue o two vouchers.
Advance tickets for DIVE 2014 are now available for only £9.50 instead of £12.50 on the door plus you can pick up a FREE Show Guide worth £2.50 at the show. Click here to purchase advance tickets.
For more information about M/V Galapagos Master contact the blue o two team on +44 (0)1752 480808, email info@blueotwo.com or visit stand 815 at DIVE 2014 to enter blue o two’s competition to win a space on board.
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Stay Longer for Less at Temple Point, Kenya with Dive Worldwide
Dive Worldwide has recently introduced Kenya to its portfolio of dive destinations, making it a new must-visit for divers. The company has chosen Temple Point Resort, located in Watamu, a small town on Kenya’s Indian Ocean Coast. The resort embodies the spirit of Kenya, with thatched roof buildings and bright white interiors, complemented with local art. The Creek Deluxe rooms enjoy a creek view and sunset vistas, whilst Boutique Garden rooms offer peace nestled in lush greenery.
An abundance of activities such as golf, stand up paddleboarding and kite surfing await those looking for action; while those in search of rejuvenation may partake in a range of yoga classes, or indulge in the spa. Spend evenings dining poolside dining or lazing in hammocks suspended over the creek; there is no detail missed at Temple Point.
The waters surrounding Temple Point Resort are bustling with life, however, there is also an opportunity to explore on dry land. Tsavo National Park is close enough for a day safari, allowing guests to double up on the wildlife experiences Kenya has to offer, from elephants to whale sharks.
Suggested Dive Itinerary: Dive and Discover Kenya
Embark on an adventure to one of Africa’s finest marine parks, Watamu, the first of its kind in the continent. Created in 1968, Watamu offers excellent diving and snorkelling for those of all experience levels. Lively coral reefs and the surrounding waters are home to over 1,000 species of fish, devil rays, mantas, whale sharks, dolphins and turtles.
DEAL: Stay 12 nights for the price of 10 at Temple Point Resort
Price: Dive and Discover Kenya now costs £2295pp, saving £150 per person. Including international flights from the UK, 12 nights’ B&B (for the price of 10), transfers, 5 days, 10 dive pack, tanks and weights. Based on travel in September ONLY. https://www.diveworldwide.com/trip-ideas/dive-discover-kenya#details
For more information visit: diveworldwide.com or call 01962 302 087
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Dive Worldwide Announces Bite-Back as its Charity of the Year
Over the next 12 months, specialist scuba holiday company Dive Worldwide will be supporting Bite-Back Shark & Marine Conservation with donations collected from client bookings to any one of its stunning dive destinations around the world. The independently-owned operator expects to raise £3000 for the UK charity.
Manager at Dive Worldwide, Phil North, said: “We’re especially excited to work with Bite-Back and support its intelligent, creative and results-driven campaigns to end the UK trade in shark products and prompt a change in attitudes to the ocean’s most maligned inhabitant.”
Bite-Back is running campaigns to hold the media to account on the way it reports shark news along with a brand new nationwide education programme. Last year the charity was credited for spearheading a UK ban on the import and export of shark fins.
Campaign director at Bite-Back, Graham Buckingham, said: “We’re enormously grateful to Dive Worldwide for choosing to support Bite-Back. The company’s commitment to conservation helps set it apart from other tour operators and we’re certain its clients admire and respect that policy. For us, the affiliation is huge and helps us look to the future with confidence we can deliver against key conservation programmes.”
To launch the fundraising initiative, Phil North presented Graham Buckingham with a cheque for £1,000.
Visit Dive Worldwide to discover its diverse range of international scuba adventures and visit Bite-Back to learn more about the charity’s campaigns.
MORE INFORMATION
Call Graham Buckingham on 07810 454 266 or email graham@bite-back.com
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