A guest blog from PADI

If you’re searching for some Winter sun and fancy dipping more than just your toes in the water, PADI have some great suggestions for you to dive into.

Bask in golden rays, blue skies and even bluer oceans as you discover the wonderful underwater world this Winter.

1. Aqaba, Jordan:

Located at the very southernmost tip of Jordan is the only coastal city of the country, offering plenty of sunshine above the surface and diversity of dive sites below the tropical waters of the red sea. The Aqaba Marine Park is home to some of the most spectacular coral reefs in the world, where the 27 km coastline boasts soft coral, hard coral, wrecks and a myriad of fish, turtles and eagle rays.

During the surface intervals, divers can spend their time exploring the Wadi Rum and Petra, with Aqaba being placed in the country’s golden triangle of tourism.

There are 10 PADI Dive Resorts in Jordan, ranging from luxury resorts to budget friendly hotels.

Learn more at www.padi.com/diving-in/jordan.

2. Inhambane & Tofo, Mozambique:

Offering balmy tropical weather year-round, Inhambane & Tofo’s white sandy beaches fringed with palm trees, vibrant beach bars and dense marine life populations in the Indian Ocean is the perfect place to escape to for some winter sun. Below the surface, manta ray cleaning stations off Tofo offer plenty of animal action, which attracts not only manta rays but whale sharks and humpback whales.

During the surface intervals, divers can spend their time surfing, sun bathing and shopping at the Machilla Magic curios.

There are 12 PADI Dive Resorts in Mozambique, ranging from affordable Bed & Breakfasts to 4 Star Hotels.

Learn more at www.padi.com/diving-in/mozambique/.

3. Fuvahmulah Atoll, Maldives:

All the atolls in the Maldives offer a great winter escape in the sun, with plenty to enjoy above and below the surface. But for those who want the ultimate sun and scuba holiday, Fuvahmulah Atoll offers the opportunity to see seven different rare sharks in one dive. In fact, it is one of the only places on the planet where you can see tiger sharks, reef sharks, hammerhead sharks, whale sharks and Mola-Mola together year-round in their natural environment.

During the surface intervals, divers can spend their time soaking up the sunshine on the white sandy beaches, indulging in a massage under the coconut trees or dining under the stars.

There are 56 PADI Dive Resorts in the Maldives, ranging from affordable Bed & Breakfasts to luxury all-inclusive hotels.

Learn more at www.padi.com/diving-in/maldives/.

4. Kadavu Island, Fiji:

© Tourism Fiji

As of 1 December 2021, Fiji is re-open to travelers from the United Kingdom who are fully vaccinated, making it the perfect place to seek winter sun and the warm ‘Bula Spirit’. Fiji is known as ‘The Soft Coral Capital of the World’, with one of the most colorful being The Great Astrolabe Reef in Kadavu Island. With pinnacles, coral gardens, shipwrecks and manta cleaning stations, divers of all levels will love seeking adventure in these warm and tropical waters.

© Tourism Fiji

During the surface intervals, divers can enjoy the remote and uncrowded island that is often regarded as Fiji’s untouched Eden, with coastal hikes, dense rainforests, secluded beaches and spring-fed waterfalls.

There are 13 PADI Dive Resorts in Fiji, ranging from budget friendly hotels to luxury private islands.

Learn more at www.padi.com/diving-in/fiji/.