Monday, May 2, 2011

Summer Travel: Planning a dive holiday

Summer travel typically evokes images of lying idly on a beach without a care in the world. But we at Gadling are always keen to buck the trend and focus on active and experiential travel. In keeping with this theme, today's column aims to get you out into the open water with a steel cylinder of compressed air strapped to your back.

If you want to catch a glimpse of the underwater world, then all you really need is a mask, fins and a snorkel. But to truly immerse yourself in what lies below, you will need to use SCUBA gear, not to mention first undergoing some structured training. Fortunately, planning a dive holiday is fairly easy regardless of your experience level.

Intrigued? Keep on reading.

If you're new to the sport, we'll first outline how you can easily get certified in just a few days. We'll also give you some suggestions on how to find a reputable dive operator, and how to go about choosing your locale. And if you're a seasoned vet - or you're aspiring to be - we'll finish by outlining ways of taking your passion to the next level.

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