The opportunity of a lifetime came my way. A chance to fly by helicopter to a remote coral cay on the Great Barrier Reef with award winning photographer and shark expert, Richard Fitzpatrick. A coral cay is a small sandy island which forms on the reef. Some are large enough to support inhabitants but many [...]
Every so often, I read about seawalking and always wonder…. what is it really like? Is it a good introduction to the underwater world? Sea walking is a fairly new tourist attraction which is growing in popularity. The process is simple – a large glass dome is placed over your head and, as you descend [...]
Come on Australia, if you want divers to come, give us a break on our luggage allowances. I’m sat in Cairns Airport writing this after being charged AU$50.00 per kilo excess baggage by the local airline, Jetstar. Now, I wouldn’t mind if it was because I’d packed too many pairs of shoes but it was [...]
Long haul flying isn’t something I relish and so, with a trip to Australia looming (I’m in the UK), I decided to have a plan in place (very unlike me). So, without further ado, here are my top 10 long haul flight tips to help me arrive refreshed and combat jet lag: A Cashmere travel [...]
How often do you get an email telling you that you’ve won something? And, be honest, do you ever believe it or does it get swiftly deleted? Well, that’s exactly what happened to me last week. It’s unusual for me to enter competitions; I don’t even buy a lottery ticket (ever since my brother won [...]
The Cayman Islands is a dream scuba diving destination. I’ve never been lucky enough to visit, but it’s on my bucket list :-) As for all popular scuba hot spots, there’s plenty of choice when it comes to choosing your dive center and we’ve had plenty of reviews from divers who have dived there and experienced everything [...]
Cornwall is England’s Riviera. Since Victorian times the Major beach resorts such as Newquay, Bude & Perranporth to name a few have seen sun worshipers heading to England’s most southerly and westerly region. The relatively warm waters and hot sunny days could please even the most discerning of folk. Over time things change, during the [...]
If you think that cruise ships are only for old, fat people with execrable taste in clothes, then look away now. If, however, you like cruise holidays or are interested in principle, read on. My buddy and I have just done our first cruise diving, and our expectations were exceeded. There are some downsides, of [...]
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