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Rachel Gaw

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 22nd February, 2023

Summer of Giants

  • Indonesia
  • Socorro Island
  • Mozambique
  • French Polynesia
  • Maldives
  • Mexico
  • Australia
  • Bali
  • Southern Mozambique & Bazaruto Archipelago
  • Ningaloo Reef

How do you decide where to go on your next diving holiday? Do you return time and again to a place that welcomes you as an old friend, where you annually reconnect with the same dive guides who have watched your children grow and learn to dive as well? Or, do you methodically tick off bucket…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 15th February, 2023

Underwater Symbiotic Relationships

Symbiosis is defined as 'any type of close and long-term biological interaction between two different biological organisms.' There are several types of symbiosis in the natural world (and not all are reciprocal), so in honour of Valentine's Day, we've put together a list of our favourite…

Man on sailboat
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 1st December, 2022

Philantourism: The Best Dive Spots for Doing Good

  • Indonesia
  • Tanzania
  • Philippines
  • Sri Lanka
  • Maldives

Often, when catastrophe strikes, or a community falls on hard times, we watch and wonder 'how can I help?' Some people choose to donate money, participate in food/clothing drives, volunteer their time or open their homes. Short-term relief is just the beginning though. To truly extend a…

Oman wadi
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 24th August, 2022

Autumn of Extras - Dive Destinations With Excitement Above and Below the Surface

  • Indonesia
  • Philippines
  • Mexico
  • Egypt
  • Gozo
  • Oman
  • Tanzania

Whether you're a family of divers or a couple with contrasting interests, these destinations offer something for everyone to prep for the post-summer blues. Read on for a bit of autumn inspiration…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 21st July, 2022

Just Back From... Island Hopping the Maldivian Atolls

  • Maldives

Fresh back from two weeks of island hopping around the atolls of the Maldives, our resident dive instructor and holiday planner, Eleanor, has a few things to say about the most exhilarating dive expedition of her career (...so far). From mesmerising coral heads beneath overwater villas and…

Cenote diving
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 14th July, 2022

Meet the Team

When it comes to detailed knowledge and personal experience, our team of expert diving holiday specialists is pretty impressive! From marine biologists and Conde Nast Top Travel Specialists, to a PADI instructor and an expert adventure traveller, we've intentionally sourced a team passionate…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 7th March, 2022

Your Dive Calendar Part 1

Have you ever made it halfway into scheduling a dive holiday only to realise your dates land you directly in prime hurricane season instead of the whale shark migration you hoped to catch? No wonder flights and resorts were so affordable! Sometimes, dates and desires don't line up just how…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 8th December, 2021

Hope Spots for a Healthier Blue World

  • Maldives
  • Galapagos Archipelago
  • Ecuador & the Galapagos
  • Palau
  • Raja Ampat
  • Indonesia
  • Papua New Guinea

When asked what her favourite dive destination in the world is, Sylvia Earle - National Geographic Explorer, marine biologist, oceanographer, author, teacher and all-around phenomenal ocean advocate - said:

Diver giving the 'OK' hand sign
Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 10th November, 2021

20 Dive Tips for Travel

When it comes to diving, there's no better way to learn what works well than by doing it wrong first. And after years of being a professional guinea pig in both travel and diving, Eleanor - one of our diving experts - has made enough mistakes (and crucially, learnt from them) to be able to…

Rachel Gaw

By Rachel
On: 27th October, 2021

Top Dive Destinations for Non-Divers

  • Maldives
  • Indonesia
  • Mexico
  • Egypt
  • Bahamas

When it comes to diving, people sometimes fall into two camps: the die-hard divers who will happily dedicate their entire holiday to underwater exploring, and the landlubbers who prefer to spend their time above the waves. But what happens when you're trying to plan a holiday that appeals to…