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Let’s Dive the Philippines!

Your Philippines Adventure has Arrived! Double the Luxury Double the Fun Imagine yourself on this infinite stretch of black sand beach with the world’s best macro diving 20 feet offshore and your luxury suite just steps away. Now, picture yourself drifting over this pristine coral reef in crystal blue water, then lazily returning to your [...]

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Malapascua Island ~ Diver’s Paradise in the Philippines

Malapascua Island, Visaya Group, Philippines About the Island This tiny island is only about 1km by 3km and lies 8km off the north end of Cebu island in the central Philippines as part of the Visaya group of islands. When the Spaniards arrived here it was a stormy Christmas Day. They thus named it Malapascua [...]

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4 Minutes of Bliss

Enjoy 4 minutes of underwater bliss today as Mantagirl shares a taste of the macro world of Asia.  The majority of these clips were taken in the Philippines.  We are thrilled to offer a return trip to the Philippines next spring.  Watch for the announcement of the dates for 2014! We just might also offer [...]

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Invitation to Yellowstone and the Grand Tetons

Have you ever wanted to see the Serengeti of North America? To be in a place that is as wild and scenic as it was in the days of Lewis and Clark? To experience the crown jewel of American’s iconic National Parks – the world’s first National Park – in a way that very, very [...]

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Chasing Sun~ Our 12 Legs in Pictures!

RTW Flights in Images   First RTW complete, what an adventure, thanks for sharing it with us!  What should we do next?  What’s your next big adventure?

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True Smiles in the Philippines~A First Look

A Rival for the Kiwis Upon arriving in Australia for the first time I thought I had encountered the most friendly people in the world. But then I headed to New Zealand and found the Kiwis to be even friendlier. But move aside lands down under because I’ve discovered your rivals. The Filipinos are taking [...]

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First Thoughts of the Philippines and Acacia Dive Resort

Arriving in Manila we were greeted by exactly what we expected to see, the friendly smiles that were lacking upon our arrival in Thailand. After working more than six years on board cruise ships with a largely Filipino crew, we felt more like we had arrived as a friend. Everyone was extremely friendly and helpful [...]

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The Thailand of My Dreams

Expectations When I was 5 years old my mother brought home a young Thai woman from the university in my mid-west suburban town. My mother headed a volunteer program for international students where local families helped the students decode the subtleties of living in the US, provided friendship and a helping hand when needed. This [...]

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In the Land of the Great White Sharks- Guadalupe Island

Great White Sharks ~ A Dream Come True! Come join us! A Bucket list MUST! Imagine coming face to face with natures most perfect and awe inspiring predator.  Considered by many the Everest of the marine world, being in the water with great white sharks constitutes some SERIOUS bragging rights!  Imagine yourself here, up close [...]

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What Do Great White Sharks and Yellowstone National Park Have in Common?

We’re doing both! Join us! Have you ever wanted to come face to face with the most awe inspiring apex predator in the sea?  Now is your chance! Through the safety of a cage you’ll have the once in a lifetime opportunity to experience and photograph Great White Sharks up close and personal!  We know [...]

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