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60 Epic Dive Destinations To Celebrate 60 Years of PADI

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Taya Grao-Randall
12 January, 2026

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Virtual Reality Scuba Diving – Take a Test Dive

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Humpback Whales – The World’s Best Places for Whale Watching and Swimming

If your dream is to go swimming with humpback whales, check out these top destinations for watching and interacting with these creatures.

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