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The Best Places To Learn To Dive in 2026

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Elliot Pelling
26 November, 2025

Learn to Dive

Two divers explore the Caribbean sea, swimming past a seafan and other soft corals

5 of the Best Places To Learn To Dive in North America & the Caribbean

Here are 5 of the the best places to take the PADI Open Water Diver course in North America and the Caribbean.
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The Top 5 Places to Learn to Dive in 2025

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From Olympics to diving, team GB Taekwondo athlete Rebecca McGowan shares how a dive holiday in Thailand became a new passion and escape.
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6 Fun Facts About Marine Iguanas

Dive into fun facts about the marine iguana and learn why they might just be the reason you’ll want to become a certified scuba diver!
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Get Your Summer Vibe With Our 2024 Summer Dive Playlist – Spotify

Going diving this summer? We've got the perfect summer playlist for your main character moment. Tune in now!
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The Best Underwater Restaurants That Are Actually in the Sea

Want to head below the surface for a meal? These are the best underwater restaurants that are actually in the sea (not in an aquarium).
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