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The Best Places To Learn To Dive in 2026

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Elliot Pelling
26 November, 2025

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The Top 5 Places to Learn to Dive in 2025

From the Egypt's Red Sea coast to the Great Barrier Reef in Australia, discover the best places to learn to dive in 2025.
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The Best Dive Resorts for Solo Travelers

Do exactly what you want, when you want, on your solo adventure. And do it while staying at one of the best dive resorts for solo travellers!
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Best Diving Destinations in the Philippines

The Best Diving destinations in the Philippines for beginners, photographers, and liveaboard divers. Where to dive and the best time to visit.

Lady Elliot Island: Back to Nature

A magical coral cay, tucked away in the Great Barrier Reef, Lady Elliot Island provides an incredible natural world of wonder.
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Luxury Diving Destinations: 5 Places to Dive if Money Was No Object

These luxury diving destinations offer trips of a lifetime: world-class diving whilst staying in complete comfort and luxury.

The 5 Best Dive Sites in Croatia

If you are thinking of taking the plunge during a holiday here, then take a look at 5 of the best dive sites in Croatia.
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