Filled with compelling stories, expert advice, and stunning National Geographic photography, this comprehensive guide features extraordinary destinations for divers who like to travel, divers traveling with non-diving companions, and travelers who are passionate about the ocean. Dive travel experts Carrie Miller and Chris Taylor traveled to 50 inspirational locations around the world--spending more than 250 hours underwater--to bring you this one-of-a-kind guidebook. In these rich and inviting pages, you will find travel stories and practical tips to make the most of your next adventure. - Marvel at manta rays and dragons in Komodo; - Explore the hiking and diving paradise of Saba in the Caribbean; - Dive in with white sharks and whale sharks in Australia; - Discover shipwrecks and sand dunes in North Carolina's Outer Banks; - Learn martial arts and shore-dive in Okinawa, Japan; - Linger in the land and sea gardens of Bormes-les-Mimosas, France; - Road-trip around the marine reserves and coastal towns of New Zealand's North Island; - And so much more! There is a purpose to these extraordinary travel experiences: conservation through exploration. To that end, each location highlights a global issue--from the necessity of protecting remarkable ecosystems like coral reefs and mangroves, to sea turtle and shark conservation--and suggests ways you can learn more and get involved. Whether you're dreaming of your next dive holiday or looking to travel the world a little differently, this guide will inspire you to get out and explore--above and beneath the surface!
