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Forum http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/ Forum en Copyright 2010 2010-09-06T15:35:32+00:00 What boat have you been on ? http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/393/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/393/#When:05:59:10Z Hi all If you have been on a dive or charter boat in the UK let us know where, when and what it was called. Shaun 2009-12-11T05:59:10+00:00 Diving in November?? http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/517/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/517/#When:17:54:16Z I am looking to book a 1 week diving holiday during November 2010. My wife does not dive so criteria is: good diving (preferably wreck) in the <30m range not too technical ie drifts etc no liveaboards peferably morning dives leaving the afternoon free good weather nice hotel with restaurants nearby other things to do in area. Oh yes...if I can get a good discount by booking at next weeks dive show that would be great. Any ideas guys?? 2010-03-20T17:54:16+00:00 Places to stay at Stoney? http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/491/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/491/#When:08:54:24Z Hi all Has anyone stayed at Stoney in any of the places listed on their website below. Or have you stayed elsewhere? Shaun <a href="http://www.stoneycove.com/accomadation.htm">http://www.stoneycove.com/accomadation.htm</a> 2010-02-22T08:54:24+00:00 Deep Blue Dive - Fuerteventura, Canaries http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/412/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/412/#When:22:12:46Z I can very highly recommend Deep Blue Dive, Fuerteventura. I first qualified (PADI Open Water) about 8 years ago on a holiday to Domincan Republic and was strictly a vacation diver, but that all changed after a holiday to Fuerteventura. I was so impressed by the quality of diving with the team at Deep Blue, that I decided I must take this SCUBA stuff much more seriously. Purely because of my experiences with the Deep Blue team, on returning to the UK, I ordered all my own kit, booked in for more training and am now qualified to PADI Rescue Diver with, so far, 4 specialities. The Deep Blue Dive centre is very professionally run with exceptional hospitality. The centre is located right on the small quay at Caleta de Fuste, with literally only a few metres to walk to one of their superb ribs for a short trip to one of their great dive sites. As for the diving, they have very detailed sketches of each dive site (check out on their web site) and very knowledgeable and qualified guides. Visibility was great, even in Summer and masses and masses of fish. The underwater scenery is fantastic. I was lucky enough to see Angel Sharks, Barracuda, Eagle Wray, Tuna, Sea Horse and masses of other fish. <a href="http://www.deep-blue-diving.com/Deep_Blue_Diving_Englisch/El_Castillo.html">http://www.deep-blue-diving.com/Deep_Blue_Diving_Englisch/El_Castillo.html</a> A very worthwhile vacation dive centre, particularly if you need to combine diving with a family holiday. 2009-12-29T22:12:46+00:00 DiveQuest Dive Travel Brochure 2010-2011 http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/383/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/383/#When:04:33:44Z Hi all The new DiveQuest dive travel brochure has just been launched and it does not disappoint. As in previous issues it is packed with an impressive and vast range of information on countries and places to go and the dive sites to see once there as well as great details on the marine life to be seen. There are some amazing pictures to be seen as well. Follow the link below to order your copy and let them know you found out about it here. Shaun <a href="http://www.divequest.co.uk/brochureRequest.cfm?s=brochure">http://www.divequest.co.uk/brochureRequest.cfm?s=brochure</a> 2009-12-11T04:33:44+00:00 NEW DIVE CHARTER BOAT IN ST IVES http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/178/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/178/#When:19:08:44Z CANCELLED 2009-05-31T19:08:44+00:00 Last Minute Dive Holidays. http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/295/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/295/#When:00:42:02Z Hello All. I am looking to have a last minute diving holiday. I will only be able to book a few days before departure. Do any of you know where i can book a cheap, last minute trip abroad? Location is not important as long as there is sun, sea and mermaids.... Thanks in advance Paul. 2009-11-13T00:42:02+00:00 Why should age hold you back in the dive world? http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/291/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/291/#When:21:38:41Z Hi all!! Just a quick note for any divers approaching (or over) 65 and struggling to get insured! Hope you don’t think I’m going into sales mode but I work for Scubasure (dive insurers) and we have approached the underwriters (the pesky people that assess the various risks that a person presents) about raising the age above 65, our current cut off point.  65 is young these days and one survey even suggested that a lot of people actually start diving at this age!!  Well we have not yet won the battle but I just wanted to tell you that we do offer annual policies through another company that covers diving as standard up to 30 metres up to the age of 69.  Past the age of 69 you can take out single trip policies covering diving up to 30 metres!  If anyone has any queries please don’t hesitate to contact me! Just thought this info may be useful! Charlie <img src="http://www.fish4divers.com/images/smileys/wink.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="wink" style="border:0;" /> 2009-11-05T21:38:41+00:00 Back to the UK http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/45/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/45/#When:18:38:22Z Back to the UK this week for a few days! Is it really as cold as it looks on the news?  <img src="http://www.fish4divers.com/images/smileys/gulp.gif" width="19" height="19" alt="gulp" style="border:0;" /> 2009-02-09T18:38:22+00:00 Best job in the world. Helpers wanted http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/243/ http://www.fish4divers.com/index.php/forums/viewthread/243/#When:04:27:49Z Hi all anyone interested WANTED - ‘Best mates in the World’ 13 August 2009 Tourism Queensland will launch a global search for four mates to share exploring the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef with Best Job in the World Island Caretaker Ben Southall. Premier Anna Bligh said since Ben arrived in Queensland in July he had been tasked with the envious job of exploring all 600 islands and 300 coral cays of the Great Barrier Reef and reporting back about his experiences. “Six months just isn’t enough time to sample everything so we’re looking for some mates who can share in the experience with Ben,” Ms Bligh said. “The friends will report back to Ben about their experiences with photos, videos and via a guest blog on <a href="http://www.islandreefjob.com">http://www.islandreefjob.com</a>. “This campaign has been a worldwide success and that is why my government has committed an extra $1.9m to transfer interest from the campaign into visitors and bookings. “Watch this space at the end of the month as we prepare to rollout a major domestic campaign off the back of ‘Best Job’.” Tourism Minister Peter Lawlor said the latest campaign which was dubbed the ‘Best Experience in the World’ would roll out shortly through <a href="http://www.islandreefjob.com">http://www.islandreefjob.com</a>. “To date 127,000 people have logged on to read about Ben’s Queensland adventures,” he said. “Becoming a mate of the Island Caretaker is the ideal way to engage campaign followers and bring them closer to the Islands of the Great Barrier Reef. “This unique, money-can’t-buy experience to become Ben’s mate will be available to anyone from around the world.” Tourism Queensland CEO Anthony Hayes said despite challenging times for tourism worldwide, the Best Job campaign has led to a spike in interest and bookings for local tourism operators. “Ben has held global media interest with French, Dutch, English and Australian documentary crews following his adventures and dozens of journalists seeking interviews and arranging to spend time with him here. “A one-hour documentary about the Best Job campaign which recently aired on the BBC during prime time was watched by 3.7 million viewers and won the ratings for its time slot. “Since starting a month ago, Ben has done more than 80 media interviews with outlets around the world - including CBC, Le Parisian, CNN, Shanghai Morning Post, the Observer, London’s Daily Telegraph and Australia’s Today Show - all promoting Queensland. “Only last week Ben was visited by the crew from Getaway and Nine MSN who filmed a story about Ben’s Best Job which will air tonight and as part of an Australian first will also feature on Nine MSN’s online site.” Mr Hayes said results from Queensland’s key international markets confirmed the campaign had raised global interest and desire to travel to Queensland. “Print and online retail campaigns run by Tourism Queensland in Nordic regions have reaped fantastic results, with KILROY Travels reporting a more than a three-fold increase in bookings as part of its involvement in the Great Barrier Reef Sale,” he said. “The Great Barrier Reef Sale, run in partnership with seven tour operators across Sweden, Denmark and Norway generated just under 5,000 passengers to Queensland flying with Qantas in just three days. “A campaign run by Goway Travel in America dubbed ‘Vote for your favourite Island of the Great Barrier Reef’ generated an additional 1,179 room nights for Queensland operators. “Tourism Queensland marketing in conjunction with Down Under Answers also reported an impressive $1.6 million in air/land bookings for Tropical North Queensland. “In Europe, major German wholesaler Boomerang Reisen reported a 20 percent increase in bookings to Queensland following the launch of a recent road sign campaign.” <a href="http://www.islandreefjob.com">http://www.islandreefjob.com</a>. 2009-08-14T04:27:49+00:00