South East Asia
Southeast Asia is a hugely popular tourist region due, for the most part, to its wide range of attractions and very affordable prices. It is also viewed as a very safe part of the world for travelers There are countless popular beach and island destinations such as Phuket, Koh Samui, and Boracay, stunning coastal scenery such as in Krabi, Phi Phi Islands, El Nino, and Halong Bay, nature and wildlife havens such as Borneo and Sumatra. The region has world famous cultural and religious attractions like at Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Bagan, and Bali, and large metropolitan areas such as Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
For active travelers, there is a whole host of adventure sports such as trekking, surfing, white water rafting, and of course scuba diving. Being located in the Coral Triangle, SE Asia can lay claim to be among the best, if not the best place to scuba dive in the entire world. Raja Ampat, Komodo, Sipadan, Tubbataha rank at the top of many experienced diver’s bucket list destinations. All of this just scratches the surface of what’s on offer for visitors to South East Asia…
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Recent South East Asia Articles
Help Create a Shark Sanctuary in Raja Ampat
Does the idea of diving with sharks fill you with anticipation or turn you into a bundle of nerves? Either way, if you are a scuba diver, then you are very likely to care about the conservation of sharks. You can help keep them around for many years to come by signing...
Racha Yai Artificial Reef a Success!
You may remember at the end of last year we reported on the sinking of the old dive boat, Harruby, off the island of Koh Racha Yai in order to create an artificial reef? Well the reef has turned out to be a resounding success, with up to 100 divers visiting the 'Star...
Komodo Diving Conditions Great Despite El Nino
This has been one of the wettest seasons that Indonesia has had for many years. But that doesn't mean you need to cancel your plans for a Komodo diving holiday. The crew of the Seven Seas liveaboard reports the diving in Komodo is as spectacular as ever! According to...
Seven Seas Even Better After Extensive Refit
The Seven Seas is one of the newest and finest Phinisi liveaboards in Indonesia. The boat is modern, spacious and very comfortable, and is owned by experts with many years experience of operating in Raja Ampat and the Banda Sea. If you thought it was luxurious before,...
SIPD Reintroduces Giant Clams in Semporna
Have you ever had the marvellous fortune of gazing into the electric blue colours of a giant clam while diving in Sipadan? These truly unbelievable creatures are dwindling in number and The Semporna Islands Darwin Project (SIDP) is taking outstanding steps to...
Guests Give Kapalai Dive Resort 2 Thumbs Up
Are you considering escaping for a Sipadan diving holiday at Sipadan Kapalai Dive Resort? Here are a few honest reviews from guests who have been there. They will give you an idea of the good, the bad and the fantastic. Recent Guest Reviews: 08 July 2010 "We spent 4...
Brits Report Trouble-Free Travel in Thailand
Have you been putting off your holiday diving in Thailand due to safety concerns? Well nothing beats statistics for putting your mind at rest. You will be happy to hear the news is all good in the latest report from the British Embassy in Bangkok. Summarising findings...
Misool Eco Resort Featured in NatGeo Best
Misool Eco Resort is not going to be the best kept secret for long, especially not after being featured as one of National Geographic's Best Beach Adventures. The unspoilt and pristine condition of Raja Ampat's dive sites is a major reason for Misool Eco Resort's...
Mermaid upgrades for your Komodo diving
Are you contemplating giving MV Mermaid I a try for your next holiday scuba diving in Komodo? These improvements should tip the balance in her favour as your number 1 choice. New nitrox membrane system: unlimited nitrox is available to all divers now with a new system...