Destinations

Explore the 2nd largest barrier reef in the world when staying and diving at the Maya Palms Beach Resort in Mahahual/Costa Maya.  The pristine reef is just a few hundred yards off shore and the dive boat is just steps away from the on-site dive center with most of the best dive sites located just 5 to 15 minutes off shore.   

Buy any 7 Night package for stays on the month of February and the second guest receives a 50% off discount on the same type of package!

“Wananavu” means “perfect” in Fijian and Wananavu Beach Resort certainly aspires to be just that. Legendary dive sites crammed with sensational soft corals, critters and swarms of tropical fish are the big attraction for divers to this very popular dive resort.  Package includes:∙ 7 nights gardenview accommodations∙ 5 days of 2-tank boat dives∙ Unlimited shore diving∙ All meals ∙ Free 30-minute massage∙ Roundtrip transfers and hotel taxes∙ Valid through 3/31/13∙ Book by 5/31/12

Throughout the week aboard the Carib Dancer, an intimate 14-passenger monohull yacht, guests will depart Nassau to explore the dramatic walls, lush coral reefs and exciting animal encounters of the Exuma Cays. The itinerary also will include the Exuma Cay Land and Sea Park which this protected area is one of the world's most successful marine parks with an area of 176 square miles consisting of an array of more than 350 small islands and cays.

Few people see the world in black and white, and even fewer have made a career of it. Photographer Ernie Brooks has showcased the timeless beauty of icebergs, kelp forests and everything in between, all to help inspire ocean conservation.

Malaysia's rare species of shark need your help — sign a petition today to show your support for the creation of a Semporna Shark Sanctuary.

Not every dive location can be a once-in-a-lifetime bucket list bank-breaker. Smart scuba travelers can satisfy their wanderlust more often by targeting destinations that offer the most bang for every buck.

It’s that time of year, when Sport Diver editors are kicking back with a cup of nog, gazing into the fire as we contemplate the year that was… or is that just the sugarplums talking? Really we’re hard at work on our upcoming March Gear Buyers Guide, an all-equipment extravaganza that will give you all the information you need to complete your kit or to upgrade to the latest technology. But where should you take that gear, once you’re newly stocked? Here’s a look at our 10 favorite travel stories of 2011 (in no particular order), worthy of inspiring a plane-ticket purchase in 2012.