Dear DT Readers:

Past a month and a half, we have been redesigning DivingList to improve reader experience based on the feedback we've received from the readers and some experts we interacted. Next couple of days, you may experience some service interruptions.

Some of the exciting features we will be releasing are:

• Improved Design & Site Experience
  Users will be able to browse our site by category without searching. Search Feature will remain on the site.
  
• Reader Comments
  Readers will be able to comment on the post. The comments will be open to anyone and accessible to all readers. Comments will be moderated to increase the integrity of our site, and comments policy will be posted in our "About" section. No advertisement in the comment section will be accepted.
• Facebook Connect and Twitter
  You will be able to comment via your Facebook Account as well as Twitter account.
• Advertising Option
  While DivingList remains the way it always has been, "Unbiased" place where divers of all levels including dive store owners, dive professionals, and dive travel agents can obtain great deals, we will be offering advertising opportunities to expand the circle. The details will be released by the end of 2009. For more information, please contact advertise (at) divinglist.com. There is no obligation.

During this roll-out, we continue to push news and deals via Facebook Fan Page (http://www.facebook.com/pages/DIVINGLIST/113361582416) as well as Twitter (http://www.twitter.com/divinglist).

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Thank you for being our precious reader!

Many Bubbles,
Team DT

From our (small) inbox:

We know we've been all about travels lately, but there are a lot of great deals going on in dive travels right now and we can't keep up with all. However... we received this press release earlier today on great Caribbean deals, offered by Elite Island Resorts.

Check Out: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS168493+17-Sep-2009+PRN20090917

And Bonus Post for Dive Shop Owners, Dive Travel Agents and Operators.
We got the insider information today that Respax, the peer-to-peer Travel Reservation System based in Cairns, Australia will be releasing the Dive Travel Booking system within a few weeks. The difference between Respax and other systems is it is Real-Time reservation system. This means that subscribers or the operators using this system will be able to customize the travel package with real-time availability.

For more information on Respax, visit: http://www.respax.com.au/
And for those who are on Twitter, follow @Respax for upcoming releases.

As soon as we receive an official releases on Dive Travel System, we'll post.

From our (small) inbox:

Double post today!

First item is... Belize Scuba Diving Package from $749 - posted on MSNBC. It is at Terazzas Resort during the Green Season (5/1 to 12/18)

Check out: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/32781994/ns/travel-deals/

Second and last item of the day is... Win a Trip to Fiji by Velocity Hotels in Australia. To enter, you simply register yourself and stay at one of their hotel partners in Australia and/or New Zealand before October 31, 2009. The winner will receive 2 round trip tickets to Fiji, 5 nights accommodation at Hilton Fiji Beach Resort and Spa.

Check out: http://velocityhotels.com.au/competition-details

From random search:

We ran into this website - Functravel.com and let us tell you why we want to post this website. It's because... it'll search the cheapest airfare all in one shot. Well-known website, Kayak.com does the same thing, but what we liked about this website is the straight-forwardness of the website. You type in where you are flying from and to, put dates, and hit go. All the filters that you can apply is easy to navigate also, and the results are listed in easy-to-read grid.

Check out: http://www.functravel.com/Flight/

And this is bonus for UK/GB Readers on Thailand Travel:

http://www.prweb.com/releases/2009/09/prweb2869274.htm

From our (small) inbox:

We found out today that the online diver magazine, Divernet, is selling really cool Dive Travel Guide for 2009/10 and they are currently running the specials. According to the post, this 244-page guide covers all over the world including 80+ dive travel destinations, top dive resorts and surrounding areas, and color-coded regional breakdowns written by divers. Retail price is £7.95, but it's £6.95 including shipping and handling.
Subscriber of this magazine gets even further discounts. They ship internationally - add £2.

Check out: http://www.divernet.com/Diver_Bookshop/diveguidesworld/OtherGuides/p214/diver_travel_guide_200910.html

This can be a great addition to your dive library! 

From our (small) inbox:

We know that we've been posting all dive trip related opportunities, but we received the press release today in regards to Royal West Indies Resort. They are offering Every 3rd Night FREE!

Royal West Indies Resort is a beach-front resort located in Turks and Caicos Islands. They offer spacious accommodations from studio to 2 bedroom suites. There are packages available for scuba divers - you can contact the reservation desk to ask for details. Their preferred dive operator is Dive Provo (http://www.diveprovo.com/), well-known dive operation in Turks and Caicos.

To view the online version of this press release, visit: http://www.reuters.com/article/pressRelease/idUS112607+10-Sep-2009+BW20090910

And check out Royal West Indies Resort on the web: http://www.royalwestindies.com/

And don't forget to check out Dive Provo: http://www.diveprovo.com/

Let's go!

From Random Search:

Some of you may have seen the posting on sportdiver.com, but we really thought it is good to post on DivingList to spread the word. After searching and searching, we ended up on etahititravel.com for all Tahiti travel needs. The website lists quite a few specials on the home page, but why look at them when they have a page dedicated to Scuba Diving! There are about 10-12 packages listed. All levels of divers are accommodated, according to the post, and the diving is offered by TopDive.

Check Out: http://www.etahititravel.com/packages/packagemain.aspx#5

Thinking Bora yet?

From Random Search:

We ran into this post on concierge.com, where the great deals on the Bahamian getaways were posted. It's up to 40% off... nope, we're not kidding. The article is really well written. Why? Well, it'll tell you where you can stay (and website and phone numbers you can call), the pricing, how much you'd be saving,  and when you need to complete the travel by. In addition to that, there is a section for the airfare. That's really a one-stop editor's picks!

Check out: http://www.concierge.com/cntraveler/blogs/perrinpost/2009/09/bahamas-cheap-vacations.html

We think those hotels are pretty cool, being that they are the "editor's picks."

Are you ready for a quick getaway?

From tips:

We got an insider tip that Dive Junkie is holding the "High on Nitrogen" giveaway from tomorrow (or may be this evening if you live in the US time zone) The giveaway is held over their Facebook Fan page. All you have to do is become Dive Junkie fan and post a wall comment with "I want to win a Dive Junkie Hamper" or "I want to win Asian Diver Subscription." Isn't that easy???

Here's the blurb that'll be announced:

2. "The High On Nitrogen Giveaway" contest starts on the 08th September and ends on the 30th September 2009 12 midnight, Singapore time.

 

3. Winners will be picked based on a random draw.

4. Winners will be announced on the 2nd October 2009 at the Dive Junkie's Facebook Page and will be contacted via the Facebook messaging system.

5. All prizes will have to be claimed by 11th October 2009.

Sounds good?

If you think your friends will like a Dive Junkie Hamper or an Asian Diver Subscription or simply because you think they should check out Dive Junkie, please help spread the word about "The High On Nitrogen Giveaway" contest  to your friends.

From our (small) inbox:

We got a notification that there was this blog post on Key West, FL. After clicking a few links, we ended up on this website, bestonkeywest.com. There is a Scuba Diving section, and the price listed has supposedly 110% lowest price guarantee.

Check out: http://bestonkeywest.com/scuba-diving.html

From our (small) inbox to FB to..:

We're going to the triple post today because... it's one of our team members' birthday tomorrow!

First post is Dive Photo Guide (http://www.divephotoguide.com). We received a note earlier with notifying that there are ONLY a few spots left for their Walindi Resort, Papua New Guinea trip in October of 2010. As you may know, they are closely working with NYUPS (New York Underwater Photographic Society - http://www.nyups.org) and DPG's expedition trip is one of the reputable ones (and well-known one) in the scuba industry. If you haven't seen the sardine photos by Jason from their previous trip, you missed something.

For more info on their 2010 trip, visit: http://www.divephotoguide.com/underwater-photography-expedition/papua_new_guinea_underwater_photo_video_festival_2010/

Second post is... O'Three. While digging up some links on Facebook, we ran into O'Three, UK based Dive, Surface, and Surf shop. Visiting their online store, we discovered that they are doing some Summer Sale on Oceanic BCD, Viper Fins, Regulator, and V16 split fins.

For more info, visit: http://www.shop.othree.co.uk/saleitems/cat_saleItems.html

Last post of the day, we fly to the beautiful Indonesia. Tasik Ria Resort Spa & Diving, which happened to be one of our fans on Facebook. While checking out their website, we ran into the Price List. (of course...) Their 3-day diving package is very reasonable. And don't forget... the resort looks very nice!!! To convince your non-diver family member(s), you can suggest their spa treatment while you are diving. (hint hint)

Check out: http://www.tasikria.com/

So, which one is your favorite post of the day?

From Our (small) Inbox:

We received a note last night in regards to the Annual Soiree by Iemanya Oceanica, the non-profit foundation dedicated to the conservation of sharks, rays, and their habitats. You may know them as "Adopt-A-Shark" of Adapotashark.com - Adopt a Shark is one of their programs.

This upcoming September 17, 2009, Iemanya Oceanica is hoting an annual soiree at the Skirball Cultural Center in the beautiful City of Angels (Los Angels). (Invitation is on the left.) From 6pm, it starts with Mako Martini Auction to Live Entertainment to honoring of Councilman Ed Reyes for his conservation efforts, the ticket to this soiree starts from $100.

However... we are not going to disappoint you (remember, we find things...) We were able to obtain the promotional code from the Iemanya Oceanica to get $25 off of the ticket!!!

To purchase the ticket(s), go to: https://co.clickandpledge.com/sp/d1/default.aspx?wid=28326
And use the promotional code of "2Sharksfor1" at the Checkout.

Why not help sharks & rays, have fun at the soiree with people who care about them in the City of Angels? The promotion does not last too long and the space is limited.

Also, please take a few minutes of your time to visit:
http://www.iemanya.org/en//index.php
http://www.adoptashark.com/

At DivingList, we care very much about marine and environmental conservations. Please, if you know of anyone who cares about sharks and rays, kindly share the links for this event.