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 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 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.

From our (small) inbox:

Good thing that people keep us busy, there are a lot of end of summer deals going on and it's really sad that we cannot keep up to post every single deal that come our way. But we must post this...

Divi Resorts are offering really hot summer special right now. The one in Bonaire offers diving facility and the accommodation starts from $102 per night for a spacious studio unit. What's more, children under 15 will stay free, and if they are younger than 12, they stay free and eat free!

For more info: http://www.ownersperspective.co.uk/sizzling-summer-sales-in-caribbean-offered-by-divi-resorts/

And Divi Resort website: http://www.diviresorts.com/index.html

From our (small) inbox:

Micronesian Divers Association has announced the Marine Awareness Contest. According to the details, they will accept anything from Posters, Eassays, photos, radio ads, songs you wrote etc., technically everything. The catch is... each entry must contain clear message on Guam's Marine Environment and how it's affecting local marine environment such as rivers and oceans.

Winners (four set of two) will win a series of scuba diving instruction (worth more than USD$600), from open water class to rescue course.

Anyone over the age of 14 can participate in this contest and the deadline is October 14, 2009.

Check out the post on GuamPDN: http://bit.ly/7bEoJ
And check out Micronesian Divers Association, Inc: http://www.mdaguam.com/

Pass the word on to someone who may be interested!

From our (small) inbox:

Got a note earlier today on Sipadan Specials with Karabi Divers in Thailand. The deal includes 5 boat dives, unlimited house reef dives, 3 meals a day, and tanks and weights etc. to list a few.

Check out: http://www.krabidivers.com/2009/08/18/sipadan-specials-4-days-unlimited-diving/

From... our (small) inbox:

We previously posted K2 Scuba Tusa blowout sale, but... K2 Scuba is running a dive light sale with unbeatable price because of YOU!

Here's some run-down from Tusa.com on this Dive Light:
The TUL-300 boasts a 4.8W LED with a 42 degree beam angle that is ideal for a daytime light or is powerful enough for a night time primary or backup. A compact and streamlined anodized aluminum body with triple o-ring screwed battery compartment and magnetic switch combine for a depth rating of 400ft/120m.

And of course, our curiosity has taken over and we ran a bit of search for you to see if they really had the lowest price... Yes, they did!

Don't forget - they have 365 days return policy and Free Shipping over $100.

Check Out: http://www.k2scuba.com/product_description.php?category=20&sub_cat=73&product=569

And don't forget to check their Seasonal Blowout page: http://www.k2scuba.com/blowouts.php because you never know.

From Search:

We came across interesting blog, Siam Dive 'n Liveaboard Travel. And caught our eyes... ah, 14 Free Nitrox if you book your trip at least 3 months before. And more.

Check Out: http://siamdivers.com/blog/?p=127

Make sure to scroll down and look at the left side... They have quite a few blog entries with discounts.

From Press Release:

We know Cozumel is the hot place for divers. So here's some good news!

The press release we received today mentioned that there's a big sale going on at Fiesta Americana Cozumel Dive Resort. The thing is... you have to book the trip by the end of today (11:59PM EST), 8/7.

The discount is applied to any night of the week, and the price ($49) includes hotel tax and the parking. The travel must be completed by now to October 31, 2009, and there is a minimum stay of 4 nights. According to our research, as it also says on below website, the resort usually is running about $200/night average. So... now is the time to book.

Check Out: http://www.travel-ticker.com/details.jsp?encId=a09rmj238c0h52l1mtih

From our (small) inbox:

The Diving Almanac is offering free postage and pack to anyone who orders a copy via their website www.divingalmanac.com.

If you've not yet come across this one-of-a-kind publication before, you are in for a treat. It's definately a must have for anyone who dives. Stan Waterman bought a copy and then got no sleep as he spent all night reading it, he was that hooked!

So, what are you waiting for - it's a GREAT read during the Surface Interval, on the airplane, or simply just because!!! And did we say Free Shipping?

Original Press Release is below (published with their permissions):
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Perhaps the best single reference book ever published for divers…the 2009 Diving Almanac is now available

The 2009 edition of the Diving Almanac & Book of Records (www.divingalmanac.com), edited by Jeffrey Gallant, is now published and available. Considered as ‘perhaps the best single reference book ever published for divers’ and ‘the definitive general reference book on diving’ by the diving media, this is the only almanac on the diving world packed with hard-to-find information from around the globe. With 15 chapters covering subjects from military diving, to freediving, oceanography and equipment, the 750 page third edition also contains nearly 500 diving records and 600 Who’s Who of the Diving World.

New features for the 2009 Edition include the Dive Business Directory (The ‘Yellow Pages’ of Diving), a rewritten Photo/Video Chapter by Dr Alex Mustard, a new chapter on Cave Diving by cave explorer/instructor Martin Robson, and a 100 page Year in Review (September 2007 to December 2008).

If you’re looking for a unique published resource about the Diving World, the 2009 Diving Almanac & Book of Records has so many facts and data for everything diving, and is recommended for anyone with an interest in diving, even someone just a bit curious about it. And for trivia junkies, this book is a gold mine.

To order your copy of this one-of-a-kind publication for only US$42 (approx €33/£29), simply log onto www.divingalmanac.com to benefit from free postage and pack

From our (small) inbox:

Got a tip from one of our loyal readers on this incredible opportunity... Fourth Element, the high quality diving thermal protection wear company based out of UK is offering a free diving with a selected dive store in UK/Scotland/Wales/Ireland if you become a part of the Great Britain Dive Team and purchase their GB Dive Team Limited Edition Sweat Shirts. They will send you a special passport along with this cool hoodie so that you can go diving, again for free!

Click HERE for more info.

Take a look at Men's GB Team Sweat Shirt: http://www.fourthelement.com/mens_diveteam_gb.php
And for Women's: http://www.fourthelement.com/womens_diveteam_gb.php

What a nice way to start this week with... a cool hoodie, special passport, and a free dive, not to mention that you can be a part of the Great Britain Dive Team by Fourth Element!

For more information on Fourth Element, visit: http://www.fourthelement.com/

Want to see the artifacts from RMS Titanic for free? Yup, you can.

It will be displayed at The Legends at Village West in Kansas City.

Check out the original article for more information.

http://www.kansascity.com/115/story/1342953.html

From Our (small) Inbox:

Check this site out for huge FIJI deal.

http://travelscene.com/details.aspx?id=11202&utm_campaign=FijiSale&utm_medium=eblast&utm_source=TravelzooTop20&utm_content=&utm_term=Fiji%20sale

From Our (small) Inbox:

Kona Village, HI is offering this awesome Fare Credit deal... You just have to read the article.

http://www.examiner.com/x-16242-Raleigh-International-Travel-Examiner~y2009m7d14-A-fare-deal-to-Hawaii--800-credit

From Our (small) Inbox:

Got a note this evening that Liquid Productions, LLC (yes, that Liquid Productions...) is now offering their apparel lines! Now... for a limited time, they have this awesome Special Limited Edition Hoodie and T-shirt!

Check this out: http://shop.liquidproductionsllc.com/category.sc?categoryId=5

And don't forget to visit their website for their incredible work: http://www.liquidproductionsllc.com/

And if you are on Facebook, make sure to be their FAN!

Hurry, those limited editions won't last too long.