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Discover the High Life at Murex Bangka
Discover the High Life with new Deluxe Ocean View Accommodation at Murex Bangka
Situated on a palm-fringed white sand beach, Murex Bangka Resort offers a true Robinson Crusoe style experience and with the addition of 6 new Deluxe Ocean View Rooms you can experience Bangka with a touch of luxury. Murex’s friendly team will ensure that you have everything you need to ensure a fantastic holiday on this beautiful tropical island.
From walking the shores, trekking to the viewing points and drinking from fresh coconuts this is nothing short of paradise on earth. For those who want to take it easy, there is nothing more relaxing than laying in a hammock and listening to the waves; for those who prefer a more active experience, the stunning house reef offers crystal clear waters just a step off the beach.
Whether you are looking for a relaxing, romantic break away or the chance to explore with family and friends Murex’s Deluxe Ocean View Accommodation offers comfortable living on one of Indonesia’s most picturesque tropical islands.
Deluxe Ocean View Bungalows are strategically located on the hillside to give views over the ocean and refreshing sea breezes. These tastefully appointed, spacious rooms offer air conditioning and large verandas with built-in day beds. Double and twin bed sleeping configurations are available and all Deluxe Ocean View accommodation features large en suite indoor-outdoor bathrooms. For families and groups of friends, semi-detached options are available, allowing you to stay closer together. Each of the 6 rooms offer:
- Large verandas with day beds
- En-suite indoor-outdoor bathrooms
- AC throughout the night
- King size or twin beds
- Complimentary drinking water
- Ocean views
- Large desks with seating
- Floor to ceiling windows
- USB charging facility
- Ample wall sockets for charging accessories
Murex Bangka is the only resort on Bangka Island able to offer hot water showers and air conditioning. Electricity operates in our Deluxe Ocean View accommodation 24 hours a day (reduced to one socket from 7am to 5pm and full power throughout the night).
Murex aims to ensure that you have the most comfortable stay possible in North Sulawesi.
Diving Bangka Island
An explosion of color and kaleidoscopic soft corals. Bangka dive sites are a sensory overload where the pristine reefs are teeming with life. Pelagics and critters, Bangka has it all!
Unique species include resident dugongs, dolphins and pilot whales, several species of pygmy seahorse, harlequin and tiger shrimps, blue ring, mimic, reef and wonderpus octopus, ghost pipefish, Ambon scorpionfish, frogfishes, turtles, reef sharks, eagle rays, tuna, great barracuda, schooling fish including snappers, fusiliers, cardinals and mackerel.
Are you planning your next diving trip to Indonesia? Do you want to see and dive as much as you can while you are there? Stays at Murex Bangka can also be combined with stays at Lembeh Resort for world class muck diving or with Murex Manado for diving in the stunning Bunaken Marine Park and Manado Bay. Why not take a Passport to Paradise and dive all three of these distinct diving destinations? Seamless boat diving transfers from resort to resort mean no drying and packing gear or wasted transfer days, just dive your way around one of Indonesia’s most famous diving regions – North Sulawesi.
For more information or to make a reservation contact Murex Dive Resorts on reservations@MurexDive.com.
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Discover Curaçao with the Ultimate Dive Vacation Guide – 2024 DEMA Special Edition
Dive Travel Curaçao is thrilled to announce the launch of the Curaçao Dive Vacation Guide – 2024 DEMA Special Edition, an expertly curated resource that unveils the unparalleled dive experiences and vacation possibilities awaiting you in Curaçao. Produced exclusively for the Diving Equipment & Marketing Association (DEMA) Show 2024, this special edition guide is packed with exclusive insights, travel tips, and limited-time DEMA offers that make it easier than ever to explore Curaçao’s stunning underwater landscapes and vibrant culture.
Explore Curaçao’s Unmatched Diving Opportunities
With over 70 diverse dive sites along its southern coastline, Curaçao is a bucket-list destination for divers of all experience levels. From thriving coral reefs and intricate marine ecosystems to historic shipwrecks, the island offers a variety of underwater experiences that are hard to match. The Curaçao Dive Vacation Guide – 2024 DEMA Special Edition provides detailed recommendations for both shore and boat diving, making it a valuable tool for divers seeking the best entry points, pristine reefs, and hidden treasures along the coastline. Whether you are an avid wreck diver, or a beginner interested in shallow reefs, Curaçao has it all.
Uncover Eco-Friendly Dive Resorts and Top Dive Operators
This DEMA 2024-exclusive Curaçao guide goes beyond diving to feature insider information on Curaçao’s eco-friendly accommodations, dive resorts, and top-rated dive operators committed to sustainable dive tourism. From all-inclusive resorts that support coral reef restoration initiatives to charming boutique hotels near prime dive locations, the guide helps travelers find the ideal stay to match their vacation goals. It also spotlights trusted dive operators on the island who prioritize environmental preservation, offering travelers a way to enjoy the underwater world responsibly.
Immerse Yourself in Curaçao’s Culture, Culinary Delights, and Adventure
Curaçao offers a vibrant Caribbean culture rich in history, music, and culinary fusion. The guide reveals Curaçao’s hidden gems, including culinary hotspots, historical sites, and eco-tourism opportunities that will appeal to both divers and non-divers. Visitors can explore the island’s iconic architecture, savor a diverse range of dishes influenced by Caribbean, European, and South American flavors, and embark on land-based eco-adventures, such as hiking, cave exploration, and visiting national parks.
Exclusive DEMA 2024 Specials and Limited-Time Dive Packages
This special edition guide features limited-time DEMA 2024 offers on dive packages, accommodations, and excursions. Travelers who book through Dive Travel Curaçao, or our Curaçao dive travel partners attending DEMA, will have access to exclusive discounts on custom dive vacation packages, making it easier to plan an affordable, high-quality dive trip that fits your preferences. The Curaçao Dive Vacation Guide – 2024 DEMA Special Edition is designed to simplify your travel planning and help you dive deeper into the incredible experiences that Curaçao has to offer.
It’s Time to Dive Curaçao!
Now is the time to discover why Curaçao is a top dive destination in the Caribbean! Dive Travel Curaçao invites you to experience an unforgettable dive vacation with exclusive DEMA 2024 specials tailored just for you. To secure your spot, download a copy of the Curaçao Dive Vacation Guide – 2024 DEMA Special Edition and contact the Dive Travel Curaçao team to start customizing your Caribbean dive adventure today.
For more information and bookings, please visit Dive Curaçao’s website or contact our reservations team directly.
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Santa Divers take the Plunge for Charity
Ho Ho Ho! Vobster Quay’s recording-breaking charity Santa diving event returns on Sunday 15th December 2024 for another round of festive fundraising frivolities. Run in aid of the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Help For Heroes, this ever-popular annual fundraising event aims to raise sack-loads of cash for these two very deserving charities.
Divers of all levels are invited to grab their Santa outfits – and as much festive cheer as they can muster – and head down to Vobster Quay near Mells, Somerset for a mass sponsored Santa dive in aid of charity. In previous years, the event has attracted divers from the far corners of the UK to join in the festive merriment for a final festive dive before the Christmas and New Year break. Back in 2015, the event smashed the world record for the most Santa divers with 188 divers taking to the waters donning their festive finery – a record that remains unbeaten to this day!
Vobster Santas isn’t just about setting records – it’s also about raising some serious cash for charity. Vobster Quay encourages all divers to get into the spirit of the season to raise much-needed funds for two very deserving charities – the Royal National Lifeboat Institution (RNLI) and Help For Heroes.
Through individual sponsorship and online donations, divers can invite their friends, family and work colleagues to sponsor them to plunge into the balmy waters of Vobster Quay dressed in full festive finery. Since the very first Santa dive in 2007, the event has raised over £52,000 for charity. “It’s been over 17 years since the very first charity Santa dive took place at Vobster Quay and every year the event just keeps getting bigger and better” enthused Vobster Quay owner, Amy Stanton.
“Vobster Santas is a great way for divers to say a massive thank you to the both the RNLI and Help For Heroes – two very deserving charities close to our hearts. We’re immensely proud of all that Vobster Santas has achieved and hope that even more divers will join this year’s event on Sunday 15th December. I’m confident that we can make Vobster Santas 2024 the biggest yet!”.
Divers wishing to participate can get involved by simply registering their attendance at
www.vobster.com/event-vobstersantas.php.
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