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Diverse Travel offers exceptional value for money diving at new Eco Divers Manado resort

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Diverse_Travel_logo_301213Brand new in the Diverse Travel portfolio is the 4 star Mercure Manado Tateli Beach Resort from where renowned dive centre, Eco Divers Manado, is now operating. With close proximity – just a 30-minute boat ride – to Bunaken National Park’s reefs and dive sites, clients can look forward to the best value resort in Manado.

The Mercure Manado Tateli Beach Resort is part of the Accor Group, synonymous with high service and quality, and offers an idyllic setting with tropical gardens, expansive private beach, marina and located just 10 km from Manado.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, this beachfront resort sits on level ground with many facilities including a large swimming pool, spa, gym and tennis court. From the welcoming lounge you can look out to the garden, the pool and Manado Tua Island, making this a perfect choice for divers, non-divers, families and friends and looking for the best value for money in the Manado and Bunaken area.

Eco Divers Manado is a PADI 5 Star Gold Palm IDC Centre offering a highly personalised, relaxing diving experience. The dive guides are amongst Manado’s most experienced. A maximum of four guests per dive guide is guaranteed, so a personal service is assured. Purpose-built boats are fitted with a shaded salon, sundeck, toilets, showers, DAN oxygen and First Aid.

Stay and dive here and you’re less than 30 minutes from the remarkable vertical wall dives of Bunaken National Park with several incredible critter dive sites just a few minutes away. The resort and dive operation is managed by a multilingual team.

Jim Yanny has unparalleled knowledge having lived in Indonesia for 12 years and says, “We’re delighted to add this high-end hotel to our portfolio and even more so that our clients can dive with our long-standing friends at Eco Divers.”

Prices from £1470 per person for a 7-night package based on twin share including return flights from London Heathrow to Manado, Indonesia, all airline taxes, 7 nights in a Superior Room, all meals with mineral water and 6 days diving, up to 3 dives a day by boat. Transfers and free internet access.

Combination holidays can be arranged with a stay at Mercure Manado Resort and at Eco Divers Resort Lembeh.

Call Diverse Travel on Freephone 0800 915 4436 or email info@diversetravel.co.uk.

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Spooktacular Underwater Adventure: Oyster Diving’s First Halloween Scuba Party at Mercers Lake

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Last Thursday, Oyster Diving transformed Mercers Lake into a hauntingly unforgettable underwater realm for their inaugural Halloween Scuba Party. Approximately 20 intrepid divers plunged into the darkness, weaving through a mesmerising scene of spectral decorations, glow sticks, and eerie underwater pumpkins.

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After the thrilling night dive, participants gathered to feast on a ghoulish spread of pumpkin soup, chilli con carne, and decadent fudge brownies, perfect fuel for the frightful festivities.

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With a resounding success, Oyster Diving is excited to announce plans for this event to become an annual tradition. Next year, look forward to a fully licensed bar and live music, promising an even spookier celebration under the moonlit waters.

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Join us next Halloween for an experience that promises to be a haunting delight!

Find out more about Oyster Diving at oysterdiving.com.

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Shark Trust launches Oceanic 31 Shark Art Auction

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After a two-year tour of UK art galleries, community spaces and aquariums, the Shark Trust’s acclaimed Oceanic31 exhibition takes its final bow at the Royal Geographical Society later this month. And the unique collection of artwork, depicting 31 species of oceanic sharks and rays, donated by 31 artists, is now open for bids from art lovers and shark enthusiasts. The online auction, launched today, will close on the 7th December at 8pm (BST). The money raised will support the Shark Trust Oceanics Programme.

People can now bid on 27 of the artworks by visiting this website:

https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction

It is a chance to own a beautiful piece of original art and to support the Shark Trust. The timing of the auction also means that these would make a very special Christmas gift for any shark-lover.

The diversity of pieces mirrors that of the sharks and rays they represent. You can bid on paintings, digital creations, sculptures, mixed media and more. You can pick your favourite artist or species of shark. Or you can select the perfect artwork to make a statement in your home or office. Whichever you choose, you will be supporting the work to protect these amazing animals.

One of the pieces of art has been selected to be auctioned live by Steve Backshall at the For the Love of Sharks event at the Royal Geographical Society in London on the 29th November. In addition to this, two further pieces will be raffled at this event, giving people a chance to win an incredible piece of shark art. For the Love of Sharks is the Shark Trust’s flagship evening. A night to celebrate sharks. Steve Backshall is the headline speaker at this event that will see other prominent shark advocates join him on stage.

Tickets for the event can be snapped up here:

https://thesharktrust.org.uk/Event/flos24

Those that would like to see the Oceanic 31 exhibition have one final chance. It is being displayed at the Pavilion at the Royal Geographic Society from 26th November until the 7th December. Entry is free.

Find out more here:

https://www.rgs.org/events/upcoming-events/oceanic-31

 Paul Cox, Shark Trust CEO, Said “This exhibition has given us the opportunity to reach out to a new audience. And inspire more people with the wonderful sharks and rays on which our Big Shark Pledge campaign is based. We are immensely grateful to the 31 artists who have worked so hard to create these works.”

Bid for your favourite Oceanic 31 artwork here:
https://superstars-auctions.com/sharktrustauction


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