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Wellness Holidays Above and Below the Surface

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A guest blog from PADI

A PADI Open Water Diver certification is not just your passport for life-long adventures in the last frontier, but it is also your portal into a world of wellness that helps heal your body, mind and soul.

Diving enhances your wellbeing through encouraging mindful breathing, being in the present, getting active, learning to stay calm and promoting a great night sleep.

So as travel becomes more accessible, why not further enhance the benefits of your next diving adventure by booking into a PADI Five Star Dive Resort that offers wellness retreats and packages so you can restore your balance both above and below the surface of the water.

  1. Fiji: Customised Wellness Holidays

© Tourism Fiji / Markus Roth

Start your day with a dive trip to colorful soft coral reefs abundant with both macro and micro marine life. Then unwind on a remote private island with an in-bure massage, sunset yoga and a farm-to-fork meal plan that is customised to your preferences.

PADI Dive Resort Highlight:  Paradise Cove Resort for their adults-only section, and guided sunset hikes to Waya Island’s highest peak.

Book your PADI Dive Resort in Fiji.


  1. Maldives: Enhancing All the Senses

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In between dives rejuvenate all your senses in a private overwater bungalow, bespoke spa treatments and nutritional meals that will have you recovered for another day of adventure.

PADI Dive Resort Highlight: Six Senses Laamu for their customised wellness plans, yoga and meditation sessions and world-class spa and alchemy bar.

© Six Senses Laamu

Book your PADI Dive Resort in the Maldives


  1. St. Lucia: All Day Outdoor Adventures

Balance out the day by diving in crystal clear bays full of protected coral and cycling through private jungle trails and lush plantations and yoga sessions amongst the island flora and fauna.

PADI Dive Resort Highlight: Anse Chastanet for their aromatherapy treatments in their beach-level spa, on-site garden, cooking classes and access to all outdoor activities that the World Heritage Site offers.

Book your PADI Dive Resort in Saint Lucia


  1. Cyprus: Wellness for Every Season

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Offering all-inclusive resorts that are known for their wellness offerings, Cyprus boasts both a mesmerizing Mediterranean shoreline and rejuvenating experiences for the mind, body and soul.

PADI Dive Resort Highlight: Four Seasons Cyprus Hotel for their ‘path of serenity’ to the Shiseido Spa—which is known for their seaweed treatments—and their botanical gardens that serve up wholesome Mediterranean meals.

© MUSAN / @JasondeCairesTaylor

Book your PADI Dive Resort in Cyprus


  1. Iceland: Explore and Heal from the Water

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With a chance to dive the hydro chimneys in the Eyjafjordur Bay or between the tectonic plates of North America and Eurasia at Silfra, there is no shortage of adventure for divers in the cool waters of Iceland.

And complimenting the heart pounding natural wonders to explore in Iceland are the calming geothermal hot springs of the Blue Lagoon, offering divers a chance to warm up and indulge with an in-water spa treatment under the Northern Lights. The ying and yang experiences provide a holistic wellness holiday for the body, mind and soul

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Book your PADI Dive Centre in Iceland

Header image: © Six Senses Laamu

Marine Life & Conservation

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


Banner Image: Smooth Hammerhead by Alicia Hayden

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Introducing the RS Series Drysuit from DYNAMICNORD

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Cozy and warm in cold water.

It’s drysuit season all year round. With the new RS series premium drysuits from DYNAMICNORD, divers are perfectly equipped for all cold waters.

The sophisticated cut of the RS drysuits allows complete freedom of movement, providing maximum comfort. The high-quality 350 g/m² ripstop material with double ripstop zones on the elbows, knees, and crotch protect ensures extreme robustness as well as long life.

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The suit’s features leave nothing to be desired: A high-quality TiZip zipper, easily adjustable inlet and outlet valves, upgradeable with electrically heated underwear, HP bottleneck cuffs made of high-strength latex on the wrists, a 3mm neoprene neck cuff for maximum comfort, a 7mm hood with air outlet and 3mm boots made of double-sided, cross-layered neoprene with ankle straps and fin strap stoppers and a protective but very flexible sole.

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Noteworthy is the Molle fastening system, which can be used in a variable and compatible manner. This way, the two detachable leg pockets can be attached easily, safely and comfortably.

Alterations of boots to a different shoe size or adjustments to neck or wrist cuffs are done free of charge at the own DYNAMICNORD service centre in Germany in only a couple of days.

The matching Dynaskins made with high-quality Polartec® technology are available in various designs. As an undersuit under the drysuit, as a single suit in warm waters or as a two-piece suit. Polartec® technology’s main features are neutral buoyancy, breathablilty and quick-drying.

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Dynaskins are made largely from recycled plastic bottles.

The drysuit RS-351 for men and RS-352 for women are now available at your DYNAMICNORD dealer and in the online store.

Colors men and women: Black-Blue and Black-Burgundy

Sizes men: XS-4XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, MLS, MLT, LS, LT, XLS, XLT, 2XLS, 3XLS, 4XLS

Sizes Women: XS-XL incl. intermediate sizes MS, MT, LS, XLS

DYNAMICNORD – Your Outdoor Companion.

www.dynamicnord.com

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