South East Asia
Southeast Asia is a hugely popular tourist region due, for the most part, to its wide range of attractions and very affordable prices. It is also viewed as a very safe part of the world for travelers There are countless popular beach and island destinations such as Phuket, Koh Samui, and Boracay, stunning coastal scenery such as in Krabi, Phi Phi Islands, El Nino, and Halong Bay, nature and wildlife havens such as Borneo and Sumatra. The region has world famous cultural and religious attractions like at Siem Reap (Angkor Wat), Ayutthaya, Chiang Mai, Bagan, and Bali, and large metropolitan areas such as Jakarta, Manila, Bangkok, Kuala Lumpur, and Singapore.
For active travelers, there is a whole host of adventure sports such as trekking, surfing, white water rafting, and of course scuba diving. Being located in the Coral Triangle, SE Asia can lay claim to be among the best, if not the best place to scuba dive in the entire world. Raja Ampat, Komodo, Sipadan, Tubbataha rank at the top of many experienced diver’s bucket list destinations. All of this just scratches the surface of what’s on offer for visitors to South East Asia…
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Recent South East Asia Articles
Thailand steps up the protection of its Marine Parks
Can you believe there are currently 26 Marine National Parks in Thailand? As concerned divers it is of great comfort that steps are being taken to try to ensure the well-being of Thailand's marine ecosystems for future generations.So where are all these Parks and what...
Some of the Marine Parks of Indonesia
Knowledge is power and if you are going to treat yourself to a diving holiday in somewhere as spectacular as Indonesia then you will get much more from the experience with a little background reading. Dive The World's customers tend to be not only incredibly...
Take This Dream Liveaboard Opportunity
Bidadari announces new trips to Raja Ampat and Banda The very popular and affordable liveaboard, the KM Bidadari, has announced plans to visit Raja Ampat during October and November 2007. This is a busy time when availability can be reduced, as many keen divers choose...
Superb deals for Bali villas and Komodo liveaboard
Amazing value deals for dive groups in Bali villas Lembongan Island Beach Villas are deluxe holiday homes available for short lets and you can combine staying here with diving around some of Bali's best dive sites. The villas sleep between 4 and 8 people so the more...
MV Odyssea I – 10% off – ADEX Special
Book now and take advantage of a special 10% off the published rate on the MV Odyssea I. This special Asia Dive Expo deal is valid for bookings made prior to 13 May 2007! This spacious motor vessel features 8 Air-con cabins, plenty of lounging and sun-bathing space...
New Turtle Hatchery in North Sulawesi
The North Sulawesi Watersports Association (NSWA)has long been aware that the Sea Turtles, which are attracted to the long sandy beaches of Bunaken Marine Park on Indonesia's Siladen Island, are on the brink of extinction. With the advice and support of the WWF in...
Join our customised group tour in Thailand
There are only 2 weeks left for you to join in the Dive The World Travel Club's inaugural tour so act now to avoid disappointment! You can also check out the latest addition to the liveaboard fleet in Fiji - the Fiji Aggressor II - a deluxe catamaran where guests soak...
‘Minimum development’ planned in Sipadan
PULAU SIPADAN: Deputy Chief Minister-cum-Tourism, Culture and Environment Minister Tan Sri Chong Kah Kiat said he wanted to see "minimum development" and restoration of a long beach front here. "I want minimum cutting (of trees), if possible, no cutting and buildings...
Last Minute Similans/Burma Special for MV Philkade
One of the leading deluxe Similan liveaboards is offering great 20% off last minute deals. The MV Philkade is a 5 star cruiser designed to take up to 13 divers in luxury around the finest sites of the Andaman Sea. The 5 day Similan safari is particularly good, as this...