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Qamea Resort and Spa Fiji

Seven Night Qamea Learn to Dive Package:
Enjoy seven nights in a luxurious air-conditioned Beachfront Bure on a pristine white sand beach with all gourmet meals while learning to dive.
This package includes full PADI Open Water Certification with up to four additional free ocean dives. US$ 1,999.00 per person*

Seven Night Qamea Dive Package:
Seven nights in a luxurious air-conditioned Beachfront Bure on a pristine white sand beach with all gourmet meals, along with six tanks of diving.
Upgrade to ten tanks for an additional US$ 150 per person. If your partner is not a diver, their dive package can be substituted for a Jungle Spa
Package which includes a 60 minute Qamea Signature Massage and a Guinot Aromatic Facial. US$ 1,899.00 per person*

Ten Night Qamea Dive and Spa Package:
Ten Nights in a beautiful air-conditioned Beachfront Bure on a pristine white sand beach with all gourmet meals and ten tanks of diving including
free equipment rental.  This package also comes with a romantic 90 minute Lovers Tango treatment in our new Jungle Spa (tropical sugar rub prior
to a full body massage with exotic massage oils). If your partner is not a diver, their 10 tank dive package can be substituted for two full 1 hour massages.
US$ 3,199.00 per person*

*Rates based per person on double occupancy and available through March, 31st 2011.
*Rates DO NOT include 17.5% Fijian tax or transfers.
Unused packages are not transferable and are non-refundable.

For more information and reservations please visit us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/qamea





You're invited to participate in the Asia Dive Expo 2010, taking place 9-11 April in Singapore.
Now run by the team at Asian Diver magazine, ADEX 2010 will be truly "by divers, for divers".


ADEX is the region's longest-running annual dive show and it turns "sweet 16" in 2010.
Exhibitors from 20+ countries representing the whole spectrum of the dive industry (equipment manufacturers
and retailers, tourist boards and travel agents, dive centers, resorts and liveaboards, marine conservation groups)
and 10,000+ visitors are expected during the 3 day event.

ADEX 2010 will feature 100+ exhibition booths, presentations from inspiring dive professionals and industry leaders,
fascinating underwater videos, marine-themed photography and art displays, the inaugural best-in-class awards, a kid's
interactive zone, a live art creation with auction, plus competition awards and prize-giving ceremonies.

To share their experiences and expertise, diving A-listers will be at the show, including living legend Stan Waterman
who, at age 87, still dives and produces: this scuba diving pioneer had his work featured on the Discovery Channel in
an hour special entitled "The Man Who Loves Sharks". He is a photographer, filmmaker, lecturer, author, producer
and documentarian. Still photographer and ardent conservationist John "Chip" Scarlett will see the international debut
of his book "Loving Sharks" at the show with an exclusive interactive preview happening on Thursday 8 April at the
National Geographic Store at Singapore's Vivocity shopping center. Bringing his artistic vision to the show, Todd
Essick will discuss his work capturing interactions between models and marine wildlife. A guest photographer on
Germany's Next Top Model, Essick's first photographic project is the award-winning Goddesses, Sirens and Mermaids.

For our first year we're celebrating and supporting SHARKS, dedicating a large part of the agenda to these majestic but
threatened species. Presentation topics on the main stage will focus on both the excitement of diving with sharks and the
urgent need for shark conservation, especially as it relates to the inhumane practice of shark fining.

Visit ADEX in April to add your voice to the growing movement of individuals, divers and non-divers alike, who want to
change the way people view sharks. Join us to show support for the plight of sharks, find out how you can personally
contribute to the cause and leave the expo inspired by examples of worldwide projects that are making a difference to
shark conservation!

Event Details:
Suntec Singapore International Convention & Exhibition Centre
April, 9 - 11, 2010
Tickets available at the event and in the March issue of Asian Diver magazine

For more information please visit http://www.diveguide.com/adex


Diveguide.com will exhibit at ADEX, Booth A25






CoCo View Resort, Roatan Honduras
All inclusive From Dallas - Ft. Worth, Texas (DFW )


$1699/diver plus $170 tax - Includes Air fare!

Includes air fare from Dallas, Texas, 7 nights air conditioned ocean-front accommodations, all meals,
2 boat dive trips daily, unlimited 24/7 shore diving, airport transfers, and much more.

For more information and reservations, please visit us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/roatandiveresort





Chammyz is offering FREE shipping to USA & Canada for all orders totaling a minimum of $100 USD

Please visit Chammyz and order at: http://www.diveguide.com/e97.htm

This offer will end on February, 15th, 2010.

Thanks and happy/safe diving from Diveguide.com.






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Scuba Travel Ventures EXTENDS Incredible Fiji Comp Program that INCLUDES AIR!

Scuba Travel Ventures has announced it is EXTENDING the incredible program for dive travel professionals offering dive trips to Fiji. According to Ernie Arellano, this offer includes TWO free spots INCLUDING AIRFARE for every 10 booked.

“It’s never been offered before – not one but TWO free spot that includes air. We know times are tough and this is an unmatched value for dive travel professionals. Through our partnership with Air Pacific, we believe this is a Fiji opportunity that has NEVER been offered in the past.”

Response to the program at the recent DEMA trade show was overwhelming. Scuba Travel Ventures has decided to extend the offer for a limited time, so be sure and take advantage!

Airfares begin at just $870 and 7 night dive packages start at $850 are available exclusively through the Scuba Travel Ventures group desk. Arellano adds that dive retailers wanting to book smaller packages could consider the book 5, one free option at select resorts.

For more information and reservations, please visit us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/stv





Join us for a unique Night Dive under a Solar Eclipse in the Maldives!

On 15th January 2010, at approximately 12 o'clock noon, one of the best places in the world to see the annual solar eclipse will be in the Maldives. So why not be underwater and experience a unique night dive in the middle of the day! On the centre line of the path, the eclipse will last about 11 minutes and it is estimated to be a 91% eclipse. This event won't happen again in the Maldives for another 6,000 years -- so that's one for your log book!! We have the following sailings that will see the eclipse -- so book now and don't forget your sunnies!

Sea Queen: 10 Jan -- 17 Jan, 7 nights "Solar Eclipse Special" $ 1925
Sea Spirit: 10 Jan -- 22 Jan, 12 nights "Solar Eclipse Special" $ 3300

For more information and reservations, please visit us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p2593.htm





An invitation to exhibiting in Diving & Resort Travel Expo 2010 Hong Kong.
Diving & Resort Travel Expo 2010 (DRT SHOW 2010) will be holding on the 16th-18th July 2010 at Hong Kong Exhibition Centre. DRT SHOW is International Diving and Travel Show and will become the hottest and largest Asian Region Dive Event for diving, water sport, resort and travel industry to promote products and services.

DRT SHOW is very much an effective diving and traveling event to both trade and consumers, we will also take this chance to promote the right action to marine environment such as protect our ocean and marine life.

DRT SHOW is targeting 30 thousand consumers and hundreds of dive and resort operators from Hong Kong, China, Taiwan, Japan, Korea, Thailand, Philippines, Malaysia, Singapore, Indonesia, Palau, Maldives, Australia, Italy, German, France, and USA. We are confident that the DRT SHOW 2010 will become the most successful Diving and Travel Expo in Asia Pacific. For more information, please visit website: http://www.diveguide.com/diving_resort_travel_expo.htm

Admission Fee: FREE



Malaysia, Truly Asia

Truly a Land - Beyond Expectations
A truly fascinating & diverse blend of cultures and ecosystems unlike anywhere else in the world. Malaysia's tropical forests and seas
are the ancient homes to a staggering diversity of animal and plant life. Where you will also meet some of the friendliest, warmest
people in the world

Truly Spectacular - World Class Diving
Malaysia is situated at the heart of the worlds richest marine habitat, where scientists believe the marine creatures of the Pacific
Ocean evolved. The coral reefs of Malaysia may surpass all other eco systems in the marine world in beauty and the enormity of life.
The incredible bio-diversity of marine life coupled with the beautiful islands with white sandy beaches and clear warm waters keep
the divers coming back for more. >From schooling hammerheads, huge schools of barracudas and various turtles to the bizarre
frogfish or ghost pipefish, there is always something of fascination for all divers.

Truly Awesome -  Eco Treasures
Malaysia's rain forests are part of the second largest region of rain forests in the world. The opportunities for adventure are as
numerous as they are diverse, jungle treks, mountain climbing, cave exploring, river safaris. You can climb to an awesome peak of
the highest mountain in the region. Play with the orangutan, the "wild man of the forest". and admire the rafflesia, the largest flower in
the world.

Truly Diverse - The Carefree People
Your taste for exotic culture will be more than sated by the numerous ethnic customs and cultures that will take you back centuries.
The beautiful thing is all these diverse ethnic groups live together harmoniously while at the same time preserving their own culture,
traditions, festivals and customs, to make Malaysia an exotic experience unlike any other.

Complete Dive Packages Including air from LAX starting at $2295
*all transfers, meals, 6nts dbl ocp, 3 boat dives per day, unlimited shore diving, hotel tax.

Based on dbl ocp, Rates will depend on season and availability

On 14 Sept., 07 Scuba Travel Ventures was presented a "Award of Appreciation"  f rom the  Minister of Malaysia Tourism for our
contributions & promotional efforts"

For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/stv





FREE NIGHT & FREE DAY DIVING GREEN SEASON EXCLUSIVE SAVE $250. PER DIVER EXCLUSIVE
Special Ocotal May 1 to Dec 14 $795 Per person DBL Occy
Stay 5 nights pay 4 / Dive 3 days pay 2 with Liberia airport transfer and 16.4% tax.
One day free diving. Includes 16.4% ICT tax and full buffet breakfast daily.
With transfers from Liberia starting at $795 per person, nondiver $595 per person sharing room with diver.

Clients Favorite Pkg. 8 nights Do it all Adventure Dive Arenal SAVE$365 PER PERSON
OCOTAL 6 nights, 3 days 2 tank Dive, canopy tour, mud bath, horse back ride, Arenal Volcano 2 NT, lodging Hanging Bridges
& NEW The Hot Springs tour, breakfast daily, 16.4% ICT tax, transfers, Catalina upgrade dive, 6 NIGHTS OCOTAL $1,595 Per Person.
2 NT Arenal. Plus Int'l air. Upgrade to stay at The Springs and get 2 free massages, value $240.

Aguila De Osa Deluxe Marine Rainforest Inn $1295 per person
"The Osa & Drake Bay is the Best of Costa Rica Above and below the waters surface"!
DIVE 3 DAY TWO TANK BOAT DIVE AT CANO ISLAND
May 1 to Dec 14, 2009: Save $250 per person *$1295 per person* Non divers get two tours, all meals.

"An Indiana Jones Adventure" 5 nts & 3 days dive Cano Island
You will never forget this adventure to paradise, includes all transfers by air, car and boat.
All inclusive, all dive equipment, all meals and wine with dinner, kayaking, ocean view rooms. Beverages not included.
Non-divers will have a choice of doing land tours instead of diving. Choose three from following; Canopy tour, horseback riding,
Corcovado Rainforest Reserve Tour, Kayaking, Mt. Biking, Snorkel & Hike on Cano Island massage or night tour, min. of two to go on night tour.

Flamingo Marina Resort & Dive Catalina Islands Save $175 per person
Exclusive Special - Free Night Hotel & Free Day Dive
Starting at $595. Per Pers stand. room 5 night 4 day dive w/brkst Flamingo Beach has a PADI Dive Center and operates right on the beach of this large,
beautiful, pink sand beach. Dive shop offers introduction course for non divers, Dive guides wash and stow your gear. Rental gear available. Daily local dives
that are to the famous Catalina Islands. Comfortable boats with cover for those needing to stay out of the sun, easy on-off access, and bathrooms.
Transfers from Liberia airport.

Packages start at $595 -Flamingo Marina
5 nights standard room and 3 days diving with breakfast and 16.4% tax
One night free when 4 paid, get 5 nights with 3 days dive, breakfast & 16.4% tax

* Standard Room-Special rates must be applied for Capts. Room
* Pay 4 dives get 5 days dive May to June 15 - $75. Per Diver
* Pay 3 dives get 4 days Aug to Sept 15 - $75. Per Diver

Plus one of the dive days get FREE 1 tank afternoon dive

SPECIAL AGGRESSOR LIVE ABOARD TO BELIZE
BELIZE Aggressor Our Live Aboard trip in 2010
June 12 to June 19, 2010 Per Person is $2,695 for 7 nights plus air

ALL Rates are per person. DBL or quad. All prices quoted in USD.
Rates are subject to change without notice.
Prices subject to change by suppliers at any time

For more information and reservations please contact us at:
http://www.diveguide.com/p1731.htm






Aggressor Liveaboard Worldwide Fleet
Incredible Diving, from the Pacific to the Caribbean, at an Incredible Price!


As our 25th Anniversary Celebration draws to an end, Aggressor Fleet is offering the following special rates.
Free spots are also available on these weeks for half boat and whole boat charters.

Belize - http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards
$1,995 deluxe, $2,195 master
Oct. 17-24, 2009
Oct. 31-Nov. 7, 2009
Nov. 21-28, 2009
Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 2009
Dec. 5-12, 2009
Dec. 19-26, 2009

Cayman - http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards/p5488b.htm
$1,795 twin, $1,995 deluxe, $2,195 master
Oct. 3-10, 2009
Oct. 10-17, 2009
Oct. 17-24, 2009
Nov. 7-14, 2009
Nov. 14-21, 2009
Nov. 28-Dec 5., 2009
Dec 12-19, 2009
Dec 19-26, 2009

Turks & Caicos - http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards/p5488h.htm
$1,795 twin, $1,995 deluxe, $2,195 master
Oct. 31-Nov. 7., 2009
Nov. 14-21, 2009
Nov. 21-28, 2009
Nov. 28-Dec. 5, 2009
Dec. 5-12, 2009
Dec 12-19, 2009

Honduras - http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards/p5488i.htm

$1,595 quad, $1,995 deluxe
Oct. 10-17, 2009
Oct. 31-Nov. 7, 2009
Nov 7-14, 2009
Nov 14-21, 2009
Dec. 5-12, 2009
Dec. 12-19, 2009
Dec. 19-26, 2009

Hawaii - http://www.diveguide.com/aggressor_dive_liveaboards/p5488f.htm

$1,595 quad, $1,995 deluxe
Oct. 10-17, 2009
Oct. 17-24, 2009
Oct. 31-Nov 7, 2009
Nov. 7-14, 2009
Nov. 14-21, 2009
Dec. 5-12, 2009
Dec. 12-19, 2009


Aggressor Fleet expects passengers to have a safe and fun dive vacation as they leave their
worries at home. We understand that your clients take their vacation time seriously. A named
meteorological disturbance can make the seas rough everywhere, adversely affecting valuable
dive time. This is why Aggressor Fleet has developed a "Storm Check" policy. This policy will
compensate guests who lose days of diving on Aggressor Fleet charters as a result of a named
meteorological disturbance.



Dustin Cranor fills position at Oceana. Dustin Cranor, Campaign Communications & Media Relations Manager at Oceana has been named Dive Industry Association contact person at Oceana following Suzanne Garrett's departure from the organization. Dustin has been with Oceana now for two years.
His direct phone line is 202-467-1917. email: dcranor@oceana.org Let's all welcome Dustin to our Network.



Deadline for Underwater Images Photo/Video competition. April 1, 2009 is the deadline for entries in the 12th annual Underwater Images Photo/Video competition. Underwater Images is a non-profit corporation registered in the State of Ohio with all proceeds from this competition going to marine conservation, educational, and scholarship purposes.
For complete details on eligibility, rules and entry forms visit the official competition website at http://www.UWIMAGES.org



Dive Industry Foundation makes donation to Diveheart Foundation. Gene Muchanski, Executive Director of Dive Industry Foundation presented a check to Jim Elliott, President of Diveheart Foundation at the Our World-Underwater Show, in Chicago, IL.
For more information, contact Jim Elliott at http://www.diveheart.org Dive Industry Foundation supports five non-profit organizations in the diving community. Their web site is http://www.diveindustry.org



Dive Industry Association is looking for Volunteers for Board of Advisors. To properly serve our membership, DIA is looking for volunteers to serve on its newly formed Board of Advisors. We are looking for one person per industry to consult and advise the Association on matters pertaining to Manufacturing, Distributing, Retailing, Dive Boats, Dive Clubs, Service Companies, Media, Trade Associations, Training Agencies, Non-profit organizations, Trade Show and Event Organizers, Training Facilities, Travel Companies, Sales Representatives, Professional Instructors and Industry Professionals. We are also looking to fill spots in business disciplines such as Sales, Marketing, Accounting, Law, Finance, Graphics, and Web Site Development.
Interested Members may contact Gene Muchanski at gene@diveindustry.net



Underwater Images participates in the Ford Seahorses' Great Lakes Shipwreck Festival in February 2009. Director Roger Roth made a presentation of winners and entries from the 2008 competition and invited underwater photographers and videographers to enter the 2009 Contest. A booth displaying promotional material from sponsors of Underwater Images and copies of winning photos was a big hit.
For details about the Underwater Images Photo Competition 2009 go to http://www.UWimages.org



SAN LEANDRO and TUSTIN, CA, March 24, 2009 - Oceanic Worldwide and DiveNav, Inc. announce the upcoming launch of the eDiving® scuba diving simulator for the Oceanic Datamask. The popular Oceanic Datamask is easily one of the most progressive advances in diving technology and this simulator helps show how simple the product is to use.

The latest release of eDiving is scheduled for Friday, March 27, 2009 at 5:00 PM Pacific and will also include an interactive virtual dive site designed to teach divers how to program and use the DataMask in various scenarios. A video demo may be seen now at www.OceanicWorldwide.com.

"The Datamask is clearly a revolutionary product", said Alberto Mantovani, President and CEO of DiveNav, "and we are honored to have collaborated with Oceanic, one of the most innovative companies in the scuba industry, to add the Datamask to our eDiving® scuba diving simulator", he added, "and we are looking forward to future collaborations on new exciting projects", he concluded.

The DATAMASK is a scuba diving mask which allows Hands Free Diving by integrating a fully featured advanced dive computer, a miniature liquid crystal display (LCD) and the Digital Optic System (DOS). The LCD panel allows divers to keep their eyes focused on the dive while presenting critical dive data including: current depth, elapsed dive time, cylinder pressure, and dive time remaining. The DOS provides a clear, highly magnified image of the LCD, which is viewable regardless of environmental conditions and may be seen clearly by the vast majority of people, regardless of vision.

"We were quite impressed by the capabilities and the realism of the eDiving® scuba diving simulator", said Doug Krause of Oceanic Worldwide. "The new features added in this latest version, makes eDiving and extremely valuable training aid", he concluded.

eDiving® , developed by DiveNav, is a scuba diving simulator that allows scuba divers, snorkelers and marine enthusiasts to virtually explore real underwater locations. DiveNav is releasing on Friday, March 27, 2009 a new version of eDiving that includes features such as multiplayer, Nitrox, dive planning, several types of gear, support for advanced dive computers and simulation of human body core temperature.



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