Padi diving

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“I love all the unique things you see on each dive. Millions of little aquatic soap operas…between all the creatures.” - Kirsten Hubbard.

Learn the key differences between PADI Advanced Open Water Diver and PADI Open Water Diver - and what you'll experience on each course.

The Pacific islands of Palau have some of the world’s best scuba diving. From shipwrecks to underwater caves, here are the best dives in Palau.

Studies have shown that spending on life experiences can contribute more to our overall happiness than purchasing material items. Despite this, however, we often pick material things due to their immediate, tangible value. What are you going to remember and treasure more 10 years from now — that new smart watch or a shark-diving expedition? Here are some ideas for how to use your tax refunds to add more to your dive life experiences.

We met Bahamas based photographer and Filmmaker Andre Musgrove to chat about underwater cinematography, dive destinations, and island life.