Tips and ideas for planning sustainable surf trips and scuba diving vacations in Oceania
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4 best eco-resorts in Fiji for a sustainable surf trip
Looking for the best eco-resorts in Fiji for surfers? Discover four of our top picks if you want to chase waves sustainably in this island paradise. It’s no secret that Fiji boasts some of the most epic waves in Oceania. The most famous among these is Cloudbreak, a legendary left-hander that’s on most surfers’ bucket…
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11 of the world’s best surf destinations
Want to explore the world’s best surf destinations? Discover 11 incredible countries for a surf trip, from Morocco to the Maldives, South Africa to the Solomon Islands, Ecuador to El Salvador. What makes an incredible surf spot? That’s a tricky question. For some, it’s all about the perfect wave – long, smooth and barrelling. For…
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7 best eco-luxury dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation
Want to plan a sustainable escape but don’t want to compromise on creature comforts? Discover 7 of the world’s best eco-luxury dive resorts in Indonesia, Fiji, the Maldives and Seychelles. In the not-so-distant past, a sustainable dive vacation meant compromising on creature comforts. Eco-conscious stays were all about taking things back to basics, rather than…
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10 UNESCO dive sites to explore before you die
Looking for destinations to add to your scuba bucket list? Discover 10 incredible UNESCO dive sites that are protected as natural and cultural treasures. While there are hundreds of magical underwater destinations around the globe, a few have a special status as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are places that we are slowly ticking off…
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8 Green Fins dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation
Want to plan a sustainable scuba vacation? Get inspired with this collection of Green Fins dive resorts, all of which are committed to reducing their environmental impact. Our underwater world supports a spectacular diversity of marine life – it’s something we don’t take for granted. Scuba diving is something we consider a privilege and we…
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Scuba diving in Papua New Guinea: Best dive sites + dive resorts
Looking for the best places to dive in Papua New Guinea? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in Papua New Guinea, including highly-rated dive resorts to help you plan an unforgettable scuba vacation. Hugging the eastern half of the island of New Guinea, Papua New Guinea is a little-visited Melanesian gem for…
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7 best places to dive in Australia (beyond the Great Barrier Reef)
Looking for the best places to dive in Australia? Discover 7 incredible destinations, from the tropical waters of the Great Barrier Reef to the chilly kelp forests of Tasmania. Australia is one of the world’s most exciting scuba diving destinations – a diverse range of marine environments surround this huge island nation. While the UNESCO-listed…
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Scuba diving in Micronesia: Best places to dive + stay
Planning a dive trip to Micronesia? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in Micronesia, from the best places to dive and what you can expect to see to highly-rated Micronesia dive resorts. Scattered between the Philippines and Hawaii, Micronesia is a little-visited region in Oceania. It encompasses thousands upon thousands of tiny…
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Scuba diving in Fiji: Best dive sites + eco-friendly dive resorts
Set amidst the warm, turquoise waters of the South Pacific, Fiji is a scuba diving paradise in Oceania. Based on our experiences there, we think it should be at the top of every diver’s travel bucket list. This Polynesian nation encompasses over 900 sun-drenched islands and islets, surrounded by some of the region’s most biodiverse…
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Surfing in Samoa: Best surf spots + eco-friendly places to stay
Planning a surf trip to Polynesia? Discover everything you need to know about surfing in Samoa, including the best surf spots in Upolu and Savai’i + eco-friendly places to stay for a sustainable surf adventure. Samoa has long been a hidden gem for seasoned surfers seeking uncrowded waves in the South Pacific. Its two main…
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Seismic blasting: What is it and how does it affects marine life?
Perhaps you’ve seen images or read reports about surfers participating in paddle-outs against seismic blasting. But as it’s an issue that’s not widely spoken about, you might be wondering what seismic blasting is and why it’s concerning those who love to play along our coastlines. In this article, we’ll explain everything you need to know…
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Drawing on Indigenous knowledge to protect the Great Barrier Reef
Want to experience the Great Barrier Reef from a different perspective? Discover everything you need to know about the Reef Trust Partnership and how it is harnessing Indigenous knowledge to protect the Great Barrier Reef. Stretching over 2,250 kilometres along the northeast coast of Australia, the Great Barrier Reef is a complex ecosystem that’s home…
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Surfing Tonga: Best surf spots + eco-friendly places to stay
Looking for the best places to surf in Tonga? Discover everything you need to know about surfing Tonga + eco-friendly resorts for a sustainable surf trip in Polynesia. With its remote setting in the South Pacific, the Kingdom of Tonga has largely evaded the clutches of mass tourism. Unlike its more well-known neighbours like Fiji,…
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Scuba diving in Palau: Highlights + liveaboards vs resorts
Thinking about scuba diving in Palau? Discover everything you need to know about exploring this island nation, including what you can expect to see underwater and whether to opt for a liveaboard vs resort-based dive vacation in Palau. Comprising 340 islands in the northwest Pacific Ocean (between the Philippines and Guam), Palau is rapidly garnering…
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9 eco-dive resorts in Fiji for a sustainable scuba trip to Polynesia
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation in Fiji? Discover some of the best eco-dive resorts in Fiji to help reduce your environmental footprint. Fiji is a dream destination for scuba divers, surrounded by the invitingly warm waters of the South Pacific. This famously friendly Polynesian country boasts more than 900 sun-kissed islands and islets, encircled by…
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Surfing Papua New Guinea: Best surf spots + eco-friendly resorts
Considering a surf trip to Melanesia? Discover everything you need to know about surfing Papua New Guinea, from the best breaks to surfer-friendly eco-resorts. One of the most linguistically diverse countries in the world, Papua New Guinea is a ruggedly beautiful island nation in the South Pacific. Despite remaining largely undiscovered by the mainstream surf…
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Diving in French Polynesia: Best dive sites + eco-friendly resorts
Looking for the best scuba diving in French Polynesia? Discover some of the region’s most spectacular scuba destinations, plus eco-friendly resorts for a sustainable stay. With its mind-blowing pelagic encounters (there are literally “walls of sharks”) and spectacular coral reefs, French Polynesia offers some of the most thrilling dive experiences in Oceania. This far-flung territory…
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Surfing the Solomon Islands: Best surf spots + eco-friendly resorts
Looking for the best surf spots in the Solomon Islands? Discover everything you need to know about surfing the Solomon Islands, from legendary breaks to eco-friendly accommodation for a sustainable stay. Perched on the western edge of the Pacific Ocean lies the Solomon Islands, a remote Melanesian paradise that boasts some of the world’s most…
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10 incredible ways to tour the Great Barrier Reef
Looking for unique ways to tour the Great Barrier Reef? From cultural tours to multi-day island adventures, discover 10 incredible ways to immerse yourself in this natural wonder. As the world’s largest coral reef system, the Great Barrier Reef stretches a staggering 2,300 kilometres (1,430 miles) along the northeastern coast of Queensland, Australia. We’ve been…
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Surfing in Pohnpei, Micronesia: Best surf spots + local operators
Planning a surf trip to Micronesia? Discover the best places to surf in Pohnpei and how to reach the breaks with local operators. Surrounded by the Pacific Ocean, Micronesia is a far-flung archipelago of over 600 islands. It lures adventurous travellers with its tropical landscapes, fascinating culture and world-class waves. This remote paradise first caught…
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Best diving in the Solomon Islands: Sustainable scuba vacation
Thinking about scuba diving in the Solomon Islands? Discover all the best places to dive in the Solomons + eco-friendly places to stay in our sustainable scuba guide. The Solomon Islands are a standout for divers seeking an off-the-beaten-path underwater adventure in an uncrowded paradise. This spectacular archipelago offers an inspiring array of dive environments,…
