Diving is all about timing. Divers, therefore, need some way of keeping track of their timing during their dive. They can’t watch the clock on the wall, nor can they use a typical watch. That is why they use dive watches also known as diving watches or divers watches.

How do divers watches work?

First of all it is able to go deep under water. In other words, it can withstand tons of pressure. The dive watches have easy to read dials so that divers can figure out how much time they have remaining for their dive. Rather than having the typical push/pull crown that most watches have, the dive watches have a screw down crown, which gives it more of a water tight seal. Also, the band is made of rubber or a similar type of material so that salt water will not cause it to deteriorate.

What to look for when shopping for divers watches:

Diving watches vary in how deep they say they can go. You will find that they will go from a hundred meters to three hundred meters, some specialty watches even go more than 500 meters. The depth that you look for will depend on what type of diving you plan to do. If you plan to do normal diving in the pool, then hundred meters may be sufficient, however, if you plan to do some scuba diving you will want to find a watch that will go two hundred meters. Also, the higher the depth, the more that the watch will be able to withstand bumps.

You also need to pay attention to the bezel. Divers have to be able to see how much time they have been under the water, so it is important that the diving watches have a unidirectional elapsed timing bezel.

A clear face on divers watches is important also. The clear face allows you to quickly glance at the face of the watch and see your time. If you can not quickly look at your time, you may overstay at the bottom. You will want to pay attention to the durability of the dive watches. Another thing to pay attention to is the accuracy. You will also want to take the strength of the divers watches into consideration.

Where can you buy divers watches?

Divers watches can be found in various places. Most stores that carry watches will have diving watches. There are specialty swim shops that have diving watches. You can also find divers watches on the internet. If you shop for diving watches on the internet, you might be able to find them at lower prices than you would in the stores. In order to shop for divers watches online all you have to do is go to a search engine. In the key word box type in “divers watches,” “diving watches,” or “dive watches.” That should yield many results. From there you can search through the results for a reputable dealer and the best prices.

Do people other than divers like diving watches?

Many people like diving watches because they are rugged and durable. People like to own them just to have them, even if they don’t ever use them. And many people buy diving watches to wear as everyday watches and not necessarily for diving.

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Although the name may sound familiar, there is a pretty good chance you have not experienced the sparkling white sands, emerald-green water, and endless adventures that abound in Gulf Shores, Alabama. Rather than following the crowds to Hawaii or Florida on your next beach getaway, get off the beaten path in a Gulf Shores vacation rental that is convenient to all of the beauty and excitement of the Gulf of Mexico.

Gulf Shores is a vacation destination that focuses most, if not all, of its attention towards its white sand wonders that sparkle and shine with unparalleled purity. While the sheer beauty of the blinding expanse is bound to be breathtaking upon first glance, it is the activities in and around the water that will overwhelm after you get over your initial delight. Whether you simply want to kick back in the sand, hang out at a beach bar, or get out on the Gulf for recreational pursuits beyond compare, Gulf Shores has everything you need for a surprisingly first-rate vacation.

As the beaches take center stage and you imagine yourself working on your tan, swimming the water, jet skiing over some waves, or scuba diving to the depths of the sea, it becomes easy to see why you would want to stay as close to the sand as possible. You certainly don’t want to spend more of your time commuting than enjoying yourself, and this is why a waterfront vacation rental can make all the difference during your getaway. Located directly along the sandy expanse and just a few steps away from the water’s edge, the right accommodations make it easier than ever to pursue all of your favorite activities at your own leisure.

While you may think that a hotel or resort offers the same kind of convenience, it is not only the location of Gulf Shores vacation rentals that is notable. With wall to wall windows and several rooms that offer spectacular views out over the water, it is impossible to resist the pull of the beach and not experience the most entertaining and exciting trip possible. You don’t even have to leave your home away from home for utter relaxation since your private deck and patio are ideally situated for lounging under the sun away from the noise and commotion on the sand.

With your days filled with easy access to the sand and water, you may wonder what you can make of your nights after an exhausting day of soaking in the great outdoors. Gulf Shores rentals are the answer to any nighttime dilemma as the luxuries of home such as a media room, private pool and hot tub, and plenty of space make it easy to enjoy either quality time with the family or a little peace and quiet away from the group. Whether you want to catch up on a little reading in your personal bedroom, learn about the day’s events on the wireless internet, or play a few board games in the spacious living room, your vacation home rental is always an accommodating host.

Gulf Shores is a picturesque haven for any real beach lover who wants to spend their days surrounded by some of the most breathtaking beauty the Gulf of Mexico has to offer. While it is easy to imagine all of the sandy and waterfront activities that are bound to fill up your action-packed itinerary, your lodging is one aspect of your trip that should also be at the forefront of your mind since the right place can make the difference between a so-so vacation and an all-around amazing getaway. Whether you are heading out for a romantic retreat or a family excursion, there is a Gulf Shores condo rental that will make your stay more comfortable, convenient, and downright captivating than you ever imagined.

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If you are not familiar with the whereabouts of the Red Sea, you can pretty well say it runs down the eastern border of Egypt from the Sinai Peninsula on the Israel border, where you will find the Taba Hotels complex, down through Sharm el Sheikh, onto Hurghada, and then Soma Bay and beyond. These are the names of the best known hotel and resort areas. It is a part of the world that has been a must for scuba divers almost for ever.

The question here is, when is the best time to visit, because Egypt and the Red Sea have classically been a winter sun destination for European Holidaymakers. I have visited Taba, and Sharm in the early Spring, when the weather was pleasant, but it became very cool in the evenings, and Soma Bay in July when the temperature was consistently 45 degrees, but with no humidity, and a good breeze, it was more than bearable!!

The main difference between the two visits was the fact that at Taba it was relatively busy, Sharm was packed, whereas at Soma Bay there was only 10% occupancy in a superb hotel called Les Residence des Cascades!!

Having said that there is increasing evidence that tour operators are now concentrating on the Egypt Red Sea area in the summer months, believing it to be more profitable for them than Spain or the Meditteranean in Euroland.

This means prices that were low in the summer months are now rising with demand.

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School holidays are now expensive, but the season as in Europe now runs from May until October. This means the Tour Operators have their capacity geared to these months. In other words if you can travel in September, when incidentally the water is warm for scuba divers, or May and June, then you may well find some real bargains.

If you want to pay less for your next vacation, then check out http://www.worldwidevacationspots.com/pages/Vacation-Bargain-Finder.html

One piece of advice is don’t book early. If you can wait until late April or early May before booking June, it is likely the Operators will not have sold their allotment of beds, so prices can tumble dramatically.

So when is the best time to go to the Red Sea, the answer is probably June.

Grant Robertson
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It is on the Bodrum Peninsula, near the northwest entrance to the Gulf of Turkey, and faces the Greek island of Kos.

Today, it is a centre of tourism and yachting. It is the ancient Halicarnassus of Caria, renowned for the mausoleum of Maussollos.

The town is very popular tourist resort for northern Europeans due to its attractive coastline and active night life Bodrum has been humorously referred to as the Bedroom of Europe.

Bodrum is a charming and fascinating little port, 270 km. south of Izmir.

The inhabitants of Bodrum are around 30.000 and earn their living by fishing, boat-building, agriculture, weaving and tourism, which has become the most important industry in the last few years.

The heart of the town is around the harbour, where shops, bars and restaurants jostle together in the narrow streets of the town.

One of the unique features of Bodrum as a holiday resort is that in addition to the active recreational opportunities available by day and the unequalled Bodrum nightlife, so many more tranquil bays, beaches and villages are available to enjoy.

The blue Aegean waters that wash the beaches of the peninsula on which Bodrum is perched lend themselves admirably to a vast range of water sports, from scuba diving to windsurfing and jet-skiing.

Local operators can be found all over the area, renting out equipment, arranging excursions or offering lessons. Aquatic thrills are also on offer at the towns two water parks.

It can safely be said that every year at least a few hundreds of thousands of tourists visit Bodrum.

In the town there is also a football team called Bodrumspor founded in 1931.

A fishing village until the early 1970s, Bodrum is built on the ruins of ancient Halicarnassus.

It is now Turkeys liveliest resort, attracting poets, singers, artists and package tourists.

Its perfect harbour was colonized by ancient Greeks in the 11th century BC and the city later flourished under Persian rule.

It was nominally the capital city of the satrapy of Caria; its location ensured the city enjoyed considerable autonomy.

The central harbour is surrounded by shops, cafes, bars and hotels, and dominated by the 15th century historical site of the Castle of St Peter.

Bodrum is made up of number of small resorts around the peninsula.

Gumbet is one of the most popular, as it’s home to Bodrums best beach and comes top of the list for entertainment hotspots.

With idyllic beaches and tranquil bays, a vibrant nightlife, and thriving Turkish traditions, a Bodrum Peninsula holiday is a superb way to experience Turkish hospitality and culture amongst a stunning and relaxing setting.

Budget and luxury travellers alike will find a range of tempting accommodation and activity options on the Bodrum Peninsula.

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There are a huge number of resorts in the Maldives to suit a wide range of tastes and budgets. Here, we’ll take you through many of the popular destinations.

Angsana Resort & Spa Maldives

Angsana is located in the Ihuru islands (North Male Atoll) and is a short 14 km distance from the capital of Male.

The resort contains 45 villas – some of the nice features of these include thatched roofs, individual private gardens and pleasant verandas. Guests can choose between deluxe beachfront villas and standard beachfront villas.

Ihuru has a great reputation for having some of the finest house reefs in the Maldives and so is a good destination for those wanting to do a bit of diving and snorkelling.

The spa at Angsana offers a wide range of treatments including facials, massages and various others.

Asdu Sun Island Maldives

Asdu Sun Island is a three star resort with 30 rooms located in the Kaafu (Male) Atoll.

While it may not be one of the more luxurious choices, Asdu Sun Island does offer the usual range of activities including diving, canoeing, snorkelling, fishing and more.

Additional facilities include a reading library where guests can take out books to read by the beach plus a video hall and internet surfing.

Bandos Island Resort Maldives

The Bandos resort has 225 guestrooms of varying types – guests can choose from standard, deluxe, garden villas, Jacuzzi beach villas, and water villas. The resort is located in the North Male atoll.

Bandos first opened in 1972 although it has grown considerably since then to become one of the largest Maldives resorts with facilities to match. For example, just some of the facilities include tennis courts, a coffee shop (and five restaurants), a disco & bar, gym & sauna, pool room, a couple of swimming pools, beauty salon as well as a spa offering massages.

The diving facilities are good with a diving school offering diving courses.

Banyan Tree Maldives

The Banyan Tree is another luxurious resort set in the North Male atoll. The resort offers five different types of rooms from standard to ocean view villas. There’s a choice of four restaurant and bars, a very good spa, and excellent recreation facilities including diving, snorkelling & deep sea fishing to name but a few.

Baros Island Resort Maldives

Located in North Male Atoll, Baros is just a 20 minute speedboat ride from Male airport. The resort offers three types of accommodation – water villas, baros villas and deluxe villas.

There are several bars & restaurants offering a wide selection of continental & oriental cuisines.

The recreational facilities at Baros are huge, and aside from the standard diving & snorkelling options offered at practically all resorts, Baros offers several additional services – badminton, aerobics and cycling are just a few of these.

Bathala Island Resort Maldives

Certainly one of the smaller resorts located in the Ari Atoll, Bathala is well regarded by divers.

The 4 star resort contains 37 cottages and is better suited to those who do not plan to do much other than laze away.

Biyadhoo Island Resort Maldives

Biyadhoo is located on the Kaafu Atoll (South Male Atoll) is a four star resort containing a total of 96 rooms. The resort is highly regarded as a good place for diving and snorkeling. Certainly an island for those looking for water sports and activity in addition to the spectacular scenery that the Maldives offers.

Boduhithi Island Resort Maldives

This club style resort with over 80 rooms is a particular favourite with Italian clientele. As you would expect, this means a high number of available activities and all the fine Italian dining you can handle. The staff are also predominantly Italian.

Boduhithi is located in the North Atoll (Kaafu) and has an official rating of four stars.

Bolifushi Island Resort Maldives

Located in the South Male Atoll, about 12km Southwest of Male this 4 star rated resort has three types of rooms – Boli, Beach Villa and Water Villa.

The facilities are good and offer diving, snorkelling, scuba diving and plenty of other activities. There is also good Spa.

Club Med Farukolhufushi Maldives

Set in the North Atoll, this island resort is very good for scuba diving and watersports. The 4-star resort offers a wide range of facilities and 150 rooms. There are two room types – superior, and superior with balcony.

Tuition is available for water-sports including windsurfing and sailing while other activities on offer including kayaking, beach volley, soccer, water-polo and more. The resort also offers a swimming pool, spa, arts/crafts workshop, a TV/pool room and more.

Coco Palm Resort & Spa Maldives

This five star resort is located on the private island of Duikolu (Baa Atoll) and is approximately half an hour via sea-plane from the Capital of Male.

The accommodation is highly luxurious and there are four types of rooms from beach villas to the incredible lagoon palace suite.

The resort offers several restaurants and bars, all set in highly tranquil locations and also has a highly recommended spa.

Activities and diving are also available with a diving school and plenty of sports such as water-skiing, canoeing, surf-biking, sailing & more. Tennis, badminton, volley ball are also on offer and the resort has a gym too for the health conscious.

Cocoa Island Maldives

Cocoa Island is a five star resort in South Male Atoll and is approximately 30 minutes from Male via speedboat.

The rooms are of a high standard and come in varying types including one and two bed villas, dhoni loft suites and dhoni standard suites.

The main activities on offer are diving, water-sports and island hopping.

Dhonveli Beach & Spa Resort Maldives

Not surprisingly, “Dhonveli” in Maldian stands for “crystal white sand”. This is a five star resort with five different types of rooms that is located on the North Male Atoll.

The resort has one main restaurant, the Banana Garden Restaurant but also offers a sunset bar & coffee shop.

There are several of the usual indoor and outdoor recreational facilities available, including “big game fishing” and “adventure cruising”. Floodlit tennis/badminton, carom, table tennis are a few of the more traditional activities on offer and the resort has a gym and spa too.

Ellaidhoo Tourist Resort Maldives

Located on the North Ari Atoll is the four star Ellaidhoo resort. It’s quite a distance from Male (over an hour by speedboat although only 20 minutes via seaplane). Ellaidhoo is one of the smaller resorts and the whole island is around 300 metres long and 280 metres wide.

There are 156 rooms split up into standard, superior and deluxe. The dining facilities include the restaurant, coffee shop and bar.

Diving & recreation activities are available and these include island hopping, snorkelling safaris, morning fishing, an excursion to Male and more. There is also a Spa.

Embudu Village Maldives

This four star resort is set in Kaafu Atoll and the island is just 300 metres long. There is a very easy-going feel to the island. There are 118 rooms divided between standard, superior and water bungalow rooms.

As you would expect, the main activities in Embudu are diving, water sports and a feast of additional activities normally found in Maldives reorts.

There is a restaurant, bar and coffee shop serving a variety of food and beverage.

Eriyadu Island Resort Maldives

Set in the North Male Atoll, Eriyadu is a four star resort that contains 57 superior rooms only. It’s a 45 minute transfer via speedboat from the capital Male. It’s a 4-star resort.

There is a restaurant, bar and coffee shop available for guests and there are good diving facilities available as you would expect.

Filitheyo Island Resort Maldives

Situated on the Faafu Atoll, Filitheyo is a five star resort with 125 villas of different types.
Filitheyo offers a main restaurant, a couple of bars and a coffee shop and several of the standard diving & recreational facilities are available including cultural shows and live music too.

Four Seasons Resort Maldives

Set in the North Male Atoll, Four Seasons is a spectacular five star resort with 106 rooms of various types (from standard beach villas and beach bungalows with outdoor showers to water villas).

The resort offers three restaurants and two bars and some of the features include a healthy offering of vegetarian food as well as themed nights.

The facilities & recreational amenities are very good – as well as the standard Maldives offerings guests can try their hand at aerial excursions, catamaran sailing, big game fishing and island hopping.

The resort is a half hour transfer via speedboat from Male.

Full Moon Resort Maldives

The five star Full Moon resort is located in the North Male Atoll and is a 20 minute speedboat ride from Male.

There are 156 rooms – from deluxe and cottage rooms to water bungalows and water villas. The architecture has a very traditional, wooden feel and the accommodation is very comfortable.

No less than five different restaurants offer a huge selection of international cuisine and keep the guests pallets delighted at all times. There are also three bars and a coffee shop.

While most Maldives resorts have their own spas, the Full Moon spa is actually located on a separate island – a delightful touch.

A good range of activities and recreation are also on offer.

Hakuraa Club Maldives

On the Meemu Atoll lies the four star Hakuura Club offering either beach or water bungalows. The resort is 130km from Male. A good range of activities and recreation are offered.

Halaveli Holiday Village Maldives

This is a three star resort in the Ari Atoll offering a range of beach bungalows. The transfer from the airport is half an hour by sea plane or 1.5 hours via speedboat. Dhon transfers are available but take 360 minutes.

There is a main restaurant and bar offering a wide range of cuisine. A fair standard or recreation and diving facilities are also available.

This is a fair option for those with a tight budget that are looking for a Maldives experience. While the rooms are not exactly cheap, they are more affordable than the four and five star options available.

Helengeli Tourist Village Maldives

Helengeli is a four star resort that’s based in the Kaafu Atoll. There are 50 beach villas available and offers the usual choice of recreation and activities. To name a few, they include Spa, restaurant/bar, internet facilities, freshwater pool as well as dhoni/speedboat/seaplane hire. There is also a dive school.

Hilton Maldives Resort & Spa Rangali Island Maldives

The luxurious five star Hilton is not for those with a fragile budget! Located in the South Ari Atoll, the resort is 90km from Male airport.

There are 150 rooms divided into standard/deluxe beach villas, water bungalows, and sunset water villas.

The main restaurant is the Atoll restaurant containing two open kitchens. The sunset bar & grill is a lovely addition built over the water with stunning views of the lagoon. You can even have a private barbeque specially made by a resort chef.

Some great recreational & diving activities are offered including swimming pool, tennis courts, fitness rooms & spa and a huge range of water & other sports.

These are just a handful of the premier holiday resorts available in the Maldives. While all tend to be mid to high end, your choice may be determined by the type of holiday you’re interested in so some further research is always recommemded.

Tuks Engineer
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