Smitten! - by the Maldives

Louise Trewavas had never been to the Maldives, so we asked her to visit three islands fitted with Werner Lau dive centres to see if they would tick her boxes. Sounds as if they did! more...

Constant luxury

While the Maldives sets out to broaden access to its diving delights with budget-priced
accommodation, at the other end of the spectrum a few top-end resorts are still being developed. John Bantin immerses himself in luxury more...

Fun at Fundu

Tim Ecott travels to this Tanzanian island to sample the diving on some of East Africa's best-preserved reefs - and an interesting wreck more...

Deluxe diving

In the southernmost reaches of the Maldives, the hard coral grows proudly and fish hardly recognise divers. Shore-based holidays there will become more accessible over time, but for now a high-end approach may be needed, says willing volunteer Zac Macaulay more...

Bali Time

A two-centre stay in Bali offers a variety of Indonesian diving attractions in comfortable surroundings - if you don't mind long transfers, says John Bantin more...

White magic in the Maldives

The Indian Ocean around the Maldivian island of Kuredu explodes with colourful life, says Mark Ellen, Editor of The Word magazine. It also raises many burning questions for divers.
Main photographs by Ray Van Eeden more...

What's in a name?

As the Maldives opens new areas to tourism, Tim Ecott explores the remote dive sites of Noonu Atoll. Photos by Koen Zuurbier more...