{"id":1529,"date":"2017-10-30T06:06:14","date_gmt":"2017-10-30T06:06:14","guid":{"rendered":"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/?p=1529"},"modified":"2018-11-03T07:46:52","modified_gmt":"2018-11-03T07:46:52","slug":"family-friendly-diving-activities-in-se-asia","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/family-friendly-diving-activities-in-se-asia\/","title":{"rendered":"Family-Friendly Diving Activities in SE Asia"},"content":{"rendered":"<h3>How to include some Diving activities with your kids on your next family vacation to Asia.<\/h3>\n<p>Here is A comprehensive guide for people who want to try something new and enjoy the beauty of the earth under-the-water style!<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Why consider diving?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Diving is one of the best experiences that the earth struts. It supports the livelihood of the locals. At the same time, divers experience the hidden beauty of underwater wonders. Unbelievably, health benefits are associated with this exciting activity. In fact, studies resulted to a so-called Aquarium Therapy. It indicates that watching the fishes in a fish tank reduces the level of stress and anxiety. Imagine what could happen if you watch the fishes while actually being with them in a fish tank. After all, this is not impossible! All the thanks to the mother nature. She gave us an infinitely big fish tank with unfathomable beauty.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>What to do before and while diving?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Safety is the number one priority. Before going under the water, you should pay attention to your dive-masters for tips and guides. Simple hand languages may be learned for communication because apparently, voices are of little use down there. Your mouth will be a little preoccupied for breathing. Make sure to double check your equipment before going; the tank and the tube are of highest importance. It has to be in a perfect condition. After safety is ensured, you are now down to the fun and best part. Enjoy the beauty. Experience the wonder.<\/p>\n<p><strong>How easy is diving?<\/strong><\/p>\n<p>Diving is not a hard skill to learn. A five-minute orientation just before going underwater is sufficient. Unlike in casual swimming, apparatus that will make the experience easier will be provided. Witnessing wondrous creatures and unbelievable things underwater will make it even easier. After all, if you enjoy something, the difficulty will not be a significant matter. Although there are diving spots that require training and experience, there are also a lot which doesn\u2019t.<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Where to go diving?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>There are a lot of ultimate diving sites in the world. Few of these are coincidentally all found in the <strong>southeast Asia area.<\/strong> Hold on because I\u2019ll be giving tips and guides for maximum experience of fun and enjoyment.<br \/>\nUpon going through the list, you will find 5 criteria in order to assess the diving spot in each aspect.<\/p>\n<p><span style=\"text-decoration: underline;\">Criteria for Assessment:<\/span><\/p>\n<p><strong>Diving Expertise Needed<\/strong> \u2013 some diving spots are not recommended for first time divers; various areas may require training and experience before diving.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Travel Cost<\/strong> \u2013 the overall level of expenses incurred throughout the journey; from flying to swimming.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Underwater View<\/strong> \u2013 the overall assessment of the view; the presence of fishes, coral reefs, wrecks and other interesting stuff underwater.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Area Development Status<\/strong> \u2013 the level of development based on hotels, resorts, and other establishments for the service of tourists. Although, a low development status may indicate that the place\u2019s nature is untouched, unpolluted, and less populated.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Overall Enjoyment Factor<\/strong> \u2013 the level of fun and excitement all throughout the experience.<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#1 Sipadan, Malaysia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1532\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01.jpg\" alt=\"diving-01\" width=\"600\" height=\"399\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-768x510.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=Yr0AhFWpT0I&#038;offerid=504477.228&#038;type=4&#038;subid=0\"><IMG border=0 alt=banner src=\"http:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=Yr0AhFWpT0I&#038;bids=504477.228&#038;type=4&#038;subid=0\"><\/a><br \/>\nphoto from Malaysia.travel<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"http:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=Yr0AhFWpT0I&#038;offerid=220041.24&#038;type=4&#038;subid=0\"><IMG border=0 alt=banner src=\"http:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=Yr0AhFWpT0I&#038;bids=220041.24&#038;type=4&#038;subid=0\"><\/a><\/p>\n<p><em>\u201cAn Untouched Piece of Art\u201d, Jacques Cousteau<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Sipadan is a small island which can be circled by walking in approximately 20 minutes. The island\u2019s wildlife is amazing and the marine life is even more wonderful. It became a famous diving site because of its natural beauty with warm waters and an excellent diversity of marine animals and corals The diving experience is great. There are varieties of options that tourists can choose from. <strong>Kids may do snorkeling in the shallow waters<\/strong> while the adults may engage in more exciting underwater exploration. After diving, <strong>bird watching<\/strong> can also be done as this place is also wealthy of flying wonders.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Best resorts to stay at are in Mabul or Kapalai Islands<br \/>\n2. Expect a lot of walks in a beautiful sandy place<br \/>\n3. Keep in mind that this place is mainly a diving destination<br \/>\n4. Barely a destination for the whole family because the facilities are lacking, but if the family are all grown-ups there shouldn\u2019t be a problem<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ratings:<\/strong><br \/>\nDiving Expertise Required: Medium<br \/>\nTravel Cost: Low<br \/>\nUnderwater View: Medium<br \/>\nArea Development Status: Low<br \/>\nOverall Satisfaction Factor: Medium<\/p>\n<p>Travel Route Series: Malaysia -&gt; Kinabalu\/Tawau -&gt; Semporna Town -&gt; Mabul -&gt; Sipadan<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1534\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-1.jpg\" alt=\"diving-01\" width=\"1430\" height=\"809\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-1.jpg 1430w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-1-600x339.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-1-768x434.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1430px) 100vw, 1430px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from Wikitravel.org<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1535\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02.jpg\" alt=\"diving-02\" width=\"1429\" height=\"1075\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02.jpg 1429w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-600x451.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-768x577.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1429px) 100vw, 1429px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from Wikitravel.org<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#2 Similan Islands, Thailand<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1536\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-2.jpg\" alt=\"diving-01\" width=\"1024\" height=\"560\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-2.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-2-600x328.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-2-768x420.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>Similan Island, photo from sunrise-divers.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>A Top Diving Spot<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Similan Islands are located in <a href=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/30-adventure-filled-days-for-nature-loving-families-in-thailand\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Thailand<\/a>. They are well known for its crystal-clear water, diverse marine life, and rock formations. The island is also covered with a forest making it habitable for land wild-life. Going to the blue, one competitive edge of this area are the whale sharks who roam around the vicinity of the island during what they call Whale Sharks Season. During this time, the tourist may go diving and see the magnificently huge creatures face to face. When visiting Similan, you wouldn\u2019t want to miss the chance of going to the Surin Islands. The place is also majestic and has a lot to offer. The route is short but can be very tricky. Asking for directions from the friendly locals can be a lot of help.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Prioritize safety, locals can only provide basic first aid<br \/>\n2. There are no Wi-Fi connections<br \/>\n3. Bring enough cash for your travel, there are no ATM\u2019s<br \/>\n4. Prepare for a very bumpy way, there are no roads<br \/>\n5. Cellular signals work on islands 4 and 8, the others are unreliable<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ratings:<\/strong><br \/>\nDiving Expertise Required: Low<br \/>\nTravel Cost: Low<br \/>\nUnderwater View: High<br \/>\nArea Development Status: Low<br \/>\nOverall Satisfaction Factor: High<\/p>\n<p>Travel Route Series: Bangkok -&gt; Ranong\/Khao Lak -&gt; Similan Islands<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1537\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-1.jpg\" alt=\"diving-02\" width=\"1280\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-1.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-1-600x321.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-1-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from remotelands.com<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1538\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03.jpg\" alt=\"diving-03\" width=\"1280\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-600x321.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from remotelands.com<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1539\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04.jpg\" alt=\"diving-04\" width=\"1280\" height=\"685\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04.jpg 1280w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-600x321.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-768x411.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1280px) 100vw, 1280px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from remotelands.com<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#3 Mergui Archipelago, Myanmar<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1541\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-3.jpg\" alt=\"diving-01\" width=\"750\" height=\"495\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-3.jpg 750w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-3-600x396.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-3-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 750px) 100vw, 750px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from scuba-diversion.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p>Myeik Archipelago is more popularly known as Mergui which is its colonial name. The beauty and wonder of this archipelago are unfathomable. Travelers, nature enthusiasts, and photographers journey to this wonderful place to witness its beauty first hand. Tropical jungles, white sand beaches, and colorful coral reefs merged together giving birth to this paradise. Scuba diving, snorkeling, and nature walks are just some of the activities. The competitive edge of this archipelago is the wonderful underwater view and experience.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. The trip can be expensive, prepare cash on hand<br \/>\n2. Children accommodations are common and accepted<br \/>\n3. There are restrictions to city boundaries, be careful<br \/>\n4. Finding hotel accommodations can be challenging, make sure to book in advance.<br \/>\n5. Prepare for lots of boat rides<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ratings:<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum Diving Expertise Required: Very Low<br \/>\nTravel Cost: Very High<br \/>\nUnderwater View: High<br \/>\nArea Development Status: Low<br \/>\nOverall Satisfaction Factor: Medium<\/p>\n<p>Travel Route Series: Myanmar -&gt; Yangon -&gt; Myeik<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1543\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-1.jpg\" alt=\"diving-03\" width=\"600\" height=\"396\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-1.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-1-768x506.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 600px) 100vw, 600px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from scuba-diversion.com<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1544\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-1.jpg\" alt=\"diving-04\" width=\"1024\" height=\"683\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-1.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-1-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-1-768x512.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from MyanmarTravelAndTours.net<\/p>\n<h3><\/h3>\n<h3><strong>#4 Tulamben, Bali, Indonesia<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1545\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-4.jpg\" alt=\"diving-01\" width=\"700\" height=\"466\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-4.jpg 700w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-4-600x399.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-4-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 700px) 100vw, 700px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from TravelTriangle.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>A Rocky Paradise<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tulamben is a tiny fishing village. The place is mostly rocks covered with a wonderful grassland. In fact, the name is a mere contraction of the word \u2018batulambih\u2019 which literally means many stones. Different colors of the rock formations make it pleasing to the eyes. The waters are clean and very blue. Snorkeling in the shallow areas may be done but the rocks may make it harder or better depending on preference. Diving in this area is absolutely wonderful. The underwater life is as colorful as a rainbow. Diversity was never compromised and it paved the way to a paradise under the water.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Expect more activities other than diving<br \/>\n2. Expect a lot of seafood since this is a fishing village<br \/>\n3. Don\u2019t miss to view the sacred volcano of Mount Agung<br \/>\n4. Definitely, don\u2019t miss the Liberty Ship Wreck<br \/>\n5. Book an hotel in advance to save time and money.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ratings:<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum Diving Expertise Required: Very Low<br \/>\nTravel Cost: Low<br \/>\nUnderwater View: High<br \/>\nArea Development Status: Medium<br \/>\nOverall Satisfaction Factor: High<\/p>\n<p>Travel Route Series: Indonesia -&gt; Candi Dasa\/Kuta\/Padang Bai\/Sanur\/Ubod -&gt; Tulamben<br \/>\nphoto from Yusmar Yahaya<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1546\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-3.jpg\" alt=\"diving-02\" width=\"500\" height=\"375\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-3.jpg 500w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-3-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 500px) 100vw, 500px\" \/><\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1547\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-2.jpg\" alt=\"diving-03\" width=\"640\" height=\"480\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-2.jpg 640w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-2-600x450.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-2-768x576.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 640px) 100vw, 640px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from Marcel Ekkel<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1548\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-2.jpg\" alt=\"diving-04\" width=\"634\" height=\"357\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-2.jpg 634w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-2-600x338.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-2-768x432.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 634px) 100vw, 634px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from CNN.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<h3><strong>#5 Tubbataha Reef National Marine Park, Philippines<\/strong><\/h3>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1549\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-5.jpg\" alt=\"diving-01\" width=\"1024\" height=\"580\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-5.jpg 1024w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-5-600x340.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-01-5-768x435.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1024px) 100vw, 1024px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from 1Planet.com<\/p>\n<p>&nbsp;<\/p>\n<p><em>A UNESCO World Heritage Site<\/em><\/p>\n<p>Tubbataha is a world heritage site. Being so, the features of this area far outperforms the others. Its underwater beauty is incomparable. If there is a more extreme word for diverse, it would be appropriate to describe Tubbataha. There are thousands of species living together in harmony in this reef. The corals are only getting stronger, more colorful, and more eye-catching as time passes by. The area is protected by the local and national administration as it is considered as one of the country\u2019s crown jewels. The friendly locals make the experience even more wonderful. They are very accommodating, kind, and approachable. Kids and adults are very welcome to experience this paradise.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Tips:<\/strong><br \/>\n1. Be mindful of your trashes, since this is a world heritage site, locals are strict about negative left-behinds<br \/>\n2. Bring enough cash, there are ATM\u2019s but they occasionally undergo maintenance. You wouldn\u2019t want to go short on money.<br \/>\n3. Bring an underwater camera, this is one of the cleanest reefs so you wouldn\u2019t want to miss capturing it<br \/>\n4. <a href=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/how-much-does-it-cost-philippines-with-kids\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Philippines<\/a> are prone to typhoons, make sure to check the weather forecast before traveling. Strong winds and currents may prohibit diving activities<br \/>\n5. There are <a href=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/philippine-vacation-with-kids-flexible-route-for-families\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">a lot more to experience<\/a> in the area other than diving, make sure not to miss those out.<\/p>\n<p><strong>Ratings:<\/strong><br \/>\nMinimum Diving Expertise Required: Low<br \/>\nTravel Cost: Low<br \/>\nUnderwater View: Very High<br \/>\nArea Development Status: High<br \/>\nOverall Satisfaction Factor: Very High<\/p>\n<p>Travel Route Series: Philippines -&gt; Manila -&gt; Puerto Princesa -&gt; Tubbataha<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1550\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-4.jpg\" alt=\"diving-02\" width=\"800\" height=\"533\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-4.jpg 800w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-4-600x400.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-02-4-768x511.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 800px) 100vw, 800px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from NaturalisExpedtions.com<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1551\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-3.jpg\" alt=\"diving-03\" width=\"1432\" height=\"791\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-3.jpg 1432w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-3-600x331.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-03-3-768x424.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1432px) 100vw, 1432px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from OriginalDiving.com<\/p>\n<p><img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" class=\"alignnone size-full wp-image-1552\" src=\"http:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-3.jpg\" alt=\"diving-04\" width=\"1000\" height=\"600\" srcset=\"https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-3.jpg 1000w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-3-600x360.jpg 600w, https:\/\/family-world-travel.com\/english\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/10\/diving-04-3-768x460.jpg 768w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1000px) 100vw, 1000px\" \/><\/p>\n<p>photo from SailDiving.com<\/p>\n<h4><strong>Should your family go diving?<\/strong><\/h4>\n<p>Definitely yes! A 3 to 4-week stay in these destinations might make you forget all your problems in life. The experience is great and your family will be able to bond at the best places. The joy of experiencing something new will leave a mark in your hearts and minds forever.<br \/>\nWhat are you waiting for? Travel now and experience the beauty of the earth under-the-water style!<br \/>\n<a href=\"http:\/\/click.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/click?id=Yr0AhFWpT0I&amp;offerid=189673.10000144&amp;type=4&amp;subid=0\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"http:\/\/ad.linksynergy.com\/fs-bin\/show?id=Yr0AhFWpT0I&amp;bids=189673.10000144&amp;type=4&amp;subid=0\" alt=\"banner\" border=\"0\" \/><\/a><\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"<p>How to include some Diving activities with your kids on your next family vacation to Asia. Here is A comprehensive guide for people who want to try something new and enjoy the beauty of the earth under-the-water style! Why consider diving? 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