PADI Launches New Global Travel Platform
World's largest scuba diver training organization inspires new adventure with PADI Travel
RANCHO SANTA MARGARITA, Calif., Jan. 25, 2018 /PRNewswire/ -- Committed to motivating new and experienced divers to explore the underwater world, PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) launches PADI Travel™, the ultimate travel resource for divers and adventurers alike. Travel has always been intrinsically linked to diving, and PADI's new global travel platform invigorates this connection by offering hundreds of dive holidays around the world. As part of the PADI organization's mission to be the best in and for the world, PADI Travel inspires users to venture to the world's most sought-after dive regions, become more active in the sport of diving and, ultimately, more energized to take care of the oceans.
PADI Travel hosts one of the largest online selections of liveaboards and dive destinations in the market, also offering eco-travel options for travelers to share in life-changing vacations that can truly affect ocean conservation. Additionally, users can easily tap into recommendations on top dive sites, activities and best times to travel to dive destinations. Travelers can find planning information for more than 300 dive locations around the world, including:
- Indonesia— From the spectacular coral reefs of Bali and Sulawesi, to the colors of Raja Ampat, these exotic islands are a bucket-list destination for any traveler looking to explore incredible scenery, marine life and culture. Hosting a greater variety of marine life than anywhere else on Earth, from tiny pygmy seahorses to magnificent manta rays, Indonesia is a highlight for any passionate diver.
- Maldives—Hundreds of tiny, remote islands make the Maldives a premier destination for adventure seekers. With a welcoming culture and some of the finest liveaboard dive boats and luxury resorts on the planet, a dive holiday in the Maldives makes for an unforgettable experience.
- Caribbean—Reaching from the Bahamas to Panama, the Caribbean is home to hundreds of islands, each with a special charm, and some of the world's most beautiful coastlines. Divers can enjoy an abundance of wrecks, coral reefs, sheer walls, gentle drop-offs and fabulous pinnacles.
For travelers looking for inspiration on where to plan their next trip, PADI Travel provides top scuba diving vacation ideas and even a dive destination "wizard" – considering everything from desired animal sightings to travel dates and preferred weather conditions, travelers can find the ideal trip to meet their needs and wish list.
"For more than half a century, PADI has been committed to education, exploration, community and conservation. With the new PADI Travel, we are building on this dedication to offer a complete ecosystem for divers to discover more of the world," says Drew Richardson, president and CEO, PADI Worldwide. "We are thrilled to expand our travel offering to provide top-notch services to divers in every corner of the globe. We anticipate the platform will only continue to grow and flourish as a key resource for divers and travelers alike."
PADI Travel uniquely combines best-in-class online booking with truly personalized advice, delivered by a global team of dive travel experts. Fulfilling its vision of enabling dive travel through a sophisticated digital experience, PADI Travel offers users the opportunity to research, compare and book dive vacations anywhere in the world, and with access to customer support 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
For more information on PADI Travel, visit travel.padi.com.
About PADI – The Way the World Learns to Dive®
PADI® (Professional Association of Diving Instructors®) is the world's largest recreational diver training organization with nearly 6,500 dive centers and resorts and more than 135,000 professional members worldwide. Since 1966, PADI has remained dedicated to introducing new divers to the thrill of scuba diving and enhancing the skills of experienced divers. Issuing nearly one million certifications each year, PADI makes underwater exploration and adventure accessible to the public while maintaining the highest industry standards for dive training, safety and customer service. Committed to ocean conservation, with every diver certification issued PADI also creates a growing number of ocean ambassadors to help defend and preserve the marine environment for generations to come. For more information, visit www.padi.com.
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