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Dive cruise: Raja Ampat ~ Spice Islands ~ Ambon

Thursday, January 23rd, 2014

Due to a late cancellation we have ONE berth free on this fantastic cruise aboard the Black Manta to some of the world’s very best dive spots: Raja Ampat, Spice Islands and Ambon, Indonesia. Dates: 10–19 April 2014 Destination; Raja Ampat-Banda-Ambon, Indonesia Duration & Dives: 10D9N & 28 dives Cabin: 1 pax in ...

Vietnam Mountain Marathon Sept 2014

Thursday, January 16th, 2014

18-22nd of September 2014. (Race day 20th of September). Now open for 2014 registration. Unique trail runs of 10km, 21km, 42km or 70km in a spectacular mountain region of north Vietnam. Welcome to the mountains of Vietnam to thousands of yellow rice fields, water buffaloes and colourful ethnic minority groups. The small ...

Early 2014 special offers for diving in Indonesia

Thursday, January 16th, 2014

3 great special offers for divers from Two Fish Divers in Bunaken & Lembeh, Northern Sulawesi, and in and Nusa Lembongan, Bali. Half-price Buddy Discount Jan-Mar 2014 - Bring your buddy for only 50% of normal prices when you book a 5N or more dive package in Lembeh, Bunaken or Bali. Solo Diver Promo Jan-Mar ...

New Chiang Khong ~ Houei Xai Bridge opens

Thursday, December 12th, 2013

The 4th Thai-Lao Friendship Bridge over the Mekong River is to open tomorrow, 12 December, significantly easing travel between northern Thailand and northern Laos. The new bridge spans the river between Chiang Khong in Chiang Rai province, Thailand, and Houay Xai in Bokeo province, Laos. For anyone joining a river cruise ...

Mekong River Cruise – discounts in Feb/Mar 14

Friday, December 6th, 2013

Symbiosis is pleased to offer a 10% discount on two river cruises early next year between Siem Reap, Cambodia, and Saigon in southern Vietnam, aboard the luxury Toum Tiou II. Each cruise includes a visit to the World Heritage listed temples of Angkor Wat and Cambodia's charming capital, Phnom Penh, as ...

Philippines Dive Liveaboard specials… helping typhoon relief

Friday, November 29th, 2013

Enjoy 25% discount from the listed price (as shown per below) on a selection of trip dates for cruises in the Philippines aboard the lovely sailing ships, the S/Y Philippine Siren and S/Y P. Siren, and help with typhoon relief at the same time! On each trip divers can expect to ...

Thailand Last minure liveaboard dive special

Friday, November 29th, 2013

Looking for a late dive trip? Where better than in the Land of Smiles and diving in the Similan & Surin islands of Thailand? Destination; Similans, Koh Bon, Koh Tachai, Richelieu Rock Duration & Dives; 5D/4N & 14 dives Trip Dates: 4-8 Dec & 14-18 Dec Cabins: • VIP En-suite ...

Mekong River Cruise: Last Minute Discount, Saigon to Angkor, Dec

Friday, November 22nd, 2013

Due to cancellation, we have a fantastic last minute discount of 50% OFF this week-long Mekong River cruise from Saigon (Ho Chi Minh City) to Siem Reap, home to the world famous Angkor Wat, aboard the lovely Toum Tiou II. Dates: 07 to 14 December 2013 (8 days, 7 nights) Price: USD ...

Increase in Baggage Allowance on Singapore/Silk Air

Friday, November 15th, 2013

Great news for sporty travellers - especially scuba divers and anyone joining one of our mountain bike rides; passengers on all SilkAir and Singapore Airlines flights will enjoy more free checked-in baggage allowance from today, 15 November 2013. Checked-in baggage allowances will increase by 10kg for Business and Economy class travel. ...

Hua Hin Jazz Festival, Thailand

Wednesday, November 13th, 2013

The next edition of the Hua Hin Jazz Festival will take place between 20-22 June 2014, though the exact dates have yet to be officially confirmed by the organiser. In the Kingdom of Thailand’s Jazz scene, the Hua Hin Jazz Festival is one of the most recognised and established jazz festivals, ...

Vietnam braces for Typhoon Nari

Monday, October 14th, 2013

Typhoon Nari is forecast to strike Vietnam at approximately 18:00 GMT today -  14 October. This information is supplied by the US Navy and the Air Force Joint Typhoon Warning Center suggests that the point of landfall will be near 16.1 N, 108.6 E. Nari is expected to bring maximum ...

New bird species in the Philippines

Thursday, September 19th, 2013

A ground-warbler from the Philippines is the twenty-third species of bird described in 2013. The species, dubbed Robsonius Thompsoni, is described in the August issue of the journal The Condor. It was discovered after researchers from the University of Kansas, the Universidad Nacional Autónoma de Mexico, the University of the ...

Dive Raja Ampat – Last Minute Offer for September

Monday, September 16th, 2013

Raja4Divers Last minute offer - only 1 week left. 10% discount on pre-booked accommodation/diving packages for stays from NOW up to 28th September 2013.   Also,there is still 1 bungalow available from 26th Oct to 01st Nov. Contact Symbiosis now to reserve you spot.

Pilot Whales return to North Sulawesi

Thursday, September 12th, 2013

Pilot Whales have returned to Northern Sulawesi again this year. September is often considered to be "Cetacean Season" on the northern tip of the Indonesian island and add an extra dimension for visitors coming to dive the world class dive spots of Bunaken Marine Park, the Bangka Islands and, or ...

Bangkok Airport Disruption

Monday, September 9th, 2013

A Thai Airways Airbus A330-300, performing flight TG679 from Guangzhou (China) to Bangkok (Thailand) with 287 passengers and 14 crew, landed on Bangkok's runway at about 23:30 hrs but veered right off the runway and came to a stop with all gear on soft ground. The aircraft was evacuated via ...