© Gunther Deichmann - A Lion fish on the "doorsteps" at
El Rio y Mar in Palawan, Philippines

El Rio y Mar Palawan, Philippines...where Loin fish come for dinner...but there is also some cool muck diving at El Rio y Mar and the Dugong Dive Center has a Dive Center right at the resort.

All about nature and your tropical vacation in

Palawan, Philippines

El Rio y Mar and Club Paradise have just been featured in a 3 part Blog series by visiting Photographer Gunther Deichmann

Check out what nature has to offer at these two Palawan destinations in the Philippines and go to: http://www.deichmann-photo.com/blog.html

El Rio y Mar in Palawan, Philippines

Your accommodation at El Rio y Mar in Palawan, Philippines




Club Paradise on Dimakya Island, Palawan Philippines

Club Paradise on Dimakya Island Palawan, Philippines is also the home of the Dugong Dive Center and the only place in the Philippines where you can spot or watch Dugongs right in front of the Resort in the Sea grass beds.
Dimakya Island has also one of the best house reefs in the world...nature at your doorstep.

For more info and the recent articles pls. go to
http://www.deichmann-photo.com/blog.html

Flamboyant Cuttle Fish at the House reef.
Busuanga - Palawan - Philippines

Alii (Hello) Everyone!

The PADI Diving Society and TY Sawyer are headed for Palau in September 2010. Yes, PALAU!
 
PADI Travel Network along with hosts Sam's Tours
and Palau Royal Resort are set for this awesome event
September 15-24, 2010. Sam's and Palau Royal are known for their Five Star service and attention to
detail

, you will not be disappointed. 
 
Palau, the eighth marine wonder of the world is known for its world-class diving, including famous sites like Blue Corner, German Channel and Ulong Channel.  Experience drift diving over spectacular walls, explore WWII wrecks and amazing close encounters with exotic marine life. In September 2009 Palau was named the world's first Shark Sanctuary so you'll see plenty of 
these magnificent creatures first-hand. Palau's wonders

are not just limited to the sea - the breathtaking Rock 
Islands are a sight worth traveling for and a snorkeling
trip to famous Jellyfish Lake will show you that not all jellyfish are created equal. 
 
Pricing starts at $2250 US per person for eight nights accommodations, five days of three tank boat dives, three meals daily, free enriched air, and much more.
And with all the Society shenanigans you can handle

(aka, parties, contests, prizes and your loyal staff!)
you wont want to miss this week. I hope you'll
consider joining us in Palau and discover where the rainbow truly ends.
 
If you want more information, Karin Sahm is standing-by to answer all of your travel questions. Email Karin or give her a call at 800 736-7021, ext. 165.
Of course, you can email me or call 800 729 7234 or
+1 949 858 7234, ext. 2322, as well. 
 
Hope to see you all in Palau!
 
 Kind regards,
 
Theresa Kaplan (formerly Gulledge)
Manager, PADI Diving Society 

June 18 - 25, 2010
GD Photo Workshop in Palau
@ Sam's Tours



Click this Link or the Image above for
Testimonials from previous Workshops...

We're taking a big break from diving here  ..... a surface interval so to speak! This workshop is targeted at photographers...... not divers or underwater photographers, but those photographers who wish to explore Palau's topside secrets with a master of lens and light, Gunther Deichmann. Gunther has just returned from a whirlwind of exotic travel that included Cambodia, Nepal and India where he conducted his highly acclaimed workshops. While Gunther has been to Palau and other islands of Micronesia many times...this will be the first workshop he's conducted here since launching the program more than three years ago.
For more info contact Sam's Tours @ http://samstourspalau.blogspot.com/

Join Us. See Life. In Palau.

A PADI Diving Society Event; 15 - 24 September 2010

Photo Courtesy © Gunther Deichmann

Join PADI Diving Society for nine adventurous days and eight magical nights in Palau at the Palau Royal Resort. You'll enjoy five days of three-tank boat diving with PADI Five Star Dive Center Sam's Tours.
When you arrive, you'll be welcomed with traditional leis and a welcome basket from Sam's Tours. Plus, a welcome pak filled with PADI Diving Society goodies. Over the next nine days you'll be treated to some of the world's best diving, an opening night celebration complete with traditional dancers and war canoes, parties, contests, prizes, and special guests, including Sport Diver's Ty Sawyer. Read more @ Join Us. See Life. In Palau.

Shark Savers' "Thank you to Palau"
book presented to Palauan President Toribiong

Photo: Copyright PALAU HORIZON;
Courtesy www.sharksanctuary.com

You may recall that Shark Savers fielded two petitions regarding Palau. The first one opposed a bad shark fishing law and the second one thanked Palau for subsequently protecting sharks by creating the National Shark Sanctuary. We created a book consisting of your signatures and comments for presentation to President Toribiong. Today, our book was presented to the President on our behalf by our friend, Dermot Keane of the Palau Shark Sanctuary. Here is Dermot's report: Read the complete article @ Shark Savers' "Thank you to Palau" book presented to Palauan President Toribiong

Tiny Palau has warned the world...
TV report on Palau Shark Sanctuary just in...

Tiny Palau has warned the world it will protect its natural resources, but with only one patrol boat, can the shark sanctuary ever be enforced?

Dateline video journalist David O’Shea takes his first ever scuba dive and plunges into the controversy over saving the ocean’s top predator. read more Click this LINK or the Image above.

Watch our report and take a look at our photo gallery of behind the scenes photos and underwater pictures from David's story.

In support of the Palau Shark Sanctuary & Sam's Tours