This report has just reached me this morning from our Alliance Partner Juergen Warnke at Club Paradise in Palawan, Philippines.

NATURE is a lot closer now....
BUSUANGA AIRPORT Palawan Philippines...

 

CLUB PARADISE, EL RIO Y MAR and the DUGONG DIVE CENTER

Busuanga Airport, landing point for CLUB PARADISE, EL RIO Y MAR and the DUGONG DIVE CENTER now has a 1500 meter concrete runway plus a 400 meter gravel extension.
 
This gives a new dimension to tourism in the islands of the Calamianes. Whereas before only 19 seater planes were able to land, Busuanga airport is now being served by the super fast 32-seater Do 28 (needs only 35 minutes to get there from Manila) and the 50 seater Dash-7.
 
Starting next week, May 17, 2008 the service of a 72 seater plane from Phil Airlines will begin daily flights. This will bring the total seat capacity per year to about 100.000 seats yearly. New hotels, lodging houses and resorts are under construction and on the planning board. Present room capacity of 400 rooms will be double within an year.                                                                   

© Gunther Deichmann - the spectacular marine life in Palawan

The Government has decided to pave the road from Coron to Busuanga Airport to modernize the road system and create more comfort for all travelers. Guests of the Philippine-Micronesia Alliance and CLUB PARADISE, EL RIO Y MAR and DUGONG DIVE CENTER will get to their destination a lot faster and more comfortably now.
This will increase their time to enjoy all the exciting dive sites to see the Turtles, Dugongs, WWII Wrecks, a whole fleet was sunk in this area and of course beautiful reefs in this area.

Another great NEWS is, several Whale-sharks have been in sighted in the Coron, Palawan area, a good reason for planning your next trip to PALAWAN...the Philippines best kept secret...NATURE at its best.
 

© Gunther Deichmann - the WWII Wrecks of Palawan


© Gunther Deichmann - the WWII Wrecks of Palawan

Tags: DUGONGS,, Dive Center, WWII WRECKS,, Conservation, Wreck Diving,, PALAWAN, PHILIPPINES, NATURE, Inselhuepfen,, Island hopping,

Late breaking news from Dugong Dive Center in Palawan...the Divers Choice.
Ghost pipefish in masses at Club Paradise House reef and newly discovered Mandarin fish close by.

Ghost pipefish at the moment in masses at the
Club Paradise House reef

What else do you need! I guess a tank full of air and camera will do just fine…Dirk is back on the island... happy to point you in the right direction, even without Dirk or his dive guides you cant get lost…you just get up in the morning and after a good breakfast at Club Paradise stroll down the beach…enter the water and you right at the house reef…the action and critters only a few feet below.

Photos: © Gunther Deichmann

But if you get real lucky... you might meet the sexy Tashina and join her for an unforgeteable trip to Apo reef, dive the spectacular walls and catch a glimpse of Mantas and Sharks not to mention the big schools of jacks on this reef. Soon island hopping with Tashina...yes very sexy indeed...to find out more who she is go to: http://www.alliancediving.com/blog/
It comes as no surprise that VOX television from Germany had choosen Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center for one of their location.

Mandarin fish used to be know only from Yap and Palau... but now they have arrived in Palawan too, watch their courtship at sunset right in front of the beach resort, our other partner destination in the Philppines, Puerto Galera has got them too, just check with Asia Divers, another member of the Philippine -Micronesia Alliance.


Mandarin fish now in Palawan
Photo: © Gunther Deichmann

So what are you waiting for, get your gear ready and plan your next weekend or dive vacation with Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center, a member of the
Philippine – Micronesia Alliance.

Click on the images and go direct to our partner destination
Photo Gallery, amazing dive destinations from the
Philippines, Micronesia and the Pacific.

But here is another tip... check out some of the amazing videos from Dirk Fahrenbach at YOU TUBE, go to YOU TUBE and type his name or click the link below for one of his film clips:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TVstA2zcxXQ

GD

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The latest news from one of our partners in the
Philippine-Micronesia Alliance...The Divers choice
in the Philippines, Micronesia and the Pacific.


Dirk, friends and dive guides in the Maldives...Feb.2008

He is back…who? Dirk Fahrenbach from Dugong Dive Center and Club Paradise walked into the virtual office yesterday returning from Germany and the Maldives.
Dirk attended the Düsseldorf Boat show in January in Germany, after the show he took a few days off and then went straight to the Maldives for some diving looking after a group of divers.
According to Dirk, the Boat Show was a great event and he was part of the DOT Booth, Wow Philippines; see below some photos he provided me yesterday.

Dirk and friend at the Wow Philippine Booth at the
Duesseldorf Boat Show Jan. 2008

Welcome back Dirk, we did miss you, Dirk also showed me some photos of his new Boat soon at Dugong Dive Center a new and very big Tri-Maran …luxury at it’s best diving at it’s ultimate… as mention in my earlier blogs diving with the Philippine-Micronesia Alliance is getting better and better.

Some of Dirk's guest's in the Maldives

See below some photos from Dirk’s new Boat called …
...Tashina… very sexy and bold.


Ready very soon...the very sexy Tashina…


So much more space...the Tashina

Diving with her is never going to be boring… over night Safaris with all your electrical requirements on board, including a 24hours compressor… now that is what we call island hopping, Apo reef is going to be fun from now on, the Tashina is very soon in Palawan, one of the Philippines top dive destinations. The other images are from the Maldives, Dirk, dive guides and some of his guest’s.
A lot more very soon from Dirk…Dugong Dive Center and Club Paradise…and of course the sexy Tashina.
GD

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Photos courtesy of Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center,
nature at its best in Palawan, Philippines

I have just received this info from Carsten Warncke from Club Paradise and of course Dugong Dive Center in Palawan our partner in the Philippine - Micronesia Alliance. VOX TV visits Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center last month. The only place in the Philippines for Dugongs, or dive the wrecks of Coron Bay surrounded by spectacular limestone cliffs, nature at it's very best and if you feel tired after diving or exploring the whole day book yourself into our Spa and rejuvenate. All of this, plus a lot more at Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center, please join us on our little tropical island paradise in Palawan, island hopping with the Philippine - Micronesia Alliance is getting better and better, even international film crews choose to visit us, so why dont YOU.
The Nature Lovers and Divers Choice.

I get more of the whole story with photos on the VOX TV (Germany) visit to Palawan and the Philippines soon, once I have more information I let you know also the screening time in Germany, just stay tuned or subscribe to our Blog.
GD

I received an mail from Lee Goldman, re. his Kayaking trips in Palawan, Philippines (see below his letter). For more details check out the recent Philippine- Micronesia Alliance Blog from the 30th of Jan. 2008.
Diving with the Philippine - Micronesia Alliance is getting better and better in 2008, from adventure Kayaking to wreck diving or just relaxing after a day of island hopping on one of best beaches in the world. The Divers Choice in 2008.
GD

© Gunther Deichmann - a secluded beach in Palawan near Coron Island,
for more Alliance destination photos
click the image above.

Best Adventure Trips 2008
A Masked Ball in the Philippines
http://www.concierge.com/ideas/

m:  "Lee Goldman" <</span>coralfarmguam@yahoo.com>
Date: 4 February 2008 5:12:50 PM GMT+08:00
To:  "Gunther Deichmann" <</span>gunther@gdeichmann.com>

Dear Gunther,
 
In your recent blog, you did me the honor of mentioning my upcoming expedition to Palawan, Philippines with Wilderness Travel. I greatly appreciate this, but I have “a correction” to make.
 
We are doing more than just paddling by Club Paradise in Northern Palawan; we are stopping there for 4 days to take advantage of their amazing resort and local abundance of rare and beautiful marine life. Dirk Fahrenbach from the Dugong Dive Center has offered to arrange trips to visit one of the largest continuous reef systems in the world, Apo Reef National Park. There we will snorkel among thousands of reef fish and hundreds of coral species. Truly one of the most diverse regions on the planet! We will also spend a day snorkeling with Dugongs. These rare marine mammals are residents in the local waters and, with the help of Club Paradise and local awareness, remain as one of the most protected marine mammal in the Philippines. This protection is why they are so readily observed in the area and often remain in the company of awe-inspired snorkelers. Few other places on the planet can offer such a treat for the marine naturalist.
 

Photo courtesy of Club Paradise, for more Alliance destination photos
click the image above.

When I designed this trip, Club Paradise was an easy addition and we are glad that they have been so accommodating. We are looking forward to paddling in the local waters and landing on the beach for overnights at their award winning facility!
 
This is what luxury expedition kayaking is all about!
http://www.concierge.com/ideas/skiadventure/tour

Lee Goldman, Marine Biologist and tour leader

Diving, Tauchen und inselhuepfen auf der Duesseldorf
Boot Messe Germany, mit der Allianz in 2008, 19.-27.1. 2008
Wir sprechen auch deutsch, click here

I am leaving for Palau Micronesia and Chuuk tomorrow until the 24th of January, my blogs going to be a bit light during this time.
However a major announcement will be made direct from Palau from our Alliance partner Sam's Tours, a very first in Palau and Micronesia.
Announcement date is around the 14/15th of Jan. direct from Palau.
Surviving in Palau Micronesia is going to be easy, with good friends, like Sam Scott, Dermot Keane and many others.

Stay tuned and Subscribe to our blog and be one of the first to know.

Please see below in German excerpts from a new PADI magazine in German language soon available...

A new PADI magazine is soon available in German, please see below some excepts from the very first edition, reproduced with permission from Dirk Fahrenbach from Dugong Dive Center and Club Paradise in Palawan, Philippines.

Dirk Fahrenbach fand auf der philippinischen Insel Dimakya eine neue Heimat. Der Tauch- lehrer und Dokumentarfilmer führt Urlauber durch eine Unterwasserlandschaft, die alseine der artenreichsten welt-weit beschrieben wird. Die Riffregionen sind gefährdet. Jahrzehnte sprengten die Fischer ihre Lebensgrundlage mit Dynamit kaputt. Die Seekühe, die Dugongs, wurden Fast ausgerottet.

Von Lutz Peter Kaubisch

Die Rückkehr der Dugongs

Jahrmillionen zerrten tektonische Kräfte an den Kontinenten. Geologische Gewalt formte sie mit baumeisterlicher Beharrlichkeit. Vulkane, Meeresströme und atmosphärische Umwälzungen schufen das Klima und änderten es - immer wieder. Im mittleren Pleistozän, vor 175000 Jahren, fiel der Meeresspiegel. Es dauerte eine Weile; dann ragte dort, wo die eurasische Kontinentalplatte Asien trägt, eine Landbrücke aus dem Wasser. Sie führte im Bogen nach Südosten, zu einer Inselgruppe aus Magmagestein. Die Öfen unter der Erdkruste hatten sie nach oben gefeuert und Sonne und Ozean überlassen.
Die Naturkräfte inszenierten ein mächtiges Schauspiel. Die Erdzeitalter hatten die Kulisse geschaffen: einen der größten Archipele auf dem Planeten, die Philippinen. Reiseveranstalter schwärmen heute von „smaragdgrünen bis türkisfarbenen Lagunen“, in denen „eine faszinierende Welt exotischer Fische und Korallen“ ihre „unerschöpfliche Farbenpracht“ entfaltet. Werbetexte, die die exotischen Refugien auf der Erde beschreiben, sind oft beliebig und austauschbar. Sie versprechen den „einzigartigen Urlaub“ an „feinsandigen Palmenstränden“. Sie bieten touristische Schnellkost.
Wenn Dirk Fahrenbach den Außenborder aufdreht, schafft das kleine Boot die Strecke zwischen Busuanga- und Dimakya-Island vielleicht rechtzeitig. Der Mann ist ein Hüne:.........

...viel mehr in der neuen PADI Zeitschrift in Deutschland fragen Sie auf der Messe Boot 2008 in Duesseldorf nach Dirk Fahrenbach.
Sie finden Ihn beim DOT WOW Philippines stand...

Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center are member of the Philippine-Micronesia Alliance.
The Divers Choice.

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Hi everybody,

I have just received this nice unedited letter from Jamie, Diveguide.com who has just visit Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center in Palawan, Philippines, please read on below, thanks and enjoy.

Dear Gunther,
A statement from me:
As owner of Diveguide.com, an 11 year old dive travel website.  I have traveled the world promoting 
diving and dive resorts.  I can honestly say that Club Paradise is certainly a slice of Paradise. 
A private island, great diving, great staff, beautiful surroundings.  This property is great for couples, 
honeymooners and families.  I certainly would recommend this property to dive professionals I know 
in the industry!
I would like to thank Gunther Deichmann and The Philippine-Micronesia Alliance for introducing this 
part of the Philippines to me.
-Jamie Connor / Owner-Founder Diveguide.com

Photos © Gunther Deichmann, Palawan, Philippines
For more information on the Philippine - Micronesia Alliance please click this link

The Philippine-Micronesia Alliance virtual office like to thank Asian Spirit, Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center for making this trip an enjoyable one for Jamie.
Thank you all
GD
  
 

We have been requested to run it again and for those who
have missed it. What is it?
The real cool video from Dirk Fahrenbach, Club Paradise and
Dugong Dive Center, Palawan, Philippines.

You must see this! Unique footage from Dugong Dive Center!
One of the Alliance Partners, Dugong Dive Center, experts on Insel huepfen, Island hopping,
diving/tauchen in the Philippines and Micronesia.The Divers Choice in Asia and Micronesia..

Video by Dirk Fahrenbach from Dugong Dive Center and Club Paradise,
produced by Gunther Deichmann and Dream Time for Dugong Dive Center.

Please have a little patience for down loading,
Video is only 1min. but real great!
High speed DSL broadband connection recommended.
Quick Time Player required!Enjoy the Video and sound.
Approx. download time is 2 min. But is worth the wait.

Dear Friends and Travel Partners:
 
Warmest greetings from Club Paradise and El Rio y Mar!
 
The new face and product update of the Island Spa of Club Paradise and El Rio y Mar.
 
For more information abouth the Island Spa, please log on to www.clubparadisepalawan.com or www.elrioymar.com.
 
We hope to welcome you at the Island Spa soon and what better way to relax after
a great dive with the Dugong Dive Center or a day of island hopping in Palawan.

Perfect Escape… Peace of Mind…



Body Massage
• Traditional Hilot Massage
• Ventousa Healing Treatment
• Aromatherapy Massage
• Anti-stress Massage
• Detoxification Massage
• Fitness Massage
• Back Massage

Body Scrub
• Ayurvedic Body Treatment
• Spa Coconut Scrub
• Coconut with Sea Salt Scrtub
• Body Bath
• Goat’s Milk Bath (with back massage)

Hand and Foot
• Island Hand Spa
• Island Foot Spa
• Manicure
• Pedicure

Face
• Island Spa Facial

Hair
• Island Hair Spa

Spa Packages
• Club Paradise Tropical Indulgence
• Island Discovery Spa Retreat
• Gentleman’s Package
• Ladies’ Package
• Couple’s Wellness
• Island Foot and Hand Spa Package
• Ayurvedic Body Treatment with Back Massage

 

Our Partner Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center has
some very cool specials for you this Easter Week.
Another special from The Philippine-Micronesia Alliance.

The Divers Choice...

....for some great Island hopping and Dive vacation.

Nature at its best!

For more information click here:
The Philippine-Micronesia Alliance

The 8th Phil Hobby Cat Challenge. 
Last leg and awarding ceremonies were held at Club Paradise,
a Member of the Philippine-Micronesia Alliance, Palawan, Philippines.
Stay tuned for more Images in the next few days, just Bookmark our Blog.
If you dont fancy sailing, why not try diving at Dugong Dive Center,
right at Club Paradise.
Please click these links for more info:
Club Paradise & Dugong Dive Center

Dugong Dive Center

Wedding in Club Paradise!
Where else, the most romantic place in Palawan, Philippines.

See all the information below;

Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center are Member of
"The Philippine Micronesia Alliance"

Club Paradise Palawan Philippines


Hi everybody,

I am back from "Top of the World" and just received this news
and like to share this small information with you!

A newly wed couple just returned from Club Paradise and gave
me some nice feedback.

Gunter and OttsTaus just got married and spend a few days in
Club Paradise Palawan Philippines, up on their return they
contacted me and where full of Praise.
Wow! The Transfer, Service, Food and accommodation had
been outstanding!

Gunter Taus Quote: I have been to many places and Resorts
within the Philippines but Club Paradise was absolute outstanding
in ever which way, Very friendly and professional staff made our stay
one of the very best we ever had.

To Top it all, their charges are well within reason. We can highly
recommend Club Paradise as a destination for simply relaxing or
your perfect diving holidays.

By the way, did you know that their house-reef is teaming
with marine life and is the only place where there is almost a
guarantee to see the elusive Dugong, all of this on a very charming
Island in Palawan Philippines.
Dive with dugongs!

Independent from this report we have received another one from an
American couple who have just been there.
Nature has been the same since we first discovered this great little
place some years ago, this was our second visit, the facilities are
world class, everything works and we be returning again.
Now this what we call Island hopping
Club Paradise and Dugong Dive Center, member of the
Philippine - Micronesia Alliance is congratulating Gunter and
Otts Taus I am sure both will be back for a second Honeymoon
and some cool diving.