Travelling is increasingly being organized around experiences. One clear category winner are those hotels and resorts that can connect guests to the hidden depths of their surrounding oceans.
We’ve found hotels around the world that have gone above and beyond in their experiences offered to guests: from true diving experts offering a range of packages and qualifications, to those that take a more holistic approach to aquatic activities.
Scuba diving is just one part of the beginning when it comes to staying at Capella Lodge on Lord Howe Island. Adventures are planned on both land and sea as part of their sample itineraries spanning 3-, 5- and 7-night stays. With over 60 world-class dive sites around Lord Howe, and options to explore including a Glass Bottom boat, or local marine park - guests have no shortage of ways to make their stay truly memorable.
💟 Stand out experience: Ball’s Pyramid Dive, the world’s tallest sea stack
Freediving is the art of diving underwater on a single breath. South Ari Atoll is the only year-round whale shark aggregation site in the whole world, making it an ideal spot for freediving. While diving, you will likely meet turtles, manta rays, and countless other species of fish. Diving enthusiasts from all around the world are coming to South Ari Atoll, just to experience the freedive in the amazing whale shark natural habitat.
💟 Stand out experience: Master freedive in the world's only year-round whale shark aggregation-site
At Azura it’s all about doing things a little differently. Azura Retreats in Mozambique offers a unique "Ocean Safari" concept. The resort encourages experiences that span the full range of what the water has to offer: from diving instruction, to whale-watching, to guided marine walks. This all-encompassing experience ensures guests connect deeply with the marine environment.
💟 Stand out experience: A safari of a different kind
Constance Hotels in Mauritius are true experts in local diving spots, providing guests with unparalleled local knowledge and access to the best underwater sites. Their site boasts 55 species of sharks, 300 types of hard corals and 1,300 species of bony fish, and they lay out a full encyclopedia of unmissable diving spots across their locations.
💟 Stand out experience: Underwater Speleology, with historic Cathedral “pilgrimage”
Hopkins Bay Resort in Belize shows that you don’t need to be a traditional diving resort to bring your guests unforgettable underwater adventures. Alongside jungle tours, and connections with the local culture, Hopkins Bay goes above and beyond in its guest snorkeling trips. They offer differing routes, durations, and cater to different skill levels, enabling all guests to enjoy the vibrant marine life without needing extensive diving equipment or expertise.
💟 Stand out experience: Belize Barrier Reef Snorkeling, the second largest barrier reef system in the world
At Turneo, we love empowering hotels to promote, sell and manage unforgettable experiences. We know that hotels often hold back from setting up their own activities because of the operational headache: finding ways to take bookings, manage cancellations, track capacity, and so on.
That’s why we offer simple, intuitive software that's easy to set up, and automates all the heavy-lifting. From a centralized hub hotels see and manage bookings in real-time, benefit from live pricing and availability, and can even monitor guest feedback and reviews.
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