Tips and ideas for planning sustainable surf trips and scuba diving vacations in Southeast Asia
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Eco-Diving: Best Destinations for Sustainable Scuba Travel
As humans inspired by the underwater world, there is plenty of incentive to protect our coral reefs. Here at EcoOceanEscapes, we want to do our bit to save endangered marine species and keep our oceans free of trash. One impactful action we can all take is to choose sustainable diving destinations. These are nations (or…
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Are These the Most Inspiring Eco-Dive Resorts in the World?
Want to stay at one of the best eco-friendly dive resorts in the world? Discover some of our top picks for a sustainable scuba stay, whether you’re visiting Asia, Africa or Oceania. From eliminating single-use plastics to implementing circular waste systems, eco-dive resorts play a leading role in sustainable tourism. Set in some of the…
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8 Eco-Friendly Dive Liveaboards Around the Globe: Sustainable Scuba Travel
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation? Discover 8 of the world’s best eco-friendly dive liveaboards to keep your footprint to a minimum. With rising concern about the state of our oceans and threats to global marine life, many of today’s dive liveaboards are designed and operated with sustainability at the forefront. They provide scuba enthusiasts with…
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9 Eco-Dive Resorts in Southeast Asia: Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Looking for eco-dive resorts in Southeast Asia? Discover our top picks for sustainable stays in Thailand, the Philippines, Indonesia, Malaysia and Myanmar. If you want your next Southeast Asia dive vacation to leave the destination better than you found it, we’ve got good news! There’s an increasing number of eco-friendly dive resorts popping up in…
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10 Eco-Dive Resorts in Indonesia: Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Looking for the best eco-dive resorts in Indonesia? Discover some of our favourite picks for sustainable stays in the archipelago, from Komodo to Bunaken and Raja Ampat. It’s no secret that Indonesia boasts some incredible underwater environments. From the biodiverse reefs of Raja Ampat to the critter-filled sediments of Lembeh Strait, it’s a destination we’re…
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8 Eco-Dive Resorts in the Philippines: Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation in Southeast Asia? Discover 8 of the best eco-dive resorts in the Philippines to help keep your environmental footprint to a minimum. Situated at the very heart of the Coral Triangle, the Philippines boasts some of the best diving in Southeast Asia. It’s home to fascinating wrecks, healthy coral reefs…
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11 of the World’s Best Surf Destinations
Want to explore the world’s best surf destinations? Discover 11 surf travel hotspots, from Morocco to the Maldives, South Africa to the Solomon Islands, Ecuador to El Salvador. What makes an incredible surf spot? That’s a tricky question. For some, it’s all about the perfect wave – long, smooth and barrelling. For others, it’s about…
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7 Best Eco-Luxury Dive Resorts for a Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Want to plan a sustainable escape but don’t want to compromise on creature comforts? Discover 7 of the world’s best eco-luxury dive resorts in Indonesia, Fiji, the Maldives and Seychelles. In the not-so-distant past, a sustainable dive vacation meant leaving your creature comforts at home. Eco-conscious stays were all about taking things back to basics,…
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10 Best Eco-Resorts in Indonesia for a Sustainable Surf Trip
Looking for the best eco-resorts in Indonesia for surfers? Discover our tried-and-tested collection of sustainable stays across the archipelago, from Sumba to Lombok and the Mentawais. It’s no secret that Indonesia offers some of the most epic surf on the planet. As it’s right on our doorstep, it’s a destination we’ve been lucky enough to…
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10 UNESCO Dive Sites to Explore Before You Die
Looking for destinations to add to your scuba bucket list? Discover 10 incredible UNESCO dive sites that are protected as natural and cultural treasures. While there are hundreds of magical underwater destinations around the globe, a few have a special status as UNESCO World Heritage Sites. These are places that we are slowly ticking off…
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7 Eco-Hotels in Siargao for a Sustainable Philippines Surf Trip
Looking for eco-hotels in Siargao? Discover 7 inspiring properties striving to reduce their environmental footprint, from budget-friendly homestays to ultra-luxurious resorts. Since being “discovered” by a tight-knit group of surfers in the late 1980s, Siargao has emerged as one of the Philippines’ top island destinations. We surfed here back in 2016 and loved every minute…
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5 Eco-Resorts in Komodo Islands for a Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation in Indonesia? Discover 5 inspiring eco-resorts in Komodo Islands, all of which are keeping their environmental footprint to a minimum. Tucked between the Indonesian islands of Sumbawa and Flores lies Komodo National Park. This protected paradise shelters a wealth of ecological wonders, both on land and below the water’s surface….
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5 Sustainable Maldives Resorts for Surfers That Will Blow Your Mind
Looking for eco-friendly places to stay in the Maldives for your next surf trip? Discover five sustainable Maldives resorts, all of which are taking strides to reduce their environmental impact while offering incredible luxury stays. If there’s one thing that comes to mind when you think about the Maldives, it’s luxury travel. But for us,…
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8 Green Fins Dive Resorts for a Sustainable Scuba Vacation
Want to plan a sustainable scuba vacation? Get inspired with this collection of Green Fins dive resorts, all of which are committed to reducing their environmental impact. Our underwater world supports a spectacular diversity of marine life – it’s something we don’t take for granted. Scuba diving is something we consider a privilege and we…
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5 Eco Surf Samps in Sri Lanka for a Sustainable Stay
Looking for sustainable surf camps in Sri Lanka? Discover 5 eco-friendly places to stay in Sri Lanka for surfers looking to keep their environmental footprint to a minimum. Surrounded by palm-fringed beaches and warm waters, Sri Lanka boasts nearly 1,600 kilometres of coastline. Thanks to swells hitting both the west and east shores, this teardrop-shaped…
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Best Eco-Friendly Resorts in Bali for Divers and Surfers
Planning a sustainable surf or dive trip to the “Island of the Gods”? Discover 10 of the best eco-friendly resorts in Bali to keep your environmental footprint to a minimum. Whether you’re diving or surfing, the “Island of the Gods” is a dream destination in Southeast Asia. It’s right on our doorstep and a place…
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7 Eco-Friendly Homestays in Raja Ampat: Scuba Diving Indonesia
Planning a sustainable scuba vacation in Indonesia? Discover 7 of the best eco-friendly homestays in Raja Ampat – one of the world’s most biodiverse underwater regions. Raja Ampat is one of the world’s last true wildernesses, particularly when it comes to underwater landscapes. The beauty of this sprawling archipelago almost defies description. It boasts lushly…
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Sustainable Scuba Diving in the Maldives: Best Dive Spots + Eco-Friendly Resorts
Want to explore the Indian Ocean’s underwater world responsibly? Discover everything you need to know about sustainable scuba diving in the Maldives, including the best dive sites and eco-friendly resorts. Aside from being the definition of paradise, the Maldives is without a doubt one of the world’s best scuba diving destinations. For us, it’s one of…
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Scuba diving in the Philippines: Best dive spots
Planning a dive trip to the Coral Triangle? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in the Philippines, including the best dive sites and eco-friendly places to stay. Located within the Indo-Pacific’s Coral Triangle, the Philippines encompasses over 7,000 islands. Collectively, they serve as the backdrop for some of the world’s most spectacular…
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9 Incredible Places to Dive in Indonesia: Sustainable Scuba Travel
Looking for the best places to dive in Indonesia? Discover 9 incredible dive destinations in this Southeast Asian archipelago, including Komodo, Raja Ampat and Alor. We’ll also highlight eco-friendly dive resorts in Indonesia to help you plan a sustainable scuba vacation. Home to over 25% of the world’s fish species and more than 70% of…
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Scuba diving in Malaysia: Best dive sites + eco-friendly dive resorts
Planning a dive vacation in Malaysia? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in Malaysia, including the best dive sites and eco-friendly resorts for a sustainable stay. From the beginner-friendly sites along the east coast of Peninsular Malaysia to world-renowned Sipadan in Borneo, Malaysia caters to divers of all skill levels. It offers…
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Scuba diving in Thailand: Best dive sites + eco-friendly dive resorts
Want to plan an eco-friendly dive vacation in Southeast Asia? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in Thailand, including the best dive sites and sustainable Thai dive resorts and hotels. Extending between the Andaman Sea and the Gulf of Thailand, Thailand has firmly cemented its reputation as one of the world’s best…
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Surfing Sri Lanka: Best surf spots + eco-friendly places to stay
Planning a surf trip to South Asia? Discover everything you need to know about surfing Sri Lanka, including the best surf spots and eco-friendly places to stay. In recent years, Sri Lanka has emerged as one of the best places to surf in the Indian Ocean. It’s an increasingly popular destination for surfers seeking world-class…
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7 best eco-friendly Red Sea dive resorts in Egypt
Planning a sustainable dive trip to Egypt? Discover 7 of the best eco-friendly Red Sea dive resorts to keep your environmental footprint to a minimum. As one of the Seven Wonders of the Underwater World, the Red Sea is a bucket list destination for divers. It encompasses a wide variety of incredible dive sites along…
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Surfing Sumba: Best surf spots + eco-friendly places to stay
Looking for the best surf spots in Sumba? Discover everything you need to know about surfing in Sumba, including eco-friendly places to stay for a sustainable surf trip. In the eastern reaches of Indonesia lies the island of Sumba. It’s a place where time seems to move to a different rhythm and wild horses roam…
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Surfing Lombok: Best surf spots + eco-friendly hotels and resorts
Planning a sustainable surf trip to Lombok? Discover everything you need to know about surfing Lombok, including the best surf spots + eco-friendly Lombok surf camps and resorts. Forming part of Indonesia’s Lesser Sunda chain, Lombok is a sun-drenched volcanic island to the east of Bali. We first travelled here back in the early 2000s and…
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Scuba diving in Myanmar + eco-friendly resorts and liveaboards
Planning a dive trip to Myanmar? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving in Myanmar, including the best dive spots, eco-friendly resorts and the logistics of a liveaboard trip in Southeast Asia. Compared to some of the more heavily trafficked dive destinations in Southeast Asia, Myanmar’s coastal regions and remote island chains aren’t…
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Surfing Sumbawa: Best surf spots + eco-friendly places to stay
Looking for the best surf spots in Sumbawa? Discover everything you need to know about surfing in Sumbawa, including eco-friendly places to stay for a sustainable surf trip. A short hop east of Bali and Lombok lies Sumbawa, a spectacular isle in the Lesser Sunda chain. It’s renowned for its volcanic ridges, wild terrain and…
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10 best eco-friendly luxury dive resorts in the Maldives
Thinking about a sustainable scuba vacation in paradise? Discover 10 of the best eco-friendly luxury dive resorts in the Maldives to help keep your environmental footprint to a minimum. Scattered across the Indian Ocean, the Maldives is a stunning archipelago that has become the poster child of luxury tourism. Amongst divers, it is renowned for…
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Diving in Alor, Indonesia: Best Alor dive sites + eco-friendly resorts
Looking for the best dive sites in Alor? Discover everything you need to know about diving in Alor, including the ideal time to visit, eco-friendly dive resorts and the benefits of an Alor liveaboard. Alor is a little-known Indonesian diving destination situated east of Flores that is quickly being added to the bucket list of…
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Scuba diving Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park in the Philippines
Planning a dive vacation to Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving Tubbataha Reefs, including how to get there by liveaboard and the best time to visit. Located in the middle of the Sulu Sea, Tubbataha Reefs Natural Park is a protected marine and bird sanctuary. It’s considered one…
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Scuba Diving Bangka Island: Best Dive Sites + Eco Dive Resorts
Planning a dive trip to Bangka Island? Discover everything you need to know about scuba diving Bangka Island, including the best dive sites and eco-friendly dive resorts for a sustainable scuba vacation in Sulawesi. Located off the northeastern tip of Sulawesi in Indonesia, Bangka is a small island that’s slowly earning a reputation as a…
