Friday, August 29, 2008

MICRONESIA - MANTA RAY BAY HOTEL YAP

Not only is Yap famous for its large population of resident Manta Rays but during filming of the BBC's current wildlife series, Pacific Abyss, new discoveries of fish were spotted including a large, slate-blue Chromis Damselfish, along with other more likely residents such as Silvertip and Grey Reef Sharks, Lyretail Angelfish and Yellow-striped Squirrelfish. For the opportunity to get immersed with some of world’s most spectacular marine life, specialists Dive Worldwide offer 11-day holidays incorporating 7-nights at Manta Ray Bay Hotel in Yap with a 10-dive package – tours depart London NOW!

Guests are based at the Manta Ray Bay Resort, designed by, and built for divers. Choose from elegant and spacious en-suite, air-conditioned rooms complete with mini bar, safe, balcony and satellite television or deluxe ocean view with private roof jacuzzi and sun deck! Enjoy delicious meals and lagoon views at Manta Ray Bistro, the finest restaurant on the island, and a refreshing cold drink by the water’s edge in the Nautical Weaver Bar. Resident 5-star PADI diving facility, Yap Divers, offers world-class diving and a full lineup of diver education programmes along with five radio-equipped twin engine dive boats - to get divers quickly to where the underwater action is - including sharks, turtles, Pipefish, Frogfish, Nudibranches and Mandarin fish. Topside, Yap is the most intriguing of the Micronesian Islands, with its giant stone money, grass skirts and traditional Men’s Houses. Other activities on offer include sea kayaking, hiking and village tours.

The holiday costs from £2,059 p/p including scheduled flights, transfers, 7-nights B&B accommodation at the Manta Ray Bay Resort, 1-night in Manila with breakfast and a 10-dive package, tanks and weights.

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