CURACAO, Netherland Antilles--(BUSINESS WIRE)--
Divers from all over the world are heading to the 2008 Curacao Dive Festival
www.curacaodive.com (May 24 - 31) to experience what Scuba Diving Magazine voted 'Healthiest Marine Environment in the Caribbean/Atlantic.' During the weeklong celebration of all things aquatic, voyagers to the Mecca of Dive will explore sunken tugboats and the alien seascape of Curaçao's Mushroom Forrest. Divers will learn the tricks of underwater photography and get to swap stories with others who have discovered the thrill and beauty of life beneath the waves.
Known for waters as clear and blue as the liquor that bears its name, the Caribbean island Curaçao is the 'all-you-can-eat buffet' of the diving world. More than 60 unique dive locations offer divers of all levels the ultimate underwater experience.
'When you dive on Curaçao you have excellent shore access to the coral walls,' said Jerry Beaty, associate publisher of Dive Training and Dive Center magazines. 'And it's just outside the Hurricane Belt, so it provides the opportunity for year-round tourism and diving.'
Along with daily dives and nightly celebrations, the 2008 Dive Festival offers a diverse set of workshops, featuring topics such as: art ('Environmental and Marine Art Painting' with renowned painter Ron G. Steven), safety ('Diver First Aid Tips that could save your Dive Vacation' with diver medic Joel Dovenbarger), and ecology ('Coral Spawning in Curaçao' with a local expert).
Some of the great diving locations in the world can only be found along the shores of Curaçao:
The Tugboat at Baya ' a boat wreck easily reachable from the shore
The Crash Site ' a small airplane that fell off the USS Eerie after it was bombed by a German torpedo
Rif Sint Marie ' a lively spot for sea turtles, puffer fish and larger deep sea fish
Playa Kalki ' nicknamed 'Alice in Wonderland' for the colorful burst of coral and fish
With its pristine diving locations, secluded beaches, championship golf course, and amazing world-class fishing, Curaçao offers a little something for everyone ' from the adventure traveler to those who simply want to unwind and enjoy its perfect climate. Curaçao boasts an eclectic mix of history and culture, which welcomes people to this unique island paradise.
Daily arrivals into Curaçao are available on American Airlines connecting through Miami. Continental Airlines provides non-stop weekly service to Curaçao from Newark. Delta also offers weekly service, connecting more than 40 cities to Curaçao through Atlanta.
For more information about Curaçao or to receive a free destination DVD contact 1-800-3-CURAÇAO (1-800-328-7222), or visit <http://www.curacao.com>.
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