Just want to add a few more choices:
Again all are clsoe to Cebu.
Apo Island http://www.apoisland.com/
Balicasag Island http://www.philtourism.com/balicasag/balicasag.html
Cabilao Island http://www.laestrella.ph/cabilao.htm
Dumaguete http://www.eldoradobeachresort.com/
Siquijor Island http://www.charisma-resort.com/
> I also feel that Koh Tao is overrated by diving students there. I
> recommend Moalboal, Malapascua or Bohol around Cebu, where is also
> close to Taiwan. The area is also sheltered from moonsoon.
>
> A few links for references:
>
> http://www.moalboal.wright-nafzger.org
>
> http://www.biyahero.net/malapascua.html
> http://www.malapascua.info/index2.html
>
> http://www.bohol.ph
>
> Dive shops:
> http://www.seaquestdivecenter.com/
> http://www.genesisdivers.com/en/dive_bohol_english.html
> http://www.sea-explorers.com/
>
> Liquid Adventure in the Philippines
> http://www.studenttraveler.com/mag/...philippines.cfm
>
>
> I'm currently living in Taiwan and have the month of August off.
>
> I'd like to take that time to take my Padi Dive Masters course
> somewhere in Asia.
>
> I've been to the Ghili Islands off the Coast of Lombok / Bali during
> this period of time and found that both the weather and the diving was
> amazing. It was a good place to locate because it was cheap, the
> partying was pretty good and the diving was superb. All the shops were
> also right on the water so it was an easy time.
>
> This is my number one choice.
>
> I'm wondering if anyone can recommend any other locations around Asia
> during this period of time that would be good to locate and complete
> my Dive Masters Course.
>
> I'd like somewhere with a similar feel to the Ghilis or Kho Phi Phi
> but really haven't found anything close to the quality of fun and good
> diving that can be found in those locations.
>
> I'm thinking that Thailand is right out for this time of year because
> the Andamin side (Phi Phi / Pukett ect....) will be monsooning and
> generally crudy.
>
> I've found the diving on the gulf side (Kho Tao) and Sammui to be a
> little lame compared to the fantastic Andamin side.
>
> Any other locations or ideas would be really helpful.
>
> I've posted this inquiry on the '.scuba' groups but frankly, I just
> don't get the quality of responses that I get from you cats on
> rec.travel.asia
>
>
> Thanks in advance
>
>
> Joe |