Extreme Sports

Try some scuba diving in the South Pacific islands, the next time you want to try out something different in your vacations. It’s the best possible way to spend your vacations around the world. You will get to experience rich marine life like sharks, turtles, whales and rays when you go out on your scuba diving trip. Besides this you will also get to experience beautiful corals. You will be able to treasure this experience for the rest of your life. Some of the ideal destinations for scuba diving in the South Pacific are Fiji, Tahiti, Hawaii and Palau.

Fiji can be a perfect starting point to your scuba diving program – it’s ideal for scuba diving as well as snorkeling. You will not feel lost even if you are alone on your trip as it is always a popular destination for scuba diving enthusiasts. You will come across some of the best soft corals in the world. There are ample resorts which cater specially to the needs of scuba divers. Facilities like scuba diving charter boats are easily available at your service. You can use these boats to explore all the beautiful scuba diving points in this area. You also have the option of contacting the scuba diving instructors in case you need a bit of expertise on your trip. Fiji is especially wonderful for fish enthusiasts as there are over 1200 species of fish besides dolphins and whales. The sea temperature out here is pretty warm. You should ideally go for a dive out here in the early morning before the wind picks up.  Read more...

Santa Catalina is located on the Chiriqui Gulf in the state of Veraguas. In 1970s this little fishing village was discovered by adventurous surfers from all over the world.

The world class surfing in Santa Catalina was the best kept secret by the surfers for quite a long time!

Now Santa Catalina is well-known by professional and hard-core wave-seeking surfers. Early morning surfers take advantage of the tides during Dawn Patrol and study the winds and the waters while paddling out towards their swelling ride.

Panamanian locals have recognized the strong calling of Santa Catalinas consistent waves to international surfers and have jumped at opportunities to please the increasing numbers of surfing tourists. Small businesses in the relaxed tropical town offer surfing lessons, surfing shops, surfing charters and expeditions, and of course, surfing resorts. Surfers and Surfboards are catered to everywhere.

Although the beach of Santa Catalina, Playa Santa Catalina and its surrounding islands are the most attractive to professional and advanced surfers. Beginning surfers can find their ocean turf at the Playa Estero, where the waves are much more relaxed.

Relaxation is what Santa Catalina is all about. The temperature is warm all year round. Surfers in Santa Catalina are generally not distracted by beaches full of tourists, and wont have to share their waves, especially during the rainy season.

The rainy season in Panama is between May and November. Just before the season starts The Pacific Coast swells and waves begin picking up strength and energy.  Read more...