{"id":126515,"date":"2017-08-14T11:24:25","date_gmt":"2017-08-14T15:24:25","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/?p=126515"},"modified":"2019-07-19T17:37:43","modified_gmt":"2019-07-19T21:37:43","slug":"top-diving-destinations-across-globe","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/discover\/top-diving-destinations-across-globe\/","title":{"rendered":"Go Deeper: Our Top Diving Destinations"},"content":{"rendered":"<div id=\"body_block_1\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Avid scuba divers Charles and Verena Lasvigne have spent the past decade travelling the world and exploring a bevy of exotic undersea spots along the way. Charles is the Director of Food and Beverage at <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/seychelles\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Resort Seychelles<\/a>, and Verena manages <a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/seychelles\/spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Resort\u2019s spa<\/a>, as well as several others in the Middle East and Africa region. The couple achieved their diving certifications during sojourns to different<br \/>\nFour Seasons properties (Charles in Bali and Verena in the Maldives), and they\u2019ve been hooked ever since.<\/p>\n<p>They view scuba diving as an essential escape from the challenges of everyday life. \u201cWhen you\u2019re starting to dive, you learn about control and a world of silence,\u201d Charles says. \u201cYou can connect with yourself, and you discover so much life that you had no clue existed.\u201d Here, Charles and Verena take us on an exclusive diving tour, sharing their favourite sites around the globe and what to do when you\u2019re back on land.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_2\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/balidive.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"first stop Bali banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/balidive.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/balidive-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/balidive-768x227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/balidive-1024x302.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_3\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>UNDERWATER: A WORLD WAR II SHIPWRECK<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_4\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bali_undwater_shipwreck.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bali_undwater_shipwreck.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Divers explore a WWII shipwreck of the coast of Bali\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bali_undwater_shipwreck.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bali_undwater_shipwreck-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bali_undwater_shipwreck-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/bali_undwater_shipwreck-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_126579\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_126579\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_126579\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F08%2Fbali_undwater_shipwreck.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_5\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Charles made his first official dive in Bali. Today, the site of the\u00a0<em>USS Liberty<\/em>\u00a0shipwreck is still one of his favourite places to get under the water. (The\u00a0<em>Liberty<\/em>\u00a0was sunk by a torpedo during World War II and is considered one of the top dive spots in the country.) \u201cI was very spoiled that that was my first dive,\u201d he says, citing the array of amazing corals. When swimming in and out of the ship, which is only about 16 feet (5 metres) below the surface at its shallowest point, you can also expect to see mola, a rare species of giant sunfish that weigh an average of 2,200 pounds (1,000 kilograms).<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_6\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">ON LAND: LOTUS PONDS AND WATER TEMPLES<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_7\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dinenr.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dinenr.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Guests explore the rooftop Lily Pond at Four Seasons Bali\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dinenr.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dinenr-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dinenr-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/dinenr-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_126528\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_126528\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_126528\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F08%2Fdinenr.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_8\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Above sea level, Charles and Verena recommend a romantic dinner amid the water lilies and lotus flowers of the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/sayan\/weddings\/wedding_venues\/rooftop_lotus_pond\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Rooftop Lotus Pond<\/a>\u00a0at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/sayan\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Resort Bali at Sayan<\/a>. Charles proposed to Verena there on the day he received his dive certification. Verena also suggests a day trip to one of Bali\u2019s many water temples, specifically Tirta Empul, the holy spring water temple. \u201cIt\u2019s a beautiful place,\u201d Verena says. \u201cAmazing and full of spirituality.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_9\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldivesheader.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"second stop Maldives banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldivesheader.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldivesheader-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldivesheader-768x227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldivesheader-1024x302.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_10\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\"><strong>UNDERWATER: WHALE SHARKS AND\u00a0MANTA RAYS<\/strong><\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_11\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldives.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldives.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Divers swim alongside a whale shark in the waters of the Maldives\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldives.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldives-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldives-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/maldives-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_126518\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_126518\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_126518\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F08%2Fmaldives.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<section id=\"body_block_12_ad\" class=\"section-ad-unit\">\n<div id='fs_magazine_300x250_secondary' style=\"width:300px;margin:auto;\">\n            <script type='text\/javascript'>\n                googletag.cmd.push(function() {\n                    googletag.display('fs_magazine_300x250_secondary');\n                });\n            <\/script>\n        <\/div>\n<\/section>\n<div id=\"body_block_13\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>\u201cFor us, if there was only one place in the world to go diving, it would be the Maldives,\u201d Charles says. The unforgettable highlight: visiting a manta ray cleaning station. Manta rays come to areas with strong currents and rocks to clean themselves off. Here, it\u2019s possible to see up to 40 rays at once. And you don\u2019t have to be a strong swimmer \u2013 simply sit on the ocean floor, hold onto a rock and watch the party go by. \u201cThe mantas are very gracious and elegant in their movements,\u201d Verena says. And if you\u2019re interested in seeing more ocean life while staying at the\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/maldiveslg\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Resort Maldives at Landaa Giraavaru<\/a>, the Resort provides beepers to alert you when mantas and whale sharks are within view.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_14\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">ON LAND: TRANSPORTIVE SPA EXPERIENCES<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_15\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/land.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/land.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"A spa expert at the Four Seasons Maldives provides sound therapy.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/land.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/land-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/land-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/land-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_126521\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_126521\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_126521\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F08%2Fland.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_16\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>For Verena, a spa aficionado, the best land-based attraction in the Maldives is\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/maldiveslg\/spa\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">the Resort\u2019s Spa and Ayurvedic Retreat<\/a>. Stretching from the heart of the island to the middle of the lagoon, the spa has four glass-floor treatment\u00a0rooms so you have a window into the sea life below as you unwind. At the Ayurvedic Retreat, you\u2019ll meet with expert physicians who design custom treatments to address your particular needs. \u201cThe energy in the spa is just incredible,\u201d Verena says. \u201cIt\u2019s a healing experience.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_17\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seydive.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"third stop Seychelles banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seydive.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seydive-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seydive-768x227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seydive-1024x302.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_18\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">UNDERWATER: ST PIERRE ISLAND<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_19\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seychelle_divers.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seychelle_divers.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"The waters of Seychelles are filled with vibrant reefs.\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seychelle_divers.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seychelle_divers-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seychelle_divers-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/seychelle_divers-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_126581\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_126581\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_126581\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F08%2Fseychelle_divers.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_20\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>As Seychelles residents, Charles and Verena recommend taking a day trip from the Resort to go island-hopping \u2014 the area is home to more than 100 islands where you can dive and sightsee at the same time. Make time to go underwater\u00a0at St Pierre Island. \u201cIt\u2019s essentially a little rock with two coconut trees,\u201d Charles says, \u201cbut the water around it is like an aquarium.\u201d In addition to the vibrant corals, expect to catch a glimpse of hawksbill and green turtles.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_21\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">ON LAND: COCONUTS\u00a0AND\u00a0GIANT TORTOISES<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_22\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/turtle.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/turtle.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"A giant tortoise near the Four Seasons Seychelles\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/turtle.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/turtle-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/turtle-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/turtle-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_126562\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_126562\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_126562\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F08%2Fturtle.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_23\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>From the capital city of Victoria, take a ferry to Praslin Island. There, at the UNESCO World Heritage site\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/whc.unesco.org\/en\/list\/261\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Vall\u00e9e de Mai Nature Reserve<\/a>, you can see coco de mer trees, which produce the uniquely shaped coconuts that are the national symbol of Seychelles. Next, head to\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.seychelles.org\/inner-islands\/curieuse-island-marine-national-park\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Curieuse Island<\/a>\u00a0where you can have a barbecue picnic and spot giant tortoises in the wild.<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_24\" class=\"body-block body-block-infographic large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                                                    <img loading=\"lazy\" decoding=\"async\" width=\"1080\" height=\"319\" src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4costa.jpg\" class=\"infographic-image\" alt=\"fourth stop Costa Rica banner\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4costa.jpg 1080w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4costa-300x89.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4costa-768x227.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/4costa-1024x302.jpg 1024w\" sizes=\"auto, (max-width: 1080px) 100vw, 1080px\" \/>                                            <\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_25\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">UNDERWATER: CATALINA ISLAND<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_26\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shark.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shark.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"Divers swim near a hammerhead shark in Costa Rica\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shark.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shark-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shark-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/shark-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_126525\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_126525\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_126525\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F08%2Fshark.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_27\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>A one-hour boat ride from the beach at\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/costarica\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Four Seasons Resort Costa Rica at Peninsula Papagayo<\/a>\u00a0will take you to Catalina Island, another of the Lasvignes\u2019 favourite dive spots. You may even see a whale on the trip over \u2013 Charles and Verena saw a whale and her calf pass by on their most recent trip. Once you get underwater, you\u2019ll see large devil rays and hammerhead sharks. But there\u2019s no need to be afraid, Charles says. \u201cOur dive instructor told us they would pretty much ignore us, and there were no problems.\u201d<\/p>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_28\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<h2 style=\"text-align: center;\">ON LAND: ZIP LINES AND\u00a0HOT SPRINGS<\/h2>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_29\" class=\"body-block body-block-single-image large-body-media\">\n<div class=\"fs-image\">\n<div class=\"fs-image-container\">\n                <picture class=\"article-title-image\">\n        <!--[if IE 9]><video style=\"display: none;\"><![endif]--><source srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tree.jpg\" media=\"(min-width: 992px)\"><!--[if IE 9]><\/video><![endif]--><br \/>\n        <img decoding=\"async\"   src=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tree.jpg\" class=\"attachment-mobile_large size-mobile_large\" alt=\"A woman zip-lines in Costa Rica\" srcset=\"https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tree.jpg 970w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tree-300x167.jpg 300w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tree-768x428.jpg 768w, https:\/\/www.fourseasons.com\/magazine\/wp-content\/uploads\/2017\/08\/tree-360x201.jpg 360w\" sizes=\"(max-width: 970px) 100vw, 970px\" \/>    <\/picture>\n                        <\/div>\n<div class=\"asset-share element-share\">\n            <button class=\"btn btn-share collapsed\" type=\"button\" data-toggle=\"collapse\" data-target=\"#image_share_126526\" aria-expanded=\"false\" aria-controls=\"image_share_126526\"><br \/>\n                <span class=\"icon-share icon-share-arrow\"> <span class=\"share-text\">Share<\/span><\/span><br \/>\n            <\/button><\/p>\n<ul id=\"image_share_126526\" class=\"collapse share-options\" >\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.facebook.com\/dialog\/feed?app_id=998607926923032&#038;display=popup&#038;redirect_uri=http%3A%2F%2Fmagazine.fourseasons.com%2Fclose.html&#038;link=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-facebook\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/twitter.com\/intent\/tweet?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-twitter\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.pinterest.com\/pin\/create\/button\/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fourseasons.com%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-admin%2Fpost.php&#038;media=https%3A%2F%2Fdjdo2py1q6zlg.cloudfront.net%2Fmagazine%2Fwp-content%2Fuploads%2F2017%2F08%2Ftree.jpg\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\"><i class=\"icon-share icon-pinterest\"><\/i><\/a><\/li>\n<\/ul><\/div>\n<\/p><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div id=\"body_block_30\" class=\"body-block text-block body-block-article-content-block\">\n<div class=\"entry\">\n<p>Though there are plenty of great activities to keep you busy in Costa Rica, the Lasvignes say it\u2019s best to soak up the natural surroundings as much as possible. Their recommendation: Take a car to the nearby\u00a0<a href=\"http:\/\/www.arenal.net\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\">Arenal Volcano<\/a>. \u201cOn the way, you\u2019ll travel through a coffee field where you can get a taste of the local brew,\u201d Verena says. Once you\u2019re sufficiently caffeinated, zoom among the treetops via a series of zip lines, the longest of which is almost 2,500 feet (760 metres). 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