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Diving The World

Footprint`s Diving the World is essential reading for anyone interested in diving. With over 200 prime sites and colour images throughout, this book offers the ultimate inspiration as well as all the practical information you need to plan your next dive. Written by expert photo-journalist team Beth and Shaun Tierney, who have been diving for over 25 years, this third edition has been revised and updated to reflect the shifts in the dynamic dive travel industry and to incorporate new destinations.Planning section includes all the essentials, from equipment & packing to locals laws & customs. Key data for each destination and each of the featured dive sites, including health information, conservation issues and marine biodiversity. Select listings which include the authors` favourite
dive centres, restaurants and places to sleep. `Drying out` sections with information on what to do when you`re not diving, fantastic for anyone travelling with a non-diver. Anecdotes from other divers and dive experts. Whether you`re looking for the most biodiverse dive spot, or one that`s the best value for money, Diving the World 3rd edition will help you get the most out of your trip both underwater and on dry land.
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Footprint`s Diving the World is essential reading for anyone interested in diving. With over 200 prime sites & colour images throughout, this book offers the ultimate inspiration as well as all the practical information you need to plan your next dive. Written by expert photo-journalist team Beth & Shaun Tierney, who have been diving for over 25 years, this third edition has been revised & updated to reflect the shifts in the dynamic dive travel industry & to incorporate new destinations. Planning section

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Stanfords
Stanfords was established in 1853 and opened their iconic Covent Garden flagship store in 1901. They have become the top retailer of maps, travel books and accessories in the UK and arguably offer the largest selection of maps and travel books worldwide. Famous names such as Captain Robert Falcon Scott, Ranulph Fiennes and Michael Palin have purchased from Stanfords. They now have a shop in Bristol and both stores together with other venues operate a calendar of events including talks, book signings and exhibitions. As a specialist map retailer, the map selection is comprehensive and includes road maps, street maps and walking maps from worldwide destinations, as well as a selection of world atlases and wall maps. Books include travel guides and travel literature. Stanfords also stock globes, from miniatures made of blue marble to magnificent floor-standing globes. The website features a selection of interesting articles on travel topics.
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