Owner: Fiji Diving in Paradise URL:http://fijidiving.blogspot.com/ Join Date: Tue, 13 Mar 2007 01:10:15 -0500 Rating:0 Site Description: A BLOG about scuba diving in the Fiji Islands by Allan & Terri Gortan, owners and operators of PARADISE Taveuni, the newest boutique island resort in the Fiji Islands.This will include everything we can find that we find interesting online about Fiji Divi Site statistics:Click here
Rains helping cool Barrier Reef 2007-03-13 01:41:00 <!-- S BO --> <!-- S IBYL --><!-- E IBYL --> Recent torrential rain and monsoons in northern Queensland have provided some rare relief for the Great Barrier
Reef in Australia. The poor conditions have significantly reduced ocean temperatures, making them the coolest for up to five years.
It has been a blessing for the corals - usually in the summer they are at risk of serious scorching
More training – Dive Instructors 2007-03-09 07:14:00 Silence please!
Our 2 Pro Dive Masters – Manasa & Te - are studying to be our newest Dive Instructors
.
Having recently reached Dive Master status, there is no stopping these 2. Heads down and no Kava!
Good Luck in your exam!
New addition to the Paradise Team 2007-03-09 07:13:00 Welcome to Nicole & Bertrand.
A couple from France and mad keen divers!
Nicole is our new Dive Instructor and Bertrand is not only our new Financial Controller but also a Dive Master. This is their first time in Fiji, but they have spent much time in the Maldives. So far they are enjoying the lifestyle and the Diving!
Welcome Guys! Read more:Paradise
New Slipway 2007-03-09 07:08:00 We have recently completed our new slipway on the southern end of the Paradise oceanfront. This will ensure we all sleep well as our boats and Jet Skiis will be kept safe from the elements.
Our Fijian Staff came in on Sunday to help complete the job – talk about dedication!!!
Vinaka Boys!
River Run-Off Threatens Great Barrier Reef 2007-02-25 21:55:00 Environmental News Network
SYDNEY -- Satellite images of Australia's GreatBarrier
Reef show that sediment from river run-off is threatening the reef at a greater rate than previously realised, Australia's peak scientific body said on Wednesday. The images, taken this month by NASA and U.S. National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration satellites, show sediment creating a hazy cloud over the Read more:River
, Great Barrier
Tire Reef Off Florida Proves a Disaster 2007-02-25 21:53:00 Environmental News Network "FORT LAUDERDALE, Fla. -- A mile offshore from this city's high-rise condos and spring-break bars lie as many as 2 million old tires, strewn across the ocean floor -- a white-walled, steel-belted monument to good intentions gone awry. The tires were unloaded there in 1972 to create an artificial reef that could attract a rich Read more:Florida
, Proves
, Disaster
FIHTA Dive Fiji EXPO 2006 2006-11-08 08:22:00 Well it was last weekend, and an all out success as well as one heck of a good time! I just had to put a sentence up here about it, and Laura has the photos which i'll start posting next week!
ScubaDuba Forums 2006-10-27 07:30:00 One of the most comprehensive lists and also a good forum to look at for impartial advice on the dive reosrts and ops.
http://www.scubaduba.com/search/scuba-diving-fiji.php Read more:Forums
TravelMaxia site with most ops and resorts 2006-10-27 07:24:00 Cool web design company that cover many of the Fiji Dive Resorts websites. Irene and Neil used to live and work in Fiji and so have a good overall handle on the country. Check out the specials...
FIHTA Dive Fiji EXPO 2006 2006-10-26 02:00:00 Well it's almost time for the big event, the FIHTA Dive Fiji EXPO 2006.
The fourth Dive Fiji Fiesta will take place in Fiji from October 28th to November 3rd 2006. The event is aimed specifically at showcasing Fiji's awesome diving to key wholesalers and media from Fiji's key dive source markets. Dive Fiji Fiesta has shaped up to be the biggest dive event in Fiji's yearly calendar.
The Dive
DIVING IS ADVENTURE, a philosophy for divers. By Bob Halstead 2006-10-24 23:11:00 My favourite article of ALL TIME about the risks in diving . By Bob Halstead
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(Dear Reader, "risk" and "danger" are not the same thing though they are often confused by authorities in the name of Safety. Really they just want to restrict your adventure .. now read on ..)
Diving is not amusing nor frivolous. It cannot be conducted casually Read more:divers
Jason and Lau Basin 2006-10-03 06:35:00 I'm now playing with AdWords and templates. I like the feel of this one, if not the theme.
Off to see a presentation about JASON and exploring the Lau BAsin tonight. Underwater ROV for those who don't know one of the greatest u/w toys ever developed!
http://www.whoi.edu/marops/vehicles/jason/index.htmlThey have been doing surveys of the black smokers and u/w volcanic life for 5 years now in Lau Read more:Jason
, Basin
Paradise in Fiji 2007-03-13 22:42:00 have you been over to our sister blog about the resort and island of Taveuni?
Paradise
in Fiji
Hammerhead Shark seen at Rainbow Reef 2007-03-22 02:16:00 A 3 metre Hammerhead Shark
was spotted by our Divers yesterday at Rainbow
Reef on the Great White Wall site.
Divers Nicole, Bertrand, Nick , Boy & Al all witnessed the graceful shark.
Diving with Pro Dive Taveuni 2007-03-26 08:15:00 Divers staying in other Resorts are hearing about the fantastic diving on Vuna Reef and making their way to Paradise.
Pro Dive Taveuni, located on the Paradise oceanfront, has exclusive access to Vuna Reef. No other dive operator dives these sites, leaving them pristine and untouched.
Orgasm, Stairs and Paradise are some of our favourites! Read more:Diving
New Diving Package 2007-03-29 08:16:00 Dive in Paradise for 7 nights with all accommodation, meals, Nadi transfers, 10 dives and a heap of extras to ensure your stay with us is unforgettable. Read more:Diving
Manager Tools - Tools for Leaders and Managers 2007-03-30 08:53:00 Manager Tools
- Tools for Leaders
and Managers
Love these guys. Give us the kick in the pants we all need to pull our heads out and live up to our own expectations.
Manager Tools - Tools for Leaders and Managers
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog 2007-03-30 08:49:00 For those of us who actually do read online amazing amounts of info can be found on Dion's blog.
Dion Hinchcliffe's Web 2.0 Blog
Gone Diving! 2007-03-30 08:17:00 The White Wall was the destination today for Pro Dive Taveuni and Nick, our Guest from the UK.
Comments from the guys…’best diving I have done for years’, ‘when are we going again?’ & ‘…..!!!!!’ from Nicole who was blown away! Read more:Diving
New Divers in Paradise 2007-04-07 03:57:00 Dedicated to educating and training our staff, we are putting 10 staff through the PADI Open Water Course.
Nicole our new PADI Instructor has got her hands full with the enthusiastic group!
Training will take a week or so, but we hope to end up with Divers keen to advance themselves and their careers.
Good luck and enjoy the diving! Read more:Paradise
Moon Handbooks : Fiji 2007-04-11 23:35:00 In Fiji, Melanesia mixes with Polynesia, ancient India with the Pacific, and tradition with the modern world in a unique blend. Moon Handbooks Fiji explores this 322-island archipelago in the heart of the South Pacific. You get: A thought-provoking introduction to the people of Fiji, famed for their warmth, generosity, and fascinating array of traditional customs Details of Fiji's turbulent
Refurbishing to be completed ahead of Time! 2007-04-13 03:56:00 We are delighted to announce that refurbishments on the Resort will be completed earlier than expected.
All work on the resort will be completed by August 2007, however we are still offering our hugely discounted refurb rates until March 2008.
September to March will be the best months to spend some time in Paradise. Read more:ahead
SKYPE chat with us! 2007-04-16 23:58:00 Hey we are limited tech wise but we've discovered that a huge number of our guests communicate with SKYPE!
Although we can't speak, we can IM chat, give us a try!
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Staff Member of the Month 2007-04-20 03:58:00 Congratulations to Liti (our gorgeous waitress) who was nominated staff member of the month last month. Liti won due to her great attitude, contagious smile and efficiency in her work. Liti constantly strives to make sure our Guests are looked after.
Well done Liti and keep up the great work! Staff
member of the year will be announced next newsletter. Read more:Member
, Month
Photographer in Paradise 2007-04-24 01:32:00 We have just had our professional photographer on the Resort for a 2 day photo shoot.
The new pictures show the new work completed on the Resort. Bures, pool, Pro Dive Shop, Wedding Bure, Main Complex and of course some of our star attractions – our staff.
Pictured is our gorgeous office girl Tema. Read more:Photographer
, Paradise
Secrets of the SCUBA Show Success-AGGRESSIVE MARKETING 2007-04-25 04:02:00 Huge Active Market and Aggressive Promotion Make the SCUBA Show a Consistent Winner. 2007 set to be biggest year ever for popular Long Beach, CA event.
The annual SCUBA Show expo will be celebrating its 20th year with expansion, new programs and an expectation of record attendance. Every year for the last 17 years the show has exceeded an annual attendance of 10,000. SCUBA Show 2007 is expected Read more:Secrets
, Success
Village Festival 2007-05-01 00:08:00 Guests and Management were invited to the neighbouring Vuna Village
this week.
Allan, named Special Guests the Village elders, and Resort Guests watched as a Meke (Traditional Fijian Dance) was performed and were offered food cooked in a traditional lovo (underground).
The Village was raising funds for the local children. Read more:Festival
Taveuni Tourism Association 2007-04-29 22:59:00 Allan is the new Chairman of the recently formed Taveuni Tourism
Association.
The T.T.A. has been formed by the business owners of Taveuni and nearby islands to help promote our unique destination.
The group group member are excited to be able to share the most up to date information with you. Just ask us!
Honeymooners in Paradise. 2007-04-29 22:53:00 Newly-weds, Paul and Amanda, joined us for their Honeymoon.
Not the usual Honeymooners though - Amanda did her PADI Open Water certificate while Paul enjoyed diving and Sports Fishing.
Paul & Amanda are pictured with staff Perina & Anare on Fiji Night in the Resort! Read more:Paradise
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