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Head further afield for new and exciting experiences. Whether as a side-trip for a few months or whilst on your way home, include some exotic locations.

Independent travel is a real adventure but if you prefer the company of like-minded people and a little more organisation, there are plenty of tour companies to choose from.

Travel insurance is a must. Go to www.globelink.co.uk to get a quote for your trip. Exciting times lie ahead!

FROM CITY TO SERENITY: DIVING IN CEBU

One of 7107 islands in the Philippine archipelago, Cebu is a diver's paradise. The drive from Cebu City to Alcoy is unforgettable. The traffic is a multicoloured mishmash of Trikes, Jeepneys, Buses, all splashed in vibrant, rebellious graffiti and each with their own mandatory figure of Christ on the dashboard (An interesting contradiction). Escaping the city, you drive out across the Mactan Channel. Shanty towns rise from the river banks, kids play in the water. The mountains tower above the city, a mass of lush green vegetation. It truly is an amazing journey along the Eastern Coastline, and the final destination is just as remarkable.

Dive-point Alcoy is in Southern Cebu, a small Diving resort in the most magnificent surroundings. Tingko Beach strokes a brush of white around turquoise waters. Vivid corals sparkle just beneath the surface. Two dive boats sit out front and beyond them a breathtaking scene stretches on to the horizon. The diving here is second to none and teeming with marine life. Words simply cannot elucidate the sheer beauty of this island, in it’s landscape, wildlife and people.

Qatar Airways offer flights to Cebu from £400. Visit www.divepoint-alcoy.com for more information on the dive resort. For a serene and truly unforgettable experience, visit Cebu!

by Luke Bell

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