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Some of us like to dip our toes into a warm pool. Some of us like an open water tour and some of us like to snorkel. First Class hopes to inspire you with the variety of places you can don your flippers.

Some of us like to dip our toes into a warm pool. Some of us like an open water tour and some of us like to snorkel. First Class hopes to inspire you with the variety of places you can don your flippers.

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MOTU Beach
Swim Shady: Because You Deserve to Enjoy the Beach Without a Nervous Breakdown

Sydney. The sun is shining, the waves are twinkling like an influencer’s Instagram reel, and the sand is doing that golden, glowy thing that tricks people into thinking it’s soft instead of the skin-searing torture device it actually is. The beach should be paradise. And yet, what do we see?

Katharos Pool Villas in Santorini
The Ultimate Staycation: How to Turn Your Backyard into a Five-Star Resort (Without Lifting a Finger)

Enter the era of the luxury staycation, where the goal is to do absolutely nothing except lounge by your pool but with all the glamour of a five-star resort. And, thanks to a tiny aquatic miracle called the iSkim Ultra, you won’t even have to skim the pool yourself. Yes, darling, we are outsourcing everything.

Galápagos Islands
SwimTrek Joins Forces with Galapagos Conservation Trust

SwimTrek, the preeminent purveyor of aquatic escapades, has joined hands with the Galapagos Conservation Trust (GCT).

LIZARD ISLAND
Lizard Island: A Resplendent Weekend of Champagne and Caviar

Lizard Island Resort, the northernmost jewel of the Great Barrier Reef, announces a resplendent long weekend of champagne and caviar this June.

Paddleboard with Manta rays Maldives image courtesy visitmaldives
World Manta Ray Day: Swim with Manta Rays in the Maldives

The Maldives is home to around 5000 manta rays, thus it’s no surprise that one of their most sought-after activities is swimming with mantas.

People enjoying swimming at Wattamolla, Royal National Park Sydney
Discover the secret beaches of Sydney

Hidden within Sydney Harbour, tucked away in national parks along Sydney’s glorious coastline, you’ll find an abundance of secret beaches.

A whale breaches out of the water off Sydney waters
How to swim with dolphins, where to watch whales in NSW

Here’s where to find dolphins, whales, kangaroos, seals, penguins and snoozing koalas in their natural habitat across New South Wales.

Live Ningaloo Whales Credit Chris Jansen
2021 Humpback Whale season on the Coral Coast, Western Australia

World Heritage-listed Ningaloo Reef is the only place in Western Australia where people have the opportunity to swim with humpback whales.

Gamagori Onsen night
One of Japan’s best secrets: The Seaside Town of Gamagori Onsen

Three of the best reasons why Gamagori Onsen is a perfect stop for your next (dare I say it?) overseas holiday.

Honors Legacy Copy
Luxury distancing in the Maldives – Indian Ocean Liveaboard

The Maldives are perfect for Live-aboard holidays. Dive, surf, dine, wine or read your favourite novel on these paradise style islands.

Humpback whale breaching shot at sunset off Manly Beach, Sydney, New South Wales, Australia. Taken during whale watching sunset tour
Whale Watching Trails of NSW, Australia

From the Tweed to Sydney and all the way to Eden, New South Wales offers a multitude of sea and land-based options for whale watching.

Ningaloo Discovery Whale Shark
Whale Shark Season begins in Ningaloo, Western Australia

Ningaloo Reef’s whale shark season – Guests swimming with whale sharks, on tour with Exmouth-based operator Ningaloo Discovery.

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