There are few activities as leisurely and relaxing as snorkeling.
There are a number of places around the world where you can go snorkeling.
However, these 5 snorkeling destinations offer something unique that few other
places can.
01. Buck Island, St Croix,
United States Virgin Islands
Just off the coast of
St Croix, Buck Island is undoubtedly one of the greatest natural treasures in
the United States. The entire island has gained a designation as a national
monument, and for good reason. The Buck Island Reef National Monument is host
to a variety of marine life, including corals, rays, sharks and turtles. It is
not surprising then that the pristine waters of Buck Island are constantly
rated as one of the best snorkeling destinations in the world.
02. Stingray City, Grand
Cayman, Cayman Islands
If you are looking for a snorkeling destination that also
doubles up as a great family vacation, then the Cayman Islands is where you
should head to. Perhaps the most popular tourist attraction on the island of
Grand Cayman is Stingray City. Unlike other snorkeling destinations, you don’t
just look at the stingrays, but also get to pet them. Few things are as amazing
as having a stingray brush up against you as it grabs the squid bait from your
hands.
03. Maui Island, Hawaii
To say that Hawaii is a very popular tourist destination
would be a massive understatement. The beautiful beaches and big waves draw in
tourists from all over the world and there is no shortage of activities to
indulge in. With most tourists setting up base on the Big Island, the beaches
of Maui are a lot less crowded and lot more leisurely. Boasting of over 30 snorkeling
spots around the island, the island of Maui in particular is highly regarded to
be one of the finest snorkeling destinations.
04. Menjangan Island,
Indonesia
A part of the Bali Barat National park, Menjangan Island is
one of the most beautiful and secluded snorkeling spots in the world. Unlike
other destinations, you won’t find too many fellow tourists in the immaculate
waters just north-west of the island of Bali. Since the area has a protected
status, it is an excellent spot to observe marine life indigenous to that part
of the Pacific. The table coral formations offer a view that few other snorkeling
destinations in the world can match. Although under Javanese administration,
Menjangan Island is more accessible from Bali.
05. Great Barrier Reef,
Queensland, Australia
Generally considered to be one of the finest natural wonders
of the world, the Great Barrier Reef is a very common destination on people’s
travel bucket list. Thankfully, due to its massive size, no stretch of the
Great Barrier Reef is overcrowded with tourists jostling for space. Although
primarily considered a haven for divers, the Reef has plenty to offer for snorkeling
enthusiasts. Although easily accessible from the Australian mainland, the best snorkeling
experiences are to be had around the islands among the reef.
The next time you plan to go snorkeling during your beach
holiday, make sure these 5 vacation destinations are at the top of the list.
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