Category Archives: Destination Guides

What to Expect When Diving Socorro: Giant Mantas, Sharks & Wild Pacific Encounters

Oceanic manta ray gliding above divers in the Revillagigedo Islands

There are some dive destinations that feel larger than life long before you ever enter the water — and Socorro is one of them. Divers hear stories for years about giant oceanic manta rays gliding inches from their masks, schooling hammerheads disappearing into the blue, playful dolphins interacting with divers, whale sharks cruising through safety […]

5 Reasons Oktoberfest In Munich Should Be on Your Bucket List (Beyond the Beer)

Couple experiencing Oktoberfest atmosphere in Germany

Sure, Oktoberfest is famous for its massive beer steins — but that’s only the beginning. Each fall, Munich becomes a whirlwind of music, parades, costumes, aromas, and centuries-old traditions that turn the city into one of the most joyful places on Earth. From culture and cuisine to history and pure fun, Oktoberfest is a bucket-list […]

Scuba Dive the Philippines: Anda & Moalboal Trip Preview

We just got back from the Philippines, where we visited the destinations for our upcoming January 2027 trips—and we’re even more excited about this one than we expected. Short version? This trip is going to be really, really good. There’s something incredibly fun about this style of diving. It’s not about rushing—it’s about exploring and […]

Fiji Was Fabulous! Our Fiji Scuba Diving Trip Report

Some trips are memorable. Some trips are meaningful. And then there are trips like Fiji — the kind that reminds us why we travel, why we dive, and why community is at the heart of everything we do. 23 divers from all across the U.S. came together for two unforgettable weeks of warm water, calm […]

Solomon Islands Review Diving One of the Most Remote Corners of the Coral Triangle

scuba diving the Leru Cut in the Solomon Islands

To wrap up our last trip of the year, GAS Divers were invited to explore one of the most remote dive destinations on the planet: the Solomon Islands — and it more than lived up to the hype. Coming straight from the DEMA Scuba Conference in Orlando, we (Adreon) flew halfway around the world to […]