The twin island nation of Trinidad & Tobago boasts natural beauty and rich cultural attractions. Tobago, the 'little sister' island is one of the emerging stars of Caribbean diving. On thrilling drift dives, ride the current past the world's largest brain corals. For a tamer experience, dive or snorkel the shallow Buccoo Reef. At Speyside you can regularly swim with manta rays. Above water, Trinidad & Tobago offers first-class bird-watching, beautiful beaches and a lively Carnival celebration. This book describes 49 of the best dive sites, from popular Tobago spots to Trinidad's less-explored Bocas Islands, with full-color photos throughout.

36 dive sites around the main islands of Mahe, Praslin and La Digue in the Republic of Seychelles. Dive highlights: Spectacular shark diving at Shark Bank, whale shark visitations, shipwrecks, unusual underwater granite boulder formations.

31 dive sites in Scotland, including Shetland Islands, Orkney Islands and Scapa Flow, Outer Hebrides and Northwest Coast, Inner Hebrides West Coast and East Coast. Dive highlights: One of the top wreck diving areas of the world, including HMS Royal Oak, Inverlane and Brummer. Rugged, spectacular diving.