Palm Beach: Dive into another world

Enjoy an underwater adventure in Palm Beach County exploring one of the best diving areas in the Atlantic Ocean.

Whether you are a novice diver or master of the deep sea the 47 miles of pristine coastline make this a great destination for diving.

By logging on to palmbeachfl.com/stay-play and select among the many limited-time special hotel offers available this season. Full of activities, events and exclusive offers, the site provides a comprehensive inventory of the best way to experience Florida with hot-off-the-press hotel packages. Here is a list of just some of the items included:

STAY

Experience the sophisticated elegance of the Five-Star, Five Diamond Ritz Carlton, Palm Beach featuring an exclusive beach, two outdoor swimming pools and oceanfront dining. Guests traveling now through September 15, 2011 can enjoy lavish guest rooms, breakfast daily for two, and a 48 GBP resort credit per night to for shopping, restaurants, spa services or recreation.  Rates start at 200 GBP per night. Escape to a getaway of luxury at the Seagate Hotel & Spa surrounded by aquariums, sea-inspired fixtures and a tropical tranquility.  Starting at just 103 GBP per night through September 30, 2011, the Seagate is also home to a nightly fireworks display.

Guests of the Jupiter Beach Resort will enjoy two complimentary tickets for an escorted turtle walk at the Loggerhead Marinelife Center on Saturdays now through July 30, 2011.  Rates start at 142 GBP per night and include full breakfast and a keepsake toy turtle.

PLAY

Glide above the famous Florida Everglades on a Loxahatchee Everglades Tour.  By airboat, passengers will encounter native plants and animals in their undisturbed habitat.  There is no better place to see the alligators, turtles, snakes and birds than in the Florida Everglades Lion Country Safari— Florida's only drive-through safari and walk-through amusement park— is home to more than 900 animals, multiple animal feeding experiences, six amusement rides, a water playground, food, shopping and more. With so much to see and do this attraction is great for the entire family. Tickets are available online at a discounted price.

DIVE:

Divers staying at the Hilton Singer Island Oceanfront receive free transportation to Riviera Beach and Lake Park, two local dive boat marinas. Rates start at just 70 GBP per night through December 16, 2011. For those wanting to stay close to shore, Phil Foster Park, Peanut Island Park and Red Reef Park welcome snorkelers of all ages and experience level.  In the shallow waters of Florida’s east coast, it is not uncommon to see lobsters, crabs, sea turtles and more. The oceanfront AAA Four-Diamond Delray Beach Marriott, located just steps from Delray's booming downtown district, is offering Florida’s certified divers a complimentary room upgrade to a suite starting at 82 GBP per night through October 1, 2011.

For more information and a complete listing of special offers and cultural activities, visit the Palm Beach County Convention and Visitors Bureau’s (CVB) ’s monthly news letter at: PalmBeachFl.com/stay-play

Blackout dates and special restrictions may apply.  See individual offer for complete details.