YOU’VE CHANNELED THE SPIRIT OF…
JACQUES COUSTEAU
OK, you don’t captain your own Calypso. But you’re ready to leave landlubbers behind, don a red beanie and set off into the salty spray of “the great unifier.”
YOU’RE GOING TO…
Cruise the Lagoons of “The World’s Most Beautiful Island”
Palawan Island, The Phillipines
The Philippines’ Palawan Island (really a cluster of islands), recently dubbed the most beautiful island in the world by Conde Nast Traveler and boasting crystal-clear marine gardens teeming with sea turtles, giant clams and dolphins. Dive the massive UNESCO-protected marine biosphere by day, enjoy high threadcount sheets and gourmet oceanfront dining at El Nido Resorts’ luxe villas by night. Win win.
WHAT YOU’RE PACKING…
Marine Regatta
BY ULYSSE NARDIN
Living, self-winding, gasp-inducing proof that a technical dive watch need not skimp on impeccable looks. It’s water-resistant up to 100 meters and equipped with a 10-minute stop/start counter, but proves itself every bit as useful above deck, where you can expect compliments from everyone, including the captain.
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