· I did my PADI training in Malindi, on the Kenyan coast north of Mombasa, one November. I don't have prices but it's an established resort with an off-shore protected area for diving which was wonderful. You could also consider Zanzibar or Sri Lanka.
Enjoy!

Cristyn Emmett

· Come to Pandan, a beautiful private island in the Philippines. We're about 20 miles from Apo Reef, we have a fantastic house reef, and we cater for everyone from absolute beginners to the very experienced. Check out our website (www.pandan.com or write to lianne@pandan.com.
Lianne

· As a specialist dive tour operator, may I suggest the Caribbean Dutch Antillean island of Bonaire - located in the southern Caribbean (out of the hurricane paths) and just north of the Venezuelan coast.

It is easily reached from most regional UK airports on KLM via Amsterdam with prices starting from around £787 including flights, transfers, and seven nights' accommodation. Half board is an extra £34pp per day. A learn-to-dive Professional Association of Diving Instructors (PADI) open water course costs £205pp, and for experienced divers a one-tank boat dive and unlimited shore diving is £25pp. Two-tank boat dive and unlimited shore diving is £34pp.
Robertward@harlequin-holidays.co.uk

· The Red Sea is the best place to learn to dive. It has warm, clear waters that offer good visibility and is close enough to Europe to ensure value for money. Discover Red Sea (020-7407 2111) specialises in holidays for beginners and experienced divers alike. Eilat, Dahab and Sharm-el-Sheikh all offer excellent shore diving, boat diving and PADI courses. November is a good time to go as the weather is still relatively hot. Prices lead in at £379pp staying at the Ambassador Hotel in Eilat, £349pp at the Falcon Hills in Sharm-el-Sheikh and £309pp at the Bedouin Moon in Dahab.
Emma Goodwin

· Try Scubaway (01273 746261)
Rebecca van der Putt