Placencia, Belize, January 2010 – PADI International has recently awarded The Inn at Robert’s Grove Belize dive resort with 5 Stars, a distinction given to progressive PADI Dive Centers that PADI says, “Excel in providing dive consumers with a full range of diver education programs, equipment selection and experience opportunities that actively promote aquatic environmental awareness”

In addition to its usual daily 2-tank dive trips and certification courses, Robert’s Grove Dive Center, also have the only Nitrox (enriched air) dive program available in southern Belize.

For 2010, The Inn at Robert’s Grove, located on the Placencia Peninsula, along Belize’s southern coast, is offering a selection of Dive Odyssey Packages for divers seeking the finest in underwater adventure. The Inn is located near the world’s second largest barrier reef; hence it affords thrillingBelize dive sites, including a opportunity to dive with Whale Sharks April through June.

Each of the Inn’s 2010 Dive Odyssey Packages and its Whale Shark Dive Packages,include luxury beach view rooms with air-conditioning, cable TV, wireless internet, private terraces, meals, welcome drink and land transfers between the Placencia Airstrip and the resort. The 2010 Dive Odyssey Packages (number of diving days changes per package)comes with gear and range from 4 nights/5 days to 7/nights/8 days, with pricing that starts,throughout the Winter, at $1035 US pp, and during the Summer, at $862 US pp.

The 2010 Whale Shark Dive Packages (4 nights/5 days and 7nights/8 days),available April 25- May 9; May 24-June 7; and June 23- July 4 – the peak Whale Shark sighting periods – start at $1286 US per person in April and May ; and $1203 US pp in June|The 2010 Whale Shark Dive Packages range from 4 nights/5 days to 7nights/8 days and are available throughout the highest Whale Shark sighting periods from April 25 – May9; May 24 – June 7; and June 23 – July 4.Pricing begins at $1286 US per person April through May, and $1203 US per person in June}.