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Nestled near the marine-life-rich waters of Phuket, the Indigo Pearl Resort offers guests the opportunity to experience "deep-sea fishing in luxury," says the South China Morning Post. A four-night accommodation package includes a day-long outing on the Andaman Sea with a well-equipped vessel and a full crew. Priced at $1,280, the package combines top-quality dining with the chance to catch the increasingly rare black marlin or tiger shark. The offer is valid until October 31. For more information, visit: www.indigo-pearl.com
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Those who doubt their commitment or competence when it comes to owning a canine companion should pop in to rent-a-pet service Easy Dogz, says Ho Lian-Yi for The New Paper. The company's 10 dogs will jump (or sit) to the command of just about anyone, having been rigorously trained by prisoners as part of a rehabilitation program. Food, toys, collar and leash are all provided, allowing even the busiest executive to tap into his inner animal for a few hours a week.
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You don't have to strap on an oxygen tank to appreciate the aquatic life beneath Raja Ampat's "crystal clear waters," as it's easily seen with the aid of a snorkel, says Arief Suhardiman in The Jakarta Post. The area is "a haven for divers," with native fish species including goldies, cardinalfish, angelfish, butterflyfish and surgeonfish, as well as small sharks. Still waters allow even the most conservative of snorkelers to observe clown and parrot fish cavorting among the anemones, before guides allow passengers to take time out on an islet beach for lunch.
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