‘The Theme’

I am a huge fan of Treasure Hunts.  I’ve participated in several of them over the last few years.  Some creative and well organized, while others not so much.  But they are fun outdoor activities nonetheless.

iAqaba, the newly established Aqaba arm of iJordan, is planning a Treasure Hunt unlike any other you’ve ever experienced.  The upcoming Treasure Hunt, slated for Summer 2007, is not just outdoors…but underwater!! That’s right…you heard me…an underwater Treasure Hunt!  The event is part of iAqaba’s larger mandate of promoting the sea-side city of Aqaba.

The only drawback to such an innovative idea is that you have to be a diver to be able to participate.  If you don’t dive, you’ll have to settle for being an observer (like myself).  However, if you find this idea to be very exciting and adventurous, you have a 9-month head-start to begin working towards getting your diving license; which only takes about 4-5 days to complete.

The Treasure Hunt is also international.  So if you live in the Levant region, the Gulf, Europe, or anywhere else in the world, and have been wanting to experience diving in the Red Sea (one of the most amazing places to dive on this planet), then this is your chance.  You may even end up winning the cash prize, which I hear is four figures!!

With iJordan’s well-known reputation for organizing regional and international events, you can rest assured that iAqaba’s “X Marks The Spot” will surely be a success.  I will provide you all with more information and updates on this exciting event as I receive them, so keep checking back.