I finished my annual long vacation yesterday.
The new season starts on March 1st, so there's no time to be lazy. There's a lot to do!!! Σ(ﾟДﾟ) This is Totti.
Overseas Tour 2015 in PALAU Report Final
A year-long project
BIGHOLIDAY's first shop tour began with a preliminary inspection in February of last year. To be precise, the very first step was when we went to Palau and we thought, "I have to go here with everyone!" The second step was when Akari, who was with us, said, "Let's do it."
We finalized the details of the project in early summer, produced a promotional video, continued to regularly announce it on our blog and website, and started taking reservations in late summer. When you think about it, even though the tour itself was only five days, it was a new project that took us a whole year.
Thank you to all the guests who participated!
BIGHOLIDAY is a small diving shop on the remote island of Miyakojima that has been in business for less than three years, but we are so grateful to everyone who participated and who warmly supported us during the tours, even though we still had many shortcomings.
I am also very grateful to Tomo-chan and Yuka who looked after us while I was away on the tour, and to Akari who took care of almost all of the arrangements and supervision.
Let's all get excited together!
The weather in Palau this time was quite good, and we had a good chance of catching some big fish!
Although it was a short tour, it was a few days where we were able to really feel the Palauan atmosphere. Judging from the smiles on the guests' faces during our stay, I think our excitement was conveyed to them! I wonder? (*´з`)
Well, there's no doubt about Palau's potential! I enjoyed myself just like a guest, chasing big fish and taking photos with the other guests. Whether it's Miyakojima or an overseas tour, "getting excited together"
This theme of BIGHOLIDAY remains the same no matter where or when, and I would like to choose only overseas tours that fit this theme! A trip that adults can enjoy and get absorbed in. These few days made me realize that "creating that excitement" is the only job I can do.
Finally
Thank you so much to everyone who joined the tour this time! I don't know if I should say this, but it felt like a diving trip with friends who love the ocean. It was fun!!
Let's go back to Palau together again someday!
Akari should be working super fast on the photo book and movie right now, so please wait a little longer!
And we're already in the midst of planning our HOLIDAY TOUR 2016! The world's best ocean awaits us again next year! We're currently working on plans and creating promotions, so please look forward to it!
Nice holiday! Big holiday!
To make this the best holiday for you
We will continue to do our best to help you!
See you tomorrow!
Totty — BIGHOLIDAY Owner's Guide
I've lived in Miyako Island for 21 years (since 2005). I specialize in fun diving. I select Miyako Island's three major dive sites more than 150 times a year, and I've done about 20,000 dives in Miyako Island. YouTube "Totty / scuba diving" shares Miyakojima diving information with more than twelve thousand subscribers.
Since 2023, we have been among the top-ranked Marine Diving Award winners for three consecutive years.
2023 Japan Coast Guard Director-General's Award (for meritorious service in maritime rescue)
Discoverer of Miyako Island's first manta ray station in 2025
