[Mr T.]

OK Guys,

Last year, Fiona and I managed dive trips to Tobago and Maldives. The year before we managed Bahamas, Oman, South Africa/Mozambique and The Red Sea.

Now as far as I'm concerned, that's still not enough diving: alas, Fiona would now like somewhere where there is something other than diving to do in addition to getting wet.

Both being moderate history buffs, I hit up on the idea of either Jordan or Cyprus - they both have diving and shed-loads of Greco/Romano ruins, sites of historical interest and other land-based (don't you just hate that term?) activities.

OK, so what do I need from you guys?

* Jordan: has, on paper at least, a ruck of decent diving (reef and wreck - well, the 'Cedar Pride' at least) whilst having the Treasurey Building at Petra, 4x4-ing in the desert etc.

* Cyprus: has the Zenobia wreck, and well, the Zenobia wreck and, at a push, the Zenobia wreck. Oh, and some damned fine examples of the temples and stuff that might make for a cosy afternoon's wandering around.

Any help, advice (nearest dive centres to Zenobia etc.) or info, do's and don'ts would be massively appreciated.

I have received a superb article on the Zenobia from Ned Middleton (for any readers of 990 Mag and others), some of you will be au fais with his reportage in any number of diving mags and the books he has written on diving the world's wrecks. I'm just awaiting his permission to publish it here for your delectation - and well worth waiting for, I can assure you!

Cheers in advance guys.