In this section we highlight interesting dive trips we’ve taken.
We’ve been making our way through a list of dive resorts in the Caribbean to sample both resorts as well as the local reefs and their inhabitants. Bonaire had been high up on our list as one of the top, if not the top, shore diving destinations in the world. As we researched places to […]
Let’s just start by saying that Cozumel is one of the top scuba diving destinations in the Americas. Cozumel’s reef system is part of the Mesoamerican Barrier Reef System, also popularly known as the Great Mayan Reef, which is the second largest coral reef system in the world. A huge section of this area (120 […]
The Middle Keys was a new area in Florida for us to go scuba diving. We were excited at the idea since we had done some diving around Key Largo and Key West before and loved it. So, we figured that the diving in the Middle Keys would also be excellent. What’s more, we had […]
We’re just back from a diving vacation in Grand Cayman. We couldn’t resist revisiting the island for some thrilling and exhilarating diving. Crystal-clear water, dramatic drop-off walls, colorful and healthy reefs, and the famous Kittiwake wreck—what more could we ask for?
As scuba divers, we have come to enjoy the idea of dive resorts; basically hotels that cater to divers by having a local dive operator, offer special rates that include diving, and are of course located at interesting dive destinations. To date we’ve tried three of these: Compass Point, Anthony’s Key and now True Blue […]
Ever since our amazing Tahiti trip where we first saw them, we’ve always wanted to try an overwater bungalow! We were delighted to find out that it’s possible to do this without traveling all the way to the South Pacific. Anthony’s Keys Resort is one such place on the island of Roatan in Honduras that […]
The Cayman Islands are located in the Caribbean Sea. Grand Cayman, Little Cayman and Cayman Brac form the archipelago. The trio of islands is considered a British Overseas Territory and adopts similar regulations as found in the United Kingdom, including driving on the left side of the street, which might require some extra vigilance when […]
So while we are avid scuba divers, our typical vacation has been made up of a combination of scuba diving and sightseeing at our destination. We would normally stay at a traditional hotel and find a local dive shop that was close by. This model has worked well for us but has also been fraught […]
The Big Island has a lot to offer and that’s why we visited more than once. Visiting the Hawaii Volcanoes National Park, watching the sunset from the Mauna Kea Observatory and exploring the beautiful lively colorful reefs are all top things to do on the Island of Hawaii.
Oahu is the Hawaiian Island with the largest population and has a lot to offer for everyone. What follows is an overview of the main sites and attractions that we visited while enjoying a leisurely drive around the island and stopping at various landmarks. Waikiki beach, Diamond Head, Hanauma Bay, Sunset Beach and Pearl Harbor […]