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Tec Rec Diving-Why Try?

When you sit in a car and set off on a journey, you don’t expect to…

My Diving Certification

I recently went on vacation and became certified to scuba dive.  Many friends and relatives have…

Help Save the Whale Sharks: Take a Photo

In June of 2001, I arrived in Utila, Bay Islands, Honduras.  My aim was to semi-retire…

My Honduras Diving Adventure: Part VII

Our week was almost over. In a our short adventure, John and I left the snow…

My Honduras Diving Adventure: Part VI

John and I had completed our PADI Open Water Course.  The next step was diving together…

Roatan’s Best Dive Sites

Roatan’s Best Dive Sites Roatan, the largest of the Bay Islands of Honduras, is a well known divers paradise. With over 150 named dive sites, and several more un-named, there is no lack of reef to explore. Although you could…

PADI Certifications in Utila

PADI Certifications in Utila A little known island off the Northern Coast of Honduras is home to one of the busiest scuba diving meccas in the world.  Most lay people have not heard of Utila, but for thousands of divers…

Your Diving Certification in the Caribbean

Your Diving Certification in the Caribbean The warm waters of the Caribbean, offer a great destination to obtain a diving certification. While it may feel convenient to visit your local dive shop and quarry, it may also feel a bit cold and…

Diving the Caribbean Islands

Diving the Caribbean Islands There are many fantastic diving spots to experience and amazing aquatic life to witness in the stunning waters of the Caribbean.  There are many untouched reefs surrounding the islands, and are among the best reefs in…

Where to Stay on a Scuba Diving Vacation

Where to Stay on a Scuba Diving Vacation Whether you are traveling solo, with a partner, or as a family, taking a scuba diving vacation is a good way to incorporate activity into your holiday. It may seem daunting to choose where to stay…

Honduras – Roatan Resorts

Roatan Resorts Roatan is the largest and most populated of the Bay Islands. The only international airport for…

Honduras – Guanaja Resorts

Guanaja island is mountainous with very few roads.  Therefore boats are the preferred method of transportation.  Several small settlements…

Honduras – Cayos Cochinos Resort

Cayos Cochinos, or the Hog Islands, are the closest to the mainland of Honduras, yet the most difficult…

Honduras – Utila Resorts

Utila is the second most populated island in the Bay Islands.  The majority of the 12 Scuba Dive…

Diving and Snorkeling Fins

Occasionally referred to as flippers by the lay person, fins are used for maneuvering underwater and on the surface.  Although…

How to Find the Perfect Mask and Wear it Well

The mask is your view to the underwater world.  It is why most people choose to learn to…

Buoyancy and Diving

How to Control Buoyancy Underwater Controlling buoyancy is the most important aspect of enjoying your dive, besides having…