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I just put up a video on YouTube, unedited...sorry. Just one of the views we had while snorkeling with the whales in Tonga. Did some diving as well...will try to post some video and pics later. Humpback Whale and Calf - YouTube kristy

Just back from a two week trip to Fiji and Tonga. Stayed at the Beqa Lagoon Resort for Fiji, Mounu Island Resort for Tonga. Loved both places- if anybody has any questions....let me know. Will post a report later! kristy

Will go look! Always interested in more info! I need editing software info as well, still learning about the photography part of things! kristy

Well, I for one, read your report and thought it was unfortunate that you had a bad experience. I did not email you privately, not sure why I would do that. My positive review of Jack's is on here in a couple of responses I have made. We did have a good experience, including our three kids...

We had an excellent experience with 6 passengers as well a couple of years ago. The diving in the pass was amazing. The sea life just outside the pass was spectacular! Be prepared for rough water entries! kristy

Thanks for the info! Anybody have any info on Tonga? kristy

Hi- We are headed to Beqa Lagoon Resort for a short week and then on to Tonga- staying at Mounu Island. Just wondering about cash. Are US dollars accepted in either place? I thought I remembered reading about people using US in Fiji? Are NZ dollars accepted in Tonga? Not sure I can get TOP or...

Great light at 190 feet! Going to Fiji, but I think we will give that one a miss! So, why did they stay down longer? kristy

We did a trip with Red Mangrove in January. It was landbased but had some excellent diving from Santa Cruz, Isabella and San Cristobal. Most mornings we headed out for dives and then came back for a land tour in the afternoon. We were very happy with our activities and all the amazing things we...

Lovely photos! Were the sharks from Garden Isle? Or was that the Beqa Lagoon shark dive? What photo equipment do you use? kristy

Sorry, so busy doing stuff, did not see this! We were on island but heading out tomorrow. Dove with Shaka Doug, yesterday. Had a great time! Visibility was not great,but we still saw everything we wanted to see! Except for a manta ray.... We dove 5 graves and Ulua beach. kristy

Hi FarsideFan- just want to say- hope your family is all ok! kristy

Just want to say thanks to everyone for their input about where to stay in Taveuni. I have to say that I am really impressed with the friendliness of the people in the South Pacific. I spoke or emailed to a couple of different resorts and everyone was very helpful. In the end, while waiting to...

How are Taveuni Dive as an operation? I have not figured out the search function to give me results only on the combo of words. It gives me all the words I enter, which leaves a lot of wading through irrelevant posts!

Hi Greg, Thanks for your input! Garden Island is a thought, my husband(and I!) really enjoys being in a more resort type place. We may end up at Garden Isle though, hard to find a place for 5, 3 of whom are teenagers! Just found out that Matangi does not take teenagers :( Size of resort not...

As for the volcano it is very active at the moment.... YouTube - New volcano fissure erupting in Hawaii Also, this blog puts up regular updates, sometimes the best lava viewing is down near Kalapana Gardens.... HAWAIIAN LAVA DAILY kristy

Thanks for the input, everyone! As far as diving, it is a main concern, but not the number one concern. That is one reason why we want to stay land based. Paradise looked great, but not available for our dates for a family of 5 :( Keep the advice coming!! kristy

Hi, I have tried to research through the threads, but am not finding what I want? We are looking to travel to Fiji this August with our kids. (ages 14,15,17) They are all open water certified and if they all stay healthy will have their ADV certification at the beginning of April. They are all...

I found this interesting, a video light, I assume, is one that is on all the time? Strobe is one that flashes when the camera goes? Just curious, can one just use a video light and turn the flash off? I found some of my favorite pics came when I piggybacked on someone's video lights, 2000...

While getting out of the water in Galapagos, a pelican landed nearby. My husband took off his fins and booties at the same time...leaving him with nice white feet next to black wetsuit. He ended up with a pelican bite on his heel! Our hypothesis is that the pelican thought he was carrying his...