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  1. Shangrl

    Fiji vacation questions???

    I've dove Kadavu and the Mantas are at Astrolabe Reef which is right in front of Matava which is an eco resort. I actually stayed at Matana which is a bit more expensive but it is on the other side of the island for the Mantas. Matana got us over to the other side by using a boat and then...
  2. Shangrl

    St. Maarten, Saba, Statia, St. Kitts: Firsthand opinions?

    loved saba. stayed at scout's place which is in the middle of everything and dove with their dive op. saba diving was a lot of fun-- saw some reef sharks and one hammerhead when we were pinnacle diving. highly rec scout's place and everything about saba.
  3. Shangrl

    Leaving for Fiji - Baggage limits

    I flew Air Pacific to Fiji and took all of my gear. They didn't give me any hassles nor did I see them measuring anyone's bag. They let surfers check their boards for free or nominal cost (can't remember) so our whole plane was packed with surfers once we left LA. They were telling me the other...
  4. Shangrl

    Any dive shop recommendations for Grand Turk?

    I believe the cruise ships have a deal with Oasis Divers. But all three dive ops are good. I've dove with all of them. Usually dive with Grand Turk Divers as I am a Smitty fan.
  5. Shangrl

    Food in Nassau

    I like Compass Point. Awesome coconut french toast! :)
  6. Shangrl

    Hurricane damage on Turks & Caicos

    Provo was not as badly damaged as Grand Turk, South Caicos and Salt Cay. That being said, all three dive ops on GT are gearing up for high season--cruise ship dock was not damaged in the least and they are expecting their first ships to arrive in early November. The Mantahouse and Osprey Hotel...
  7. Shangrl

    Check out Chattertons & Kohlers Lastest Book....Titanic's Last Secrets

    I cannot wait to read this! Thanks for the 411 Capt Gary...
  8. Shangrl

    Spectacular Molasses reef today

    Wow, absolutely gorgeous!!! Nice shot. I want to gooooo diving!!!! Have been so busy lately and out of town as well--I'm ready to dust off my gear and get back in the water. Hopefully, this weekend will be nice.
  9. Shangrl

    Hurricane damage Turks and Caicos

    The cruise ship pier on the south end of the island where the ships come in was fine. Margaritaville had some damage but I do know that once the island gets on its feet again shortly-that will be operational as well. For those of you who know Mitch, Smitty, Dale, Everett, Tonya and Katya---they...
  10. Shangrl

    Hurricane damage Turks and Caicos

    Mantahouse and Sandbar are is good shape with minimal damage. Salt Raker was hit pretty badly. You can't even recognize the place. Osprey has major damage as well. Turkshead Inn held up pretty well with minor roof damage. Island House had its roof ripped off..I had friends who were riding out...
  11. Shangrl

    Coral Caverns, week of Aug 17

    I've posted a trip report on Coral Caverns before on this thread. Yes, the reefs in Andros are healthy..lots of fish, reef sharks, turtles, spotted Eagle Rays etc As far as Coral Caverns goes-I've been there several times and it is a fantastic place to stay. Mark and Lucia are super fun and very...
  12. Shangrl

    SFLDiver3445 Trip Report W/ Pics: Wreck Of The Castor & Delray Reef (08-10-2008)

    Well the conditions seemed to be better on Sunday but I enjoyed Saturday's dives so thanks for that! ; ) As long as I am underwater and am not getting blown to Cuba by a wicked current..I am a happy diver!!!
  13. Shangrl

    SFLDiver3445 Trip Report W/ Pics: Wreck Of The Castor & Delray Reef (08-10-2008)

    Wow--great pictures Adrian!! Looks like you guys had an awesome dive
  14. Shangrl

    Bahamas-Eleuthera or Andros?

    Hey Daniela- both andros and eluthera are beautiful places to visit. Andros is a bit more remote but the diving is awesome. Coral Caverns is a good place to stay. Eluthera has incredible snorkeling-undersea life but there is a bit more to do there as far as night life goes. Just depends on what...
  15. Shangrl

    Stuart Cove's August 9th

    PS Orange Hill is a great place to stay..usually packed with divers...very laid back and across the street from Cable Beach. Good choice!
  16. Shangrl

    Stuart Cove's August 9th

    There are quite a few underwater movie sets that are cool to dive with Stuart Cove..the downed plane from Into The Blue, and a few from Thunderball that are shallow dives but very colorful and relaxing. I really enjoyed diving the Avalon...a tanker sank at about 90-100 ft...usually has a pretty...
  17. Shangrl

    Dive Resorts in Turks and Caicos ?

    Bohio is really far away from everything meaning the grocery store, restaurants, dive ops etc... and yes--Smitty's dive op is called Grand Turk Divers...he's doing great--check it out. There really isn't much "shore diving" in GT....it's all about the wall there.
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    smitty

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