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  1. UnderwaterBumbleBee

    HELP! Last minute Turkey Day Trip but WHERE?!

    Our last trip was Philippines 2015, been too long out of the water and thinking about booking something last minute for week of Thanksgiving or into following week. Can't figure out where with limited options since a lot is already booked up. My first choice is Komodo but seems likes the boats...
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    Atlantis Puerto Galera & Dumaguete Nov 2015

    After some agonizing American airlines mileage searches & multiple phone calls I'm finally about to book a 2 week trip to the Atlantis Resorts in Puerto Galera and Dumaguete for Nov/Dec 2015! Any recommendations on splitting the amount of time between the two resorts? I have about 12 nights...
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    Kona Pelagic Magic Dive - Baby Turtle hitching a ride on a Salp Chain?

    I was editing my Pelagic Magic dive photos from our recent Hawaii trip and I thought maybe there was a shrimp on this Salp Chain so I zoomed in. I think it actually looks like a baby turtle hanging on, or are my eyes deceiving me?! Kinda cool!
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    Recommendations for LDS in San Diego

    We are new to San Diego and looking for a local dive shop. We are not dry suit divers, will eventually want to check out the local diving but also really interested in a shop that plans "exotic" trips for a chance to meet some people from California while diving abroad. The only place I can...
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    Best Hawaiian Island/Marriott Property for Diving???

    I've been living in a Marriott for 5 weeks (among other recent stays) and I will have a good amount of points and free night certificates to use. Since I've never been to Hawaii (husband has) I think I want to use them there. Does anyone have any opininons on which islands have decent diving...
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    Maldives Carpe Vita Liveaboard Review

    Finally got around to posting my pictures from our June/July 2011 Maldives trip aboard Explorer Ventures Carpe Vita Liveaboard! Here's a link to my photos: BumbleBee Images : Travel | SmugMug Air We started out from Denver to Houston on United and then onto Qatar Airways to Doha, Qatar...
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    Trip Report (Detailed): Cabo San Lucas

    A week ago we came home from back to back trips to Cabo San Lucas and the Dominican Republic. They could not have been more opposite trips in every aspect. Unfortunately we found ourselves counting down the days until our trip in Cabo would end. For the first time we thought Cabo was possibly...
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    Trip Report: Dominican Republic (La Romana)

    Last Wednesday we arrived home from back to back trips to Cabo San Lucas and then the Dominican Republic. The two trips could not have been more different including our experiences with the dive operators we booked with. In the Dominican Republic we were staying at the All Inclusive Dreams...
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    Which dive op in Cabo? Amigos Del Mar?

    My husband and I are heading to Cabo next month for the first time, we'll be staying at Playa Grande Resort. I read that Amigos Del Mar is across the street from this property. Anyone have any experience with them or other dive ops in Cabo? Also looked at caboscuba.com & divecabo.com...
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    Sea & Sea 8000G underwater camera, housing, stobe...

    I have a Sea & Sea 8000G 8.2 Mega Pixel Camera with 3X Zoom Lens, approx 3-4 years old. I have a newer model so this one needs to go. Everything works and is in good shape, never been flooded. Package includes: Sea & Sea 8000G Camera Sea & Sea 8000G Housing Sea & Sea YS-27DX External...
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    Denver Area - Underwater Camera Package For Sale

    I have a full Sea & Sea 8000G 8.2 Mega Pixel camera package with housing, fiber optic cable & external strobe YS-27DX, wide angle lens & caddy available FOR SALE! $800.00 for everything. My husband bought me an upgraded model earlier this year and I've been meaning to sell the old one...
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    Curacao Nov 2009 Trip Report

    After two trips nearly back to back, I finally have a chance post about our trip to Curacao over Thanksgiving! Hope to have my photos uploaded soon. This was our second trip to Curacao, this time we booked Kura Hulanda Beach in Westpunt. We took advantage of the Curacao Now offer which was a...
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    Cozumel restaurants

    Most important question: What's a good place for seafood and mexican (neither fancy)? It's been 3 years since we were here, looking for something in town so we can walk back to hotel. I'm remembering why we hate ALL-Inclusive packages. :D
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    Need Suggestions for a Destination Wedding in Caribbean

    The wedding is not for me but I might be going and it's a plus if there's diving but not necessary! I have a friend looking for a destination beach wedding in the Caribbean, might be interested in Dominican Republic but probably open to other places. This is an alternative to throwing a big...
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    Photography Website Hosting Recommendations

    I've had a webshots account since 2002 and it has got to go. I'm paying for ads with sound now and it's too cluttered. Any recommendations for a good site with little to no advertising and not too high of cost or free? I'm paying about $30 a year for webshots. Links would be great, looking for...
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    Caribbean Explorer II - Bahamas 6/13-6/20 Trip Report

    Just got back from the Exuma Islands, having withdrawals already. We spent 7 days on Explorer Ventures Caribbean Explorer II Southern Bahamas itinerary and a couple extra nights on Stocking Island afterward. Getting There Due to lack of sufficient flight times/schedules we decided to fly...
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    Help Me Choose: Turks & Caicos or Exumas?

    Help! We are quickly trying to choose which Explorer Ventures trip to head out on next month (T&C or Bahams). Which one has better diving? What's different about the two locations? Are the boats similar quality-wise? Thanks!
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    How was Turks & Caicos on Explorer Ventures?

    We are thinking about a last minute trip to T&C on Explorer Ventures. What can we expect from the diving? How was the Boat/crew? Fully prepared for 4-5 dives a day! :D
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    Bonaire in March - Where to stay?

    Crossing my fingers for a trip to Bonaire in March after other travel plans fell through for Roatan. We stayed at Habitat in Curacao last June and it was good enough, now I'm wondering where to stay in Bonaire that would be somewhat similar. I do want at least one boat dive a day and a truck for...
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    Roatan Bugs in Feb - Be Honest

    Researching a possible family trip for this Feb and the destination is still up for grabs. We've been to Roatan two years ago around August (stayed at Anthony's Key), had our fair share of bug bites but I would still head back. However, we would have two adult non-divers and two kids ages 6 & 8...
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