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  1. PARADISE HUNTER

    Vieques 2024

    Hello All, I'm going to be on Vieques for a week and I'm planning to dive a few days there for the first time. Curious what the diving is like. Avg depth, vis, length of dives, topo. Any suggestions are welcome. My internet searches bring up two dive operators: Isla Nena and Black Beards...
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    Trip Report Key Largo Trip Report

    We took the family down for a last minute vacation to the Keys for a week’s vacation before our kids head back to college. My son and I dove four days with Rainbow Reef. The weather was excellent with flat water, air and water temps in the mid 80s. Vis averaged around 60 feet and very little...
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    Culebra Diving

    Hello All! I'm thinking about a family dive trip to Culebra in August. I was wondering how the diving was and suggestions on where to stay. It looks like there are 3 dive shops on the island, also looking for recommendations on them. Thank you in advance for your input. PH
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    Taxi Cab Surcharges

    Does anyone know what the following taxi cab surcharges are? -Using one from a queue at the grocery store or pier. -Calling one to a hotel or restaurant. -Putting bags in their trunk. Thank you. PH
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    Bottom Time Scuba Roatan

    Hello Folks, Bottom Time Scuba was recommended to me recently by a fellow SBer and I wondered if anyone had any experience with them. I've done some searches here, on trip advisor and google and haven't found much. They have a FB page, but that looks relatively new and not much content...
  6. PARADISE HUNTER

    Sonora Grill Question

    Does anyone know if another restaurant has opened up in the old Sonora grill location? Thanks, PH
  7. PARADISE HUNTER

    Cabo Taxi Fare Rate Sheet

    Does anyone know where I could find on line a map or rate sheet for the taxi fares in Cabo San Lucas? Thank you. PH
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    Cabo Restaurant Advice

    Heading to Cabo San Lucas in a couple of weeks with my dive buddy. Staying at a non AI hotel located at the Marina. Looking for advice on great places to eat. We prefer the less touristy options over a Senior Frogs or Jimmy Buffets. We would also take suggestions on your favorite watering...
  9. PARADISE HUNTER

    Down Town Cabo San Lucas Hotel Suggestions

    Hello, I'm looking for suggestions for a hotel or condo close to or at the marina in Cabo San Lucas. This is a guys trip, so nothing to fancy. Not that we'd shy away from paying a little more, we just don't need to be pampered. Convenience in location and a nice view would be nice. Thanks, PH
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    Bimini questions

    Most years a few buddies and myself go on dive vacation. Usually to Cozumel. This year one of them suggested we go to Bimini this November. Fly to Miami and take the new express ferry over. But I don't know much about the diving or top side activities there. We normally dive everyday, but...
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    First time photos from march trip

    This is a link to the photos from my March trip. It was my first time using an u.w. camera and I have a lot of room for improvement. It was still a lot of fun and I learned a lot from the trip. I'm looing forward to more trips and more practice. I might also have some of the titles wrong on...
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    Web galleries...which one?

    Just curious what web galleries uw photographers are using and why. Some of the ones I've heard mentioned are: Flickr, PhotoBucket, Snapfish and Shinning Sea Studio. Being new to photography, I might not be aware of what my future storage needs are. But for now I'm looking for a free place to...
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    Paradise Hunter Trip Report

    This report is going to be a bit of a ramble that goes over the diving, the dining, the hotel and what ever else seams interesting. I will try to make a post per day, but if fun gets in the way, then fun wins. Got it on Tuesday, March 25th and staying for a week at Blue Angel. My overall...
  14. PARADISE HUNTER

    Especias Restaurant

    I see that Especias now goes by New Especias. Has the ownership or location changed? We always enjoyed it in the past. Thanks, PH
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    Tips for a first time uw photographer...

    I have my first dive trip with a uw camera coming up at the end of March. I'm shooting a G15 in a Nauticam housing with a single SS YS01 strobe. I've read the manuals as well as most of The Underwater Photographer by Martin Edge. I've also taken the empty housing for a test to 14' in the...
  16. PARADISE HUNTER

    International Pier Plaza

    I'm curious what the current scene is around the International Pier. When I was last there, I recall they had the shops on the ocean side of the road for the cruisers and the No Name Bar had opened a second location across the street (which was slow at the time). But I can't recall much else...
  17. PARADISE HUNTER

    Blue angel questions

    I'm thinking of staying at the Blue Angel Hotel in March for the first time and I have a couple of questions about the shore dives. This will be my first trip using an underwater camera and I'd like to take a few shore dives to acclimate myself to it. So my questions are: 1. I know the shore...
  18. PARADISE HUNTER

    My First UW Camera!

    I just purchased my first UW camera setup, a Canon G15, Nauticam Housing with a S&S YS-01 Strobe. I can't wait for it to arrive! I can't think of a better place to share my excitement than this forum. Thanks for all of the posts here that have helped me make my decision. PH
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    Is Sonora Grill Still Closed?

    When in Cozumel last month, we stopped by Sonora Grill for dinner and they were closed. There was a sign on the front of the building saying they were closed for remodeling. Does anyone know if they have reopened or if this is permanent? Thanks, PH
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    Live Music Next Week

    I'm looking for suggestions on where we can find some bands next week in Coz. I know Money Bar, Love Cafe, La Hach, No Name, Tiki Tok and others usually have live music and most are on the weekends. But this being the low season, I wasn't sure if and when they still had it. If anyone could...
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