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Hi everybody. I am sitting in a rented condo at Paradise Villas in San Pedro on Ambergris Caye. We didn't do too much today because TD2 blew through. We had 5 very good days of diving with Rudy of Island Divers. I was going to take today off anyway because all the activity was making me a...

Exclusive: John McAfee Wanted for Murder (Updated) The originator of the famous anti virus program was recently arrested for the murder of another foreigner on Ambergris Caye. I can't say if San Pedro is safe or not safe. I have spent a total of almost 4 months there over a period of years...

We are midway through our first Philippine dive trip. Last week was at Arthur's and now at La Laguna Beach Club on Sabang. My overall reaction is the soft coral is beautiful and small tropical fish are available by the thousands. I am hooked, and will start planning another trip soon. It's...

I am thinking of going to PG this November, also the Mermaid is coming along. Airfares look darn reasonable, especially considering the distance. 1. Is there any sort of a major weather problem in November? 2. Are there still no ATM's in PG? Going to someplace to get a cash advance...

I have been checking airfares to the Caribbean from Houston. I can't believe how much they are. It's the same distance from Houston to Belize or Chicago, but Chicago is $290 and Beize City is $650. Some of that might be taxes and fees, but if they taxes and fees are than high, then they are...

Someone I know bought some really cheap tickets from Chicago to La Ceiba on Taca. He was supposed to leave 3 AM on Saturday, but the flight was canceled for unspecified reasons. It is my belief that he is en route to San Pedro Sula at this time, over a day late. From there it's off to Utila...

I am on my way home from Fiji now, the diving was amazing...

Does anyone know the status of either Wananavu or Garden Isle dive resorts since the cyclone?

I am looking for some dive resorts in the Philippine islands. It would be nice if it is under $100 per day for a bunk, 3 meals and diving. Hopefully, not hard to get to from Manilla. Atlantis is advertised in the US, but it is around $200 per day. My preference is for something less deluxe...

Yesterday my flight landed at 12:30. At 3:15 I was in the water diving at Overheat with CTD. Today I did Texas and Octopus Acres, with a 2 turtle at once "attack". Marco & Will are looking good. It is very hot here. I am staying in a house for $175 per week. Its about a block back from...

Going back to Roatan on April first. I guess they will fool me and move the island. Get ready for me Will & Marco.

About a year ago I asked about Puerto Galera. One item that came up is that most places want cash and US$ travelers checks were not welcome. Those who took credit cards either imposed illegal surcharges or added taxes that were not charged when paying cash. There was no ATM in town and the...

Other than colors, does anyone know what (if any ) are the differences between the new and old models of the Oceanic Geo computer? There is a large difference in price.

Looks like I am headed to Rotan for 2 weeks at the end of January and will probably stay and dive in West End. Except for meals, its dirt cheap and lots of fun. Does anyone know of any major changes down there since last spring? Also, I am looking for new ideas. Not the high visibility...

Its still a great place, but the weather has not been cooperating. No diving on Thursday, but yesterday I went out in the afternoon and had two good dives with a very cold surface interval. Supposed to go out in 45 minutes with Deep Blue, the wind is blowing, its cool and cloudy.

This cruise sailed on August 9th 2008 and went to Cay Sal Bank and Medio Reef in the Bahama Islands. The Nekton live aboard vessels do not look like any other. They look more like a small production platform from the outside and on the inside they are much more utilitarian. The feel of a...

I would like to go to the Galapagos in 2009. Not sure what time of the year it will be. A live aboard dive boat would be preferred. 1. Anyone know which boats are licensed for 2009? I am especially interested in boats other than the Aggressor(s). 2. What are the current policies...

Other than the Bay Islands (Utila in town and West End on Roatan) are there any other locations with cheap diving. Not just boat diving for $30 per tank or less, but cheap lodging and reasonable food. (Actually Cozumel comes close if you do it right, but I am looking for anything that I...

I need some help planning a trip to the Philippine Islands. What I am looking for are dive towns. Something like Utila, West End on Roatan, or Phi Phi where there are bunches of dive shops, divers from all over, and relatively low prices. What I am not looking for are expensive, high...

I really love to scuba dive, but sometimes I feel like i am on a blind alley in diving. Folks that dive a lot either go pro, tech or center their diving around video or still photography. My situation makes being responsible for other divers unattractive to me, so pro is not really an option...